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The Nathan Cummings Foundation Announces Leadership Transition

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01/08/2020

... democracy Frontline organizations fighting to halt the climate crisis and bring about the Green New Deal Moral ... created a strong strategic framework for tackling the climate crises and growing inequality,...

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

16 Jun 2021

Blurring the Lines: From Corporate Philanthropy to Shared Value to ESG Integration

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... the movement for racial equity and justice, demand for climate action and justice, transparency), there is an ... pure play philanthropy to sustainability How companies are identifying material ESG risks and...

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Tools & Strategies

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Corporate Funders

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12 Nov 2024

Clarity and Bravery in Times of Uncertainty - A Workshop for CEOs and Senior Programming Staff

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

... for CEOs and Senior Leadership of Programs only. ** We are at a critical juncture in our country. Following global ... racially equitable outcomes. However, these commitments are being challenged by a strong...

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18 Jun 2015

Foundation Administrators Network: Crisis Communications

Thursday, June 18, 2015 -

3:15pm to 5:00pm

Have you ever wondered what would happen if an unexpected event occurred at your organization and you needed to ... 3:15 - 3:30 PM Check-in 3:30 - 5:00 PM Program This event is only open to Philanthropy New York...

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All Funders

HR & Operations Staff

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Communications

Money and Power in Post-Election America: Why This Conference?

... between funders and policymakers and influencers are formal (e.g., the Race to the Top, i3, Partnership for a ... resulted in greater competitiveness but no fundamental change . * * * Fresh off the heels of the...

A Practical Guide to New York's Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act

Publication date:

03/2011

Enacted in September 2010, the New York Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (NYPMIFA) makes important changes to the laws concerning the expenditure of charitable endowment funds. It also includes new provisions concerning the prudent management and investment of funds held by charities and the delegation of management and investment responsibilities to outside advisors, along with new protections for donors. This Guide summarizes key provisions of the Act and provides practical guidance in response to frequently asked questions.

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Finance & Asset Management

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Public Policy

Foundation Communications Today: Findings from the Communications Network 2011 Survey of Foundation Communications Professionals

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06/2011

... 155 foundation communicators shows that U.S. foundations are making use of all forms of digital communications, ...

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Communications Staff

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How Philanthropy Can Scale Away S.V.

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08/23/2010

... funding setback here in New York—and suggests that a change in approach is needed in order to deal more ...

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Insights

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Social Justice

Foundations Moving On: Ending Programmes and Funding Relationships

Whether you are part of a family foundation that runs its own programmes, ... from a back-donor, or a mix of any of the above, exits are inevitable. Funders move on, and relationships with grantees, partners, or investees change along the way. Exit decisions and strategies are ...

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Grantmaking With a Racial Equity Lens: Using a Racial Equity Analysis

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11/2007

... creative approaches, get people talking, and nourish change inside your own foundation. Grantmaking With a Racial ...

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Grants Managers

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Leadership Development

New York Community Trust Announces $4.5 Million in Grants

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02/12/2013

The 45 grants, ranging from $35,000 to $800,000, include several to help communities affected by Hurricane Sandy and also address dating violence, the shortage of affordable housing, and health care.

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COF 2.0: Is This What The Field of Philanthropy Really Needs?

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08/21/2013

An op-ed by Doug Bauer, Executive Director of The Clark Foundation, in NCRP’s Summer 2013 issue of Responsive Philanthropy.

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The Clark Foundation

Heavy Hitters Debate School Achievement Gap

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10/15/2013

The Education Funders Research Initiative’s recent Education Forum conversation on the achievement gap in New York City was reviewed on The Times’ SchoolBook blog.

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Education

TCC Group President and CEO Richard Mittenthal Featured in Profile Magazine

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07/06/2015

... "like a business," but turning a buzz phrase into real change is more complicated than it sounds. That's where TCC .....

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Finance & Asset Management

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TCC Group

What Money Can Buy - Ford Foundation's Pursuit of Conquering Inequality

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01/05/2016

... Pursuit of Conquering Inequality The urge to change the world is normally thwarted by a ... changer, the resistance of people who would lose from the change , the resistance of people who would benefit from it...

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Social Justice

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Ford Foundation

16 Jun 2016

Making Big Bets for Big Results - Webinar

Thursday, June 16, 2016 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... that 80% of the biggest donors aim for dramatic social change with their giving, yet only 20% of the biggest gifts ... their Winter 2016 SSIR article, Making Big Bets for Social Change . For donors who...

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Family Foundation

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Novo Foundation Executives Publish Op-Ed Declaring Trump Era a Time to Double Down to End Injustice

Release Date:

01/10/2017

... transition next week, foundations and other nonprofits are grappling with the consequences of change for our collective future, especially as we have ...

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Stonewall Community Foundation

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Gender Justice

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NoVo Foundation

Traub-Dicker Rainbow Announces Scholarship for LGBTQ Women-Identified Students

Release Date:

03/01/2017

... through their aspirations and actions. Applicants are judged on academic achievement, community service, and an interest in social change . Several winners are chosen each year and awarded...

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RFPs Etc

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Gender Justice

LGBTQ

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building Program Grantees

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02/25/2021

... competition to support efforts to foster organizational change in conservation organizations toward a more diverse, ... selected from a pool of more than 360 applicants, are dedicated to internal culture...

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