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Ford Foundation Appoints Catalina Devandas Aguilar to Board of Trustees

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06/15/2022

... will be critical in our mission to tackle inequality in all its forms.” “The board is honored to welcome Catalina ... continue our work to prioritize disability inclusion in all of our operations and...

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Welcomes Janna Oberdorf as Director of Communications

Release Date:

08/03/2022

... equality and the health and rights of girls and women, in all their intersecting identities. In the Director of ... and platforms to amplify the important work and impact of all our partners.” Originally from...

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Alli Jernow Joins Arcus Foundation as Social Justice Program Vice President

Release Date:

08/24/2022

... a new chapter of leadership with continuity to complement all the strengths that Alli brings.” Jernow earned a ... is essential to a positive future for our planet and all of its inhabitants. The foundation...

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The John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members

Release Date:

06/08/2023

... that will further our mission of improving care for all older adults,” said John R. Mach, Jr., chair of the ... Foundation. “They are passionate about ensuring that all older adults receive high-quality, age-...

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Arcus Foundation announces social justice and ape conservation grants

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07/02/2023

... , see the Arcus Foundation website. " Conservation of all ape species and respect for their cultural practices .....

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation Welcomes first Chief Impact Officer and Director of Racial Justice, Kristi Cunningham Whitfield

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09/20/2023

... help guide and measure our strategic effort to leverage all the foundation’s assets in ways that advance impact ... says Kristi. “NCF is on an admirable journey to use all its assets to support some truly...

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12 Nov 2025

Defending DEI: Philanthropy's Pivotal Role in a Defining Moment

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2:00pm to 4:00pm

... provide both necessary services and quality employment— all institutions that are now at risk of being hollowed out. ... organizing, sign-on letters, litigation, and lobbying are all necessary, but not...

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Ripple Effects: How Can We Continue DACA’s Positive Impact?

Release Date:

01/23/2014

... Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees for sponsoring the event .) We applauded the success that DACA has had, ...

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From Katrina to the “Next Sandy”: Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Recovery for Older Adults

Release Date:

04/04/2013

By Rachael N. Pine, J.D., Program Officer, Altman Foundation On February 27, Philanthropy New York hosted a session to zero in on the impact of disasters, like Hurricane Sandy, on vulnerable populations. I moderated the session and...

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With Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Glacier Ice Art Installation Aims to Encourage Public Action Against Climate Change

Release Date:

11/10/2015

Visual artist Olafur Eliasson, in collaboration with geologist Minik Rosing, will launch of a major public artwork on display during the UN Climate Summit in Paris. Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and realized in partnership with Julie's...

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NY Community Trust Gives More than $800,000 to Bring Technology-Driven Learning to NYC Youth

Release Date:

09/12/2016

Several foundations are pooling resources to make 13 grants, totaling $835,600, to help young people use digital media to compose and record original music, advocate for immigrants' rights and school discipline reform, and produce documentary films.

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Incubator Project

Release Date:

01/19/2017

Free co-working space for emerging nonprofits and community leaders at foundation’s headquarters in Crown Heights.

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Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions

Publication date:

10/2017

Foundation Center and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) announce the fourth edition of their annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions. The new report documents $23 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2015.

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The Sozosei Foundation Reaches a Milestone Awards $4 Million in Grants to Decriminalize Mental Illness

Release Date:

11/01/2021

Funding includes support to aid in the successful implementation of the forthcoming 9-8-8 national mental health crisis hotline

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Helmsley Charitable Trust adds Nevada to Rural Healthcare Program, grants more than $11.3M to hospitals for advanced equipment

Release Date:

11/02/2021

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has added Nevada as the eighth state in its Rural Healthcare Program

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The New York Women's Foundation Announces History-Making Honorees Ahead of 2023 Celebrating Women® Breakfast

Release Date:

03/07/2023

... Breakfast. The New York Women's Foundation's signature event will be held on May 4 at the Marriott Marquis in New .....

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

Release Date:

03/27/2014

Wallace Foundation Senior Counsel and Corporate Secretary Kenneth W. Austin shares his talking points (from our recent PNYEvent) on the foundation’s analysis of their past policy work and their options for engaging in public policy more explicitly...

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Resilience Begins at Home

Release Date:

07/30/2013

by Neill Coleman , Vice President, Global Communications, The Rockefeller Foundation Family, neighborhood and community are vital components of responding to shocks and stresses and bouncing back stronger. The...

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Race Forward Announces Roster of Participants for NYCT-funded Racial Equity in the Arts Innovation Lab

Release Date:

06/09/2017

Leading racial justice non-profit Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation has selected 59 New York City arts and cultural organizations to participate in their Racial Equity in the Arts Innovation Lab, a yearlong training program to...