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Finance & Asset Management

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Family Foundation

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Governance

Is There Really a Conflict between the Public Good and Professionalism in the Foundation Sector?

Release Date:

08/26/2014

... higher operating and administrative expenses (which they use as a measure of professionalism) of private foundations do not lead to lower grant payouts— in fact, the ... foundations can be...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

The Rockefeller Foundation

Carnegie Corporation of New York

Smarter Grantmaking in Challenging Economic Times

Publication date:

05/2009

... publication offers recommendations and examples that we hope provide some useful insights for foundation leaders. Smarter Grantmaking in Challenging Economic Times ...

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Report

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Executive Leadership

Grants Managers

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Finance & Asset Management

Children, Youth and Families

18 Jun 2018

No Place Like Home: Responding to the Unique Needs of Homeless Children and Their Families

Monday, June 18, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... house them. Rather, many are in commercial hotels that do not meet the needs of a family to access a kitchen, laundry facilities, or recreational space. We invite you to join funders, service...

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Issue-Based

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All Funders

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Housing and Homelessness

The Role of Healthcare Philanthropy in Improving Maternal Healthcare for Underserved Populations

Release Date:

10/29/2025

The Role of Healthcare Philanthropy in Improving Maternal Healthcare for Underserved Populations ... Commonwealth Fund, a national, private foundation based in New York City, supports independent research on...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Gender Justice

Health

20 Jan 2015

The Power of Microaggressions & Microaffirmations

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 -

8:00am to 11:15am

... $550 billion per year loss in U.S. workforce productivity. What are they? Microaggressions are the subtle ways in which ... identities. (The Microaggressions Project). Are we...

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Workshop

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Board & Trustees

Executive Leadership

HR & Operations Staff

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Location

United States

NY Women’s Foundation Projects Precarious Situation for Young Girls Dependent on Struggling Caregivers

Release Date:

12/01/2016

... of eight, a solid segment of black and Latina girls enter what may be lifelong struggles against malnutrition, obesity ... & CEO of The New York Women’s Foundation said, “ We see young girls who start off...

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Member News

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Gender Justice

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The New York Women's Foundation

09 Feb 2017

Becoming a Successful Board Chair: Tips and Advice from Your Peers - Webinar

Thursday, February 9, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... Board chairs play an important and indispensable role in family foundations. This position is not just honorary and ... skill sets. Join NCFP for a candid conversation as we showcase successful board chairs...

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Professional Development

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13 Apr 2017

Spending Up: A Discussion on Perpetuity - Webinar

Thursday, April 13, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* In the 2015 Trends Study, NCFP found that nearly ... to limit their philanthropic lifespans. In this webinar, we ’ll host a...

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Roundtable Discussion

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13 Sep 2013

15 Years of Advancing Excellence in Family Philanthropy: Lessons Learned … and a Look Ahead

Friday, September 13, 2013 - 11:15am

Webinar

... are just a few of the areas that will be touched upon. What are your personal reflections and predictions for the field? What other questions do you have for this special panel of experts?...

11 Mar 2021

Going Beyond the Private Foundation: An Exploration of Vehicles - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, March 11, 2021 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... questions remain on the minds of philanthropic families. What are the available vehicles that promote social impact? How do families leverage multiple vehicles successfully? What is ... (no...

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Family Foundation

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HR & Operations

12 Aug 2021

Impact, Measurement, and Evaluation - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, August 12, 2021 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... only.* Impact is often an elusive concept in philanthropy. What is the most effective way to monitor grants? How do families define and measure success? What is the burden...

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Family Foundation

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Evaluation

22 Jul 2020

Service for Impact - July Conversation

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... needs. The Service for Impact working group, rooted in the principles of Reimagining Service , provides a ... In our final Service for Impact session this year, we will focus on the “how” of...

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Network Building

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Breakout Discussion

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Corporate Funders

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Volunteerism

Student-Adult Ratio Is Crucial to Getting H.S. Kids Caught Up

Release Date:

12/16/2015

... and nationally, more than a quarter of NYC students do not leave high school with a diploma, even after 6 years. ... York’s Education Working Group hosted “Catching Up: What High Schools Are Doing to Move Kids...

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Education

09 Apr 2014

Shaping the Nature of Work in the New Economy

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 2:45pm

... of low-wage, low-quality, insecure jobs to the rise in contingent and temporary work for a diminishing middle class. Many are concerned that as subcontracting in global industries grows, workers will be...

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Economic Security

Social Justice

Workforce Development

Can Flexible Funding Become Our New Normal?

Release Date:

07/15/2020

... Foundation While there is a growing belief among funders in the value of general operating support (GOS) and capacity ... factors such as its leadership and stage of development to use GOS and CB funds to...

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