Engagement Snapshot: A Strategic Approach
Release Date:
11/28/2011
... profoundly affecting their approach to funding. A second event was held in conjunction with a Grantmakers In Aging ...
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13
Apr
2015
Social, Environmental and Economic Resiliency - Follow-up to Puerto Rico Learning Tour
Monday, April 13, 2015 -
9:00am to 11:15am
MIssed this session? View recording here . As in many places in the United States, economic, social and environmental degradation in Puerto Rico disproportionally affects the island's most vulnerable populations. Investments that build community and...
16
Apr
2015
The Mainstreaming of Mental Health: Grappling with City, State and Federal Developments Poised to Dramatically Alter Behavioral Health Programs
Thursday, April 16, 2015 -
3:15pm to 5:30pm
Missed the session? View recording here . Important changes in national, New York State and local health policy – linked to implementation of the Affordable Care Act – present an unprecedented opportunity to dramatically reshape our approach to...
OMB Uniform Guidance: Are Your Grantees Prepared?
Release Date:
03/17/2015
In our new Issue Guide, we examine the challenges of actually implementing the OMB Uniform Guidance, the lack of clarity about how State and City governments will respond and the potential implications for philanthropy.
28
Feb
2017
Prison Is The Most Unaffordable Housing
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
There is a documented link between rising housing costs, the recent drastic growth of evictions, and the exploding prison population. Over 100 cities in the United States criminalize life-sustaining activities such as sleeping, eating, and food-...
Markle Foundation and Microsoft Partner to Accelerate a Skills-Based Labor Market for the Digital Economy
Release Date:
06/29/2017
With $25.8 million grant, Microsoft Philanthropies joins forces with Markle to enable American workers to connect with businesses facing a shortage of skilled labor in an era marked by technology disruption.
05
Oct
2017
Pulling Back the Curtain: Philanthropy’s Role in Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice to Improve Early Childhood Education
Thursday, October 5, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:00am
The social policy goals of our time are as big as they are important. Achieving them requires both robust research about what interventions work, for whom, and under what circumstances, and a collaborative approach where different stakeholders have...
Ins and Outs of Forming Early Childhood Education Research-to-Practice and Policy Partnerships
Release Date:
01/11/2018
Sara Vecchiotti, Chief Program Officer, Foundation for Child Development outlines key strategies for ECE and K-12 Funders.
Is the Help Helpful? Alternatives to Shelter for Families Headed by Domestic Violence Survivors
Release Date:
01/31/2018
Carol Corden, Executive Director of New Destiny Housing suggests alternatives to current standards in shelter for families affected by domestic violence.
26
Sep
2018
How International Education Funders Facilitate Learning Among Grantees - and Translation of Practice into Policy - A Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
International education funders have been working with a wide spectrum of primary and secondary schools, community-based organizations, NGOs and governments to improve access, quality, and relevance of primary and secondary education. We have made...
01
Nov
2018
Planning Your Path for the Future: Your Professional Evolution in Grants Management
Thursday, November 1, 2018 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
The role and function of grants management continues to evolve in organizations across the philanthropic sector. Participate in two highly-interactive sessions, focused on reflecting on your current role in your organization and strategizing how...
13
Dec
2018
Whose Democracy?: Midterm Field Notes to Guide Funders Through 2020 and Beyond
Thursday, December 13, 2018 -
9:00am to 11:30am
America’s significant demographic shifts – increased racial and ethnic diversity, a larger aging population, and an altered urban racial composition – present an opportunity to close longstanding representation and electoral gaps in our democracy...
13
Jun
2019
Reimagining Career Pathways for (and with) Youth, Educators and Employers
Thursday, June 13, 2019 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Despite a growing economy, a tight labor market and low-unemployment, job gains for young adults in New York City over the last five years have largely been in low-wage, part-time jobs with limited opportunities to transition to full-time, family-...
Putting Buzzwords to Practice: How to Build a Sustainable Collaborative
Release Date:
05/08/2019
In the philanthropic sector, we often get lost in the latest buzzwords about how to rethink our strategies and maximize impact, individually and collectively. Over the last couple of years, the buzzword of the moment has been collaboration and...
26
Sep
2019
A Threat to Health and Wellbeing: Public Charge's Expected Impact and How Philanthropy Can Respond - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR
Thursday, September 26, 2019 -
10:00am to 11:15am
In August, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed and officially published its “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds” final rule. Unless blocked by litigation, the rule will go into effect on October 15 th .
Surdna Foundation Names George Soule As Director Of Communications
Release Date:
06/03/2013
The Surdna Foundation has announced George Soule as its first-ever Director of Communications. Bringing more than 20 years of communications and foundation experience, Soule joined the Foundation on June 11 to lead the organization's internal and...
ASPCA Board of Directors Names Matthew Bershadker President and CEO
Release Date:
05/01/2013
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has announced that it has named Matthew E. Bershadker President and CEO. Bershadker is a 12-year veteran of the ASPCA, serving most recently as Senior Vice President of the Anti-...
01
Mar
2012
Using Time to Transform Schools: Opportunities, Challenges, and How Foundations Can Make a Difference
Thursday, March 1, 2012 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
A consensus has emerged among policymakers, practitioners, and advocates that how schools use time is key to their effectiveness. Like other resources, time can be used well or squandered. The question that confronts districts, schools, and the...
15
Jun
2012
What Role Can Philanthropy Play in Restoring Civility to Our Society? - 2012 Spring Colloquium
Friday, June 15, 2012 -
10:30am to 1:00pm
Every other year, the Council brings together recognized thought leaders from both the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors for a conversation exploring topics of critical interest to the future of the social sector. The 2012 Spring Colloquium will...
18
Dec
2012
Philanthropy's Response to Sandy: News on Housing, Aging, Health, Youth and Long-Term Infrastructure and Environmental Planning
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Please join us for the fourth call in our series convening Philanthropy New York members to communicate and collaborate around Superstorm Sandy recovery funding. This series of teleconferences is designed to let funders share decisions about...