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What Does It Mean to Do Policy Work in a Foundation?

Release Date:

03/27/2014

... and ideas in our fields. The chart below sketches out how we work. You’ll notice that one of three chief ... We are still at the early stages of our work. The next step is to develop a process to guide our...

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Education

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The Wallace Foundation

11 Dec 2018

In Mixed Company: People of Color in White Spaces - A Food for Thought Conversation

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... space specifically for mixed company? Is there a role that philanthropy can play to create and protect mixed space? ... centers the experiences of people of color are below for your reference. Race, Public...

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Issue-Based

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

25 Apr 2019

Empathy in an Era of Social Division and Toxic Politics - A Food for Thought Conversation

Thursday, April 25, 2019 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... do we promote empathy and is it too late? What role could philanthropy have in advancing empathy in our society? ... and the important role it plays in society are below for your reference. Mood of the Nation...

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Issue-Based

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

10 Apr 2018

Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Previews ‘Justice 2020’ Report, Talks Trends in Reform Movement

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... other District Attorneys in New York City to do the same. Philanthropy New York’s Justice Reform Working Group ... and its communities. The Justice 2020 Initiative will lay out reforms to reduce racial...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Civic Engagement

Justice Reform

Supported By The New York State Health Foundation, IMPAQ Health Launches NYPlanCosts Calculator

Release Date:

12/19/2017

... Calculator is an easy-to-use website that provides out -of-pocket cost estimates by health plan for people with ... chronic conditions and life events that usually have high out -of-pocket costs: Bipolar...

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Member News

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

New York Foundation Places Its Bets on Real Change

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05/29/2015

... community input and a vote. Unfortunately, this process isn ’ t well-publicized, and many tenants living in such ... into the grassroots. Tenant leaders and organizers reach out to tenants,...

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Housing and Homelessness

Children, Youth and Families

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New York Foundation

Fake News as a Real Opportunity

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01/23/2017

... a recent Stanford University study , most students don’ t know when news is fake because they fail to consider the ... perspectives with each organization, set up an editorial calendar , helped each contributor...

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Communications/Media

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

13 Dec 2018

Whose Democracy?: Midterm Field Notes to Guide Funders Through 2020 and Beyond

Thursday, December 13, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:30am

... to hear frontline strategies and innovations used to engage people across all demographics in November 2018. ... The strategies that inspire civic engagement and turn out voters, particularly from vulnerable...

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Impact Investing in New York and Beyond

Release Date:

07/12/2012

... a continuum of asset classes. Impact investing, if carried out thoughtfully, can increase the scale of social and ... system by providing development financing to charter schools and social enterprises that...

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All Funders

PNY is Headed to Capitol Hill - Learn More about Foundations on the Hill and Why We're Going

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02/16/2024

FOTH_2024_1216x596-1.jpg On February 25th, Philanthropy New York staff and members will be traveling to ... FOTH, what we’re advocating for, and how you can engage and participate! What is Foundations on the Hill...

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PNY News

New York Life Foundation Supports Path For More Latino Youth to Pursue Higher Education

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04/20/2018

... that Latino youth are at the greatest risk of dropping out of school between the ninth and tenth grades," ... lives of more youth across the country and help grow the next generation of leaders for years...

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New York Life Foundation

14 Dec 2017

Funders Summit on Justice Reform: The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers

Thursday, December 14, 2017 -

9:00am to 3:30pm

... of complex, multi-front, intergovernmental reform playing out here in our own community. Six months after the release ... down political, logistical, and financial barriers. Philanthropy New York’s ad hoc...

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26 Oct 2016

Members Want to Know: How Are the Policy Fellows Doing?

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

As Philanthropy New York embarks on the second year of its ... that support member interests? What products will come out of the Fellowship program? This program is an opportunity ... Members: To register yourself...

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Public Policy

Sophia Stewart Joins Ford Foundation as Department Coordinator

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07/01/2013

Sophia P. Stewart is the new Department Coordinator in the Office of Communications at the Ford Foundation. Before joining the foundation, Stewart was the Office Coordinator at The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York (NGO/CSW/NY).

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Appointments & Transitions

21 Jun 2017

Evolving Roles for Intermediaries Can Add Value to International Grantmaking

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... over the past decade. Funders are increasingly seeking out intermediaries that are true thought-partners and engaged ... Yvonne Moore (Moderator), Principal Advisor, Moore Philanthropy Designed for All...

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Philanthropic Consultants/Advisors

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Community Development

International/Foreign Affairs

24 Sep 2014

Expanding Opportunities and Improving City Social Services Quality through a Career Ladder Approach

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... Nonprofits be Manadated to Pay Living Wages, and What is Philanthropy 's Role? View resources from this program. ... 22nd. Members: First time on this website? Set your password . To register yourself and/...

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Workforce Development

09 Feb 2023

February 2023 Service for Impact

Thursday, February 9, 2023 -

9:30am to 11:00am

Join CECP and Philanthropy NY for an opportunity to connect with fellow ... objectives through volunteerism. This is an in-person event . Space is limited and will be first come, first serve ... up? Members: To...

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The End of Currents

Release Date:

06/11/2014

... originally appeared in the June 2014 email edition of the Philanthropy New York Currents e-Newsletter. by Ronna Brown, ... and more original content, we really are one of your key sources for philanthropic...

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President's Message

PNY News

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Communications

NY/NJ Area Common Application

Publication date:

04/2014

Several years ago, Philanthropy New York and the Council of New Jersey ... Research each organization’s funding areas to be sure your proposal fits within their guidelines before submitting ... funding guidelines. Do not return the application to Philanthropy New York. Submit your application directly to ...

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Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

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Philanthropy New York

07 Jun 2017

Trailblazers: The Bold States Leading the Charge on Climate Change

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... over the next four years. Recognizing that we can’ t afford to wait that long, activists in some states are ... and reinvest in low-income communities—and learn how philanthropy can support...