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The People’s (Climate) March: A Tipping Point Towards the Clean Revolution

Release Date:

09/26/2014

... This piece was originally published on the WINGS Philanthropy in Focus blog . What a day it was! Sunday’s ... until a new agreement is delivered in Paris. I couldn’ t agree more about the need for real...

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Environment & Sustainability

Health & Human Services

Random Reflections By A New Author

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05/24/2010

... audiences, professional and lay, with serious interest in philanthropy . The give and take with these audiences provides ... (hopefully) lifelong philanthropic habits. Third, I don’ t think we in the field are...

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All Funders

Margaret L. Wolff Becomes New Chair of the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees

Release Date:

06/05/2015

... for his exceptional leadership. I am honored to become the next board chair for the John A. Hartford Foundation," said ... fortunate to have Peggy's exceptional leadership for the next era,"...

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Aging

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The John A. Hartford Foundation

JPB Foundation-Funded Research Reveals Potential Target For Alcohol Liver Disease

Release Date:

08/22/2017

... between alcohol-induced liver disease and FGF21 was the next step," said co-senior author Eleftheria Maratos-Flier, ... to produce alcohol aversion," Maratos-Flier noted. The next steps in this line...

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Freedom Together Foundation

10 Sep 2012

The 2012 Election with MSNBC's Chris Hayes: Power Tools to Build a Better Democracy

Monday, September 10, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... at MSNBC, will be leading a dynamic discussion focusing on philanthropy ’s role in enabling all U.S. citizens to engage more deeply in the information they need to ... of citizens to perform their civic duties...

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Issue-Based

09 Mar 2017

Secret Film Screening & Funder Discussion of Sundance Award-Winning Documentary

Thursday, March 9, 2017 -

4:30pm to 7:00pm

... it hits the major outlet that just picked it up! We will engage in a conversation with the filmmaker and the ... . To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the...

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Information Technology

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Arts, Culture, & Media

Environment & Sustainability

Science

12 Sep 2012

Pathways to Economic Mobility: How Can Philanthropists Help the Poor Build Wealth?

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 -

9:00am to 4:00pm

Philanthropy New York, in collaboration with The Philanthropy Roundtable, will host this event to explore strategies to help low-income workers pursue ...

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Issue-Based

15 Jul 2013

Justice Delayed – An Examination of the Ken Burns Film The Central Park Five

Monday, July 15, 2013 -

3:45pm to 7:00pm

... This tragic story showcases many issues addressed by philanthropy for decades, including: race, class, policy and ... within our legal system. A Philanthropy New York Special Event with Media...

Social Justice Funders: For National Movements to Win, Invest in Texas

Release Date:

08/08/2017

... as defined by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) . In contrast, New York got $144.3 ...

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Insights

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation (Closed)

Pershing Square Foundation-Supported Study: 5% Weight Loss Can Make A Difference for Obese People

Release Date:

02/23/2016

... with obesity, take heart. Losing as little as 5% of your body weight is enough to reap significant health ... "These results demonstrate you get a large bang for your buck with a 5% weight loss,"...

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Health & Human Services

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Pershing Square Foundation

What's Interesting About the Partnership Between Rockefeller and Chan Zuckerberg

Release Date:

04/10/2018

... later, when Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan began their philanthropy , they were only in their late 20s. Despite these ... Biohub. The long-lasting Rockefeller Foundation was born out of America's first...

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Member News

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Community Development & Place Based Initiatives

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The Rockefeller Foundation

18 Mar 2016

The Global Goals in New York City

Friday, March 18, 2016 -

9:00am to 2:00pm

Philanthropy New York is pleased to extend an invitation to ... for a program hosted by Council on Foundations and SDG Philanthropy Platform to discuss how local work in New York ... gender, justice reform, and...

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Issue-Based

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Conference

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All Funders

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Environment & Sustainability

Food Systems

Health & Human Services

International/Global Affairs

Social Justice

Women & Girls

Education & Youth

Participate in the 2013 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Survey

Release Date:

06/20/2013

Each year, Philanthropy New York partners with the Council on ... can ensure the best value for everyone's participation. Philanthropy New York will use the Council’s online ... include the contact’s name,...

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PNY News

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HR & Operations Staff

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Philanthropy New York

Sample Job Descriptions: Communications Director

Publication date:

10/2013

The following jobs descriptions for communications director professionals were previously posted on PNY's Jobs Board. We update our sample job description resources as we post new positions on our site.

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William T. Grant Foundation Awards Rapid Response Research Grants to Address Pressing Issues Facing Young People in the U.S.

Release Date:

03/28/2018

William T . Grant Foundation Awards Rapid Response Research Grants to ... Issues Facing Young People in the U.S. The William T . Grant Foundation has awarded six Rapid Response Research ... align our efforts to...

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Education & Youth

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William T. Grant Foundation

New York Grantmakers in the Arts

... to propose and facilitate meetings, and should reach out to co-chairs with proposals and potential dates for the ... about volunteering for a co-chair position, please reach out to any of the co-chairs listed...

Bank of America Foundation President Seeks to Increase Youth Development Opportunities

Release Date:

08/19/2015

... giving more at a younger age than their Baby Boomer and Gen -X counterparts. And we're seeing that this generation of .....

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Education & Youth

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation

13 Sep 2012

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Best Resources Swap Meet

Thursday, September 13, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:30am

... designed to support administrative professionals at Philanthropy New York member organizations. In addition to ... topics of interest in a confidential setting, and meet Philanthropy New York staff who support...

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Network Building

29 Mar 2016

International Grantmakers Network: Brown Bag Lunch

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... grantmaking to an informal brown-bag lunch (bring your own lunch!) for networking and conversation. The ... of Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Yvonne Moore of Moore Philanthropy – will lead off the discussion by...

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Network Building

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Roundtable Discussion

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All Funders

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International/Global Affairs

17 Jun 2019

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network (PACNET) Spring Meeting

Monday, June 17, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:30pm

... and tools with fellow members and support one another in your respective roles. Donita Volkwijn , Manager of Knowledge Management at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, will facilitate the meeting and offer...