Bill Gates: 'Philanthropy Should Be Taking Bigger Risks Than Business'
Release Date:
09/25/2013
... as an example of the difficulties faced by do-good organizations ... Bill Gates: 'Philanthropy Should Be Taking .....
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06
Feb
2014
Valentine Road - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Film Series
Thursday, February 6, 2014 -
4:30pm to 8:30pm
Ford Foundation
Registration is required by February 4th. No fee.
Members and Non-Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please click on the link above (visible through February 4th).
Please contact register@philanthropynewyork.org...
Peggy Saika Named a 2014 North Star Award Honoree
Release Date:
04/15/2014
Peggy Saika, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy has been named a 2014 North Star Award Honoree for her commitment and work in social justice.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Moving to Crown Heights this Summer
Release Date:
04/09/2014
... as a convening hub and incubator for nonprofit and civic organizations from across the borough…. Brooklyn Community ...
United Way Hires Top Marketer for Brand Makeover
Release Date:
04/29/2014
United Way hires top marketer for brand makeover, reports Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Applications to the 2014 Nonprofit Excellence Awards are up 25%
Release Date:
05/19/2014
... Percent Overall – Three Times the Number of Long Island Organizations Apply; Applications from Brooklyn and Queens ...
Ruskay Reflects on 15 Years At Helm of UJA-Fed NY
Release Date:
06/11/2014
Reflecting on his years at the helm of the UJA-Federation of New York, John Ruskay, who is stepping down as CEO, says the organization's mobilization in response to crises is an example of the speed and depth that only a major federation could...
Note to Funders: If You Believe in the Importance of Leadership, Fund What Leaders Want to Do
Release Date:
07/08/2014
... devoted to the importance of leadership to the success of organizations , whether in the nonprofit, corporate, or ...
Simons Foundation Gives Stony Brook University $25 million
Release Date:
09/12/2014
Simons Foundation donates $25 million to Stony Brook University for research and programming in geometry and physics.
08
Oct
2014
Executive Assistants Network - Important vs. Urgent: Managing Your Workload
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 -
8:15am to 10:30am
Do you often find your to-do list growing faster than you are able to manage? Have you ever felt compelled to answer a non-urgent email late in the evening? Does work-life balance within your organization skew too much toward work - with too little...
Viriginia "Ginnie" Sloane Remembered for Her Philanthropic Spirit
Release Date:
11/04/2014
... years, helping to give away tens of millions of dollars to organizations serving youngsters in New York. She was also ...
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Providing Access to Better Food in Low-Income Neighborhoods
Release Date:
12/02/2014
The foundation supports Wholesome Wave's Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program
NYSCF Initiates Collaboration to Advance Neuropathies Research
Release Date:
12/11/2014
The New York Stem Cell Foundation will collaborate with the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association to develop treatments for neuropathy disorders.
Bank of America to Provide Clean Water and Opportunity in Southern India
Release Date:
03/24/2015
Water-related illness is among the leading cause of death in children under five years old worldwide.
06
May
2015
Scaling for Social Impact: Perspectives from Both Sides
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 -
9:15am to 11:15am
Scaling presents important opportunities and significant challenges for funders and grantees.
ASPCA President Seeks Harsher Punishment for Dog Fighting
Release Date:
04/10/2015
Matthew Bershadker pushes for a change in how local and national law enforcement view dog fighting in a HuffPost editorial.
OSF Featured in Enterprise for Utilizing Storytelling in the Grantmaking Process
Release Date:
04/13/2015
... can be an especially effective tactic for philanthropic organizations . Brett Davidson, director of the Health Media ...
09
Jul
2015
International Grantmaking for Small- to Mid-Sized Foundations
Thursday, July 9, 2015 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
In recent meetings of the International Grantmakers Network, a recurring theme has been the different challenges faced by small-and mid-sized foundations in grantmaking compared to larger foundations that have more staff and resources to conduct due...
Arcus Announces 13 Executive Directors to Participate in Arcus Leadership Fellowship
Release Date:
05/15/2015
... executive directors of LGBT and allied nonprofit organizations based in the United States. The fellowship is ...
Ford Freezes $4 Million in India Funding Amid Clampdown
Release Date:
07/15/2015
... Amid Clampdown The Ford Foundation is holding up aid to organizations in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's .....