Two New Members Join The William T. Grant Foundation Board
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to announce that Prudence L. Carter, Ph.D., and Scott C. Evans, C.F.A., have joined its Board of Trustees.
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Milbank Memorial Fund Announces Board and Staff Appointments
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The Milbank Memorial Fund has announced additions to its Board of Directors and management team.
Workplace Flexibility
Publication date:
03/2011
Balancing work and home-life responsibilities is a challenge. Advancements in technology, legislative requirements, and employer mindsets have opened the door to the possibilities and challenges of workplace flexibility. At the this FAN meeting, communications consultant, Robin Hartman joined us to help answer: What is workplace flexibility? Why should my organization be thinking about workplace flexibility? What are our options, and which ones are right for my organization? In addition, FAN member Gail Pesyna, VP for Human Resources and Program Management at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation,...
The Atlantic Philanthropies Name David Morse Chief Communications Officer
Release Date:
12/11/2013
... he was Senior Fellow and Interim Vice President of Encore. org , a San Francisco-based nonprofit building a movement to promote encore careers for the greater good. Encore. org is a grantee of Atlantic. “David...
Liza Sutherland Joins Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Release Date:
01/15/2014
Liza Sutherland has joined the staff of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, where she works with the Donor Services Team and engages with a range of family foundations, corporate clients and individual donors.
Evan Michelson Joins Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as Program Officer
Release Date:
02/12/2014
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Evan Michelson joined the foundation as Program Officer on January 1, 2014.
11
Mar
2014
An Examination of the Nonprofit Revitalization Act from the Foundation Perspective
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 -
8:45am to 10:30am
In December, Gov. Cuomo signed into law the Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013, the most comprehensive reform of New York’s nonprofit laws in decades.
10
Apr
2014
Leading Through Change: Advice from and for Seasoned CEOs and Their Boards
Thursday, April 10, 2014 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
How do seasoned family foundation CEOs stay renewed and refreshed in their work? How do experienced CEOs find ways to balance the needs of the family with those of the foundation?
08
Apr
2014
Meet the New Health Commissioner: Dr. Mary T. Bassett is One of Our Own
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Philanthropy New York’s Health Policy Working Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Mary T. Bassett, the newly appointed Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Most recently, she has been a program director for African...
Aetna Foundation's Garth Graham honored for Philanthropy Leadership by National Medical Fellowships.
Release Date:
04/16/2014
Aetna Foundation President Garth Graham honored for Philanthropy Leadership by National Medical Fellowships. He was recognized for his continuing leadership in advancing community and national health initiatives that aim to improve health equity in...
Perpetuity, continued
Release Date:
04/24/2014
Tony Proscio of the Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy keeps the conversation going around the question: What Is the Case for Foundations Living in Perpetuity? This topic was the...
Heintz and Wayne Pay Tribute To Richard Rockefeller Who Died in Plane Crash
Release Date:
06/20/2014
Rockefeller Brothers Fund President Stephen Heintz and Chair Valerie Rockefeller Wayne pay tribute in a message on the foundation's website to Dr. Richard Rockefeller, advisory trustee, who died in a plane crash on June 13.
Report Outlines Internet and Broadband "Vision" for LGBT Community
Release Date:
06/26/2014
Internet and broadband technologies already play a critical role for the LGBT community in all aspects of life and according to a new report, they can do more.
Laura Packer Named Executive Director of Howard Gilman Foundation
Release Date:
07/07/2014
Laura Packer has been named executive director of the Howard Gilman Foundation, effective July 22.
Instead of Retiring, Many Seek 'Encore' Jobs
Release Date:
07/07/2014
... jobs. The survey by MetLife Foundation and Encore. org found that roughly 9 million Americans ages 44 to 70, or ...
Nick Hodges Named COO and Senior Vice President For Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Release Date:
07/09/2014
Nick Hodges has been named chief operating officer and senior vice president for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
01
Oct
2014
Foundation Administrators Network: Best Resources Swap Meet
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 -
8:45am to 10:30am
... network. Please contact ncollins@philanthropynewyork. org with questions. Foundation Administrators Network: ...
The People’s (Climate) March: A Tipping Point Towards the Clean Revolution
Release Date:
09/26/2014
Independent philanthropic advisor, Mafruza Khan, recaps the People's Climate March and the need for an ambitious climate change agenda.
Can Philanthropy Support the Transformation of Society?
Release Date:
03/06/2014
NoVo Foundation Co-Chairs Jennifer and Peter Buffett ask this all-important question while examining the fight for equitable treatment of agricultural workers in Florida — an example of where philanthropy can play a crucial role in social change.
Partnering for Change: Learning Together to Make a Bigger Impact
Release Date:
02/20/2014
PNY Executive Coordinator Nick Collins talks about the Service for Impact working group and the growing corporate commitment to long-term volunteer programs and partnerships with community-based nonprofits.