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Foundations as First Responders?

Release Date:

04/18/2013

... recovery. I had already left city government and begun my work in philanthropy, starting the Independence Community ... occurred on 9/11. Overwhelmed by shock and grief for my city, I felt I had no role in...

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#FOTH2016, From a First-Timer’s Perspective

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04/20/2016

... Fellow, I have experienced many “firsts.” One of my most remarkable experiences has been talking directly with ... take on more prominence in the coming year. But from my perspective, the most revelatory...

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Borealis Philanthropy Introduces Alicia Bell Announced as the new Director of the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund

Release Date:

11/04/2021

... here feels like such a full circle moment for me because my background primarily is not in journalism. It’s ... the media reparations work. There was a lot coming up in my work around the ways that journalism...

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Arts

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Borealis Philanthropy

Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. Announced as New President and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation

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11/08/2021

... operations of the organization. "I have spent much of my career working on behalf of New York City families, and ... be taking the helm of this iconic institution that serves my beloved Brooklyn through a...

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Brooklyn Org

Reframing Accountability as an Act of Humanity

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07/13/2022

... obligatory declaration of “I’m sorry.” I’ve asked my kids to pause and reflect, acknowledge how the other ... As we’ve navigated this change in approach, my family has found that the most challenging part isn’...

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President's Message

PNY News

04 Nov 2015

Dear Board...Are You Reading This?

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Foundation and nonprofit boards have an important responsibility: They advise and ultimately decide on the major polices, goals and governance of the organization.

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Professional Development

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Happy Holidays: PNY's Year with You

Release Date:

12/15/2023

Explore a few highlights of what we've accomplished together this year!

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PNY News

Sample Job Descriptions: Communications Director

Publication date:

10/2013

The following jobs descriptions for communications director professionals were previously posted on PNY's Jobs Board. We update our sample job description resources as we post new positions on our site.

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HR & Operations Staff

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Disrupting the Textbook Status Quo

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09/05/2014

... message and have greater incentives to improve their products . Possible specific investments in this area include: ... quality over time. Philanthropy can help innovative new products compete effectively. Most...

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Education

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The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

New Report from The Century Foundation: 11.4 Million Workers Facing Jobless Benefit Cliff Starting March 14

Release Date:

02/10/2021

Unless Congress acts swiftly, 11.4 million workers will lose their unemployment benefits between March 14 and April 11 of this year, with disastrous results for families and the American economy.

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Workforce Development

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The Century Foundation

Newly Created Heckscher Foundation Workforce Development Grants Aim to Create More Than 1,100 Full-Time Jobs in New York

Release Date:

07/19/2023

$7.6 Million in Grants Will Support Innovative Hiring Programs for State’s Underserved Youth

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

Workforce Development

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The Heckscher Foundation for Children

Terms of Service

... communications, files, text, graphics, software, and products (“Content”) in order to advance the public ... is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials or available...

Laura Callanan Joins the Foundation Center as Visiting Fellow

Release Date:

04/01/2013

... and E-Line Media, a publisher of game-based learning products and services that engage, educate and empower youth. ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Rockefeller Foundation

The Century Foundation Adds New Fellows

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01/01/2013

The Century Foundation has announced that Stefanie A. DeLuca, Edward D. Kleinbard and Moshe Marvit have joined the foundation as Fellows.

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Century Foundation

William T. Grant Foundation

27 Mar 2012

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Working with Vendors

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:30pm

The Foundation Administrators Network (FAN) is a professional peer network designed to support administrative professionals at Philanthropy New York member organizations. In addition to sharing information over an active listserv, the network meets...

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Issue-Based

31 May 2012

Saving Energy: New York City’s Leading Innovations

Thursday, May 31, 2012 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... financial corporation was established to create financing products to drive energy efficiency and clean heat investment ...

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10 Sep 2012

The 2012 Election with MSNBC's Chris Hayes: Power Tools to Build a Better Democracy

Monday, September 10, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

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

... The role of philanthropy in creating media and information products and services that seek to enhance democracy How ...

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03 Oct 2013

Service for Impact Working Group

Thursday, October 3, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

Supporting strategic volunteerism is a critical component to strengthening grantees in this current economic climate. A corporate volunteer program can increase nonprofit productivity and effectiveness but it must be carefully designed, matching the...

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Looking Back on Philanthropy New York's 2013

Release Date:

12/12/2013

It is indeed a season of thankfulness, good tidings and joy. We have many challenges ahead of us, but we also have the support and strength of an amazing membership. Thank you for being part of the Philanthropy New York community.