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Mellon Foundation Awards Wilson College $100K to Strengthen Writing Instruction

Release Date:

07/25/2016

... writing instruction for students, especially those in their first year. Wilson plans to use the funding to establish the Wilson Writing Academy, a comprehensive system of instruction that...

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Education

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Rockefeller Focuses on Skills Gap in India

Release Date:

12/08/2017

Rockefeller Focuses on Skills Gap in India The Nudge Foundation, which is backed by Infosys ... its operations across India. Currently operating only in Karnataka, the firm will use the funds for...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Workforce Development

Riverside Park Conservancy Receives Grant for Park Management Technology from Booth Ferris Foundation

Release Date:

08/08/2019

... general repairs. The aim is that the project management system will help improve accountability for both the Parks ...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Appoints Three New Board Members to Help Accelerate Global Philanthropy

Release Date:

12/20/2022

... a global organization with employees worldwide and offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Lagos, Nigeria, ... and geographical diversity of the new members. “As we reflected on our 20th anniversary,...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Monuments Project Supports Williamsburg Bray School project

Release Date:

02/19/2022

... is believed to be the only remaining Colonial-era building in the country that was dedicated to the education of Black ... country navigates its way through these divisive times. We are very grateful to the...

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Mellon Foundation

01 May 2012

Creating a New Normal: Financial Fitness and Competitive Job Search Strategies for Aging Baby Boomers

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... they lose jobs, but many experienced a significant decline in retirement saving. Now they must create a new normal and ... on 60 Minutes) Yisroel Schulman , President and Attorney- In -Charge of the New York...

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24 Sep 2012

Inside Story: The Crucial Role of Early Childhood and Youth Advocacy in the 2012 New York City Budget Battle

Monday, September 24, 2012 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... Children and its future goals The role for philanthropy in public policy advocacy A Philanthropy New York ... The Crucial Role of Early Childhood and Youth Advocacy in the 2012 New York City Budget Battle ...

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05 Jun 2013

Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting: Superstorm Sandy

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... Funders will focus on current workforce activities in response to Superstorm Sandy and the opportunities for new investments in impacted communities. It will also include an update on a ... Future...

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16 May 2011

Access = Health: Exciting New Opportunities for Grantmakers with Social Innovation Fund

Monday, May 16, 2011 -

12:00pm to 3:00pm

Attend in person at Council on Foundations, Arlington, VA, or virtually.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION In July 2010 the Obama Administration's Social Innovation ... will be forthcoming - stay tuned to FCAA and www.fcaaids. org . For questions, please contact sarah@fcaaids. org...

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George Soros Transfers Billions to Open Society Foundations

Release Date:

10/18/2017

... Society into the second-biggest philanthropic organization in the United States, behind the Bill and Melinda Gates ... and reduce abuses by the police. The organization funded treatment centers during the 2014...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Open Society Foundations

Consultant & Vendor Lists: Attorneys

Publication date:

02/2015

... George Akst, Partner, (212) 308-3999 (specializes in immigration law) Recommending Organizations: Revson ... Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10016 www.lawyersalliance. org Sean Delany, sdelany@lawyersalliance. org (212) 219-1800 x227 Recommending Organizations: North ...

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11 Jun 2018

Education and Homelessness - Working Together for Students Experiencing Homelessness (Part 2) - A Webinar

Monday, June 11, 2018 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... experience is extremely damaging to their ability to stay in school and on track. Funders Together to End Homelessness ... Please note: To ensure fairness among our members, we reserve the right to limit the...

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

Housing and Homelessness

UJA-Federation of New York's CEO Writes Letter About AHCA to NY's Congressional Delegation

Release Date:

03/24/2017

... 100 years, UJA-Federation of New York has been a leader in providing help to our cities’ most vulnerable. Propelled ... with the support of local, state and federal government, we are proud of our enduring...

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Health

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10 May 2012

Strengthening All Families: Spotlight on LGBT Families of Color

Thursday, May 10, 2012 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... laws, social stigma, and race-based discrimination collide in ways that create significant challenges for LGBT families ... negative impact on children being raised in LGBT families of color. Presenters will...

Johnson Family Foundation Welcomes New Executive Director

Release Date:

08/06/2018

... served as Interim Executive Director for the past year. " We are excited to welcome Frank to help guide JFF’s future ... of these leaders have records of significant achievement in the nonprofit and...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Partner & Prepare: How to Fund Advocacy During Polarized Political Times

Release Date:

02/06/2012

... attack on advocacy work and the roles foundations can play in responding. The briefing’s two panels included Madeline ... . Several experts provided a background on trends in the field and recommendations for...

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Catholic Charities Announces $800,000 Grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Release Date:

01/31/2017

... medically fragile senior citizens, children and families in crisis, recent immigrants and individuals with intellectual disabilities. " We value and are extremely proud and grateful for our ... community...

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Housing and Homelessness

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

21 Mar 2018

Advancing Economic Opportunity for Immigrants and Refuge - A Webinar Hosted by AFN & GCIR

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... from recent research The unique role funders can play in advancing economic opportunity for immigrants and refugees ... link above. Please email register@philanthropynewyork. org with any questions. In...

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Finance & Asset Management

Public Policy

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Immigration

17 Oct 2019

Exiting Responsibly: Making Wise Choices As You Wrap Up - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, October 17, 2019 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... feature a discussion between two highly respected CEOs in the process of exiting their long-time roles alongside two ... and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the Register Now link...

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Tools & Strategies

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21 Jun 2016

Diverse Boards: Moving Beyond Rhetoric

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... and goals of inclusiveness, but have had mixed success in diversifying their boards. Some have had challenges ... NPCC/Organizers: Please email register@philanthropynewyork. org with your name, title,...