How Groundswell is adapting to the COVID-19 crisis
Release Date:
03/30/2020
... in the upcoming election. Waive all written proposal requirements for eligible organizations and carry out renewal ...
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We Cannot Let COVID-19 Be a Death Sentence For Refugees
Release Date:
08/12/2020
For those working in the fields of protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers, the last few years have been a persistent and mounting challenge.
New Multi-Foundation Matching Fund Recognizes Public Transit’s Importance to Social Justice and Environmental Sustainability
Release Date:
09/17/2020
Philanthropy has an important role to play in amplifying community-based voices calling for reform and improvement of public transit, instrumental to more just and sustainable cities.
Ford Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies Join Governments and Private Funders to Announce Historic Pledge at COP26 in support of Indigenous Peoples and local communities
Release Date:
11/01/2021
UK, Norway, Germany, US, and the Netherlands, and 17 funders pledged to support Indigenous Peoples, local communities at COP26, citing their proven role in preventing deforestation that fuels climate change
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Jun
2025
Collaborating to Find Systemic Solutions to the "Pathway Gap" in Postsecondary/Workforce Advising
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Virtual via Zoom
Watch the Recording In recent years, the NYC education and workforce sectors have made significant strides in addressing the need for advising young adults on both college and career pathways, including the development of coalitions, directories,...
Private funders should fund full project costs too
Release Date:
03/11/2016
New York Nonprofit Media Editor-at-Large Aimée Simpierre says the "full costs" concept applies to philanthropy as well as government.
Three Easy Questions to Get Past the ‘Reflexive No’
Release Date:
02/18/2016
... We need to look at grant making through a wider lens , and be willing to step outside our comfort zones. ... when considering new proposals, looking through the narrow lens of strict interpretation of mission...
New Member Spotlight: The Pilgrim Foundation
Release Date:
05/29/2009
We recently welcomed The Pilgrim Foundation to Philanthropy New York. Suzanne Daniel, Director of the foundation, shares details about Pilgrim and its latest projects in this Member Spotlight.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces the 2022 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows
Release Date:
04/26/2022
... of Pittsburgh Aura Bogado The Center for Investigative Reporting Judson Boomhower University of California, San ...
Upleveling Governance: A Cohort for Foundation Trustees and CEOs
... moves beyond the traditional roles associated with legal requirements and tax structures Board members who sense that ...
Reimagining Service: Helping Grantees Increase Volunteer Capacity to Maximize Program Impact
Release Date:
02/14/2012
By Gail Gershon, Senior Director, Gap Inc. Every foundation wants its grantees to fully utilize the resources available to them. As funding from all sources becomes increasingly scarce, more foundations are thinking creatively...
Why Are Foundations Often Absent From Major Policy Shifts?
Release Date:
08/13/2009
Over many years, I have been involved—through government, think tanks, and foundations—in numerous major policy turns in society, only to often find absent those foundations which are very interested in public policy.
Corporate Philanthropy: The Challenges and Opportunities
Release Date:
06/19/2009
I often get the feeling that philanthropic professionals who work in private, family, or community foundations have a cynicism about the work done by those of us in the corporate sector.
Toward a New Gospel of Wealth
Release Date:
10/01/2015
Ford Foundation President, Darren Walker, remarks on his first two years at the foundation and the impetus behind the organization's new direction.
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Feb
2017
Perspectives on Sanctuary Policies – A Webinar Hosted by GCIR
Thursday, February 16, 2017 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Sanctuary policies have garnered heightened media attention since the president signed an executive order on January 25 to withhold federal funding from cities that adopt such policies.
29
Nov
2017
The Changing Nature of Work and Income: How Philanthropy Can Respond to and Support Low Income Families - Webinar
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Income volatility undermines every investment in education, public health, and economic development, chipping away at what would otherwise be positive returns.
11
Apr
2018
Moving Beyond Financial Education: A Grantmaker's Guide to Investing in Impactful Financial Capability Programs - Webinar
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
For decades, we believed in Francis Bacon's declaration that "knowledge is power" when it comes to increasing financial health. Now we have ample evidence that financial education alone is not powerful enough to change behavior. So, what works?
18
Jun
2018
No Place Like Home: Responding to the Unique Needs of Homeless Children and Their Families
Monday, June 18, 2018 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Almost 70% of homeless New Yorkers are children and their families. Homelessness is traumatic for both children and adults.
01
Aug
2018
On Shaky Ground: Stabilizing the Financial Security of Single Women - A Webinar Hosted by AFN
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Single women in the United States are increasingly entering retirement with too few assets. In fact, the gender wealth gap is widening for this population.
12
Sep
2018
Pathways to Progress: Empowering Youth through Integrated Job Training & Financial Capability - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Today’s young people, ages 16-24, have a harder time making ends meet and achieving financial milestones that were achievable by the generations that came before. Youth are less likely to utilize formal financial products, and they show signs of...