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Resources from the Executive Order Philanthropy Group

Publication date:

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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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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All Funders

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 for Racial Equity

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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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Education

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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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Health

Immigration

International/Foreign Affairs

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Tides

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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The Wallace Foundation

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”

Release Date:

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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Elevating Philanthropy's Impact: Grassroots Leaders' Perspectives on Advancing Criminal Legal Reform and Sustaining Movement Support

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09/29/2023

The portion of the philanthropic pie devoted to criminal legal reform is not only remarkably slim but also subject to unsettling fluctuations. These trends raise pressing questions about the state of funding for criminal legal reform, particularly...

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Justice Reform

Public Policy Committee

... of Collaboration & Public Policy, at  mwilliams@ philanthropynewyork . org   Public Policy Committee ...

18 May 2010

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Effective Employee Performance Appraisals

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... please send your materials to Kristen Ruff ( kruff@ philanthropynewyork . org ) by noon on Monday, May 17th. Reminder : As always, ...

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How Can We Apply a “Lens” That Doesn’t Distort?

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12/17/2014

How do you apply a population-focused lens to grantmaking while also recognizing great variations among individuals and segments of communities?

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Appointments & Transitions

Staff Promotions at Philanthropy New York

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02/27/2015

Philanthropy New York is proud to announce staff members Kristen Ruff, Crystal Ovalles and Daisy Martinez have been promoted to Vice President of Member Services, Manager of Learning Services and Office Manager, respectively.

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This Month’s Upgrade: Comprehensive Local Affinity Group Pages

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05/19/2015

We have vastly upgraded the scope and quality of information on local affinity groups and their activities

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Get to Know the New Leader of the Nation’s Largest Philanthropic Network

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11/18/2015

The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers announced that it has tapped David Biemesderfer as CEO to advance its new strategic direction.

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Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers

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Using an Ecosystem Approach to Define Nonprofit Strategy

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10/05/2016

Bonnie Mazza, Associate Director of Nonprofit Strategy & Capacity Building at TCC Group, encourages her nonprofit clients to answer the questions: “Who shares your vision?” “What is your unique role in the ecosystem” “What is your role in...

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TCC Group

We’ve Been Here Before, But Now We Know Where We Are

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11/17/2016

One of the truths we need to recognize is that the voting blocs of this election are essentially the same as those of the 2000 election. Our nation has a very long history of veering from one party to the next and from a more liberal to a more...

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