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Can Humanities Grants to Universities Be a Bridge to Something Bigger? Mellon Foundation Backs Humanities

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07/31/2017

... of the Trump effect, but recent developments suggest that funders increasingly view the humanities as something that's ... and humanities to bring people together in conversation about the fundamental...

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Afterschool Alliance Welcomes Afterschool Champion Heather Nesle to Its Board of Directors

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05/08/2018

... Director Jodi Grant. “She’s deeply committed to education and to supporting children and youth at some of the most vulnerable moments in their journey ... “I’m delighted by this opportunity and look forward to...

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Bloomberg and Rockefeller Are Crowding the Field of Urban Innovation Funding — and Making it More Interesting

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02/13/2017

... years, we've written quite a bit at Inside Philanthropy about philanthropic efforts to give cities a boost, work that ... at a moment when more Americans are choosing urban life. Funders have come in from...

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30 Oct 2014

A New Food Economy: What Do We Mean?

Thursday, October 30, 2014 -

2:15pm to 4:30pm

... to this New “Food” Economy is to think differently about our economic models and what constitutes a successful ... Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Designed for All interested funders . Registration 2:15-2:30 PM...

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Building Trust and Following the Field

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02/11/2020

... We pride ourselves on the fact that we are non-directive funders — we would never dictate to a grantee what they ... as immersed in the work that we fund and knowledgeable about the fields in which we operate...

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Surdna Foundation Announces Appointment of Leticia Peguero as Executive Director of Andrus Family Fund and Andrus Family Philanthropy Program

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02/01/2013

... community-driven projects. Peguero's extensive experience working in nonprofits includes her role as Manager of ... of the City of New York and Associate Director of Adult Education at Planned Parenthood...

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How One Foundation Became The First (Trust-Based) Follower

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01/06/2021

... 2, 2020. Editor's Note: Phil was recently interviewed about the foundation's trust-based philanthropy approach, for ... (in the best way), and what advice he has for other funders considering a trust...

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Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

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21 Jun 2017

Evolving Roles for Intermediaries Can Add Value to International Grantmaking

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Relationships between international funders , intermediary organizations, and community-based ... have evolved tremendously over the past decade. Funders are increasingly seeking out intermediaries that are ... –...

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Open Society Launches Fund for a Free and Democratic Ukraine

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03/03/2022

... to launch the Ukraine Democracy Fund and urge other funders to join us in supporting civil society in Ukraine in ... the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic...

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Why Cultural Critics of Color Matter

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05/15/2018

... them, ideas don’t migrate or evolve. That’s why arts funders like myself are working to fortify cultural criticism. Arts philanthropy is ... of color. In partnership with a multi‑generational group...

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

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Ford Foundation Appoints Ai-jen Poo to Board of Trustees

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06/19/2017

... a national coalition of 200 advocacy organizations working to transform the long-term care system for aging ... her career. She is on the board of directors of MomsRising Education Fund, National Jobs with...

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28 May 2020

Humanizing Immigration: A Conversation in Three Parts

Thursday, May 28, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... Assistance Project (IRAP) Joe Salvo , Chief Demographer, NYC Department of City Planning Pat Swann ... Thursday, May 28, 2:00 - 3: 30 PM Join local advocates working on counter-policies on the city and state...

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22 Aug 2017

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Public-Private Partnerships and MIP - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

This program is hosted by our partner, Funders ' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP), who has ... Center on Race & the Economy Charlie Goodman , Political Education Director, NAACP, Atlantic City Gigi...

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Philanthropy & Social Sector Leadership at a Time of Crisis

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06/10/2020

... Robert Ross of The California Endowment. These leaders are working in “power with” partnerships with grantees to ... with elected officials to proactively share information about how current policies and...

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13 Sep 2016

Intersections of Health and Justice: A Conversation on LEAD and New York’s Opioid Epidemic

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... York State Health Foundation Designed for All interested funders . Registration 2:45-3:00 PM Check-in 3:00-5:00 PM ... State Health Foundation Philanthropy New York's Health Working Group...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Funds New Exploration Into Labor and Civil Rights History at National Park Service

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11/28/2017

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provides a nearly $1 million grant to the National Park Foundation to establish the National Park Service Mellon Humanities Fellows, three new research positions that will allow the service to expand its storytelling...

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Students with Influence Over Peers Reduce School Bullying: Research Funded by WT Grant, Russell Sage Foundations

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01/06/2016

... in 56 New Jersey middle schools to spread messages about the dangers of bullying and school conflict. Using ... who demonstrate influence within their smaller peer group . All activities were designed to test...

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Children, Youth and Families

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10 Nov 2015

Justice Reform: The End of Mass Incarceration

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 -

8:30am to 12:00pm

... through a variety of strategies, including advocacy/ education , litigation, organization and strategic ... Explore: Why the issue of justice reform matters to funders and how they make grant decisions. What is...

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Why Cultural Policy is Critical for New York City

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06/12/2015

... field’s unique contributions to housing, health care, education , economic development, and more; Maintain its ... Cultural Agenda Fund will continue to support advocates working to advance cultural policy and...

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