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Ford Foundation Appoints Hilary Pennington as Executive Vice President

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01/19/2018

... globally. Previously, Pennington served as vice president for the foundation's programming on Education , Creativity, and Free Expression. As executive ... arts and culture, documentary filmmaking,...

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Why Cultural Critics of Color Matter

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05/15/2018

... them, ideas don’t migrate or evolve. That’s why arts funders like myself are working to fortify cultural criticism. Arts philanthropy is ... of color. In partnership with a multi‑generational group...

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David Spergel Takes the Helm as President of the Simons Foundation

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07/01/2021

... overseeing administration as well as outreach and education ; and Jim Simons oversaw all scientific grantmaking ... are pleased to assume our new roles and looking forward to working with David,” says Marilyn...

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Four Ways to Incorporate a Gender Lens in Your Measurement and Evaluation Efforts

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02/20/2018

... such as Measuring Women’s Economic Empowerment . A group of practitioners has even come together to create Minimum Standards for Mainstreaming Gender Equality within programs and ... their fertility so that...

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FSG Social Impact Advisors

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For Jobseekers: Once You Get the Job

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04/2014

... that requires continuous professional development and education . There are numerous resources that we've noted ... of Oregon and Southwest Washington . If a workshop for new grantmakers or new trustees is being held in your ... ground yourself in the basics and you’ll meet other new funders . No one grows up to be a grantmaker—everyone has .....

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Seeking Just & Sustainable Communities: Surdna Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $14 Million

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07/26/2017

... grants totaling more than $14 million to organizations working to foster just and sustainable communities in the ... will receive $150,000 over two years in support of its NYC Fund for Girls...

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Policy Core Series 2020 - A Recap

... of perennial programs at Philanthropy New York that helps funders navigate the legal, strategic, and governance ... I: Advocacy 101: Legal Boundaries and Opportunities Many funders are hesitant to invest in...

The New Nonprofit: A Model for Innovation Across Sectors

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03/14/2013

... model of the nonprofit organization as a leading force for innovation has started to emerge. New York ... research as a whole. In our model, our donors are venture funders and our shareholders are the patients...

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TED: Exceptional Media and Ideas for Change

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05/28/2013

by Vincent Stehle, Executive Director, Media Impact Funders On May 13, at the offices of Philanthropy New York ... foster global conversations on health, development and education issues, and the Knight Foundation...

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Afterschool Alliance Welcomes Afterschool Champion Heather Nesle to Its Board of Directors

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05/08/2018

... Director Jodi Grant. “She’s deeply committed to education and to supporting children and youth at some of the most vulnerable moments in their journey ... “I’m delighted by this opportunity and look forward to...

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Responding to 3/11: Helping with the Japan Disaster

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05/12/2011

By James Gannon Executive Director, Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) In Japan, a few terms ... portion of reconstruction—rebuilding bridges, repairing schools , and providing temporary housing...

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Progress Update on Stavros Niarchos Foundation's €25 Million Grant to the Hellenic Fire Department

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05/06/2019

... of firefighters who risk their lives on the front lines for the safety of their fellow citizens, and the preservation ...

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Ana Oliveira, President & CEO of The New York Women's Foundation, Named a Lifetime Achievement Honoree in City & State's 2023 50 Over 50 List

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02/02/2023

... York City Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum had a great idea for City & State: Identify a group of distinguished New Yorkers whose decades in local and ... take the longer view – and offer well-deserved...

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Documentary Film Series

... to encourage members to think about alternative avenues for promoting their missions. For decades, documentaries have been incredibly influential ... extends into so many different areas—child welfare and...

What DAFs are Learning from the Community Development Sector

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08/05/2019

... like Deutsche Bank’s Community Development Finance Group and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), I ... like the Calvert Impact Note, the Contact Fund or LISC NYC ’s Inclusive Creative Economy Fund...

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Rockefeller Releases Findings from Intergenerational Conference

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12/20/2017

... Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center brought together a group of residents around the theme of “ Youth as Agents of Transformative Change.” Participants ... quo is an important motivator leading ...

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Toshiba America Foundation Announces $110,000 for 11 Innovative Classroom STEM Projects

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01/16/2018

Toshiba America Foundation Announces $110,000 for 11 Innovative Classroom STEM Projects The Toshiba ... Foundation (TAF) today announced nearly $110,000 in grants for 11 innovative classroom STEM (Science,...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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23 Mar 2017

Financial Series - Using Financial Statements Together with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees

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9:00am to 11:00am

... Intro to Financial Statements March 2 – What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement March 9 – ... Candice Meth , CPA, Partner, Not- for -Profit Services Group , EisnerAmper LLP...

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New York City’s Top Science And Math Teachers Honored With Prestigious Sloan Awards

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12/07/2016

... Teachers Honored With Prestigious Sloan Awards The Fund for the City of New York announced the seven recipients of ... and mathematics teachers in New York City public high schools who achieve superb outcomes...

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