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Could the Rauch Foundation Change Long Island? Only by Changing Itself.

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05/05/2020

... efforts had been stymied by vocal, organized opposition in communities near the tracks. To move a $2.6 billion ... bonds formed organically between individuals—often from different or even “opposing” fields...

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The Rauch Foundation

17 Jul 2014

Pulitzer Winner Barton Gellman on Philanthropy’s Role in Better Balancing Competing Demands on Civil Liberties and National Security

Thursday, July 17, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... more recent phone tapping by the Obama Administration, we are all left to wonder, how do we protect ourselves while not compromising our rights and fundamental values as a nation? One way is for ... Magarrell...

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NY Foundation Releases 'Engage to Change' Video on Henry Street Settlement

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04/17/2017

... were changing how they saw the people they serve, who are commonly seen as recipients or beneficiaries of the ...

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Video

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Community Development

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New York Foundation

Pinkerton Foundation Launches Literacy Initiative in Queens

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06/01/2014

The Pinkerton Foundation has announced the launch of a neighborhood literacy initiative in South Jamaica, Queens, and awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants in support of the community-based program.

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Education

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The Pinkerton Foundation

Rauch Foundation Announces ‘Imagine Awards’ for Disabilities Inclusion

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01/20/2016

... Indiana and Louisville Metro region. On March 5, the event will celebrate the inspiring deeds of three more local ...

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Disabilities

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The Rauch Foundation

Rockefeller Foundation Joins Conversation on Flood Resilience

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04/14/2016

... actors to adapt represents a clear and present danger to communities across the globe. Rockefeller Foundation Joins ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Tow Foundation Funded News Integrity Initiative Awards $1.8 Million to Build Support for Quality Journalism

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10/04/2017

... to build trust, understanding and solutions in our communities ,” said Molly de Aguiar, Managing Director for ...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Communications/Media

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The Tow Foundation

04 Dec 2015

Catching Up: What High Schools Are Doing to Move Kids from Elementary Knowledge to College Ready

Friday, December 4, 2015 -

9:15am to 11:30am

... The panel will explore the challenges and possible ways to overcome them as well as identify how private funders ... identify students who need extra help and make sure they are getting it? Which strategies...

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Joan Colello Named Trustee Emeritus, Fatima Shama and Kenneth Halcom Join Pinkerton Foundation Board

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02/27/2019

... and became a leader in New York City philanthropy. We are fortunate to have the continuing benefit of her guidance ... business succession and philanthropy. “Fatima and Ken are truly distinguished leaders,”...

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The Pinkerton Foundation

Philanthropy Delaware Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Tynetta Brown

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10/26/2020

Philanthropy Delaware is pleased to announce that Ms. Tynetta Brown has been hired to serve as CEO, effective November 9, 2020.

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RPA, Ford and MasterCard Support Bogata Convening on World Philanthropy

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03/12/2015

... from government and civil society will convene at an event in Bogota organized by the Post-2015 Partnership ... guided by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA). The event is the second in a planned series of...

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Ford Foundation

18 Dec 2012

Philanthropy's Response to Sandy: News on Housing, Aging, Health, Youth and Long-Term Infrastructure and Environmental Planning

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 -

1:00pm to 3:00pm

... the full scope of the disaster, the pressing needs of communities and the best ways to help on rapid response. This call will include some ... infrastructure and environmental planning. We are...

With Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Glacier Ice Art Installation Aims to Encourage Public Action Against Climate Change

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11/10/2015

... the world, and Ice Watch makes the climate challenges we are facing tangible. I hope it will inspire shared commitment ... and distributes solar-powered LED lights. The lanterns are designed to provide a safe...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Arts

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

12 Mar 2024

Elevating International Grantmaking With A Gender Lens

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... with female leaders and hear how gender intersects with different programmatic areas as it examines and considers ...

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Gender Justice

Century Foundation Scholar Releases Report on The Future of Statewide College Promise Programs

Release Date:

03/07/2018

... one statewide Promise program, with two states running two different versions of a Promise program. 1 Of those sixteen ... budgets going to higher education, 3 Promise programs are becoming an increasingly...

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Education

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The Century Foundation

Kaberi Banerjee Murthy joins Meyer as new Director of Program Strategy

Release Date:

11/19/2018

... of philanthropic experience in youth, immigration, social justice , education, arts, civic affairs, health and community ... and help leverage underlying intersections among them. "We are thrilled to...

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Brooklyn Org

New York Life Donates $100,000 In Response to Orlando Terrorist Attack

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06/16/2016

... to the LGBT Center of Orlando. Both organizations are providing support and services to first responders, victims and the community. “We are deeply saddened by this act of violence that has affected ... like...

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New York Life Insurance Company

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Atlantic Philanthropies Shares Four New Reports that Examine Their Grantmaking Successes, Failures and Lessons

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02/26/2020

Christopher G. Oechsli, President and CEO of Atlantic Philanthropies, has shared a note and four reports on the foundation's successes, failures and lessons learned as the foundation prepares to close it's doors in October.

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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After A Decade, George E. Thibault, MD to Step Down as President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation

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07/12/2017

... and promoted new models for clinical education that are more longitudinal and community-based. The Macy ... Since 2011, 36 Scholars have been named, and they are assuming leadership roles locally and...

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