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29 Jan 2025

Using Philanthropic Assets beyond Grantmaking: Shareholder Engagement as a Tool to Drive Change

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - 5:30pm

... to secure the first community benefits agreement in the history of the US South, including unionization for ... Foundation In Collaboration with New York Environmental Funders Network How do...

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Moody's Foundation Supports 12th Annual Mega Math Challenge

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04/19/2017

... by The Moody's Foundation, the M3 Challenge - now in its 12th year - spotlights applied mathematics as a ... tool and motivates students to consider further education and careers in math...

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Millions In Grants Have Gone to Teacher Preparation. What's Needed Now?

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09/29/2017

Millions In Grants Have Gone to Teacher Preparation. What's Needed ... It is well known that one of the keys to a high-quality education system are excellent teachers. Research has ... student achievement...

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Rockefeller Foundation and EPIC-Africa Launch the First African Civil Society Organization (CSO) Excellence Awards

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10/16/2018

... workshops, increase their media visibility and participate in networking opportunities through the African CSO ... society organizations and to deepen philanthropic impact in Africa. Mamadou Biteye, Managing...

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The Three Roads to Building Volunteer Value

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07/17/2013

... regular meetings with our members, the Service for Impact working group and Reimagining Service. The Three Roads to Building ...

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Council of Community Services of New York State, Inc.

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04/2014

... nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life in New York State, providing specialized technical assistance services and an array of group purchasing, insurance and employee benefits in the context of membership. Council of Community Services ...

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The Charles H. Revson Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Eight Recipients

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11/17/2021

... Grants were distributed within the Program Areas of “ Education ,” “Jewish Life,” and “Urban Affairs.” ... Local Government: a program for motivated young leaders working to strengthen local government ...

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17 Feb 2016

Legal Series - Making Grants to Individuals

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... Making Grants to Individuals March 24 – Best Practices in International Grantmaking April 13 – Self-Dealing ... Directors of small foundations, Grant Managers, and funders who fund scholarships/fellowships,...

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Siegel Family Endowment Announces New Whitepaper: "Schools as Community Infrastructure"

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09/29/2022

... and social dimensions play an equally important role in creating a just foundation for all people in society to ... extraordinary examples of this in the realm of K-12 public ...

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18 Jan 2018

Bringing a Racial Equity Lens to Capacity Building

Thursday, January 18, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... To help nonprofits grow stronger and make progress in their communities, we must work to address the ways in ... In early spring, we will convene a follow-up session for funders...

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Awards $41.5 Million in Grants

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07/20/2013

The grants are to organizations working in the areas of education , health, the arts and social ...

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Finding My Power and Community in Philanthropy

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08/03/2017

... make a difference. As I move on to the next chapter in my career , I take with me three lessons: Find Your Community : ... and relationship management skills with me in my next role ...

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16 Jan 2020

Moving Towards Grantmaking with a Racial Justice Lens

Thursday, January 16, 2020 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... and lessons from decades of work and specifically, in -depth interviews with more than 50 activists and funders , Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) ... Initiative for Racial Equity Designed for...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation-Backed Poll Finds Racial Divide in Financial Readiness for Retirement

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05/19/2017

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation-Backed Poll Finds Racial Divide in Financial Readiness for Retirement Older white Americans ... inequalities black and Latino workers face during their working years extend into...

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Responding to Change: A Look at Strategies Helping Wildlife and People Adapt to Shifting Climates

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03/28/2018

... of climate change already underway, it is important for funders and environmental organizations to consider ... in Michigan, where the Huron River Watershed Council is working with individual...

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20 Apr 2023

International Grantmakers Network Virtual Coffee Hour

Thursday, April 20, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:00am

The International Grantmakers Network (IGN) invites all funders with interest in international grantmaking to an ... on the ones that are most interesting or pressing to the group , then breakout...

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11 Jan 2012

The Infrastructure of Philanthropy Post-Economic Crisis with Rick Cohen

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

... of the nonprofit sector is still reeling from cutbacks in grants—the nonprofit and philanthropic infrastructure. ... infrastructure? What should be the responsibilities of funders , large and small, to...

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22 May 2012

Doing the Right Thing: “Smart Microfinance” and the Donor’s Role

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 -

8:15am to 10:30am

... and rapid growth, however, have led to a crisis in the industry. As a few institutions prioritized profit ... banking around the world. Join us as a panel of funders and practitioners discuss the problems,...

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05 Mar 2015

Looking at the 990 Part I (March 5) and Part II (March 12)

Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 7:45am to Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 11:30am

... will automatically be registered for both sessions in this two-part series. The IRS Form 990 is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, ... Candice Meth, CPA, Partner, Not-for-Profit...

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