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In Conversation: Phil Buchanan Interviews Dr. Beth Breeze, Author of ‘In Defence of Philanthropy’

Release Date:

11/18/2021

... This is vital because of the power dynamic between the funder and the funded, which can make it difficult to offer ... up candid criticism. I have seen thoughtful donors and foundation leaders use this...

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Sample Job Descriptions: IT Positions

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10/2013

The following jobs descriptions for IT 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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Program Officers Join Expanding Surdna Teams in Thriving Cultures, Sustainable Environments, Strong Local Economies

Release Date:

02/01/2013

The Surdna Foundation is also pleased to announce the appointment of ... just and sustainable communities in the United States, the Foundation recently decided to expand their program staff. All four new staff...

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25 Feb 2014

BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium VIII: Re-Imagining Impact

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 -

7:00am to 12:00pm

Baruch College School of Public Affairs

Join the Education and Research Foundation of the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New ... Impact: Leadership Strategies for Greater Results." Foundation leaders, nonprofit executives and impact .....

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Executive Leadership

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14 May 2015

Balancing Internal vs. External Missions in Family Philanthropy - Webinar

Thursday, May 14, 2015 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

*This webinar is limited to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* What is your family’s ... Fisher Cummings, Co-chair, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Doug Bitonti Stewart, Executive...

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Family Foundation

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Board & Trustees

Toccarra A. H. Thomas Appointed Director of the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans

Release Date:

10/03/2019

... also work closely with leadership at the Joan Mitchell Foundation in New York to further develop artist-centered ... Senior Director of Artist Programs at the Joan Mitchell Foundation . “At the same time, as an...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Joan Mitchell Foundation

Issue Guide: Capping the Charitable Deduction

Publication date:

08/2013

Philanthropy New York's public policy issue guide on the Obama Administration's proposed percentage cap for charitable deductions.

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12 Dec 2018

Stronger Together Part II: Building the Capacity of Social Movements – December Webinar Hosted by HRFN

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... Environmental and Regional Equity. Explore How the Packard Foundation invests in building the capacity of movements A ... Jamaica Maxwell , Program Officer, The Packard Foundation Susan Misra , Co-Director,...

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Tools & Strategies

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All Funders

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Social Justice

News Stories about Philanthropy and Hurricane Sandy Recovery

... New York and 32 other cities will receive Rockefeller Foundation funds to help cities create long-term resiliency ... Superstorm Sandy, One Year Later: Brooklyn Community Foundation 's Report to the...

Philanthropy Should Focus on the Assets of Aging

Release Date:

04/22/2016

Teresa Bonner at Aroha Philanthropies says it’s time for America to put the brakes on our national obsession with youth and our dismissal of the potential of older adults.

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17 Mar 2016

Changemakers: National Networks Engaging Next Gen Philanthropic Leaders - Webinar

Thursday, March 17, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... Philanthropy limits attendance to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Family foundations are ... of family foundations engage younger family members in the foundation ’s work. In an...

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Family Foundation

Board & Trustees

02 Nov 2018

Philanthropy 101: Fundamentals of Grantmaking

Friday, November 2, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... must commit to the remaining modules: November 9 - Foundation Governance and Legal Issues December 7 - ... What are the main components that make up grantmaking in a foundation ? What resources, approaches, and...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

13 Dec 2019

Philanthropy 101: The Great Debates in Philanthropy

Friday, December 13, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... the other modules: October 11 - So You're Working for a Foundation ... Power and Your New Community November 1 - Foundation Governance and Legal Issues November 8 - ... grants vs. restricted grants, to...

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New Staff

Lorelei Williams Joins The Sister Fund as Interim Executive Director

Release Date:

08/22/2013

... design and evaluation. Her clients have included the Ford Foundation , the Brazil Foundation , the Kellogg Foundation , The Steve Biko Institute of Brazil and the ...

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Gender Justice

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HLH Family Foundation Inc

28 Feb 2012

Thinking Out of the Box: Meeting Challenges with Creative Leadership

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 -

7:00am to 12:00pm

... Symposium VI" presented by the Education and Research Foundation of the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New ... Presenters Maria Mottola , Executive Director, New York Foundation . Jason Lilien ,...

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Thomas W. Nichols Joins Arcus as New Vice President of Finance and Operations

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01/15/2014

The Arcus Foundation has announced that Thomas W. Nichols has joined the Foundation as Vice President of Finance and Operations. Nichols will be responsible for the Foundation 's financial...

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Rockefeller's Edwin Torres Joins the de Blasio Administration

Release Date:

09/16/2014

... Torres, formerly associate director at the Rockefeller Foundation , will join Mayor de Blasio's Administration as ... in the United States. During his time at Rockefeller Foundation , Torres helped make New...

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Arts

Education

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

Release Date:

10/29/2014

... welcomes Tina Beyers, former controller at the Robin Hood Foundation , as Chief Financial Officer, based in New York ... public accountant, Tina joins RPA from Robin Hood Foundation , where she was controller...

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Lukas Haynes Appointed Executive Director of the David Rockefeller Fund

Release Date:

11/21/2014

... Mr. Haynes has been Vice President of the Mertz Gilmore Foundation , a private, independent grant making institution ... New York office of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation . At MacArthur, Mr...

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Arts

Children, Youth and Families

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Environment and Climate Change

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The David Rockefeller Fund

Philanthropy's Difficult Dance With Inequality

Release Date:

07/08/2015

... This may seem surprising in the wake of the Ford Foundation 's recent announcement that it will refocus 100 ... grants made by American foundations and recorded by Foundation Center since 2004, only 251...