Money and Power in Post-Election America: Why This Conference?
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15
Feb
2012
New Approaches to Collaborative Funding: A Case Study of the Young Men’s Initiative
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
A new model for social change will be investigated as those involved in The Young Men’s Initiative Action Plan share their varied experiences. The Initiative has been described as the nation’s boldest and most comprehensive effort to tackle the...
15
May
2012
Foundation and Nonprofit Websites as Genuine News Outlets
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, NYC
... and nonprofits are producing news-worthy content and working aggressively to get their media viewed by general ... disseminating vast amounts of content on their specific issue areas like Human Rights Watch,...
24
Oct
2012
CEO Interview Series with Christopher Oechsli, Atlantic Philanthropies
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 -
4:15pm to 7:00pm
Philanthropy New York is launching its CEO Interview Series , a set of intimate, engaging and thought-provoking conversations on the future of philanthropy. Moderated by Darren Walker (Ford Foundation) , the live...
25
Sep
2013
Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 -
8:45am to 10:30am
True or false: It’s permissible for your foundation to advocate for specific public policy or legal issues Your foundation cannot fund nonprofits that advocate or lobby A 501 (h) election allows your foundation to take a stance on...
Jason McGill to Join Arcus Foundation As Vice President, Social Justice Program
Release Date:
10/18/2013
The Arcus Foundation, a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues, has announced that Jason McGill will join the Foundation as Vice President, Social Justice Program.
Rockefeller Foundation Addresses Youth Unemployment by Connecting Employers with Untapped Talent Pool
Release Date:
10/24/2014
... Foundation is in pretty deep on the youth unemployment issue . Through its Employment Pathways Project, under which ...
26
May
2015
Next Steps: Supporting the Community Schools Initiative
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 -
8:45am to 11:00am
... At this meeting, we discussed the role of philanthropy in working with community schools. Funders shared their thoughts ...
NYS Health Strengthens Health Programs for Veterans as Part of Philanthropy-Joining Forces Impact Pledge
Release Date:
05/13/2015
... families; the New York State Health Foundation, which is working to strengthen behavioral health providers and ...
NYC's Action on School Discipline Moves Closer to Just Education
Release Date:
07/30/2015
... last year, declaring school discipline a civil rights issue that is pushing too many children out of school. ... effort by city officials to date to tackle this troubling issue , and marks an unprecedented...
Oct 22 White House Conference on Criminal Justice Reform with Funders to be Live-Streamed
Release Date:
10/22/2015
... also meet with formerly incarcerated men and women who are working to rehabilitate their lives. The discussion comes ...
Farms in the Projects? (Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund)
Release Date:
01/05/2016
Tisch Fund leaders write about an an innovative public-private partnership that brings agriculture, parks, farmers' markets and more to areas in need of good food, education and jobs.
JP Morgan Chase Institute Report: Understanding Income Volatility & the Role of the Online Platform Economy
Release Date:
02/19/2016
... interventions that successfully address this pervasive issue . What variations in income do individuals experience ...
Brad Tito Joins Westchester Community Foundation Board Of Advisors
Release Date:
11/08/2016
Mr. Tito, a resident of Edgemont, is a program manager with the Communities and Local Government Division of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, which works to promote clean energy solutions in New York.
Millions In Grants Have Gone to Teacher Preparation. What's Needed Now?
Release Date:
09/29/2017
It is well known that one of the keys to a high-quality education system are excellent teachers. Research has consistently identified effective teachers as the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement. Recognizing this,...
New Report Supported By The Carnegie Corporation of New York, Addresses The Future Of Undergraduate Education
Release Date:
12/01/2017
Two years in the making, The Future of Undergraduate Education, The Future of America provides a framework for helping colleges of every type work more efficiently and effectively to deal with pressing issues such as quality, affordability, and...
Courtney Bryan Joins JPMorgan Chase as Executive Director with Global Philanthropy and Head of the East Region
Release Date:
12/12/2017
Courtney Bryan Joins JPMorgan Chase as Executive Director with Global Philanthropy and Head of the East Region Global Philanthropy invests $250 million annually to promote inclusive economic growth across the globe. Before joining...
Senators Fight To Save Tax Break For Newman's Own Foundation
Release Date:
01/19/2018
U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) have written to Senate leaders for help for the nonprofit.
NYCT's Patricia Swann and Kerry Mccarthy Write About the Power and Possibility of the ‘Black Panther’ Moment
Release Date:
03/06/2018
... hashtag brought renewed national awareness to this issue in 2015, but Hollywood is just the glittery tip of race ...
Sesame Workshop Receives Groundbreaking Gift from Peter G. Peterson to Expand Community Initiative
Release Date:
06/07/2018
Sesame Workshop has announced a $20 million gift in support of efforts to help caregivers and community service providers give children a strong and healthy start in life.