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Beyond Grantmaking: Foundations as Impact Investors

Release Date:

05/12/2014

... philanthropists, even combined with governments, don’ t have the resources to solve the world’s pressing problems ... we must also harness private capital. Second, leaders of philanthropy see that impact...

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Impact Investing

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The Rockefeller Foundation

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

Ford Foundation Study Cites 'Unfairness' as the Leading Factor in Flight from Tech Jobs

Release Date:

05/01/2017

... Ford Foundation and the Kapor Center for Social Impact set out to better understand why people leave theoretically cush ... else, survey respondents cited unfair treatment and out and out...

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Social Justice

Workforce Development

The Foundation Center Announces New Staff to Lead Technology, Outreach and International Data Strategies

Release Date:

02/12/2014

... they need to thrive, building the global data platform for philanthropy and ensuring robust technology is in place to ... to leverage Big Data, open data and an increasingly global philanthropy community and...

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Appointments & Transitions

Top Education Official Supports More Teacher Professional Development

Release Date:

10/08/2013

... from the Education Funders Research Initiative launch event at Trinity Wall Street for The Times’ SchoolBook ...

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Education

Robin Hood Gala Brings in $60-Million for Antipoverty Groups

Release Date:

05/14/2014

... efforts Monday night at its annual gala, the biggest event on the city’s philanthropic social circuit, writes ...

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Nonprofit Financials

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Social Justice

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Robin Hood Foundation

Video: MetLife Foundation's Financial Inclusion Challenge Winners and Projects Profiled

Release Date:

10/15/2015

... Foundation, met with the winners of the Challenge at an event on the beautiful grounds of the Asia Society in Hong ...

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Economic Security

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MetLife

Feedback Partners with Rockefeller Foundation, 40 Organizations to Combat Food Waste in NYC, DC

Release Date:

04/19/2016

London-based environmental nonprofit Feedback has announced a US campaign with The Rockefeller Foundation as well as a coalition of more than 40 organizations and chefs to combat food waste.

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Food Systems

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Edwin Gould Foundation Helps Present 2016 Blackboard Awards For Teachers

Release Date:

07/08/2016

... of the finest teachers from around New York City. The event was sponsored in part by the Edwin Gould Foundation, ...

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Education

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Edwin Gould Foundation | EGF Accelerator

Supported by Carnegie, Global Religious Leaders to Talk Peace at Drew

Release Date:

07/11/2016

... for 35 Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders. The first event ran in 2013... Supported by Carnegie, Global Religious ...

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Member News

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

Jewish Council Honors UJA-Federation Of New York Centennial

Release Date:

03/22/2017

... March 15, at Temple Israel Center of White Plains. The event attracted more than 250 attendees... Jewish Council ...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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UJA-Federation of New York

J.P. Morgan Is Giving $1 Million to Nonprofits Exposing Hate Groups in the Wake of Charlottesville

Release Date:

08/23/2017

J.P. Morgan Chase will be giving $1 million to nonprofit groups fighting extremism following the deadly white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Va.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Close the Divide Between Education and Work

Release Date:

01/21/2016

... Northeast Region Executive for JPMorgan Chase Global Philanthropy Before joining JPMorgan Chase, I spent 7 years ... models of collaboration between businesses and public schools . The basic belief that drove...

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Insights

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Education

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

14 Nov 2014

The Science of Effective Convenings – Smart Approaches to the Details

Friday, November 14, 2014 -

7:45am to 10:30am

... a strong sense of purpose and what you will and won’ t focus on. The “science” is being thoughtful about the details, so that the design supports your capacity to achieve your convening’s...

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Professional Development

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All Funders

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HR & Operations

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

14 Oct 2025

Beyond the Elevator Pitch: Building Authentic Networking Relationships

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... confidential setting. Networking is important to expanding your career ideas and opportunities. How do you build your network? What type of conversation starters to use? Please join your...

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"Culture Changes Us" Campaign and Retreat Series Launches with Support from Nathan Cummings Foundation

Release Date:

05/20/2016

... the Nathan Cummings Foundation, Ford Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy , NoVo Foundation and Wellspring Advisors, the ... the Nathan Cummings Foundation partnered with Unbound Philanthropy and the Ford...

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Communications/Media

Social Justice

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

Chronicle of Social Change Profiles Hilton Foundation and Its Massive Growth

Release Date:

01/22/2016

... in my post last week on funders helping foster youth age out successfully, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a ... their documents organized, shows how the foundation seeks out and supports new ways to help...