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Simons Foundation Announces Historic Gift to Stony Brook University Endowment

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06/01/2023

... Endowment The Simons Foundation , a philanthropy working to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics ... largest unrestricted donation to an institution of higher education in U.S. history. The...

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The Simons Foundation

16 Oct 2019

Reimagining the Council on Foundations: A Visioning Session With Kathleen Enright

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... better world Feedback from grantmakers across the country about the programming and services the Council could offer to ... CEO, Council on Foundations Designed for All interested funders Registration 2:45 - 3...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Names Ruth Brenner New Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations

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06/29/2021

... business and financial policies and strategies, working to ensure prudent stewardship of the Foundation’s ... at Teach for America. She also serves on the Membership Committee of Philanthropy New York and is...

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Overdeck Family Foundation Funded Research on ‘Bedtime Math’ Featured in the Journal Science

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10/16/2015

... by three months more than children in a reading control group . Most notably, children of the most math-anxious ... at home can cut the link between parents’ uneasiness about math and children’s low math...

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Overdeck Family Foundation

Milbank Memorial Fund, John A. Hartford Foundation, Commonwealth Fund Support Study That Reveals How ACOs Use Home Visits to Improve Care and Reduce Hospital Use

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06/21/2019

... in the June issue of Health Affairs, offers new details about how one key approach–home visits–is helping many ... interviews with 18 ACOs across the country to learn more about home-visiting programs. They...

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The Commonwealth Fund

10 Feb 2015

Effective Policies, Practices and Programs to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

... President, Just Partners Inc. Designed for All interested funders . Registration 2:45- 3:00 PM Check-in 3:00- 5:00 PM ... log in and click the Register Now link above. Non-Member Funders : Create an account or...

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BofA Charitable Foundation Supports Women's Giving Network Conference; Women Pool Dollars for Innovative Community Transformation

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10/19/2015

... leading the way. The newest trend, however, is not just about a woman's donation, it's about women's collective philanthropy -- pooling funds ... programs across five general categories: Arts...

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Alliance for Charitable Reform Hosts Annual Summit for Leaders

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04/11/2017

... staff, administration officials and other policy experts about what the charitable sector can do to protect charitable giving and educate lawmakers about the critical role of charitable giving. The ACR Roadmap...

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Ms. Foundation for Women Announced Roz Lee As The New Vice President of Strategy and Programs To Its Staff

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01/24/2018

... community organizing, legislative advocacy, and popular education . As Director of Social Justice Initiatives at the ... Ms. Foundation staff, please visit https://forwomen.org/ about /our-staff/ . Ms...

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With Support from The Andrus Family Fund, Firelight’s Impact Producer Fellowship Announces 2018 Cohort

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06/21/2018

... “We believe that in order to change the narratives about marginalized communities we need those from within ... of partnerships and engagement at Firelight Media writes about the fellowship in an emailed...

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Andrus Family Fund

12 May 2022

Designing Effective Board Meetings: Purpose, Outcomes, Process, and People - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, May 12, 2022 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... in service of a collective giving effort—to make choices about strategy, direct funding, and receive updates on the ... Board meetings can also provide a space for learning and education . What will you learn?...

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Family Foundation

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Governance

Big Banks Are Too Stingy, Says Watchdog

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01/03/2013

... according to a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. Representatives of the ... according to a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy... Big Banks Are...

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4 Foundations Recognized for Aiding the Needy and Minorities

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03/26/2013

... the California Community Foundation received the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy’s inaugural Impact ... and Levi Strauss foundations—today received the National Committee for Responsive...

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NoVo Foundation

03 Oct 2025

Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy

Friday, October 3, 2025 -

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Virtual via Zoom

... Philanthropy New York Who should attend? All interested funders and trustees in grantmaking, advocacy, public policy, ... click the Register Now link above. (No fee.) Non-Member Funders : This offering is...

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Board & Trustees

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Public Policy

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Forbes Article Highlights Edna McConnell Clark as Example of Thinking Like a Venture Capitalist

Release Date:

08/24/2016

... the team at Battery Ventures. They have 50 professionals working in an essentially scientific way to find the best ... with a foundation program officer’s, or that of someone working for an individual...

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Blue Meridian Partners, Inc.

13 May 2025

Disability Inclusion in Family Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... people—have some type of disability, but few people working in philanthropy self-identify as disabled. There is a ... it must approach its work through a disability lens. For funders , there are opportunities...

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Disabilities

Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg Philanthropies Make $10M Commitment for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in Baltimore

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08/15/2017

... Businesses program, which provides a practical business education and access to capital and for small business ... have the opportunity to receive a world-class business education , along with hope and...

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Goldman Sachs

Peterson Poll: Broad Majority Calls for More Focus on Nation's Fiscal Outlook

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10/27/2015

... Confidence Index, a monthly measure of public attitudes about the nation’s long-term debt and the efforts elected ... In October's survey, voters continue to have deep concerns about the long-term...

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Peter G. Peterson Foundation

14 Oct 2021

Flood, Famine and Fire: Building a Climate Justice Analysis in Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, October 14, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... its impacts through a climate justice lens. Explore How funders can help address climate change issues by building a ... MacArthur Foundation Who should attend? While aimed at funders , it will also be of...

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Disaster Relief

Numerous PNY Members Investing in New $31M Living Cities SIB Fund

Release Date:

03/31/2016

... of the Blended Catalyst Fund came from our learnings about the need for more efficient ways to attract, blend and ... which invests in mission-based entrepreneurs focused on education , safety and the...