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New Rockefeller Foundation Projects to Boost African Development

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05/06/2015

... New efforts by the Rockefeller Foundation are working to strengthen African economies as they face a growing number of young people, and challenges to their economies from the effects of...

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JPMorgan Chase Focuses on Asset Building in Communities of Color

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05/26/2017

JPMorgan Chase Focuses on Asset-Building in Communities of Color The mix of funders worried about America's vast racial gaps in wealth ... non-white population can't move faster to...

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Community Development

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United Hospital Fund Launches Pediatrics Learning Network to Help Address Health, Social Needs of Young Children In New York State

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09/24/2020

... Learning Network to Help Address Health, Social Needs of Young Children In New York State NEW YORK, NY—September ... address unmet social needs, and strengthen the families of young children in New York State...

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Children, Youth and Families

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In New Memoir, Eva Moskowitz Offers a Look Behind The Curtain At Success Academy — And Tries to Reshape Her Reputation

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09/18/2017

... — And Tries to Reshape Her Reputation For followers of the New York City education wars, Eva Moskowitz’s new book is a juicy ... hit it off personally,” the charter school leader writes of...

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Education

01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

Friday, June 1, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... a funder do about it? This session is designed to help funders explore appropriate ways to ascertain board ... to develop stronger governance. Come discuss the role of board assessment and governance training...

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28 Mar 2013

Looking at the 990 Part I (March 28) and Part II (April 4)

Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 8:45am to Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 8:45am

Philanthropy New York

The IRS Form 990 is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant applicants and recipients. What information can be ... Candice Meth , Senior Manager,...

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Every New Yorker Deserves to Be Counted

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04/02/2019

Every New Yorker Deserves to Be Counted NYS Census Equity Funders group sourced a video to advocate for every New Yorker in the ...

Rockefeller Foundation Joins Conversation on Flood Resilience

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04/14/2016

... Development and Sida, backed by Zurich Insurance Group and its Z Zurich Foundation — has launched the ... Resilience Challenge Water Window. With the variability of water resources only set to increase with...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Co-Hosts 'A Populist Revolt? The Transformation of the World Order in the Trump Era'

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02/08/2017

Carnegie Corporation of New York Co-Hosts 'A Populist Revolt? The Transformation ... Carnegie Corporation of New York and TIME hosted a Live event on the transformation of...

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09 Jun 2022

The Youngest are Most At-Risk: Early Childhood Development in Complex Crises - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, June 9, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... live in countries that experience violent conflicts. Tens of millions of children have been forced to leave their homes ... Philanthropy is hosting a webinar to highlight how funders can...

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16 Feb 2023

A Layered Disaster: Supporting Long-Term Recovery in Turkey and Syria - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, February 16, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... earthquake struck southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria on Feb. 6. The quake was followed approximately nine ... needs and gaps, and provide concrete takeaways for funders to effectively support...

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17 Aug 2023

Hawaii Wildfires: What Will Recovery Look Like? - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, August 17, 2023 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... bringing widespread devastation, especially in the town of Lahaina on Maui. The fires were fueled by Hurricane Dora, ... knowledge of Hawaii’s unique characteristics and how funders can help...

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09 Nov 2023

Indigenous Land Management: Decreasing Disasters and Increasing Resilience - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, November 9, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... Within the continental United States, the colonization of Indigenous tribes led to the loss of 99% of previously ... disaster in Lahaina this year. And they will explore how funders...

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13 Mar 2025

Disaster Preparedness: Why Funding Before a Disaster is Crucial - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, March 13, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... disaster seasonality, frequency and intensity, the effects of disasters have increased in recent years. Being prepared ... in disaster recovery costs. CDP research has found that funders invest about 50% in...

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Pinkerton Foundation Launches Literacy Initiative in Queens

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06/01/2014

... Queens The Pinkerton Foundation has announced the launch of a neighborhood literacy initiative in South Jamaica, ... and awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants in support of the community-based program. \...

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What does it mean for the Luce Foundation to support public knowledge?

Release Date:

10/21/2021

... in order to do so, it must be in the world, in the hands of those who can make use of it. But we have also been ... in Unexpected Places More and more, knowledge makers are working outside...

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Arabella Advisors Publishes Report on Women's Mental Health

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05/02/2017

... field, from government, and from philanthropy. This lack of attention has left a gap that needs to be filled if we ... issues, from women’s rights to health care to education . Funders who...

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Century Foundation Senior Fellow Comments On Colleges Still Giving Preference to Legacy Students

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05/02/2016

... to Legacy Students Legacy preference is the practice of providing qualifying students who have some sort of family connection to the school with an advantage in the ... at The Century Foundation and a prolific...

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NYSHealth to Provide Funding For Free Health And Wellness Programming at Randall’s Island Park

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04/21/2017

... with a focus on increasing physical activity and nutrition education opportunities for underserved residents of East Harlem and the South Bronx. The 330-acre waterfront park offers a wide range of...

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