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Ford Foundation Appoints Cara Mertes to Lead JustFilms

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06/03/2013

The Ford Foundation has also announced the appointment of Cara Mertes ... who is returning to filmmaking after eight years at the foundation . During Bagwell’s tenure, JustFilms launched as ... career, Mertes has...

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David Spergel Takes the Helm as President of the Simons Foundation

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07/01/2021

David Spergel Takes the Helm as President of the Simons Foundation Astrophysicist David Spergel began his tenure ... of Sciences, a legacy fellow of the American Astronomical Society and an honorary member of the...

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Dana Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members

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07/18/2023

Dana Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members New York, NY, July ... as it develops its timely new focus on neuroscience and society .” Paula A. Kerger is president and chief ... closely with them to advance...

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Surdna Foundation Names George Soule As Director Of Communications

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06/03/2013

The Surdna Foundation has announced George Soule as its first-ever ... Bringing more than 20 years of communications and foundation experience, Soule joined the Foundation on June 11 to lead the...

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Staying Power: Our Foundation at 75 Years

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06/06/2013

by Michael Gilligan, President, Henry Luce Foundation Everyone expects to mark their milestones — ... and foundations are no exception. So when the Henry Luce Foundation ’s 75th anniversary year loomed on our...

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Foundation Center Appoints Two New Board Members

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12/03/2014

Foundation Center Appoints Two New Board Members Foundation Center, the leading source of information about ... Ms. van Schaik was a project manager at the DOEN Foundation . She received a degree...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

11 Mar 2014

An Examination of the Nonprofit Revitalization Act from the Foundation Perspective

Tuesday, March 11, 2014 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... Acting VP, Secretary and General Counsel of the Ford Foundation , and Kenneth Austin, Senior Counsel & Corporate Secretary, The Wallace Foundation . Jason and Julie will give a brief outline of ... impacts...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Commits to Divesting from Fossil Fuels

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12/18/2020

The Rockefeller Foundation Commits to Divesting from Fossil Fuels NEW YORK | December 18, 2020 – The Rockefeller Foundation announces a commitment to divesting its $5 billion ... of the Rockefeller family who have...

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Simons Foundation Provides Annual Grants to Scientists in Ukraine

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01/25/2023

Simons Foundation Provides Annual Grants to Scientists in Ukraine ... part of a tranche of $1.2 million in grants by the Simons Foundation that was announced on Wednesday. They are meant to ... scientists as a...

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03 Oct 2025

Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy

Friday, October 3, 2025 -

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Virtual via Zoom

... a crucial role in shaping a more equitable and thriving society . In collaboration with Bolder Advocacy , a program ... This comprehensive workshop will delve into the nuances of foundation engagement in...

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Hartford Foundation Funds New Geriatric Workforce Center

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01/21/2016

Hartford Foundation Funds New Geriatric Workforce Center The John A. Hartford Foundation has awarded the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) a $3 million grant to establish a Geriatrics ...

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Sozosei Foundation Announces Inaugural Summit in December

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11/19/2020

Sozosei Foundation Announces Inaugural Summit in December The Sozosei Foundation (Sozosei) is pleased to invite you to our inaugural Summit, a virtual event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day from...

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The Tow Foundation Launches New ‘Innovation Fund’

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09/27/2022

The Tow Foundation Launches New ‘Innovation Fund’ NEW CANAAN, CT – The Tow Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total ... part of this special initiative. This included issuing an open...

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Beth Cobert Named CEO of Skillful at Markle Foundation

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04/25/2017

Beth Cobert Named CEO of Skillful at Markle Foundation Markle Foundation CEO and President Zoë Baird today announced the ... in implementing skills-based hiring practices that can open up their...

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2021 Operational Reports

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05/2021

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A Commitment to Playwrights: The Tow Foundation’s 2014 Residency Program

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12/09/2014

b y Andrea Sholler, Associate Director, The Tow Foundation This blog orginally appeared on the HowlRound ... This is the conclusion the staff and board of The Tow Foundation have reached after a year spent...

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Heckscher Foundation for Children Announces their Newest Leadership Fellow

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09/27/2022

Heckscher Foundation for Children Announces their Newest Leadership Fellow The Heckscher Foundation welcomes John Mogulescu , a remarkable education ... their Fellowships in 2021 but continue to advise the...

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Ford Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation Collaborate for Diversity in Art Museum Leadership

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07/31/2018

Ford Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation Collaborate ... Leadership At a time when division is raw in American society , no sector should remain immune to self-reflection, ... the legacy...

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06 May 2011

You Can’t Really Say That, Can You?: How Your Foundation Can (and Cannot) Use and Fund Advocacy to Support Its Mission

Friday, May 6, 2011 -

8:00am to 10:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

A kick-off event presented by Philanthropy New York's new program series, Foundation Advocacy 2011. WHO SHOULD ATTEND : CEOs, ... that can be put to use immediately. This program is open to...

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Ford Foundation, Tow Foundation and Others Launch $14M Fund To Support News Integrity

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04/03/2017

Ford Foundation , Tow Foundation and Others Launch $14M Fund To Support News ... the Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund, the Ford Foundation , the Democracy Fund, the John S. and James L. Knight...

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