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28 Apr 2020

Overlooked and Underserved: Confronting the Reality of Student Homelessness during a Pandemic - A Webinar

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 -

2:30pm to 4:30pm

... Yorker, homeless New Yorkers are particularly vulnerable. In the 2018-2019 school year, 114,085 students in New York ... learning and increase their risk of contracting the virus. We invite...

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Awards More Than $72 Million to Teams Led by Humanities Scholars to Ensure “Just Futures” and Expand National Cultural Narratives

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01/13/2021

... Foundation, the largest funder of the arts and humanities in the US, announced today that grants totaling more than $72 ... said Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander. “ We are thrilled that the work...

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Mellon Foundation Launches New Initiative to Support 1,500 Artists and Small Arts Organizations as COVID-19 Crisis Continues

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08/27/2020

... impact of the COVID-19 crisis continues to reverberate. In partnership with the Intercultural Leadership Institute ... with ILI to fund the Crisis Relief Grants program. We ’re delighted that these grants will...

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19 Feb 2021

Philanthropy Fellowship Info Session II

Friday, February 19, 2021 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... and lived experiences have been underrepresented in the field of philanthropy, especially BIPOC communities. ... in learning about the PNY Philanthropy Fellowship. What to expect:...

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12 Feb 2020

Prose for Program Officers: A Workshop in Writing for Philanthropic Audiences

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... board reports and grant summaries hitting the mark, or do you find yourself overusing metaphors and mired in ... Funders : Please email register@philanthropynewyork. org . ($150 fee) Please...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Appoints New Managing Directors

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02/01/2012

... coordinate the Rockefeller Foundation’s domestic work in the United States, with an initial concentration on the ... All three of the new Managing Directors will be based in New York. “I am thrilled to welcome...

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Mark Zuckerman Named New President of The Century Foundation

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02/24/2015

... energy, passion and focus to The Century Foundation and we ’re delighted he will take the helm as our next ... “From supporting and advocating progressive initiatives in the West Wing of the White House, to his...

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29 Nov 2018

The Urgency of the First Amendment: Holding on to Core Values in Crisis - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Thursday, November 29, 2018 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

... and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* In this moment of grief and division within our country, it’s urgent that we reflect on the core values that make us Americans, and ... webinar. Please...

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Dana Laventure Joins New York State Health Foundation

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06/03/2013

... Health Foundation as its new Communications Associate. In this role, she works to capture and share information, ... and editing written materials. Laventure previously worked in development at the New York...

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A Better Starting Point for Foundation Communications

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10/19/2015

... Or “I want to break 1,000 followers on Twitter. What should I do ?” These tactical questions are the last ones to consider ... Focused goals will lead to a focused plan that makes best use of...

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02 Sep 2020

Balancing Purpose, Payout, and Permanence - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

... foundation staff and trustees only.* “How much should we spend?” It’s an essential question for all funders, ... would serve mission rather than the other way around. In recent times, the pressure to revisit...

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J & J: Douglas Wallace, Ph.D., Wins 2017 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research; Campaign for Champions of Science Launched

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06/20/2017

... will be announced at the Dr. Paul Janssen Award ceremony in September. Dr. Wallace won for his pioneering work in the ... offers powerful new approaches for diagnosis and treatment of these...

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

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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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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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Smarter Grantmaking in Challenging Economic Times

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

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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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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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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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