We Need More Steel Pans in Policy
Release Date:
05/30/2024
By: Blayne Fergus, Public Service Scholar, Hunter College and Philanthropy New York
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Nov
2013
Where is Opportunity in America? - New York Index Launch
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 -
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Each year, Opportunity Nation releases new data for the Opportunity Index , the nation’s only composite measure of economic opportunity at the state and county level. In addition to traditional economic measures like unemployment and wages, the...
How The Atlantic Philanthropies Changed Lives Through Building
Release Date:
05/18/2015
Atlantic Philanthropies President, Christopher G. Oechsli, outlines the foundation's focus on capital projects.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Poll Finds Broad Support For Clean Power Plan
Release Date:
04/28/2016
Bloomberg Philanthropies released the results of a poll that examined the attitudes of voters toward the Clean Power Plan (CPP) in four key states: Florida, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In each of these states, attorneys general have sued the...
NoVo Foundation to Support Food Sovereignty Assessments in Native American Communities
Release Date:
06/23/2016
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced it has received a $480,000 grant from the NoVo Foundation.
Supported by Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Visual Arts of NJ Explores New Jersey Parks
Release Date:
02/24/2017
... and landscapes. Funded in part by a grant award from the National Endowment for Arts, Park Wonder is the culmination ... Passaic River; at Watchung Reservation; at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; and...
Compromise Reached in Boycott of Native American School
Release Date:
08/31/2017
A dispute over who should lead an elementary school that serves almost exclusively Native American children has been resolved, just in time for the start of classes next week.
Top White House Official to Discuss Climate Change at U.N.
Release Date:
09/13/2017
Gary D. Cohn, the chief White House economic adviser, is convening senior climate and energy ministers from about a dozen nations in advance of next week’s United Nations General Assembly meeting, the White House confirmed.
New York State Health Foundation releases new data snapshot "Health Care Spending Trends in New York State"
Release Date:
10/04/2017
... billion in 2009. As policy conversations at the state and national level continue to focus on health care costs, this ...
Bank of America Grants $250,000 to Support Conservation Education Programs
Release Date:
07/20/2018
... Charitable Foundation has awarded Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium a $250,000 grant as part of its ... for youth of all ages and backgrounds. Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium...
When It Comes to Youth Justice, a Look Abroad Could Teach Us Lessons
Release Date:
05/05/2015
... Office of Criminal Justice, to be the keynote speaker at a national conference focused on the needs and treatment of ... works closely with government officials at the local and national level, convenes...
COVID-19 Could Mean Extinction for Many Charities
Release Date:
03/23/2020
... self-inflicted reasons and was surrounded by healthy groups -- like the Jewish Board of Family and Children's ... of city and state government. Each of these large, groups should be deemed a Systemically...
6/4/2015 - AGIO IT Security Awareness Seminar - Recording
Publication date:
06/2015
View the recording of our June 4 Seminar on IT Security Awareness, presented by Bart McDonough, Chief Executive Officer, AGIO.
Tools and Resources for Assessing Social Impact (TRASI)
This online database from the Foundation Center contains proven approaches to measuring and analyzing the impact of social investments. TRASI's resources range from off-the-shelf tools and concrete methodologies to generalized best practices; are complemented by multimedia features and social networking tools; and place a premium on evidence and metrics in tracking progress.
Communications During a Disaster: Five Lessons Learned
Release Date:
11/13/2012
Like many New Yorkers, Philanthropy New York’s staff learned during Hurricane Sandy that even the best of plans won’t cover everything that can go wrong.
Bridging the Knowledge Gap About Grantmaking for People with Disabilities
Release Date:
11/04/2010
On October 19th, Philanthropy New York held a collaborative program to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide funders with an opportunity to learn more about the Disability Funders Network and inclusive...
Impact Investing in the Middle East: What Next?
Release Date:
06/06/2013
This analysis of MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region impact investing cites a recent research report from JP Morgan and the Global Impact Investment Network.
NYC: The Starting Point for Critical Conversations to Address Historic Challenges
Release Date:
04/21/2015
... common themes. Finally, we are seeking input about how a national institution like Independent Sector can add value to ... can connect with and harness “swarms”—informal groups of individuals working toward a...
Advancing Racial Equity in Arts and Culture, Part 2
Release Date:
09/21/2015
... implicit biases , unconscious attitudes towards particular groups of people that may perpetuate discriminatory ... that unintentionally reinforce biases about particular groups of people, and alternative...
Mellon and the Flamboyan Foundation’s Arts Fund Announce Letras Boricuas - A New Fellowship Aimed at Supporting Puerto Rican Writers Across Genres
Release Date:
05/12/2021
... Both the Nominations and Selections Committees— groups comprising experienced writers and literary ...