Supported by JPB Foundation, Scientists Identify Neurons Devoted to Social Memory
Release Date:
09/30/2016
Cells in the hippocampus store memories of acquaintances, a new study reports.
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15
Nov
2016
Rise Above the Noise: Using Internal Communications to Move Stakeholders Beyond Engagement Into Action
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Internal communications inspire action and connect employees to a corporate vision and goals. Recent research shows nearly 80 percent of people prefer to work for a socially responsible company so engaging stakeholders in Corporate Social...
NY Community Trust Publishes Article on What Happens to a Bankrupt Nonprofit’s Assets
Release Date:
10/14/2016
Sometimes, charities face serious financial peril, maybe leading to reorganization through a Federal bankruptcy proceeding, a receivership under state law, or even closure.
Blast from the Past: Nonprofit Agencies Fearful on Reagan
Release Date:
11/17/2016
Philanthropy New York would like to thank TCC Group’s Richard Mittenthal for sharing with us this New York Times article from December 14, 1980. The fears were real, just as they are today. Many Philanthropy New York members are mentioned. Well...
How to Stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Girls of Color
Release Date:
01/12/2017
Black girls and other girls of color disproportionately experience harsh school discipline than their peers.
06
Feb
2017
Democracy in the Era of Trump: How Grantmakers Should Adapt - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, February 6, 2017 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
With the potential of accelerating and emerging threats to our democracy, we must reflect on how our roles and practices may need to shift in order to adapt to the shifting political landscape.
27
Feb
2017
Making Philanthropy Count - Census 2020 - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, February 27, 2017 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us for a Funders' Committee for Civic Participation and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers' co-hosted discussion with funders, and staff with organizations serving funders, about why philanthropy should care about the census and how...
06
Mar
2017
Resistance Strategies: Building Power, Forging New Collaborations and Organizing to Win - A First Monday Discussion Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, March 6, 2017 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Come learn from movement leaders and funders how post-election shifts in the political landscape have instigated new thinking around ways to create effective coalitions and build resistance to the anti-democratic initiatives being advanced around...
10
Jul
2017
Countering State Preemption and Protecting the Power of Local Government - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, July 10, 2017 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
American cities have historically been places of innovation and incubation when it comes to advancing equity and inclusion. Today, however, they face a fast-growing threat. Since the 2010 midterm elections, state lawmakers have become more...
20
Jul
2017
Federal Policy Update and Q&A - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR
Thursday, July 20, 2017 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Federal immigration policy is being reshaped from top to bottom.
Immigration Arms Race Begins on Capitol Hill
Release Date:
09/12/2017
The Trump administration’s decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is sparking a legislative arms race on Capitol Hill.
Carnegie Corp. Reviews Callahan’s The Givers
Release Date:
12/04/2017
They Mean Well, by Adrienne Faraci for Carnegie Reporter magazine is a review of David Callahan’s book, The Givers.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes Kimberly Clark for Energy and Climate Leadership
Release Date:
03/02/2018
Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced it has won a 2018 Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in the Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Setting) category, the company's second Climate Leadership Award in two years.
09
Apr
2018
Participate. Convene. Invest.: A Call to Action for Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, April 9, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
We are now less than two years away from “Census Day,” April 1st, 2020! Join a conversation about why the census matters and the role that philanthropy can play in ensuring a fair and accurate count. Data from the census drive key decisions made by...
29
Mar
2018
Emergency Briefing on Adding Citizenship Question to the 2020 Census - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Thursday, March 29, 2018 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
On March 26, at around 9 p.m., Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced his decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 decennial census, in response to a request from the Department of Justice. The Secretary noted that he received more than...
25
Apr
2018
Investing in Workplace Financial Wellness: Help for Lower-Income Employees - A Webinar
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Workplace financial wellness programs are seen as a win-win for employers and employees. They help employees to create economic stability while contributing to employee satisfaction and an employer’s bottom line. How can philanthropy support and...
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, The JPB Foundation and Others Fund Brain Circuitry Research
Release Date:
05/03/2018
Observational learning, offers a major evolutionary advantage, says Kay Tye, an MIT associate professor of brain and cognitive sciences and a member of MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory.
Levitt Foundation Funds Diverse Music Fest in Utica, NY
Release Date:
05/25/2018
Utica has been awarded a nationwide competitive grant that will enable local music fans to enjoy every style of music imaginable in the comfort of a beautiful park setting at Kopernik Park in the Oneida Square district.
Mertz Gilmore Foundation and Others Support DANCE NOW FESTIVAL 2018
Release Date:
06/08/2018
DANCE NOW, acclaimed for its adventurous short-takes format, presents a diverse array of works by some of today's most exciting dance makers.
09
Jul
2018
Funding for Cultural Change: Creating and Meeting the Moment - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, July 9, 2018 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Over the last few years, we have seen several cultural moments, such as #MeToo and the response to police violence, take place that have raised social justice struggles to the national platform.