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Ford Foundation's Darren Walker, One of Rolling Stones 25 People Shaping the Future

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11/22/2017

... to look at the root causes of injustice, of poverty, of climate change ." Walker began his career redeveloping housing in ... programs in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Now leading...

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15 Jan 2016

The Drug War, Mass Incarceration and Racial Justice: Lessons from the Campaign to End the Racially Biased Marijuana Arrest Crusade in NYC

Friday, January 15, 2016 -

8:30am to 11:30am

... – even though research demonstrates that young white men are more likely to use marijuana. Marijuana possession became the top arrest charge in the city. In 2010, advocates launched a ... education to lobbying...

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01 Nov 2016

Getting Your Board on Board with Impact Investing

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... Investing May 10, 2017 - Which Impact Investing Tools Are Right for Your Foundation’s Mission? Taking on impact ... What’s the best way to engage board members so that they are supportive of the development of...

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

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03/07/2023

... Women's Community Justice Association (WCJA) are among the distinguished honorees to be recognized at this ... Breakfast. The New York Women's Foundation's signature event will be held on May 4...

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Commonwealth Fund Names David Blumenthal, M.D., as Its Next President

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08/01/2012

... Fund Board Chairman James R. Tallon, Jr. said, "We are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Blumenthal take the helm ... "With his national stature, broad experience and skill in leading while building...

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16 May 2017

Women and LGBTQ Leaders in the Immigration Debate: Louder, Prouder and More Effective Than Ever

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... not only have the likely effect of setting back United States diplomacy and image among millions of displaced people ... LGBTQ people. Despite the risks, immigrants and refugees are speaking out. They continue...

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Ms. Foundation for Women to Honor Ava Duvernay Elaine Welteroth at 30th Annual Gloria Awards

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03/08/2018

... Award, honoring feminist leaders who create positive change , and Ms. Welteroth will receive the Marie C. Wilson ... to recognize young, trailblazing feminists. “We are thrilled to announce the honorees for the...

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A Letter from Ronna Brown

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04/15/2020

... and your colleagues, safe and well. Without a doubt, we are living through a moment of intense collective crisis. ... can be. Members have shared with us that they are : increasing their grantmaking and making...

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Are You a ‘Fatigued Fighter’? D5 Coalition Identifies Five Philanthropic Professional Types

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08/08/2014

... its Spotlight series on diversity in philanthropy with an event titled “Inspiring Action to Advance Diversity, ... their particular audiences. That was the focus of the event , with D5’s Kelly Brown teaming up...

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Announces New Staff and Board Members

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10/15/2020

... Rini Banerjee, President: Dear friends and colleagues, We are delighted to announce that Vonda Brunsting, Marc Diaz, ... strategies and grassroots organizing in the United States to advance our mission to...

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Penny Abeywardena Joins the de Blasio Administration as the Head of the Office of International Affairs

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09/16/2014

... International Affairs Commissioner Tuesday. She will be in charge of dealing with the diplomatic community for City ... and increased the community of CGI members who are incorporating the gender lens in their...

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14 Jan 2016

Documenting Impact featuring “Chasing Ice” (OVEE screening, featuring clips and live chat)

Thursday, January 14, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... impact. Chasing Ice is the story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence ... images to help tell the story of the Earth’s changing climate . Even with a scientific...

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A Decade of Impact: Bloomberg LP Improves Energy Efficiency by 45%

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04/11/2019

... on its path of 100% renewable energy by 2025. “We are committed to leading the way in the fight against climate change . In the coming year, we will continue to ramp ...

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14 Jun 2018

Policy Core Course 2018 - June 14th Sessions

Thursday, June 14, 2018 -

9:00am to 12:45pm

... Core Course 2018 OR pick-and-choose which of the four are right for you** Please register for the June 14th ... effectiveness of their grantees’ advocacy efforts, they are also facing increasing demands and...

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Our Path to a Just and Equitable New Jersey - The long and winding road of transformation

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06/16/2021

... Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation There is no guidebook for leading a foundation through transformational change , ... our transformation as Imagine A New Way . In reality, we are more than...

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13 Feb 2020

Walking the Walk: Operationalizing Lessons from Decolonizing Wealth and Winners Take All - A Food for Thought Conversation

Thursday, February 13, 2020 -

12:30pm to 2:00pm

... future program dates * Racial and economic inequality are codified within philanthropy's institutional structure ... can we start, build and lead efforts that result in real change ? Resources How...

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24 Oct 2019

Beyond Bail: Justice Reform 2.0 - A Food for Thought Conversation

Thursday, October 24, 2019 -

12:30pm to 2:00pm

... transition back into everyday life. However, advocates are concerned that poor implementation may undermine their ... How can the philanthropic sector ensure hard won gains are not lost as reforms are...

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Abraham Paulous Challenges the Immigration to Incarceration Pipeline

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04/06/2017

Abraham Paulous, Executive Director of Families for Freedom, tracks the concepts of “citizenship,” “documentation,” and the changing face of immigration throughout American history. He shares his own experience as an Eritrean refugee and his time at...

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Immigration

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Debate Your Philanthropic Philosophies

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01/18/2017

... of the Mulago Foundation of San Francisco. “When you change the equation to unrestricted money for real impact, ... grants allow grantmakers to specify how their grants are to be used to narrowly evaluate the...

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