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Women in Leadership: Why It Matters

Publication date:

05/2016

It’s no secret that women have historically faced greater barriers than men when it comes to fully participating in the economy. Across geographies and income levels, disparities between men and women persist in the form of pay gaps, uneven opportunities for advancement, and unbalanced representation in important decision-making.

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Gender Justice

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Recording: Reimagining Access: Philanthropic Leadership in the Post-Affirmative Action Era

... Speakers Genisha Metcalf , Partnerships Lead, NBA Foundation Saúl Valdez , Senior Program Officer, ECMC Foundation Sonni Holland , President & CEO, The Charles Hayden Foundation Shawn...

04 May 2011

Seventh Generation Leading: Making the Case for Native Youth Leadership and Organizing

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... Briefing sponsored by Rockefeller Brothers Fund , Surdna Foundation , Jewish Funds for Justice , and Open Society ... , with Native Americans in Philanthropy , Hill-Snowdon Foundation , and the Funders...

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Issue-Based

24 Sep 2013

Public Policy Communicators NYC: What It Really Takes to Build an Audience for Your News/Blog

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... Communicators NYC is an informal group of nonprofit and foundation communications executives that has been meeting ... haven't figured out yet. We are gathering a panel of foundation and nonprofit...

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Issue-Based

13 Aug 2015

Passing the "Mirror Test": Ethics and Family Philanthropy - Webinar

Thursday, August 13, 2015 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

*This webinar is limited to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Your family’s ... in your children and future generations – are the foundation of your family’s philanthropy. Articulating and...

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05 Oct 2015

Philanthropic Investing in Food Systems

Monday, October 5, 2015 -

12:30pm to 3:30pm

... Corwin, Program Officer, Sustainable Environments, Surdna Foundation Derek Denckla, Co-Chair, Slow Money NYC Tatianna ... Program Associate, Sustainable Environments, Surdna Foundation Stacey Faella, Program...

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13 Oct 2016

Why is Wage Theft on the Rise as the Minimum Wage Increases to $15?

Thursday, October 13, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... York Kevin Ryan (Moderator), Program Director, New York Foundation Designed for All interested funders. Registration ... with any questions. In collaboration with: Hill Snowdon Foundation Mertz Gilmore...

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24 Jul 2017

Interested in Working in Philanthropy?

Monday, July 24, 2017 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

... sector, as part of our " Interested in Working at a Foundation " series. This July, we will learn about the field ... Vice President of Programs and Advocacy at Schott Foundation for Public Education...

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12 Nov 2019

Disability 101: Let’s Talk about the I in D.E.I.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... safe, non-judgmental space to ask questions and learn from foundation staff working in this area and those with lived ... Hyde Townsend , Disability Inclusion Advisor, Ford Foundation Ruth Lowenkron , Director...

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Tools & Strategies

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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The Open Society Economic Justice Program Invests in Race and Gender Equity

Release Date:

10/22/2020

... The Soros Economic Development Fund is joining the Ford Foundation , the W.K. Kellogg Foundation , the Weingart Foundation , the California Wellness Foundation , and Deutsche ...

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Gender Justice

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Open Society Foundations

Philanthropy’s New Tool for Action and Impact: Operating Archetypes Launched by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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04/27/2022

... worldwide as a result of RPA’s multi-year Theory of the Foundation ® initiative, which seeks to enhance the capacity ... in action are illustrated by funder case studies: Skoll Foundation , US Talent Agency...

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Consultant & Vendor Lists: Technology Consultants

Publication date:

02/2015

... Recommending Organizations: The Kress Foundation Cognitia Jay Freiberger, President ... Recommending Organizations: Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation Solution Simple 601 West 26th Street STE 1115, ... 332-1300 Recommending Organizations: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Sunrise Office Systems 443 Park Avenue South, ...

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Benchmarks

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Young Black Males and the Urgency of Now

Release Date:

11/26/2012

By Dr. John H. Jackson , President and CEO, The Schott Foundation for Public Education In April 1967, Dr. Martin ... and in the spirit of Dr. King’s warning, the Schott Foundation for Public Education titled the...

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Children, Youth and Families

NY Life Marks Fifth Year of Partnership to Provide Bereavement Services

Release Date:

01/20/2016

... to Provide Bereavement Services The New York Life Foundation today announced that it has committed $1.25 ... to $100,000. This is the fifth year the New York Life Foundation has collaborated with the National...

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New York Life Foundation

14 Jun 2018

Policy Core Course 2018 - June 14th Sessions

Thursday, June 14, 2018 -

9:00am to 12:45pm

... State-Level Campaigns June 28th - Policy Core: Engaging Foundation Leaders and Board Members Knowledge of the ... delivered over two half-days, offering training to foundation trustees and staff at all levels...

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For the Success of Boys and Men of Color, A Call to Action

Release Date:

02/14/2014

... Sons and Brothers campaign, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ’s Forward Promise initiative and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation ’s Black Male Engagement work affirm a commitment ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Public Policy

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Justice Reform

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Open Society Foundations

Resilience Begins at Home

Release Date:

07/30/2013

... , Vice President, Global Communications, The Rockefeller Foundation Family, neighborhood and community are vital ... by Superstorm Sandy. With funding from the Rockefeller Foundation , AP-NORC surveyed 2,025...

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Funders Give and Get Advice From NYC Teens

Release Date:

05/02/2013

... Opportunity Network and April Hawkins, Director of MetLife Foundation ’s Civic Affairs Program On most days, the ... from Deloitte , and Sonni Holland from the Charles Hayden Foundation . We brought diverse...

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Mission Possible: Supporting Returning Veterans (No Matter What Your Mission)

Release Date:

01/10/2013

By James R . Knickman President and CEO, New York State Health Foundation During the recent Philanthropy New York ... surprised to hear that we at the New York State Health Foundation include...

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