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Philanthropy Must Do More to Influence Policy, Say Government Officials

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02/13/2013

... criminal justice, health care, the environment, and education , government officials told an audience of grant ... makers, nonprofit leaders, and scholars this week at an event on philanthropy and politics.....

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Environment and Climate Change

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Public Policy

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Health

Social Justice

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Philanthropy New York

Advisers on Black, Latino, and Asian Students Say Trump Admin. Ignoring Them

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10/02/2017

... the oldest of the three, the initiative for Hispanic education . Former advisers to both Democratic and Republican presidents, as well as a former education secretary, credit the groups with linking past .....

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Education

Pinkerton Elects Daniel Mosley as New Chair

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02/17/2017

... college graduate, Roy understands the importance of the education and ‘level-the-playing-field’ programs that ... development, career readiness, cultural enrichment and youth leadership. Pinkerton also...

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The Pinkerton Foundation

08 Nov 2017

Service For Impact – Our History, Practice, and Program Management Challenges

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... principles into practice? Join the next Service For Impact Working Group quarterly meeting where we’ll review effective ... Manager, Corporate Leadership, CECP Designed for Corporate funders...

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#AfricaNoFilter Launches, A Multi-Partner Collaborative, Including the Ford Foundation, Seeking to Amplify African Voices Through Reimagining Deep-Rooted Narratives

Release Date:

02/26/2020

... the African continent – launched today with an expanding group of funding partners and the appointment of new ... the ecosystem of organizations, individuals and partners working to disrupt existing dominant...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Ford Foundation

22 Sep 2021

The Importance of Access to Affordable Health Care Has Never Been Greater – How New Developments in Federal Health Policy May Impact New York

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... Center for American Progress Designed for All interested funders , especially health funders , in grantmaking roles. ... What to expect: presentation followed by Q&A and full group...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Breakout Discussion

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All Funders

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Public Policy

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Health

21 Apr 2016

Documenting Impact featuring “Girl Rising” (OVEE screening, featuring clips and live chat)

Thursday, April 21, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... young girls who face incredible obstacles to obtaining an education . Their unforgettable stories recount the tremendous ... We hope you'll join us for this thought-provoking online event and participate...

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Communications/Media

Education

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Gender Justice

Children, Youth and Families

Citi Backs Program to Create 5,000 Women Entrepreneurs from Low-Income Neighborhoods

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03/16/2015

... Glen announced the new initiative, Women Entrepreneurs NYC , dubbed WE NYC , on Thursday. It will offer free training and business ... residents interested in launching their own businesses. WE NYC...

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Gender Justice

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Citi Foundation

Markle Foundation-Backed Online Tools Seek to Help Close the Employment Skills Gap

Release Date:

07/10/2017

... Close the Employment Skills Gap Last year, the Bridgespan Group identified the “skills gap” between American ... We've written a lot on this subject, looking at which funders are seeking to close the...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Leaving Rikers: What the New York Women's Foundation Is Doing for Women in New York City's Worst Jail

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04/09/2019

... prison population rate in the world, and lately, more funders have been paying attention. The foundations taking on ... Open Society Foundations and the Charles Koch Foundation. Funders are backing bail and...

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The New York Women's Foundation

11 Jun 2015

Funding Where Poverty Lives: City and Suburban Realities

Thursday, June 11, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... inequality - and lacks substantial state assistance for vulnerable populations. Join us as we explore statewide ... New York Community Trust Designed for All interested funders . Registration 8:45 - 9:00 AM...

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Community Development

25 Jun 2014

The Future of Finance: Shifting Power and Wealth from Wall Street to Main Street

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... to the worst recession since the Great Depression, leaving working families with record levels of debt and public ... levels - in making the financing of cities, public higher education and homeownership more...

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Community Development

SeaChange Capital Partners Produces New Report That Sheds Light on Financial Health of Nonprofit Human Services Sector

Release Date:

01/22/2018

... was provided by The Kresge Foundation and the Ballmer Group , with additional support from the Health Foundation for ... impact on a wide range of systems including health care, education , and the judiciary...

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SeaChange Capital Partners

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25 Sep 2013

Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... Designed for CEOs, trustees, program officers and other funders interested in education , civic engagement, community development, social ... a tool to further their mission. This program is open to ...

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27 Jun 2018

Where Are the Children? Family Separation Becomes U.S. Immigration Enforcement Policy - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... for separated families. Legal services organizations are working overtime at immigrant detention centers to identify ... Director of Programs, GCIR Designed for All interested funders . Please note that calls...

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Children, Youth and Families

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12 Oct 2023

Funding Low-Attention Disasters: From Preparedness to Long-term Recovery - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, October 12, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... the aftereffects of a more significant natural hazard event , e.g., the tsunami that follows an earthquake or ... for Disaster Risk Reduction , panelists will discuss how funders can think about the various...

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All Funders

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Disaster Relief

22 Jun 2010

Investing in Our Next Generation: English Language Learners and Their Families

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 9:00am to Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 5:00pm

... York COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM presented with Grantmakers for Education and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All interested funders . PROGRAM DESCRIPTION One in ten K-12...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

12 Jul 2023

Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy Part 5 of 6 - What Does Evaluation Look Like in a Trust-Based Context?

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... philanthropy is very nuanced and dynamic. In fact, funders who have embraced this approach are finding that it ... Breakout Facilitator Who should attend? All interested funders in grantmaking roles. What to...

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Evaluation

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Leadership Development