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Sample Job Descriptions: Communications Assistant

Publication date:

10/2013

The following jobs descriptions for communications assistant 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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Ford Foundation Appoints Kavita N. Ramdas as Representative in New Delhi

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06/04/2012

... facing India and its neighboring countries at this time of rapid transformation offer a unique opportunity to build on ... in Public Service Initiative, a joint effort by the U.S. State Department and an...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Who Is Hilary Pennington? A Few Questions for Ford's New Executive Vice President

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01/25/2018

... incredibly lucky to work with someone like that. Thus far, what have been the worst and best events in your life, and what did those experiences teach you? One of the worst was ... best thing that happened to...

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Arcus Foundation Names Annette Lanjouw and Jason McGill Co-Executive Directors

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01/24/2017

... and depth of talent at the foundation that makes possible what promises to be a swift and seamless transition." "I have .....

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Supports the Rebuilding of Jacob's Pillow Theater

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12/17/2022

... as the lead architect. An early morning fire on Nov. 17, 2020 , destroyed the Doris Duke Theater on the 220-acre campus of Jacob’s Pillow. After investigations by state and local officials, the cause was not...

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Arts, Culture, & Media

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Doris Duke Foundation

Rachel Block Joins Milbank Memorial Fund as Program Officer

Release Date:

04/03/2017

... the Fund and other organizations focusing on federal and state health policy issues, she has served in numerous ... most recently spearheading development of New York state ’s health information technology...

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Milbank Memorial Fund

15 Apr 2026

Supporting Communities in Crisis: Evidence on Funder Motivations, Barriers and Opportunities - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 -

10:30am to 11:30am

... crises in the world by the philanthropic sector. Our State of Disaster Philanthropy 2025 research revealed that ... in 2023. Funders care deeply about human suffering, but what drives them to act in ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

Exempt Organization Sample Financial Statement

Publication date:

04/2014

... with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees event , this is a sample of an except organzation's finiancial .....

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Finance Staff

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Mellon and the Flamboyan Foundation’s Arts Fund Announce Letras Boricuas - A New Fellowship Aimed at Supporting Puerto Rican Writers Across Genres

Release Date:

05/12/2021

... diaspora than creating a fellowship that lets writers do what they know how to do best. Our Flamboyan Arts Fund ... amplify and strengthen the arts in Puerto Rico. In response to the devastating effects of...

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Edgar Villanueva of Schott Foundation Says Less Than .3% of Funding Goes to Native Communities

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02/02/2017

... Less than .3% of funding goes to native communities. What are ways funders can be creative in engaging native ...

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PNY Signs Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy's (AAPIP) Open Letter to Philanthropy: The Cure to Viral Racism Is Within Our Hands

Release Date:

04/08/2020

... Spreads " published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy 4/8/ 2020 . Dear Colleagues, While Covid-19 may be novel, the ... acknowledged the need to address racism in their COVID-19 response . Asian American...

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Disaster Relief

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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)

Marissa Tirona Named Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees' New President

Release Date:

11/02/2020

... Tirona as its next president, effective November 23, 2020 . Tirona will succeed Daranee Petsod, GCIR’s founding ... domestic violence and promote health equity throughout the state . Prior to that, she was...

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07 Jul 2015

Foundation Administrators Network Brown Bag Lunch: Meet Our New FAN Members!

Tuesday, July 7, 2015 -

12:30pm to 1:30pm

... welcoming new FAN members. We invite new members to share what they hope to get out of FAN—and FAN veterans can share ... enjoy your lunch in the company of your peers. This event is only open to Philanthropy...

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HR & Operations Staff

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15 Jun 2016

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Effective Methods of Giving and Receiving Feedback

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 -

8:45am to 10:45am

... effectively Have an opportunity to put to practice what we learn! Facilitator Michael Melcher, Partner, Next ... 8:30-8:45 AM Check-in 8:45-10:45 AM Program This event is only open to Philanthropy New York...

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HR & Operations Staff

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Leadership Transition at Philanthropy New York

... down as President of Philanthropy New York at the end of 2020 . In her letter to the membership Ronna shared that ... Board Member, J.M. Kaplan Fund Leadership Transition FAQs What steps has Philanthropy New...

ASPCA Names Helene Gordon Senior Director of Licensing & Retail Development

Release Date:

08/01/2012

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced the appointment of Helene Gordon to the position of Senior Director of Licensing & Retail development.

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Animal Welfare

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ASPCA

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Names Meghan Jambor Interim Informed Communities Program Officer

Release Date:

07/12/2017

... people-powered news and information projects across the state . She will also manage partnerships and grants with ...

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