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North Star Fund

17 Jan 2019

The Border and Beyond: Federal Immigration Policy Outlook and Philanthropic Engagement - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, January 17, 2019 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... the U.S.-Mexico border. The past year saw a wide range of funders take action against policies and practices harmful to ... with any questions. In collaboration with Children, Youth & Family ...

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"Eye-Popping" Costs for Drugs Could Threaten Other Pressing Societal Needs

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07/28/2014

... costs against other pressing societal imperatives, such as education , housing, transportation infrastructure, and the ... efforts to eliminate the wasteful practices that drive up our health care spending...

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Open Society Foundations Announce 2021 Soros Justice Fellows

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03/31/2022

... organizers, policy advocates, journalists, and authors. Working across the United States, the 17 fellows will take on ... officer at Open Society-U.S. “We welcome such a talented group at such a crucial moment...

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Open Society Foundations

26 Jun 2024

Grantmaking Equity Hour: Deepening Your Practice - A New Series for Programming Staff

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... October 30 - 12:00 PM – Collaborating with other funders Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 12:00 PM – ... Listening as a grantmaking practice How do you sign up ? Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at...

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From Katrina to the “Next Sandy”: Disaster Preparedness, Relief and Recovery for Older Adults

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04/04/2013

... of presentations by a dynamic panel of experts, including NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) Commissioner Lilliam ... rooted in communities most at risk. She also informed the group about a recently launched...

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Leon Levy Foundation Names Meredith Ross President, Justine Koch Promoted to Director of Finance/Administration, Jennifer Ellis to Senior Program Officer

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09/15/2022

... at this exciting time in its history. I look forward to working with our dedicated grantee partners and the ... nonprofit focused on entrepreneurship programs for youth in low-income communities. She also held...

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31 Oct 2019

Not One More: The Fight to Stop Southeast Asian Deportation - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, October 31, 2019 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... of these deportations Issues of community activism and education Ways philanthropy can take action Presenters Quyen ... Attorney, Asian Law Caucus Designed for All interested funders . Please note that calls...

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Video Shows How a New State Prison Policy Hurts Nonprofits Like Books Through Bars in New York

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01/10/2018

... offer a total of 77 books. If not, then nonprofits like NYC Books Through Bars will have to cease two decades of work ... " Directive 4911A hurts people far beyond the scope of NYC Books Through Bars...

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The World Has Pledged To Divest $2.6 Trillion From Fossil Fuels

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09/22/2015

... to divest from fossil fuels now exceeds $2.6 trillion, a group of policymakers, philanthropists and activists ... foundations, pension funds and individuals have taken up the call to divest, which refers to...

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Fast Company Names Ford Foundation As One of the World's Most Innovative Companies

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02/21/2018

... million a year in grants to nonprofit organizations. The group , originally founded by Ford Motor Company tycoon Henry ... equality through civic, social, and criminal reforms. The group is known for spending...

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Schott Welcomes Mark Paley and Roger Vann to the Board of Directors

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08/15/2017

... at YouthBuild USA where he helped to build the national youth servicing non-profit to a nationally recognized network of groups working with out of school youth . His first position in .....

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05 Dec 2018

The Make or Break Moment: Blending Capacity Building and Capital for Change

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... an evolving nonprofit sector, corporation and foundation funders are responding by blending different types of support ... capital and financial capacity-building. Hear from funders about their investment...

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02 Dec 2021

Fair Representation in Redistricting Briefing - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Thursday, December 2, 2021 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

*This program is hosted by our partner, Funders ' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP), who has ... successes, and takeaways from their engagement thus far. Funders also will get a glimpse of plans ahead...

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The Charles H. Revson Foundation Awards $3.3 Million in Grants to Ten Recipients

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11/30/2022

... Grants were distributed within the Program Areas of “ Education ,” “Jewish Life,” and “Urban Affairs” ... program, a fellowship to prepare the next generation of NYC public service leaders, at the Colin Powell...

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24 Mar 2022

How Philanthropy is Advancing Criminal Legal Reform in a Changing Political Landscape

Thursday, March 24, 2022 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... from over. With a changing political landscape locally in NYC , at the state level, and nationally, it is critical that ... and systems change. Who should attend? All interested funders , regardless of role...

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Excellence is the Best Strategy

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12/10/2013

... and vegetables. In response, the staff trained elderly and youth volunteers to manage a farmers market, plant community ... host cooking classes and sell fresh produce. The group studies demographics to keep...

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In Conversation: Phil Buchanan Interviews Dr. Beth Breeze, Author of ‘In Defence of Philanthropy’

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11/18/2021

... and the funded, which can make it difficult to offer up candid criticism. I have seen thoughtful donors and ... role in funding nonprofit activity - will decide to speak up . Phil: So, then, what can be done to...

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A Look At Bloomberg's Latest Move on Public Art

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02/26/2018

... announced its inaugural winners, and since then, other funders , including the William Penn Foundation, the Barr ... it should be noted—are invited to apply for up to $1 million in funding for temporary public...

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United Hospital Fund Honors 73 Health Care Professionals as Quality Improvement Champions

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05/09/2022

... The fourth annual Tribute to Excellence in Health Care event was held in person at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York ... UHF board member and trustee of Northwell Health, was the event chair, and TD Bank was...

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