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Wellspring Advisors Program Director Andrew Park Heads to The Williams Institute

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06/13/2014

... international grant-making programs in the fields of LGBT rights , human rights , youth, healthcare, and other social justice initiatives... Wellspring Advisors Program Director ...

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A Critical Catalyst: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy

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01/30/2013

... the New York State Ready Commission, charged with finding ways to ensure critical systems and services are prepared for ... recommended steps to ensure their own safety for such an event . In...

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01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

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9:00am to 11:00am

... in the past. Maybe you've said it yourself. Chances are you're reading the situation right. Leading With Intent, ... earn on average a B- in overall performance. Most boards are mediocre, at best...

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Schott Foundation Names Edgar Villanueva as Senior Vice President

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01/16/2020

... valued colleague and partner in the journey to ensure that communities and grassroots organizations have the resources, ... and strengthen the grassroots movement for education justice . Looking ahead to the...

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

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17 Jan 2012

Improving Effectiveness in an Age of Uncertainty

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1:00pm to 3:30pm

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... how to improve performance and respond effectively in the event of future challenges. Explore How the Berks County ...

Don’t Forget the Small Guys

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07/09/2010

... much nonprofits touch people’s lives. Reflecting on the ways my life has been touched by nonprofits, I realize I would be very different without them. I remember getting bags of canned ... a recession that has...

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To Get a Railroad Project Moving Long Islanders Had to Pull Together

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06/23/2020

... efforts had been stymied by vocal, organized opposition in communities near the tracks. It's a familiar phenomenon: how ... to build a tsunami of support—and that requires a very different kind of...

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Park Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director: Rachel Leon

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09/23/2020

... focuses on: democracy, media, environment, social justice and sustainability. Her track record in these areas ... we welcome her to Ithaca and to the Park Foundation. “We are so excited to have Rachel Leon...

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Novo Foundation's Push For Bottom-Up Power

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06/26/2018

... connected, and for its hard-charging approach to social justice , particularly for young women and girls of color. ... bottom-up approach, seeking to elevate leaders in the communities to which funding is...

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Disaster Relief 2.0: The Future of Information Sharing in Humanitarian Emergencies

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03/2011

... community and the emerging volunteer and technical communities worked together in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and recommends ways to improve coordination and strengthen collaboration between the humanitarian and technology communities during future emergencies. Disaster Relief 2.0: ...

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Philanthropy's Social Compact In A Changing World

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10/09/2019

... responses in a strategic way since many of the critiques are recent. Yet most recognize the need to demonstrate some ... that enable input, participation and representation of communities served in decision-...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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Newman's Own Foundation Pledges $1 Million to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

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02/17/2021

... for the brave campers and families they serve.” “We are deeply grateful to Newman’s Own for their exceptionally ... in hospitals and clinics, as well as in camper homes and communities , The Hole in the Wall...

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We Need More Steel Pans in Policy

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05/30/2024

... K. Williams advocate politically, many in Little Caribbean are confined to dollar vans and steel pans. So when I, a ... and philanthropy collaborate to advocate for marginalized communities like mine. FOTH, an...

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The Legitimacy of Foundations in Perpetuity

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10/14/2014

... come to an end before the social problems they are dedicated to addressing abate. Many foundations ... work decade after decade. None of these foundations are charity-starving fiends. Philanthropy New York...

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Build Skills & Knowledge

We are a community of funders that learn from each other and ... We cultivate a community learning culture that invites different ways of knowing and embraces a wide range of expertise and ...

Marc Krupanski and Paul Ranogajec Joins Open Society Foundations

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01/01/2013

... on equality and citizenship issues with the Open Society Justice Initiative and Ranogajec is Executive Associate in ... sector reform as well as for the Center for Constitutional Rights (New York, USA), where...

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14 Jun 2024

Fireside Chat: Diving into Industry Innovations & False Solutions

Friday, June 14, 2024 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... co-chair Valerie Boucard and Lauren Ressler of the Climate Justice Alliance about innovative frontline-led climate ... about frontline-led climate solutions, where resources are needed and their potential...

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See the Storify: Sandy, Philanthropy & A Year of Hard Lessons

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10/29/2013

... infrastructure and resiliency at our Sandy anniversary event . One year after Hurricane Sandy, our communities have made great progress in recovery. But so much ... the opportunities for learning and...

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Many Funders Are Pursuing Legal Advocacy, Here’s How and Why

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09/13/2016

Many Funders Are Pursuing Legal Advocacy, Here’s How and Why By Jared ... legal advocacy is and why it’s important. Many Funders Are Pursuing Legal Advocacy, Here’s How and Why ...

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