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04/2026
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Why We Engage in Public Policy
We see policy work as a way to achieve our mission to promote philanthropy and a robust nonprofit sector in the region, ultimately contributing to a more equitable world through effective philanthropic practices.
The Century Foundation Adds New Senior Fellow
Release Date:
03/01/2013
... policy and is a perfect place for me to continue working on issues of infrastructure and investment,” ...
13
Dec
2012
Awarding Prizes: A Unique Tool for Philanthropic Impact
Thursday, December 13, 2012 -
8:00am to 11:00am
In recent years, a growing number of foundations have developed the awarding of prizes as a strategy for achieving their philanthropic goals. Prizes have the potential to advance a foundation’s mission in ways that can substantially augment the...
04
Jun
2013
Collective Giving: Your Personal Philanthropy
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Please join us for a panel discussion on collective giving and giving circles with EPIP-NY. This skills-building program was designed for foundation staff and the general public and will focus on: The basic definition of a giving circle. The current...
10
Nov
2011
The Common Core: NYC’s Department of Education and the New York State Education Department Bringing It Back to the Classroom
Thursday, November 10, 2011 -
1:30pm to 5:00pm
... Specific ways in which the City and the State are working together Aligning teacher and principal evaluation to ...
07
Oct
2013
Transition Town NYC: Priceless Prosperity With Market Rate Returns
Monday, October 7, 2013 -
8:30am to 11:30am
Surdna Foundation, 330 Madison Avenue, NYC
... at a local level is becoming an increasingly important issue , and helps to create more self-reliant and joyful ...
25
Nov
2014
Understanding the President's Executive Actions on Immigration
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Nearly five million undocumented immigrants, mostly parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, will be able to apply for temporary work permits and avoid deportation.
15
Jan
2015
Getting Better at Getting Better: Using Data to Improve Student Social-Emotional Learning
Thursday, January 15, 2015 -
8:00am to 11:00am
The session will focus on the use of data and measurement tools to help young people set goals for themselves and build social-emotional competencies (SEL) essential for academic and life success.
14
Apr
2015
Community Schools: An Opportunity for Funder Collaboration?
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 -
1:45pm to 4:00pm
On March 17, funders came together to learn from experts – practitioners, researchers and policymakers – about the promise of the community schools strategy in NYC.
Edgar Villanueva Joins the Schott Foundation as Vice President of Programs and Advocacy
Release Date:
05/22/2015
... on building capacity for progressive change through multi- issue movement building. In addition to grantmaking, he ... American Indian Health Board, a statewide nonprofit working to advance health equity for...
20
Jan
2016
Disaster Philanthropy Playbook - Webinar
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
... housing, addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, working with local, state and federal government, mitigation ...
Surdna Appoints Shuaib Siddiqui, Director, Mission Related Investing
Release Date:
06/30/2016
Shuaib Siddiqui, an investment professional whose work has focused on addressing global poverty, has been appointed Director, Mission Related Investing.
05
Oct
2016
Urban Agriculture & Social Justice Activism
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 -
5:30pm to 7:30pm
http://sph.cuny.edu/ Urban agriculture is increasingly considered an important part of creating just and sustainable cities. Yet realizing social and environmental justice requires moving beyond food production to address deeper issues such as...
Trinity Church Wall Street Appoints Managing Director of Racial Justice and Managing Director of Housing & Homelessness
Release Date:
01/15/2019
... will be starting these roles on the same day and will be working closely together going forward: racial justice and ...
Wealth Manager Maria Elena Lagomasino and Private Equity Leader Kevin Conway to Join Carnegie Corporation of New York Board of Trustees
Release Date:
03/09/2019
Two distinguished investment leaders have been named to Carnegie Corporation of New York's board of trustees: Maria Elena (Mel) Lagomasino, CEO & managing partner of the fiduciary firm WE Family Offices, and Kevin J. Conway, vice chairman of the...
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Launches Arts in Medicine Strategy at NYC Health + Hospitals, in Partnership With the Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC
Release Date:
03/13/2019
... care facilities, as well as expand initiatives already working at a single site, the system said. It was provided by ...
New York Life Foundation's Award-Winning Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative Surpasses Milestone
Release Date:
07/11/2019
... begun. Bereavement in the classroom is an ever-present issue impacting millions of students nationwide and the need ...
Mothers Out Front & Kelsey Wirth Win McNulty Prize for Mobilizing Bold Action on Climate
Release Date:
10/30/2019
... Prize Jury . “We need courage and leadership on this issue now more than ever. If anything can move politicians to ...
COVID-19 Policy Updates & Analysis from Nonprofit and Philanthropic Partner Organizations
Release Date:
03/31/2020
Nonprofit and philanthropic partner organizations that work across the sector have shared updates and analyses on the federal CARES Act and how it will work within the sector.