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Mertz Gilmore Foundation Welcomes Aditi Vaidya as its New President

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10/13/2022

... work, and absolute clarity about the role that funders can have in the ecosystem of strategies needed for ... them. In the 1980s, for example, the Foundation acted to support climate change solutions, address...

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Mertz Gilmore Foundation

18 Jun 2018

No Place Like Home: Responding to the Unique Needs of Homeless Children and Their Families

Monday, June 18, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... long-term negative impacts on their health, mental health, education , and could ultimately increase the likelihood of ... facilities, or recreational space. We invite you to join funders , service and housing...

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27 Sep 2016

Healthcare Crisis: Do We Have the Workforce Needed for Today and Tomorrow?

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... are facing decreasing financial resources for training and education of healthcare workers at all levels. It is ... Health Affairs Journal Designed for All interested funders . Registration 2:45 - 3:00 PM Check...

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7/16/2015 - IT Security: Combat Advanced Persistent Threats - Presentation

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07/2015

View the presentation from the program, "IT Security: Combat Advanced Persistent Threats."

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Philanthropy’s New Tool for Action and Impact: Operating Archetypes Launched by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Release Date:

04/27/2022

... Clarity , a new analytical framework designed to support more thoughtful and effective philanthropy by helping funders better understand and articulate their distinct ... Manager Wellcome Trust, UK Field...

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Mellon Foundation Names Carter Stewart Executive Vice President for Programs

Release Date:

07/21/2021

... Vice President for Programs at the Mellon Foundation. Working closely with Mellon President Elizabeth Alexander, ... the school-to-prison pipeline and by chairing a working group of US...

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NY Community Trust Releases Report on Collaborative Funds

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08/16/2016

... collaboratives, but the lessons we’ve learned about working together to forward bold and creative solutions to complex problems. We’ve learned that when funders pool resources, much is possible. Collectively...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Highlights Coal Communities in Latest Film

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05/01/2017

... to step in and help by providing the funding that the group stands to lose—and by matching donations from the ... that will help it expand its work. It's also going to support efforts in the Powder River...

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Don’t Be A Stranger: Tips for Philanthropy on Distancing vs. Building Solidarity

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04/27/2021

... Foundation. This article was originally published by GEO Funders on March 1, 2021. The coronavirus pandemic made ... action rooted in shared values. My training and political education highlighted the...

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation (Closed)

The Post-Copenhagen Funding Landscape: Thoughts from Rachel Leon and Terry Odendahl

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02/12/2010

... discussion was lively and provocative, with comments from funders in attendance ranging from concern about the United ... economic development, consider green jobs. If you focus on education , provide...

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On Cuomo’s Vital Brooklyn: Start With Existing Community Assets

Release Date:

03/16/2017

... cadre of individuals, community leaders and organizations working block-by-block to build upon community strengths in a ... is on a mission to reduce the number of disconnected youth in the neighborhood by...

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Elon University Joins Multi-campus Collaborative Initiative Funded by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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06/20/2019

Elon University has been selected to participate in a collaborative, community-based humanities and civic engagement initiative launched by the Bringing Theory to Practice project.

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Surdna Foundation Announces Additional $36 Million for Racial Justice

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10/14/2020

... funding will intensify the Foundation’s sustained support of leaders, organizations, and networks most affected ... by losses in revenue during the pandemic and those working with their communities to imagine...

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Surdna Foundation

Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art Awards More Than $1.7 Million to Fight Bias Against Muslims

Release Date:

03/30/2017

... Program is pleased to award the following 11 organizations support for their projects: Bang on a Can in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... with 20 short documentary films created by American Muslim youth through screenings...

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Doris Duke Foundation

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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Arts

Civic Engagement

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Social Justice

24 Jun 2020

Service for Impact: Results of Corporate Volunteering

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:00am

... partners and meet community needs. The Service for Impact working group , rooted in the principles of Reimagining Service , ... released later in 2020. Designed for Corporate funders and CECP-...

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Volunteerism

Ford Foundation President Refocuses Grant Outreach

Release Date:

09/02/2014

... Mr. Walker envisions a shift in the foundation’s support of racial equality in the United States. Support for groups that take civil-rights grievances to the ... push for racial justice in other ways,...

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CEO Peer Communities

... regularly throughout the year for peer-to-peer leadership support . These groups allow member CEOs to learn with peer ... $10 million. Family or Donor-led Foundations: Staff CEOs working with mostly family...

28 Feb 2017

BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium XI: Driving Mission Through Changing Times

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 -

8:00am to 12:00pm

Join the Education and Research Foundation of the Better Business ... Coordinating Committee of New York; Nonprofit Westchester; NYC Department of Youth & Community Development; and...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Clinton, Roberts and Three Other Amazing Women Leaders at PNY’s Annual Meeting

Release Date:

05/21/2014

... discussed the No Ceilings initiative, #BringBackOurGirls, education , presidential politics and strategies to full ... role of philanthropy, government and international bodies working together or to challenge...