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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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The Rockefeller Foundation

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

Release Date:

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

Release Date:

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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Schools Are Finally Starting To Embrace Integration as a Method Of Closing The Achievement Gap (Century Foundation)

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02/11/2016

Schools Are Finally Starting To Embrace Integration as a Method Of Closing The ... and analyzing data, all with the goal of helping to close the achievement gap between rich and poor students ... student...

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Century Foundation NYTimes OpEd: The Secret to School Integration

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02/23/2016

Century Foundation NYTimes OpEd: The Secret to School Integration By most measures, America’s public ... percent of black students attend schools where 90 percent to 100 percent of their classmates are racial...

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