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Alli Jernow Joins Arcus Foundation as Social Justice Program Vice President

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08/24/2022

... for 16 years. In January, Rizzo announced her plans to transition to a senior advisory role by the end of this year and to pursue other endeavors. Arcus’ Social Justice Program ...

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11 Feb 2013

Money and Power in Post-Election America: Where is Philanthropy?

Monday, February 11, 2013 - 4:00pm to Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 4:00pm

Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, NYC

... individual donors and civic leaders will come together to examine what philanthropy’s evolving relationship with ... Participants will engage on pressing issues such as K-12 education , health care reform and...

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In Memoriam: Edgar M. Bronfman

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01/15/2014

... as well as educational and social programs designed to "inspire a renaissance in Jewish life," died on December ... his kind, a titan of industry that dedicated himself fully to advocating, advancing...

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The Importance of Criticizing Philanthropy

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05/12/2014

... the trade journal of the nonprofit world, were treated to a memorable op-ed. It was written by John Arnold, a ... and Vitriol Will Not Deter Me From Supporting Fixes to Public Policy,” the piece’s headline...

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UJA-Federation Announces $50 Million Day School Challenge Fund

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06/09/2014

... $50 million Day School Challenge Fund, which will begin to enroll schools in September 2014. The fund will match endowment dollars that schools raise on a one- to -three ratio, positioning participating schools...

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United Way To Receive $52 Million Over Four Years To Help Turn New York City Schools Into Services Hubs

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06/16/2014

United Way To Receive $52 Million Over Four Years To Help Turn New York City Schools Into Services Hubs ... is taking a first step toward meeting a campaign pledge to turn at least 100 schools...

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Warren Buffett Honors His Hero, The Billionaire Who Secretly Gave It All Away

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06/18/2014

... Achievement Award for Philanthropy. “It’s a real honor to talk about a fellow who is my hero and Bill Gates’ hero. ... and made a fortune selling cigarettes, booze and bags to travelers. In 1984, he secretly...

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UBS Announces $10 Million Commitment To Support College Success

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06/20/2014

UBS Announces $10 Million Commitment To Support College Success UBS Americas unveiled a $10 million, five-year commitment on Friday to establish a new education platform for improving college...

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Laboratory Announces $50 Million Gift To Establish Simons Center for Quantitative Biology

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07/07/2014

Laboratory Announces $50 Million Gift To Establish Simons Center for Quantitative Biology The ... announced a $50 million gift from Jim and Marilyn Simons to establish the Simons Center for Quantitative Biology...

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All Health Care is Local: The Power of Community to Drive Improvement

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09/11/2014

All Health Care is Local: The Power of Community to Drive Improvement In many communities across the U.S., ... and health system performance, in part because access to care tends to be more...

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NYCT, American Express, Ford Support Launch of Caribbean Cultural Center

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09/17/2014

... when the firehouse was closed in 2003. It is projected to open to the public in September, 2015. Activities at the new ...

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SIFMA Funded Programs Provide Financial Literacy to Millions of Students

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10/02/2014

SIFMA Funded Programs Provide Financial Literacy to Millions of Students While several factors contributed to the financial crisis of 2008, a lack of financial literacy ... 1977.... SIFMA Funded Programs Provide...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Addresses Road Safety Issues in Mumbai

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02/23/2015

... Bloomberg, who was in India earlier this week, has vowed to give away most of his wealth — his net worth is $35.7 billion — to charity. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the entity through ... he is doing that,...

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Aetna Foundation Initiative Promotes Healthy Eating in Inner-City Neighborhoods

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04/07/2015

... communities. During the course of 2015, grants of up to $50,000 over two years will be available to help build healthy eating and living infrastructure in ... where help is most needed. Programs that provide...

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Markle Foundation President Examines China as a Source of Jobs for the U.S. in WSJ OpEd

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06/04/2015

... season will bring all sorts of familiar proposals to create jobs in the U.S., but candidates who really ... for Americans: China. China’s middle class continues to grow, reaching an estimated 630 million...

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Inside HigherEd Examines New Book from Russell Sage Foundation

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08/04/2015

... Russell Sage Foundation Asian Americans have been found to be some of the most successful individuals in education , with many earning top grades at some of the top ... and the University of California at Los...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Backs Initiative to Increase Arts Integration in Research Cirricula

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08/06/2015

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Backs Initiative to Increase Arts Integration in Research Cirricula The ... Curricula, a three-year initiative that will allow a2ru to disseminate best practices in the integration of...

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OSF and Ford Help Address the 'Accountability Gap'

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08/13/2015

... and learning materials, such as textbooks, were delivered to schools in a timely manner. Monitoring teacher absenteeism ... Now with the click of a button, the Ministry of Education is receiving information...

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Bank of America and Habitat for Humanity Launch Second Global Build

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10/06/2015

... family. The projects taking place during Global Build aim to address affordable housing challenges, revitalize ... home ownership. “Affordable housing is critical to financial well-being and is linked ...

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Rockefeller Foundation Funds Tickets for Students to See 'Hamilton'

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10/28/2015

Rockefeller Foundation Funds Tickets for Students to See 'Hamilton' The hit musical “Hamilton” has ... The Rockefeller Foundation and the producers have agreed to finance a program to...

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