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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

... young people and became a leader in New York City philanthropy . We are fortunate to have the continuing benefit ... he specializes in estate planning, business succession and philanthropy . “Fatima and Ken are...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation President Marilyn Gelber to Leave in June

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04/01/2013

... of Environmental Protection, Gelber began her career in philanthropy in 1998 as the Director of the newly-formed Independence Community Foundation. Over the next decade, the foundation awarded $70 million in...

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Century Foundation Senior Fellow Comments On Colleges Still Giving Preference to Legacy Students

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05/02/2016

... with an advantage in the college admissions process. Most schools that privilege these students ensure that each legacy ...

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Teaching Sept. 11 To Students Who Were Born After The Attacks

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09/11/2017

... cry after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Yet America's schools — where collective memory is shaped — are now full of students who never knew because they weren' t alive then. Many teachers now...

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25 Sep 2015

Mergers: What is the True Cost of a Merger? (POSTPONED)

Friday, September 25, 2015 -

9:00am to 11:15am

... 24th. Members : To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the Register Now ... : Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with your name, title, organizational...

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Will Cordery Joins Wellspring's Racial Justice Program

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05/04/2017

... are poor. Most recently, Will has worked in institutional philanthropy in various leadership roles aimed at advancing ... Connecting Leaders Fellow. He has written extensively on philanthropy and racial...

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Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

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22 Feb 2021

Bottom-up Climate Policy: How One State Coalition is Influencing Federal Climate Policy

Monday, February 22, 2021 -

7:30pm to 8:30pm

... Designed for All interested funders regardless of role in your foundation. What to expect: presentation followed by ... click on the "Register Now" link above. Dial-in and webinar information will be...

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Former NYC Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi to Join New York State Health Foundation as Visiting Fellow

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04/06/2022

... State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) as a Visiting Fellow next month. Dr. Chokshi is celebrated for his calm, ... are honored that he has chosen to make the Foundation a next stop in his illustrious career and...

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Every Experience Builds Expertise

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08/16/2016

Every Experience Builds Expertise by Tatianna Scott, Philanthropy New York Public Policy Intern It’s not often a ... work in the foundation world. Three months ago, I didn’ t even know the difference between a non...

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Five Management Secrets from Excellent Nonprofits

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11/21/2013

... often call management the “non-sexy” part of philanthropy . It’s true: Sharpening strategies and refining management techniques aren’ t as appealing as feeding children or building an arts ... are announced...

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Actions Civics: Activating Young Citizens to Go Beyond the Ballot

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07/03/2018

... see the point in engaging in democracy because they don’ t think their voices matter. Can we blame them if we have not ... - the lack of effective civics education in secondary schools . How can we expect young...

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University of Houston Receives $10 Million Legacy Gift from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

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03/03/2021

... help Hilton College fulfill its mission of training the next generation of hospitality leaders. “Hilton College has ... in no small part because of the Hilton Foundation’s philanthropy ,” said UH President Renu...

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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (New York)

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Member Input on Official Statement on Opposition to Eliminating the Estate Tax

Philanthropy New York’s Public Policy Committee has voted ... . The PNY Board of Directors has approved moving to the next stage in our policy approval process, seeking comments from members. We encourage and...

Doris Duke Teams Up With Chicago's Stomping Grounds Dance Festival

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04/29/2016

STOMPING GROUNDS is made possible by major support from the Chicago Free For All Fund atThe Chicago Community Trust, Engaging Dance Audiences funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and Joyce Chelberg with additional funding from the...

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Wallace Foundation Supports Alvin Ailey Program to Inspire Young New Yorkers

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12/01/2016

... multi-year audience development project, the program will engage people between the ages of 21 - 30 through a series of ...

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Why Cultural Policy is Critical for New York City

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06/12/2015

... public dialogue on city cultural planning. At this event , New York City Council Member Laurie Cumbo said a ... The City will create a cultural plan over the next two years. If we translate our distinguished...

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Christine Heenan Joins The Rockefeller Foundation as Vice President for Policy, Partnerships and Communications

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03/19/2018

... challenges. As we chart a bold, new course for the next decade and beyond, I am pleased to welcome Christine ...

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Bloomberg Commits $375 Million to Education Initiatives

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06/01/2018

... to a variety of education initiatives nationwide over the next five years, increasing his commitment to an area that ...

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