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He Played the Long Game: David Rockefeller's Philanthropy and Legacy

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08/22/2017

... New York Times ran a full-page obituary about his life and career . The article made much of his time at Chase Bank, but gave only passing attention to Rockefeller’s long and varied involvements in ... annals...

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‘Grassroots Means No Brains': How To Tackle Racism In The Aid Sector

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08/29/2017

‘Grassroots Means No Brains': How To Tackle Racism In The Aid Sector “I am so tired of ... for a role because of their race, and are then expected to have the required competencies but don’t.” These are .....

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At the City Council, Better Gender Balance Among Chiefs of Staff

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09/20/2017

... 13 women, down from 18 in 2009, and that number is likely to soon fall to 12 when the next Council is seated in January, if this ... expected. There has been widespread recent attention given to...

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Ford and PBS Partner on Documentary Series

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06/15/2018

... documentary series, explores the unexpected journey to success of some of the world's most influential artists, ... BREAKING BIG explores the twists and turns on the road to thriving careers for some...

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Jerome Foundation Announces Inaugural Organization Grant Recipients

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06/18/2018

... The Jerome Foundation today announced $4,159,500 in grants to 84 arts organizations in Minnesota and New York City. These grants to nonprofit arts organizations comprise inaugural offering ... offering...

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Forty Years of LGBTQ Philanthropy: 1970-2010

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01/2012

Published on the occasion of Funders for LGBTQ Issues' 30th anniversary, this report ... documents the first 40 years of U.S. foundation support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities. ... million and nearly 36,000 grants in LGBTQ issues from 1970 to 2010, with the Arcus Foundation as the largest single .....

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Beyond the Renovation: The Other Exciting Changes at The New York Public Library

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06/03/2013

... of The New York Public Library gave our members a chance to learn more about the upcoming renovations to their historic 42nd Street location. NYPL President and ...

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Preparing Vulnerable Populations for Crisis: What We’ve Learned and Funding for the Future

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05/09/2013

... member engagement sessions focusing on topics related to rebuilding and resiliency post-Hurricane Sandy. We’re pleased to have Sister Paulette LoMonaco, Executive Director of Good ... experiences from the...

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Movement Building and System Change

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05/17/2012

... Rockefeller Brothers Fund) that focused on strategies that funders can pursue to help community-based nonprofits create a more fair, just and compassionate New York. We’re pleased to have...

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The Storm Surge and Impact of Sandy on Communities in Northern New Jersey

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06/13/2013

... communities in Northern New Jersey — an opportunity for funders from around the region to learn more from experts involved in the recovery and ... rebuilding efforts throughout the state. We’re pleased...

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A Glass Half Full: Japan’s Disaster Response at One Year

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03/27/2012

... the Japanese earthquake with our members. We are pleased to have him update us on the philanthropic response to the 3/11 disaster and the ways that U.S. funders can continue to...

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Partner & Prepare: How to Fund Advocacy During Polarized Political Times

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02/06/2012

On November 29th, Philanthropy New York hosted a funders briefing to discuss the rise of political attacks against social ... whose ongoing Congressional investigation has led to funding issues...

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Philanthropy New York’s Adventure Series: Version Red Hook

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07/27/2011

... in our New York Adventures Series—a new opportunity for funders to visit and learn more about the lesser-known “jewels” across our five boroughs. We're pleased to have one of the...

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Foundations Moving On: Ending Programmes and Funding Relationships

... or a mix of any of the above, exits are inevitable. Funders move on, and relationships with grantees, partners, ...

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More Than Money: Making a Difference with Assistance Beyond the Grant

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12/2008

Most of foundations’ efforts to contribute ‘beyond the money’ has little beneficial ... report a substantially more positive experience with their funders . Three exemplary foundations are profiled: Hartford ...

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05 Mar 2014

A Donor Discussion on Climate Change and Food Resilience with Contributions from Global Indigenous Representatives

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 -

10:45am to 1:30pm

Philanthropy New York

This session will address the vital role funders play to bring Indigenous Peoples’ contributions into high spheres of influence and in a partnership role. Funders will hear firsthand from...

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A New Guide Helps Foundations Become More Transparent

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04/2014

Foundations seeking to meet demands for greater transparency have some help in ... an arm of the Foundation Center, which provides resources to grant makers. The guide offers concrete steps on how foundations should decide what information to share and how to share it “in an easily accessible and ...

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Ford Joins Foundations In Giving Inside Scoop on Grantee Feedback

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05/31/2016

... Feedback This very short video highlighting three funders — Barr Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Einhorn ... Philanthropy’s Grantee Perception Report (GPR) to solicit and act on grantee feedback... Ford Joins...

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