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What Philanthropy Can Do to Stabilize Homeless Families and Break the Cycle of Homelessness

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03/13/2018

Christine Quinn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Win (formerly Women in Need) writes "We must work to break the cycle of homelessness from an intergenerational perspective and make sure that people do not return to shelter, because a...

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Housing and Homelessness

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A Message from CEO Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham

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09/28/2021

Hear from PNY CEO, Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham, reflect on what she's learning throughout her first six months in her new role and share some PNY updates.

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Does Funder Risk Aversion Stifle Innovation?

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09/12/2013

... Gilmore Foundation and Nancy Lublin, CEO, DoSomething. org Lukas Haynes : A few weeks ago, I had a fun ... who founded Dress for Success and turned DoSomething. org into a national powerhouse platform for...

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Engagement Snapshot: A Strategic Approach

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11/28/2011

By Beeta Jahedi, Assistant Manager, Professional Education, Philanthropy New York and Robert Hyfler, EngAGEment Initiative Program Consultant, Philanthropy New York (This post originally appeared on the Forum’s Forum , the blog of...

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Noyes Foundation Promotes Buchanan, Montañez, and Zigbi to Program Directors

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01/02/2012

The Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation’s Board of Directors has promoted its three program officers to Program Directors. Millie Buchanan, who joined the Foundation in 1994, is now the Program Director for Environmental Justice.

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Beyond Rigor - Building Philanthropy's Equitable Evaluation Infrastructure

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07/17/2019

Should the “rigor” yardstick, used in traditional evaluation practice, be used to assess an equity-focused mission? Does centering questions of validity, objectivity, and appropriateness advance equity? A growing group of funders and evaluators are...

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Philanthropy New York

06 May 2021

Could a Flourishing Small Business Ecosystem Be the Key to a More Equitable and Just Recovery?

Thursday, May 6, 2021 -

9:00am to 10:30am

Despite the critical role small businesses play in wealth creation, job creation, and the vibrancy of our communities, small business owners of color face institutional and systematic barriers in accessing capital, customers, and services,...

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Corporate Funders

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Community Development

14 Mar 2025

Seeding Power: Food Justice Leadership & Movement Building - An Event Hosted by Community Food Funders

Friday, March 14, 2025 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... to you before the webinar. Please email register@ philanthropynewyork . org with any questions. What else should you know? The ...

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17 Dec 2025

Responding to Attacks on Afghans, Somalis and the Immigration System - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... to you before the webinar. Please email register@ philanthropynewyork . org with any questions. In collaboration with Responding to ...

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Me/We & Public Policy: A Journey from Foundations on the Hill to NYC to…

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05/25/2023

Ariane Cruz, PNY's Philanthropy Fellow, shares how she is working to dismantle the barrier between herself and public policy in the halls of the U.S. Capitol, City Hall, and beyond.

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The Storm Surge and Impact of Sandy on Communities in Northern New Jersey

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06/13/2013

by Elizabeth Murphy, Consultant, Post-Sandy Recovery Coordination, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers On May 20, the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers (CNJG) offered an educational Site Visit Bus Tour for funders in-state and around...

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01 May 2024

Turning the Tide: (Re)Claiming Belonging & Power for People of Color in Philanthropy

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -

10:00am to 11:00am

Virtual Meeting - Register by 4/30

Join us for a meaningful discussion that explores how philanthropy can strive towards creating an organizational culture where people of color feel valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference—a transformation that philanthropy urgently...

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Resources from Leaders in the Field A multitude of resources exists -- from recorded Philanthropy New York programming to articles to guide -- to support your racial equity learning. Thought Leadership Internal Operations ...

Design High Schools for the 21st Century

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10/12/2016

Laverne Evans Srinivasan and Saskia Levy Thompson of Carnegie Corporation of New York say it is increasingly apparent that the factory-style high school of the 20th century is not meeting the needs of young people.

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Fear, Hope, and Hunger: Inside the Crisis at the Southern Border

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10/03/2019

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the horrid and inhumane living conditions in which the migrants at our Southern Border find themselves.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Immigration

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Resources from the Executive Order Philanthropy Group

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05/2025

In a time of rapid shifts and evolving challenges, the Federal Policy Philanthropy Group convenes key funders committed to aligning strategies, sharing insights, and fostering collaboration. Through open dialogue and collective problem-solving, participants will explore emerging trends, reassess priorities, and identify opportunities to adapt their philanthropic approaches. This session is designed to strengthen connections, encourage innovation, and build a shared roadmap for impact in an increasingly complex and dynamic landscape.

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What Does It Mean to Do Policy Work in a Foundation?

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03/27/2014

Wallace Foundation Senior Counsel and Corporate Secretary Kenneth W. Austin shares his talking points (from our recent PNYEvent) on the foundation’s analysis of their past policy work and their options for engaging in public policy more explicitly...

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18 May 2023

Setting a New Standard: The Role of Philanthropy in Grantee Working Conditions

Thursday, May 18, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

High rates of staff turnover, dissatisfied team members, and stressed directors. Organizational leaders are asking big questions about how to best support their staff, while trying to remain accountable to the rigorous impact metrics from their...

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Insights from “Bridging Practice to Lead Forward - An Invitation from the Leadership Transitions Funders Group”

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08/07/2023

Over the past year, PNY has facilitated a series of conversations about how to strengthen funder understanding and practices that support nonprofits during leadership transitions, especially those involving BIPOC leaders.

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