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Ford Foundation Appoints Catalina Devandas Aguilar to Board of Trustees

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06/15/2022

... and uses a wheelchair. “Catalina is a fierce champion for equality and change who has been a formidable leader in ... voice is a welcome addition to our talented and diverse group of trustees and her...

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20 Mar 2018

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Meeting and Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... Security Act (ERISA). ERISA sets standards of conduct for those who manage an employee benefit plan and its assets (called fiduciaries). Even if employers hire a service provider to manage their retirement...

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Zul Jamal and Carley Roney Join Brooklyn Community Foundation’s Board of Directors

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02/05/2018

... 17 years. “I am excited to join an organization that is working to make Brooklyn a better place for all its ... company. After she left the day-to-day of The Knot/XO Group (NYSE: XOXO), Ms...

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Reflections from Foundations on the Hill

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03/24/2011

In our latest blog post, Philanthropy New York's Executive Coordinator, Nur Ibrahim, shares her experiences from this year's edition of Foundations on the Hill and talks about ways to effectively promote the work of the philanthropic sector to...

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16 Jan 2019

Census 2020 Messaging Testing Results – A Webinar Series Hosted by FCCP

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

*This program is hosted by our partner, Funders ' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP), who has extended an ... 14th - Part 4 January 16 - Part 5 January 23 - Part 6 The Funders Census...

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'Field Trip New Jersey' Launches (Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation)

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01/14/2016

... $15,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the funders hope to support more than 50 field trips at schools ... “We know that field trips measurably improve the education experience and can have...

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New York Foundation Releases New Video About Current Grantee, The Ladies of Hope Ministries

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10/24/2018

... from prison transition back into society through access to education , entrepreneurship, spiritual empowerment, and housing. She is also the co-founder of Hope House NYC – a safe housing space for...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Names 10 Grant Recipients to Support Family Engagement Programs

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03/08/2022

... New York, NY — Building on its longstanding support for family engagement and home-school partnerships, Carnegie ... or are currently led by Latinx or Black leaders; four are based in states that are typically...

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29 Apr 2020

Financial Stewardship in Troubled Times: Managing Endowments and Spending Policies - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... economic downturn that has resulted from COVID-19 has many funders worried about the state of their endowments and ... Dimple Abichandani , Executive Director, General Service Foundation Christopher Blume ,...

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27 Apr 2021

One Year Later: People-of-Color Led Nonprofits and the Pandemic

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... of the pandemic, providing vital services, advocating for comprehensive benefits, and securing financial resources. ... Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) leaders Ways that funders - in this moment - have...

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15 Mar 2023

The State of Philanthropy Tech and Implications for Our Workplace

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... to HR and operations administration. How common is it for foundation staff to be back in the office? What platforms and tools are others using for remote and grantmaking? How can I leverage peer ... know? If...

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New York Life Foundation Awards $1 Million to American Museum of Natural History

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08/13/2014

... grant from the New York Life Foundation to support science education and personal development programs for promising middle and high school students from traditionally under-resourced communities across...

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Recording: Turning the Tide: (Re)Claiming Belonging & Power for People of Color in Philanthropy

Turning the Tide: (Re)Claiming Belonging & Power for People of Color in Philanthropy Before experiencing it ... groups. However, upon entering the sector, particularly for people of color whose communities...

10 Feb 2016

Put Your Foundation on the Impact Investing Map

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... May 10, 2017 - Which Impact Investing Tools Are Right for Your Foundation’s Mission? Missed this session? View ... that puts them within the impact investing continuum among funders and beyond. Explore: The...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Xavier de Souza Briggs as Vice President of Economic Opportunity and Assets

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11/01/2013

... and Justice, and Hilary Pennington , Vice President of Education , Creativity and Free Expression, were previously ... to rigorous research and intellectual inquiry with a drive for practical, real-world...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches New Clean Energy Initiative

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01/26/2015

... launch of a new Clean Energy Initiative to support state- based solutions aimed at creating a clean, affordable and ... Mayor and business mogul Michael Bloomberg. The California- based Heising-Simons...

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30 Mar 2017

Artistic Activism: Connecting Social Activism and Artistic Practice

Thursday, March 30, 2017 -

9:00am to 12:30pm

... New techniques and approaches in supporting grantees working on creative/artistic activism How to measure the ... , Founding Executive Director, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC Brett Davidson (Moderator),...

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Talks With Bloomberg About $100M Investment in Detroit

Release Date:

01/03/2017

... also speaks to the unique, comprehensive model for philanthropic investment JPMorgan Chase has created ... Detroit’s recovery. This model can serve as a blueprint for other cities around the world that are...

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Markle Foundation Selects Indiana as Next Skillful State

Release Date:

10/12/2018

... the value of skills training when hiring employees for their facilities, rather than just simply looking for ... degree. Skillful Indiana, which launched Thursday, is based on a Colorado...

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