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Urban Farms and Gardens are Critical for a Healthy and Sustainable Food System

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03/31/2015

... "WE'VE PLANTED DREAMS, YOU'RE SELLING SCHEMES! GARDENS ARE HOMES FOR US ALL." The hashtag's namesake Mayor Rudolph ... too small a number of gardens to consider. However they are a...

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Insights

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Food Systems

Propel Democracy Launches Funding To Support Progressive Organizers’ Digital Pivot for 2020 Election

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04/23/2020

... the digital prowess of the Biden presidential campaign are circulating, the progressive organizing infrastructure is ... ’s latest round of grants, a number of organizations are leveraging the experimentation...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Public Policy

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Civic Engagement

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27 Jul 2016

Beyond the Feel Good Factor: The Corporate and Philanthropic Benefits of Building a Skills-Based Volunteer Program

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... functions benefit from skills-based volunteering What are some successful models of skills-based volunteer programs ...

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Altman Foundation Announces Leadership Transition, New President and Chair

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10/10/2018

... in education, the arts, health, and strengthening communities . She also led the development of a results-based ... effectiveness. Her care and compassion for Altman grantees are legendary. A former board chair...

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COVID-19 Relief Awards: Commonwealth Fund Staff Respond

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04/01/2020

... system leaders, and the public about the challenges we are facing and potential strategies to address them. In ... community-based organizations here in New York City that are providing essential services for...

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The Charles H. Revson Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Eight Recipients

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11/17/2021

... Program works to improve social and economic outcomes for communities in Israel and North America by building capacity ... and independent nonprofits to strengthen New York City’s communities and civic spaces...

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and William T. Grant Foundation Award Grants to Three Partnerships Addressing Social Issues

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04/12/2022

... Spencer Foundation, and Doris Duke Charitable Foundation are delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 ... The newest grants, amounting to nearly $1,950,000, are being awarded to the University of Michigan...

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Making Reporting Work: Aligning Grantmaking with Learning & Change - Part 2 of a Three-Part Series

** This is Part 2 of a Three-Part Series, in partnership with Northern California Grantmakers** Who Holds the Mic? How can funders redesign reporting to better support learning and center grantee voices in reporting for impact...

Four Reasons to Champion Leadership Development

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06/11/2014

A recent evaluation of an American Express program to help develop leadership skills in the nonprofit sector showed the program has had a profound impact on graduates, and that participants have sustained important leadership behaviors.

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The Elmezzi Foundation Pledges $3 Million to Help End Generational Poverty in Astoria and Long Island City

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09/17/2014

... 11101, 11102, and 11106 in Astoria and Long Island City are living in poverty, including more than 8,000 children. To ...

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09 Apr 2015

More Bang for Your Buck: Supporting Locally Led Peacebuilding - Webinar

Thursday, April 9, 2015 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

Locally led peacebuilding efforts are proving to be impactful and cost efficient. Join us for ...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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03 Jun 2015

NYC Early Childhood Mapping Convening

Wednesday, June 3, 2015 -

9:00am to 4:00pm

... current investments, priorities, and interests are reflected in the network, maps are being prepared for the convening. Please complete this ...

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Issue-Based

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

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Human Services

Appointments & Transitions

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New York City

The Century Foundation Welcomes New Trustees Sonal Shah and Damon Silvers

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09/25/2015

Sonal Shah and Damon Silvers will be joining The Century Foundation board of trustees. Together they bring decades of rich experience in public service, social innovation, and economics to TCF.

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Community Development

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Arabella Launches Special Consulting Practice on Food Philanthropy

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12/04/2015

... investors. The practice goal is to support those who are working to transform food system to make delicious, ... it is a personal passion of mine and because our clients are giving this issue a huge amount of...

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Food Systems

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HSC Calls for Comments on Fair Labor Standards Act Effects on Nonprofits

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11/28/2016

... rule, which would set an even higher threshold. We are calling on our members to join us in raising concerns ...

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02 Feb 2017

New York Foster Youth Funders Group – Winter Meeting

Thursday, February 2, 2017 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... Youth Funders Group is a peer network of grantmakers who are funding or interested in the area of foster youth in New ... or interested in the area of foster youth in New York are invited to join the group...

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Burke Foundation’s Catalyst Program Seeking Applications

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08/23/2017

... technology-enabled solutions to issues of poverty. We are funding the next Catalyst program, which has a specific ...

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Newman's Own Foundation Reaches Milestone of $500 Million to Charity

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02/01/2018

The company is celebrating its 35 th anniversary, and achieving this milestone during a special anniversary year helps punctuate the impact of Paul Newman's legacy.

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