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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Joins Consortiums, Labs, and Associations in the Fight for Local Journalism

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04/25/2018

There really isn’t another word than “local” for what local news does (no, hyperlocal doesn’t count). Local news’ strength and mere presence has been threatened in the roiling journalism industry — but a number of initiatives are stepping up to help...

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Joins Consortiums, Labs, and Associations in the Fight for Local Journalism

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04/25/2018

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Philanthropy Has a Duty to Respond Quickly to the COVID-19 Outbreak. Here's How We Can Do It

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03/18/2020

As COVID-19 fears rise and communities face growing health and economic concerns, local nonprofits are stepping up to fill the gaps in our social safety net while trying to protect our families and communities.

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Investing in our Mission: A Five-Year Case Study of Fossil Fuel Divestment at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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05/11/2020

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund turned its back on the source of family wealth—and reaped the returns.

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Environment and Climate Change

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Sarah Brennan Joins Rockefeller Family Fund as Associate Director

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03/02/2022

Sarah Brennan to join Rockefeller Family Fund staff - will play a leadership role for the funder collaborative on oil and gas.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits Additional $420 Million to Reduce Tobacco Use Globally

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02/02/2023

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ total commitment to reducing tobacco use is $1.58 billion since 2005. Global smoking has declined from 22.7% to 17.5% since 2007; 750 billion fewer cigarettes sold in 2021 than 2012

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Health

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Sir Alok Sharma Joins The Rockefeller Foundation to Advance Global Development and Climate Action Goals

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05/22/2023

In this role, he will support The Rockefeller Foundation's efforts to unlock greater and more effective financing to help advance global development and climate action goals.

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Environment and Climate Change

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18 Apr 2024

2024 Applied Financial Analysis for Program Officers: Two-Part Series

Thursday, April 18, 2024 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

In this two-part series, we aim to confirm and build participants’ knowledge of core nonprofit financial health concepts as well as explore how best to engage with nonprofit organizations throughout the grantmaking cycle. We will...

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Chris Park to Retire from New York Life

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07/01/2013

... in corporate philanthropy, having experienced multiple industries and multiple focus areas," said Park. "The work at .....

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The Century Foundation Adds New Senior Fellow

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03/01/2013

The Century Foundation has announced the addition of Michael Likosky as Senior Fellow. Likosky founded and directed the Center on Law & Public Finance at New York University, and was Senior Fellow at the Institute for Public Knowledge.

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Gilman Louie Joins the Board of the Markle Foundation

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12/03/2012

The Markle Foundation has announced that Gilman Louie has joined its Board of Directors. Louie is currently a partner at Alsop Louie Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm.

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Jane Levikow Joins Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors as Director of Sponsored Projects

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12/03/2012

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, one of the world’s leading nonprofit philanthropic consulting services, announced that Jane Levikow has joined its team of seasoned philanthropic consultants.

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24 Apr 2012

Foundation Assets as Social Change Agents: Sustainable Investing for the Public Benefit

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

When it comes to foundation assets, the continuity of public benefit and the underlying “practice what you preach” approach are all too often left out of conversations between financial advisors and their clients. Yet, contributing to the public...

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19 Jul 2012

Decision of the Century: How Will Philanthropy Respond to the Supreme Court Ruling on the Health Care Reform Act?

Thursday, July 19, 2012 -

11:45am to 2:00pm

The highly anticipated Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act will have severe implications for health care reform, regardless of the actual decision. Many will tell you that no matter what is decided in Washington, health care reform is...

12 Sep 2012

Pathways to Economic Mobility: How Can Philanthropists Help the Poor Build Wealth?

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 -

9:00am to 4:00pm

Philanthropy New York, in collaboration with The Philanthropy Roundtable, will host this event to explore strategies to help low-income workers pursue economic independence through financial development and wealth building. Leaders from the...

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17 Apr 2013

Keeping Risk Above Water Part 2: Investing in Adaptation, Disaster Response & Recovery

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Please join us to learn about market-rate investment opportunities in disaster response and recovery. As New York City and the surrounding region struggle to recover from personal and public loss in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, how can foundations...

20 Apr 2010

Nourishing Strong Communities II: Food Works - New York City Council Engages Around Healthy Food

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 -

8:30am to 11:00am

A Philanthropy New York MEMBERS BRIEFING , sponsored by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation , the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund , and The Elmezzi Fund . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Funders interested in community building...

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03 Nov 2011

The American Economy, Manufacturing, and Sustainability

Thursday, November 3, 2011 -

10:00am to 2:00pm

Emerging from the dark grey smoke of political paralysis, chronic unemployment, increasing poverty and embarrassing wealth distribution are some new promising and hopeful themes—manufacturing growth, millions of unfilled good jobs, green...

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