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21 Apr 2026

Opportunities for Philanthropy to Take Action: Aligning Mission with Investment Governance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -

9:30am to 11:30am

... policy, and partnerships. Participants will gain insights from the Council on Foundations–Commonfund Study of ... increased payout, and integrating impact considerations into portfolio decisions. What will you...

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Tools & Strategies

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Breakout Discussion

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Board & Trustees

Executive Leadership

Finance Staff

HR & Operations Staff

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Finance & Asset Management

21 Jun 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Saving Our Communities: Historic Preservation Initiatives in NYC

Thursday, June 21, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... Law to protect historic landmarks and neighborhoods from hasty decisions that might destroy or fundamentally ... more about the historic preservation field as a panel of funders , advocates and leaders identify...

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Issue-Based

Freedom, Justice, and Immigrant Mentorships: Ford's Arts Strategy in Action

Release Date:

10/23/2017

... with Ford's overarching strategy of combating inequality, working in an arts philanthropy space where funders are increasingly exploring the intersection of art ... said Ford’s announcement early this...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Related Organizations

Ford Foundation

08 Oct 2024

Reimagining Access: Philanthropic Leadership in the Post-Affirmative Action Era

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 320 East 43rd Street

... of progress in achieving diversity and equity in higher education . The repercussions of this ruling are becoming ... of racially equitable funding. Furthermore, we'll hear from leaders who have remained...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

Public Policy

Social Justice

Proteus Fund and Proteus Action League Elect Three New Board Members

Release Date:

07/08/2015

... Executive Director of PENCIL, The Funding Exchange, Funders for LGBTQ Issues and the Stonewall Community ... as Executive Director of New York's LGBT Community Center from 1986 to 2009. Natasha Minsker (...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Community Development

Human Services

LGBTQ

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Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

Insights from “Responding to the Moment: Participatory Approaches in Philanthropy”

Release Date:

09/19/2024

Insights from “Responding to the Moment: Participatory Approaches in ... the leadership, wisdom, and voices of communities that funders seek to serve. They shift power from traditional ... are...

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Insights

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

03 Feb 2016

It’s PUBLIC Transit: Funders Look at New Initiatives to Connect NYC’s People & Places

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... City, share strategies for rescuing our transit system from decline, and welcome you to a participatory discussion ... and TransitCenter. Designed for All interested funders . Registration 8:45 - 9:00 AM Check-...

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Public Policy

Community Development

Recording: Reimagining Access: Philanthropic Leadership in the Post-Affirmative Action Era

... of progress in achieving diversity and equity in higher education . The repercussions of this ruling are becoming ... and success of Black and Latinx communities in higher education and examine the challenges...

Recording: Reimagining Justice: Global Lessons, Local Action & Featuring The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper

... Defenders , a UK-based organization and US nonprofit working across Africa, offers a radically inclusive model ... a lawyer—Justice Defenders provides accredited legal education to incarcerated people and...

Report Details Employment Challenges Facing Latino Youth

Release Date:

06/13/2014

Report Details Employment Challenges Facing Latino Youth A study supported by the Rockefeller Foundation finds ... According to " Giving Them An Edge ," a report from The National Council of La Raz a,...

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Member News

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Economic Security

Workforce Development

05 Apr 2021

New York Environmental Funders Network Meeting

Monday, April 5, 2021 -

3:00pm to 4:30pm

... the COVID-19 crisis continues, the New York Environmental Funders Network is convening on a regular basis to discuss ... and needs of the environmental issues affecting the NYC landscape at large. We invite...

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Network Building

Format

Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Disaster Relief

Environment and Climate Change

16 Oct 2019

Who is Poor in NYC? Hint: Many More People Than You Think

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... introduction in 2000, The Self-Sufficiency Standard for NYC has shifted the conversation from poverty to ... Way of New York City, The Women’s Center for Education and Career Advancement,...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Children, Youth and Families

Community Development

Economic Security

Health

Housing and Homelessness

Human Services

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Workforce Development

The Rockefeller Foundation Shares National COVID-19 Testing Action Plan

Release Date:

04/28/2020

... two weeks we have brought together experts and leaders from science, industry, academia, public policy, and ... economy – starting with a dramatic expansion of testing from 1 million tests per week to...

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Member News

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Disaster Relief

Health

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Earning Trust in Crisis: A Message from CEO, Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham

Release Date:

03/28/2025

... of the political context, but indicate that most of their funders have yet to communicate with them. Unrestricted ... them. Within Philanthropy New York’s networks and working groups, grantmakers are sharing...

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President's Message

PNY News

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Transparency

A New Era for NYC Government, an Opportunity for Philanthropy

Release Date:

11/20/2013

... philanthropy's financial resources but also to learn from funders ' knowledge, experiences and relationships within the ... sharing our knowledge of members' collaborative work on ...

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President's Message

PNY News

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Leadership Development

Public Policy

Related Organizations

Philanthropy New York

20 Feb 2013

Public Policy Communicators NYC: “Social Media Club”

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 -

11:00am to 2:00pm

Public Policy Communicators NYC is an informal group of nonprofit and foundation communications executives ... begun executing its “social media plan.” How’s that working out? Have you generated...

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Issue-Based

14 Dec 2017

Funders Summit on Justice Reform: The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers

Thursday, December 14, 2017 -

9:00am to 3:30pm

... level. Grassroots leaders, with significant support from the philanthropic community, are harnessing momentum at ... on Rikers Island, we have a crucial opportunity for funders to better understand the work...

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19 Mar 2025

Building People Power & People's Budgets in NYC: A Briefing With The People’s Plan

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

... to invite you to a funder briefing for The People's Plan NYC (TPP) , a gathering to showcase how their work is ... CUNY students face massive budget gaps that threaten their education , and parks and...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

Presentation

Roundtable Discussion

Harnessing Collaborative Technologies: Helping Funders Work Together Better

Publication date:

11/2013

This report helps funders learn about the different phases of collaboration and ... collaboration in philanthropy, detailed analyses of trends from a Foundation Center survey of the largest U.S. ... solutions. Harnessing Collaborative Technologies: Helping Funders Work Together Better ...

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Report

Website

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Information Technology

20 Jun 2023

Cannabis, Communities and Real-World Reparations: What Funders Need to Know about How It’s Playing Out

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... out-of-state “Big Weed” fights to enter the market. Funders focused on social justice issues and workforce ... increased connections with other funders and nonprofits working in this area...