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NoVo Foundation

Weinberg Foundation Selects New Trustee, Paula Pretlow

Release Date:

10/10/2017

... volunteer leadership in the nonprofit, education, and arts communities demonstrate a commitment to a broad range of ... leader who makes a difference in the world, and her values are directly aligned with the...

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Aging

Children, Youth and Families

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Why Should Your Foundation Continue to Exist?

Release Date:

04/14/2014

... give. We have credibility and influence, and both of those are multipliers.” He notes that the foundation’s ...

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The Communications Network

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Governance

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04 Nov 2019

The Divest/Invest Framework: What Does It Mean for Funders Working in Housing and Homelessness? - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness

Monday, November 4, 2019 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... and to talk about the intersection of the criminal justice and homelessness systems. Explore How funders can ... who are working on housing and homelessness issues from different angles...

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Housing and Homelessness

12 Aug 2025

Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning Series Part I: In Defense of Civil Society - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... philanthropic resources can support local-level defense of communities and democratic norms. Across these conversations, ... serving as a precursor to a broader-scale loss of rights . Part I: In Defense of...

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Public Policy

All By April: A Philanthropic Commitment to Defend and Strengthen American Democracy.

Release Date:

03/13/2024

... is needed when it is needed. At the heart of this campaign are over 135 philanthropic donors (including Rockefeller ... and support local election officials. These are all crucial components of ensuring free,...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Public Policy

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Public Policy

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Democracy Fund

Actions Civics: Activating Young Citizens to Go Beyond the Ballot

Release Date:

07/03/2018

... Citizen In this politically divisive moment, many of us are grappling with how to have an impact and reaffirm the ... people, especially those from underserved urban and rural communities , about how to...

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Civic Engagement

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Generation Citizen

Helmsley Trust Supported Data Tool: From Foreclosure to Homelessness, Now You Can Map NYC’s Problems

Release Date:

12/01/2015

DATA2GO.NYC brings together for the first time federal, state, and local data vital to understanding inequality and how multiple factors combine to influence New Yorkers’ well-being in every neighborhood.

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Housing and Homelessness

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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19 Mar 2025

Building People Power & People's Budgets in NYC: A Briefing With The People’s Plan

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

... austerity and cuts. The People’s Plan NYC is mobilizing communities to fight back and fight for more, both for a ... power as a coalition. Explore Opportunities: Identify ways to sustain and grow civic...

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14 Aug 2014

So You Want to Be a Family Philanthropist? - Webinar

Thursday, August 14, 2014 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... is done purely for altruistic reasons, but often there are other motivations. Donors with an interest in engaging ... to come. It’s not always an easy choice! What are the questions that donors should ask to...

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Family Foundation

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15 Jul 2014

Art, Technology and Intellectual Property: How Funders Can Help Artists and Arts Institutions Navigate this Changing Landscape

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... art, technology, and intellectual property intersect. How are artists retaining their rights with new media and how is their ability to distribute ... balance that promotes access to art while protecting the...

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Serious Policy Between Our Two Ferns

Release Date:

04/23/2014

... issues inevitably arise in these conversations. And they are among the most important take-aways for many PNY members ... Wallace Foundation's " Knowledge Center " and how they are using it to...

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The Wallace Foundation

Trust-Based Philanthropy Cohort

... person per foundation to attend because change happens on different levels and in different ways within an organization. We hope for cross-departmental ... and commitment to examining and...

Stephen McConnell Appointed Country Director for the United States at The Atlantic Philanthropies

Release Date:

09/03/2012

... on Aging, Children & Youth and Reconciliation & Human Rights —as the foundation seeks to maximize the impact of ... “I’m honored to have been offered this position. There are common themes that cut...

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Aging

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

Open Society Foundations Commit $15 Million to Gender Equality in Africa

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05/08/2020

... Equality in Africa NEW YORK—The Open Society Economic Justice Program, via its impact investing arm, the Soros ... to their economic empowerment. These transactions are two of a batch of social impact...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Economic Security

Gender Justice

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Open Society Foundations

At Rockefeller Forum, Companies Commit to Simplify Food Date Labels Worldwide by 2020, Reducing Food Waste

Release Date:

09/21/2017

... Many consumers don't know, for example, that many products are still safe to eat past the "Best if used by" date. "Four ... Forum. Today's announcement was made at a Champions 12.3 event...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Food Systems

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What’s “Best” in Philanthropy: A Debate Recap with Aaron Dorfman and Adam Meyerson

Release Date:

05/19/2009

... to Philanthropy New York and its members for hosting the event . It was the most thoughtful and substantive examination ... is to bring the voices of nonprofits and of marginalized communities into discussions...

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All Funders

23 Feb 2021

BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium XV - Building Bridges: Powering Your Mission Through a Time of Transition

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 -

12:30pm to 2:30pm

... – build bridges – that can help us strengthen our communities and reveal fresh ways to achieve mission goals. Join us for leadership ... of Metropolitan New York. Additional Sponsors and Event...

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