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RISE Together Fund, an Initiative of the Proteus Fund, Receives Largest Grant in the Rise Together Fund History

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11/15/2022

... After a period of reflection and strategy refinement through a robust planning process, this gift, which will be ... $50 million over five years for BAMEMSA communities through the Philanthropy Call to Action...

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Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

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City Schools Buy Marked-Up Supplies Thanks To DOE System

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09/26/2017

... — thanks to an in-house purchasing system set up by education officials. Every school must funnel its purchases through a city Department of Education portal called the Financial Accounting...

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New York Foundation Celebrates New Executive Director, Rickke Mananzala

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05/27/2021

... helped build and oversaw $25 million in annual grantmaking through 10 collaborative funds as the Vice President of ... boards of the New York Foundation, Third Wave Fund, and Funders for LGBTQ Issues, where he...

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75,000 Apply for State College Scholarships, but Many Won’t Qualify

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08/28/2017

... And that means, in a program designed to help make higher education more affordable and accessible, roughly two-thirds ...

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20 Jul 2017

Federal Policy Update and Q&A - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, July 20, 2017 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... ,Campobello Strategies Designed for All interested funders . Please note that calls are open to GCIR members, ... is required by July 19th. Members and Non-Member Funders : Please click on the "Register Now...

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The New York Community Trust Welcomes New Employees

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11/09/2022

... York and secretary of the Foundation Financial Officers Group . Leisle currently chairs the New York City Commission ... Liberal Arts and Sciences and previously at the College of Education . He held similar...

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The New York Community Trust

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Engaging Future Philanthropic Leaders: An Innovative Model from WRAG

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02/26/2013

... career opportunities in the philanthropic sector at an event hosted by the Washington Regional Association of ... events—like the career panel I attended—for the group to interact, learn and build their...

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United Hospital Fund Guide Details NYS Health Insurance Coverage Options During Pandemic, Produced with Support from New York Community Trust

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04/06/2020

... Maintaining Coverage During the Pandemic , walks through the different options consumers have to maintain ... and Qualified Health Plans, with affordability subsidies through the Marketplace, are all options...

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The New York Community Trust

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Health

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Manage Difficult Workplace Conversations Like a Jedi

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04/13/2017

Ann Maldonado, Office Manager at Altman Foundation, writes about the three "Ms" that may help you navigate your next difficult conversation: Mindful preparation, Monoriting and Meta-conversations.

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26 Sep 2023

The "Attica" Uprising: A Screening & Discussion Over 50 Years Later

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 -

5:00pm to 7:30pm

... Street Recording In Collaboration with Justice Reform Working Group Alliance of Families for Justice One for Justice & ...

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15 Oct 2020

Democracy in Crisis: Will Philanthropy Finally Wake Up?

Thursday, October 15, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

... foundations care about and support: from health care to education , from the environment to the arts, and so much ... Can Prosper Together Webinar Designed for All interested funders in grantmaking roles. What...

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Arturo Aguilar to Lead New Rockefeller Brothers Fund Grantmaking Program in Central America

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10/05/2020

... also helped SIF revamp its Central America and Mexico Youth Fund, a unique regional effort to support the rights of women and girls through grassroots organizations. A native of Guatemala, ...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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Arcus, NoVo Foundation Announce Groundbreaking Philanthropy Initiative to Improve the Lives of Transgender People

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12/08/2015

... increased and necessary resources to those in the field working tirelessly to end the violence and discrimination ... with frontline transgender activists and other interested funders . The initiative was...

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MetLife Foundation and Verb Announce Global Competition to Improve Financial Services for the Underserved

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03/31/2016

... beyond the work of traditional financial institutions through a series of competitions with a focus on the unique ... improve financial health. For example, participants may be working on the development of...

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Economic Security

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James Rothkopf Elected to Board of Directors of FJC – A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds

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03/12/2018

... donors’ charitable goals and financial planning through creative and innovative solutions. “We are excited ... creative organizations in its sector. I look forward to working with the whole organization.” Jim...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches Asphalt Art Initiative, Providing Cities How-To Guidance to Transform Streets and Public Spaces with Artwork

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10/28/2019

... with our efforts to strengthen city infrastructure, through new public plazas or bike lanes, we created even ... safer, more vibrant streets for everyone. Now, we’re working to share our experience and enliven...

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Why Are Foundations Often Absent From Major Policy Shifts?

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08/13/2009

By Eugene Steuerle Over many years, I have been involved— through government, think tanks, and foundations—in ... and lobby-like if it does. Silos. A foundation officer working on, say, childhood development or...

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Ten New York Health Leaders Recognized With NYSHealth 10th-Anniversary Awards

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10/20/2016

... Foundation. “The winners are an impressive and diverse group , all working to improve the health of New Yorkers, especially the ... were recognized today at an NYSHealth anniversary event in...

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New York Life Awards $5 Million to September 11 Memorial, Museum

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02/21/2013

The grant will support construction of an education center that will tell the story and honor the ... 9/11 Memorial and Museum to support construction of an education center. Located at the World Trade Center site...

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