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The position, effective October 1, 2020, will shape and direct giving on issues surrounding higher education, particularly in the humanities and liberal arts.

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Supports Expansion of Arts and Education Programs and Social Impact Initiatives at Silkroad

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03/25/2021

The largest gift in the organization’s history will support capacity building around the expansion of its arts and education programs and social impact initiatives

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The Whiting Foundation Provides New Grants for Public Humanities Projects Filling in the Tapestry of History and Culture

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05/11/2021

12 wide-ranging projects showcase partnerships among scholars, nonprofits, and citizens across the US and beyond

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Kelly Granat and Sherrilyn Ifill Join Mellon Foundation's Board

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05/26/2021

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation today announced the election of Kelly Granat and Sherrilyn Ifill to its Board of Trustees.

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€15 Million Emergency Grant from Stavros Niarchos Foundation Responds to Fire Crisis in Greece

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08/12/2021

In the face of this national catastrophe, SNF felt urgently compelled to act.

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WES Mariam Assefa Fund Partners with Echoing Green to Invest in Social Innovators of Color Addressing Racial Equity and Immigrant Justice

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02/16/2022

Support from the WES Mariam Assefa Fund furthers the efforts of Echoing Green’s Racial Equity Philanthropic Fund which seeks to ensure that the social innovation field is an essential actor in the racial justice movement.

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Grantee Financials - It's Not Just About the Numbers

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04/14/2022

... I had been in my role for four months after previously working in the nonprofit sector. While I understood ...

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United Way of New York City Announces Grace C. Bonilla, Esq. as the New President and CEO

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05/23/2022

... Office of Community Affairs and Immigrant Services, working in that capacity to broaden access to food and ...

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Surdna Foundation Appoints Melissa D’Arienzo, Miguel A. Santana, and Ommeed Sathe to its Board

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12/16/2022

... partners. She brings over 15 years of experience working across advertising, media, and sales—all while ... said Miguel A. Santana. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Board and the ...

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19 Apr 2023

Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy Part 1 of 6 - Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Mean Unconditional Trust?

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

In this first out of six part webinar series, we will clarify the misperception that trust-based philanthropy means unconditional trust, identify strategies for cultivating and maintaining trust, and ways to work through challenging moments when...

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Insights from “What Does It Mean to Be Black-Led? - Going Beyond Demographics”

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06/21/2023

While more funders have committed to center and invest in DEI and organizations serving and supporting racial equity, a lack of understanding of what it means to be a Black-led organization has led to practices that are frequently performative,...

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17 Apr 2019

Funders Meeting with Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, New York City’s Chief Democracy Officer

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

For our final Democracy Series Session we invite you to a conversation with Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, New York City’s Chief Democracy Officer. The discussion will focus on efforts in New York City to promote civic engagement and expand opportunities...

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A Weak Foundation

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03/09/2011

... idealistic, believing that with enough people of good will working together and as a community, positive social change ...

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Citi and Citi Foundation Expand Global Job Skills-Building Initiative to Improve Employability and Economic Opportunity for Underserved Communities

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09/17/2020

... lending and grant making, Citi and the Citi Foundation are working in new ways to effect positive and meaningful change ...

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The J.M Kaplan Fund Announces the 2023 J.M.K Innovation Prize

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02/09/2023

... to funders who may seek to tap into innovative individuals working within their own communities or program areas. ... work from a community-centered perspective, and who are working on longer, more lasting...