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Surdna Foundation's Board Announces Phillip Henderson’s Departure

Release Date:

11/14/2017

... but what we're most proud of is that, at our core, we are a family foundation, spanning six generations. It's for ... by putting at our heart, the goal of fostering sustainable communities guided by...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Surdna Foundation

02 Nov 2018

Philanthropy 101: Fundamentals of Grantmaking

Friday, November 2, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... Debates in Philanthropy What is grantmaking? What are the main components that make up grantmaking in a ... - the core cycle of how foundations make a grant Discuss ways to manage relationships with grantees...

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Professional Development

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Recording: Turning the Tide: (Re)Claiming Belonging & Power for People of Color in Philanthropy

... the sector, particularly for people of color whose communities have long been marginalized in America and are often the target population philanthropy seeks to serve, the reality is starkly different...

20 Nov 2020

Philanthropy 101: Fundamentals of Grantmaking

Friday, November 20, 2020 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... Fundamentals of Grantmaking What is grantmaking? What are the main components that make up grantmaking in a ... - the core cycle of how foundations make a grant Discuss ways to manage relationships with...

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Professional Development

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Breakout Discussion

Presentation

Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

New Staff

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

How do we conspire to shift philanthropy?

Release Date:

11/02/2023

... vulnerable, and accountable to new commitments and ways of working. Once members feel that trust and ... purpose . We recognize that everyone enters at different times and at different places...

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President's Message

PNY News

Schott Foundation, Race Forward, and NYU's Metro Center Announces First Grants to Support Anti-Racist, Culturally Responsive Schools and Defend Against Attacks on Public Education

Release Date:

04/06/2022

... and invest in a proactive, offensive strategy for racial justice reform in our public education system.  The Invest ... at a time when the enterprise is under assault. Helping communities advocate for...

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Member News

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Education

Social Justice

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies

Ford Foundation Appoints Cara Mertes to Lead JustFilms

Release Date:

06/03/2013

... that placed the Ford Foundation at the forefront of social justice filmmaking. Bagwell built up the program by forging ... impact can be measured by how complex issues such as land rights , LGBT rights...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Arts

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Ford Foundation

Sample Job Descriptions: Grants Manager / Grants Administrator

Publication date:

10/2013

The following jobs descriptions for grants manager professionals were previously posted on PNY's Jobs Board. We update our sample job description resources as we post new positions on our site.

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Job Description

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HR & Operations Staff

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HR & Operations

7/16/2015 - IT Security: Combat Advanced Persistent Threats - Presentation

Publication date:

07/2015

View the presentation from the program, "IT Security: Combat Advanced Persistent Threats."

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Program Presentation

PNY Member Journeys - Equitable Grantmaking Practices to Support Movement Building at the New York Foundation

Release Date:

01/18/2024

... expertise at the Ms. Foundation for Women, focusing on reproductive justice , while honing their skills in equitable grantmaking ... it in our relationship with grantees. One of the major ways...

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Insights

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New York Foundation

Innovations in Open Grantmaking

Publication date:

10/2016

Of its $4.1 trillion fiscal year 2016 budget, the U.S. federal government and its grantmaking agencies will give out billions of dollars in the form of grants to states, localities, and individuals, supporting a dizzying array of activities, from scientific research and economic development to arts, culture, and education.

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Report

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Regulating Donor Advised Funds

Publication date:

10/2015

... compared to operating a private foundation. DAFs are the fastest growing charitable giving vehicle in the ... and online commentary. The statements here, pro or con, are not necessarily true, and do not represent the opinion of ...

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PNY Issue Guide

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

17 May 2023

Policy Core - Talking the Talk: The Role of Philanthropy in Public Policy & Advocacy

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... * Advocacy 101 is a prerequisite for those who are new to philanthropic policy advocacy. The second and ... Philanthropy New York’s public policy vision and the ways PNY and its members have engaged in this...

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Issue-Based

Audience

All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Social Justice

The Limits Are Your Freedom

Release Date:

02/15/2017

... better. Private foundations also have considerable legal rights to exercise their voice in public policy discussions, ... lobbying and issue advocacy related to the limitations on different types of...

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Get Involved

... a panel, workshop or discussion, or want to help in other ways , we want to hear from you. Please note that all ideas are subject to a review, and final decisions are based on ... we can help...

15 Oct 2019

On Nonprofit Leadership Transitions - A Roundtable Discussion

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 -

8:30am to 10:30am

... and those who lead grantmaking strategy and practice are invited to attend a breakfast conversation about ... level transitions taking place in nonprofit social justice groups and wanted to talk explciitly...

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Tools & Strategies

Format

Roundtable Discussion

Audience

All Funders

Executive Leadership

Program Staff

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Leadership Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Social Justice

Insights from “Bridging Practice to Lead Forward - An Invitation from the Leadership Transitions Funders Group”

Release Date:

08/07/2023

... to strengthening the nonprofit sector as a whole. We are excited to elevate this conversation on a national scale ... every funders’ journey looks the same, and support looks different for each grantee partner...

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Insights

Topic(s)

Leadership Development

Philanthropy For Our Time - Post-Annual Meeting Series

... Deepening Your Practice - A Series for Programming Staff Are you or your colleagues searching for ways to dive deeper into grantmaking practice conversations? ... of this moment and its implications for our...

Want to Make a Change in the United States? Look Abroad!

Release Date:

10/23/2017

... Times Square now puts people first . While these details are , for the most part, common knowledge, it’s probably ... with potential to improve health and health care in U.S. communities . Our motto is, good...

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Insights

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Civic Engagement

Health

Breaking Down Barriers: Meet the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation's "Open Call" Grantees

Release Date:

10/25/2023

... 2023, we announced our first-ever Open Call for racial justice organizations, looking to fund and support ... the Indigenous community in advocating for land and water rights and against other manifestations...