Why U.S. Foundations Should Take the Global Sustainable Development Goals Seriously
Release Date:
06/21/2016
... 169 targets. The Hilton Foundation recently supported an index summit at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs. It ...
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14
Dec
2017
Funders Summit on Justice Reform: The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers
Thursday, December 14, 2017 -
9:00am to 3:30pm
Long before Jeff Sessions took the helm at the U.S. Justice Department, the leaders of the movement to end mass incarceration knew that the most meaningful efforts had to take place at the state and local level.
COVID-19 Could Mean Extinction for Many Charities
Release Date:
03/23/2020
Covid-19 is poised to become an extinction-level event for America's nonprofits.
Ford Foundation Provides $1.5 Million in Emergency Funding to Puerto Rico
Release Date:
09/27/2022
In partnership with local nonprofit and community organizations, the foundation is supporting philanthropic and advocacy efforts for those impacted by the storm.
The Teagle Foundation Awards Grants to Colleges and Universities Nationwide for Novel Humanities-Focused Programs
Release Date:
06/08/2023
The grants, which totalled $5.38 million, support novel approaches for students of all backgrounds and majors to engage with literature, philosophy and history.
Sample Job Descriptions: Internships
Publication date:
10/2013
The following jobs descriptions for internship professionals were previously posted on PNY's Jobs Board. We update our sample job description resources as we post new positions on our site.
Philanthropy's Key Contributions to Society
Publication date:
08/2008
A compilation of well-known innovations that can be traced to foundation funding over the past 100 years.
Is Nonprofit Board Service Worth It? Reflections from a One-Time Skeptic
Release Date:
01/16/2014
Surdna Foundation President Phillip Henderson, who currently serves on three nonprofit boards, reflects on what his experiences have shown him about the importance of board service.
Giving Circles in Cross-Cultural Context
Release Date:
11/14/2013
Natan Fund Executive Director Felicia Herman discusses the role that giving circles play in different communities and how they help people access the world of philanthropy in innovative ways.
Reimagining Service: Helping Grantees Increase Volunteer Capacity to Maximize Program Impact
Release Date:
02/14/2012
By Gail Gershon, Senior Director, Gap Inc. Every foundation wants its grantees to fully utilize the resources available to them. As funding from all sources becomes increasingly scarce, more foundations are thinking creatively...
Commentary: Understanding Muslim America
Release Date:
08/11/2011
By Michael Seltzer, Trustee, EMpower-The Emerging Markets Foundation , and past President, Philanthropy New York Editor’s note: All of us at Philanthropy New York are deeply indebted to Michael Seltzer not only for his in-depth...
Why Are Foundations Often Absent From Major Policy Shifts?
Release Date:
08/13/2009
Over many years, I have been involved—through government, think tanks, and foundations—in numerous major policy turns in society, only to often find absent those foundations which are very interested in public policy.
Travelers’ Philanthropy: A Growing Trend in Development Assistance
Release Date:
07/02/2009
When we travel, we have the opportunity to leave the best of ourselves behind wherever we go. Today’s traveling grantmakers can choose to minimize their carbon footprint and contribute with time, talent, and treasure to enhance destination...
25
Oct
2017
From Hurricane Sandy to Hurricane Maria: Can Disaster Philanthropy Be More Strategic?
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 -
9:00am to 1:00pm
Disasters, by definition, are unplanned and generally unpredictable, but disaster-related giving should be anything but haphazard.
11
Apr
2018
Moving Beyond Financial Education: A Grantmaker's Guide to Investing in Impactful Financial Capability Programs - Webinar
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
For decades, we believed in Francis Bacon's declaration that "knowledge is power" when it comes to increasing financial health. Now we have ample evidence that financial education alone is not powerful enough to change behavior. So, what works?
08
May
2019
Are Housing Vouchers Contributing to Racial and Economic Segregation for Families with Children? - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
... characteristics, including poverty rate, an opportunity index , and the share of residents who are people of ...
Philanthropy Can Help Build a Thriving Democracy by Building Up Programs and Places That Fuel Civic Involvement
Release Date:
01/20/2022
... any democracy in 2020, according to the Fragile States Index , which tracks risk of conflict and vulnerability to ...
Uprooting Racism to Advance Health Equity
Release Date:
01/04/2022
Can we break free from a history of racism that has taken a brutal toll on health? These trailblazers offer hope through their efforts to advance racial justice and health equity.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Announces the 2022 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows
Release Date:
04/26/2022
Philanthropic grants will fund 28 fellows conducting scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities.
13
Dec
2023
Reaffirming Action, Access, and Support for Black and Latinx Young Men in Higher Education
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 -
3:30pm to 5:00pm
PNY Offices
Join us for in-person panel discussion to learn more about the current landscape for equitable post-secondary pathways for Black and Latinx Young Men.