Is Nonprofit Board Service Worth It? Reflections from a One-Time Skeptic
Release Date:
01/16/2014
... to help you improve your own organization. As a funder , sitting on the board of a nonprofit that is also a ...
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New Member Spotlight: The Pilgrim Foundation
Release Date:
05/29/2009
... grantmaking resources would you recommend to a fellow funder ? The Gathering and World Vision Report . New ...
Colonel (Ret.) James D. McDonough, Jr., Joins New York State Health Foundation as Senior Fellow for Veterans Affairs
Release Date:
03/01/2012
Colonel (Retired) James D. McDonough, Jr. has joined the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) as a Senior Fellow for Veterans Affairs, beginning March 5, 2012.
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Apr
2012
Power to the People: Participatory Budgeting as a New Model of Civic Engagement in NYC
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 -
8:30am to 11:00am
Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that gives ordinary people real decision-making power over real money. Community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. The process has the potential to transform relationships...
16
Nov
2011
Role Models in the Classroom: Creating Teaching Pipelines for Black and Latino Males
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 -
1:30pm to 5:00pm
Over the past decade, the achievement gap in New York City schools has remained almost constant, with Black and Latino males at the low end of that gap. While the City takes pride in a 2010 graduation rate of over 65%, less than 40% of Black and...
The Right Starting Point for Productive Grantee Relationships is Putting Power Points Aside
Release Date:
09/03/2014
... there, the power dynamic--between the one representing the funder and the ones seeking the funds--needs to be ...
Hurricane Season is Here, Sandy is Not Over
Release Date:
10/31/2014
... This was the central message that emerged from a funder 's briefing that North Star convened over the summer of .....
Six Subway Stops, Worlds Apart
Release Date:
05/15/2015
New York State Health Foundation President, James Knickman, explores the disparities in access to services between NYC neighborhoods.
30
Jun
2015
Understanding Trends in Global Peacefulness - Webinar
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
Missed the webinar? View recording here . The 2015 Global Peace Index identifies trends in global peacefulness over the past eight years. Has the world become more or less peaceful? What are the main threats to and opportunities for peace today? And...
Pinkerton Expands Science Mentoring for High School Scholars
Release Date:
07/20/2015
Up to $10 million will be distributed to provide authentic research experiences for 2000 city youth by 2020.
Advancing Racial Equity in Arts and Culture, Part 1
Release Date:
08/28/2015
... to play, government and philanthropy included. Some of our funder colleagues are already making progress, such as ...
Get to Know the New Leader of the Nation’s Largest Philanthropic Network
Release Date:
11/18/2015
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers announced that it has tapped David Biemesderfer as CEO to advance its new strategic direction.
09
Feb
2016
Service for Impact
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Strategic volunteerism is a critical component of how corporations harness the time and talent of employees at all levels to support nonprofit partners and meet true community needs.
Unbound Philanthropy, Nathan Cummings Explore the Promise and Potential of Pop Culture for Social Change
Release Date:
05/04/2016
Recently, pop culture has been “like an injection of hi-octane fuel into the engine of public discourse about institutional racism, gender identity, immigration, pay equity, and other issues of social justice.
Invest in Your Brand Endowment for Exponential Returns
Release Date:
11/22/2016
Neill Coleman of Rockefeller and Stonewall Community Foundation says your organization's name, reputation, networks, connections and convening power can magnify the impact of your grant-making.
Violence Against Women Is Not Only a Local Issue
Release Date:
03/22/2017
As a double major in psychology and sociology, Morocco was the perfect place for me to spend my winter semester, to learn about the challenges women are experiencing both mentally and physically.
Arcus Foundation's Support of Mighty Earth Has Major Impact on a Destructive Cacao Industry
Release Date:
03/29/2018
... the Arcus Foundation. This New York- and Cambridge-based funder , focused on great ape and gibbon conservation (and ...
Advancing Black Philanthropy
Release Date:
08/22/2018
Tasha Tucker, Program Director, Racial Justice Grants & Mission Investing at Trinity Wall Street writes " August is the peak of the dog days of summer. These hot, hazy days are perfect for reflection, planning for the future and the ideal time...
13
Nov
2019
Advancing Racial Justice in Organizations Training - Hosted by Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC)
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 -
9:00am to 5:00pm
Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC) runs a day-long training, Advancing Racial Justice in Organizations . In partnership with IISC, Philanthropy New York is co-hosting this training at PNY for our members only.
The Lavelle Fund for the Blind Announces an Executive Director Transition
Release Date:
11/07/2019
... for Sight Foundation (PFS) grew from a small, localized funder to a respected leader in both local and national grant ...