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Reflections from Foundations on the Hill

Release Date:

03/24/2011

... Not your typical icebreaker, but amusing nevertheless: our first meeting was interrupted by the high-pitched cry of ... requests and even though they may claim to remember you from last year, I’d refresh their...

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All Funders

Urban Farms and Gardens are Critical for a Healthy and Sustainable Food System

Release Date:

03/31/2015

... in huge capital letters read, "WE'VE PLANTED DREAMS, YOU 'RE SELLING SCHEMES! GARDENS ARE HOMES FOR US ALL." The ... Design Trust for Public Space, we recently launched the first -ever,...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Food Systems

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

24 Jan 2019

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers

Thursday, January 24, 2019 (All day) to Friday, February 8, 2019 (All day)

... participants to take PNY's Philanthropy 101 course first before ESS. ESS Faculty Stephanie Boarden , Program ... received by Tuesday, December 11, 2018. In order to apply, you must meet all eligibility...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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All Funders

Program Staff

23 Jun 2022

Language Matters: The Power of Narrative Change in Advancing Criminal Legal Reform

Thursday, June 23, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... work to advance criminal legal transformation. What will you learn? Why language matters for people and systems change What people- first language is and how it fosters a culture of belonging ...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

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Communications

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Communications/Media

Justice Reform

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Social Justice

Retaining and Sustaining Leaders in the Social Sector

Release Date:

01/30/2025

... of this survey makes two findings extremely clear. First , our analysis confirms that senior leaders at ... can enable positive change. In fact, we invite you to join us at an in-depth session on this topic on...

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Insights

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Leadership Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

American Liver Foundation Elects Nicholas DeRoma as Chairman to its Board

Release Date:

10/13/2017

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) announced today the appointment of Nicholas DeRoma as the new chairman of the ALF’s National Board of Directors.

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Appointments & Transitions

Six Winners to Receive Help Setting Up Social Impact Bond Projects

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06/12/2013

The Rockefeller Foundation and the Social Impact Bond Technical Assistance Lab at the Harvard Kennedy School have announced the six winners of a national competition to provide technical assistance to state and local governments looking to develop "...

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Impact Investing

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The Rockefeller Foundation

26 Jun 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Public Service Excellence and Diversity: A Leadership Opportunity

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

The United States population is now comprised of 34% people of color, and by 2042 our nation will be over 50% people of color. We are truly the most diverse nation in the world, and founded on the principles of equality and inclusion. But today’s...

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Issue-Based

30 Nov 2011

How DREAM Leaders Are Building a New Immigration Movement

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 -

11:00am to 2:00pm

Join us for an interactive discussion with DREAM leaders about how they successfully built a new movement for change and succeeded in affecting local and national policy, changing the discourse on immigration, and empowering a new generation of...

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Issue-Based

New Commitments Totaling $10.8 Billion Announced During 2013 Clinton Global Initiative Meeting

Release Date:

09/28/2013

... Nike Foundation, in partnership with the NoVo and United Nations foundations, the International Center for Research on ... Not Brides, to include adolescent girls in the United Nations ’ Post-2015 development...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Service Through Philanthropy Dr. Starita Boyce Ansari

Release Date:

04/15/2014

MSBPhilanthropy Advisors's Dr. Starita Boyce Ansari talks service through philanthropy on BlogTalk Radio.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Individual Market Insurance Premiums Grew 10 Percent Yearly Prior to Affordable Care Act

Release Date:

06/05/2014

Health insurance premiums for people buying coverage on their own grew an average of 10 percent or more a year during the three years before the Affordable Care Act was enacted (2008-2010), according to a new Commonwealth Fund report.

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Member News

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Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

New Report Offers Framework to Analyze Effects of Potential Changes to the US Food System

Release Date:

01/14/2015

The JPB Foundation-funded study examines the relationship between health, environment, society and the economy.

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Member News

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Food Systems

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Freedom Together Foundation

Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Supports Initiative to Eliminate Veteran Homelessness in the United States

Release Date:

02/19/2015

The foundation is partnering with the Zero: 2016 initiative to end homeless in 71 U.S. communities.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Veterans

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Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation

Pershing Square Foundation Backs Initiative to Provide Scholarships to Undocumented Immigrants

Release Date:

05/28/2015

The program will provide 1200 students with a $25,000 scholarship to attend college.

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Member News

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Education

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Pershing Square Foundation

Rockefeller Announces Joint Initiative with Obama Administration to Create New Resilience AmeriCorps Program

Release Date:

07/13/2015

The two-year pilot will launch later in 2015 and has garnered $1 million in support.

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Three Important Steps Philanthropies Are Taking to Curb Climate Change

Release Date:

07/29/2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies has contributed $80 Million to the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign.

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Member News

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Environment and Climate Change

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Prudential Seeks New York's Top Youth Volunteers of 2016

Release Date:

09/09/2015

This program year marks The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards’ 21st year of honoring youth volunteers.

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

Corporate Social Responsibility

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Prudential Financial (Non Member)

Prudential Foundation

Immigrants, Their Children Integrate Well into US Society but Not in All Areas, Report Finds

Release Date:

09/24/2015

Carnegie Corporation and the Russell Sage Foundation backed the study, which was released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.