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Atlantic Seeks To Sustain Gains From Past Work As Grantmaking Nears Conclusion

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07/30/2014

As Atlantic Philanthropies moves closer to completing all its grantmaking by 2016, it also is taking steps "to effectively realise and sustain gains in the core issues and fields that we and our grantees have seeded and cultivated over time," says...

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Washington Post Focuses on Carnegie Corporation Report

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09/05/2014

The Carnegie Corporation of New York report indicates that the high Common Core standards could possibly double the current high school dropout rate, unless learning environments are drastically changed.

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Reshaping the Business of Social Change

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06/20/2013

by Monique Villa, CEO, Thomson Reuters Foundation As the Chief Executive Officer of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the corporate charity of the world’s leading source of news and information, I run an international, award-winning...

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Reflections from Foundations on the Hill

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03/24/2011

By Nur Ibrahim Executive Coordinator, Philanthropy New York Philanthropy New York recently went to Washington, D.C. with a delegation of members to participate in Foundations on the Hill. This annual event, co-sponsored by the...

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Kress Foundation Trustee to Lead Metropolitan Museum of Art

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03/12/2015

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After Implementing New Strategic Approach, Andrus Announces First Round of Grants

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07/17/2015

The Andrus Family Fund had an open call for letters of inquiry for the first time in over a decade.

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Lawmakers Respond to Century Foundation's "Covert For-Profit" Report, Ask for Immediate Action

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10/28/2015

Seven U.S. senators sent a letter to Department of Education secretary Arne Duncan and IRS Commissioner John Koskinen urging them to take swift action against possibly fraudulent for-profit education companies.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies: What C40's Report, Climate Action in Megacities 3.0, Means to Paris Climate Summit

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11/25/2015

C40’s new report, Climate Action in Megacities 3.0, contains exciting and encouraging news about the world’s collective fight against climate change – and about the leading role that cities are playing in driving progress.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Expands Support to Thirteen New Cities through the What Works Cities Initiative

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12/10/2015

... more and apply, cities should visit www.whatworkscities. org . With the addition of the new cities to the program, ... Works Cities initiative, please visit www.whatworkscities. org . Bloomberg Philanthropies...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Awards its First Resident-Led Grants to Projects in Crown Heights

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12/15/2015

The Brooklyn Community Foundation, with its Crown Heights Advisory Council, announced the 11 projects that will receive $100,000 collectively through its new Neighborhood Strength initiative.

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Rita Allen Foundation Announces More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Promote Early-Stage Approaches in Government and Journalism

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12/18/2015

Recent grants from the Rita Allen Foundation support emerging efforts to expand opportunities for civic participation and knowledge sharing.

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Tisch Illumination Fund Supports City Limits' Coverage of NYC Food Policy Issues

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03/03/2016

City Limits, a non-profit community journalism website, has launched CityPlate, a special section and series covering on food policy in New York City, to increase awareness among community and policymakers alike.

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John A. Hartford Foundation’s Berman to be Honored, Give Commencement Address at Quinnipiac U.

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05/20/2016

Amy Berman, RN, Senior Program Officer at The John A. Hartford Foundation, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Quinnipiac University at the school's Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Ms. Berman will also deliver a...

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Program Associate of Education (United Way of New York City)

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08/16/2016

... of Education Organization URL: http://unitedwaynyc. org City and State: New York, New York Description: United ... Please send a cover letter and resume to resume@uwnyc. org with the title Associate Education...

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Associate, Budgets and Contract Compliance, EducateNYC (United Way of New York City)

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08/16/2016

... EducateNYC Organization URL: http://unitedwaynyc. org City and State: New York, New York Description: United ... Please send a cover letter and resume to resume@uwnyc. org with the title Associate Budget in...

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The Director, Evaluation and Learning, Education (United Way of New York City)

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08/16/2016

... Learning, Education Organization URL: http://unitedwaynyc. org City and State: New York Description: United Way of New ... Please send a cover letter and resume to resume@uwnyc. org with the title Director...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Releases New Book on the Value of Diversity

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10/25/2016

In new collection of essays, scholars make the case for diversity as essential to higher education and society generally.

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Edna McConnell Clark Announces Spend-Down, Major Investment in Blue Meridian Partners

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12/14/2016

With a deep desire to improve the lives of many more disadvantaged children and youth, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's trustees have decided to "sunset" the Foundation and spend all of its resources (approximately $1 billion) over the next...

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Ford's Darren Walker Writes, "Let America Be America Again"

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01/06/2017

President of the Ford Foundation Darren reflects, "for as much progress as we have made, America has yet to fully live up to its promise and founding aspiration to be a nation of liberty, dignity, and justice for all. Yet this noble vision remains...

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