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NYC: The Starting Point for Critical Conversations to Address Historic Challenges

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04/21/2015

Independent Sector President and CEO, Diana Aviv, recaps the Threads NYC event and explores the importance of creating connections to spur social change.

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11 Dec 2013

What Does it Mean to ‘Do’ Policy Work in a Foundation?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

... social justice and/or advocacy as a tool to further their mission . This program is open to funders of all levels of ...

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27 Oct 2021

New Leaders, New Opportunities: What Does This Moment Demand From Foundations?

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

NYC foundations who care about community and equity are facing a city that is emerging from the pandemic, experiencing a racial reckoning, fearing climate change, and about to undergo a turnover in municipal leadership — all exacerbated by deep...

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Lavelle Fund for the Blind Announces New Board and Staff Members

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12/07/2020

... Román brings an enthusiasm for, and commitment to, our mission of supporting the blind and visually impaired ... to public service and to working with mission -focused, values -driven...

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Lavelle Fund for the Blind

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Note to Funders: If You Believe in the Importance of Leadership, Fund What Leaders Want to Do

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07/08/2014

... of the leader in enabling an organization to achieve its mission and goals. Yet, the funding community that ... best decisions about how to use the money to advance the mission ? It is really time to reconcile...

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Impact Investing Is a Policy Issue

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10/20/2016

... that have an imperative to contribute to social mission , and may not earn returns as high as other ... alter the tools used by foundations to achieve social mission ? How do the changes on the horizon affect...

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PNY News

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6/24/2015 - Learning the Way: DACA, Educational Attainment and Philanthropy - Webinar Recording & Resources

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07/2015

... Attainment and Philanthropy." Please email register@ philanthropynewyork . org with any quesitons. 6/24/2015 - Learning the Way: DACA, .....

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Ian H. Solomon and Sewell Chan Join the Luce Foundation Board of Directors

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11/16/2023

... Board. Their experience and expertise are intrinsic to our mission . The Foundation is fortunate to have the benefit of ... many of the world's great challenges and opportunities, a mission that drives my...

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The Henry Luce Foundation

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Announces Leadership Changes, New Teams Focused on Financial Inclusion and Environment, Rights, & Global Development

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04/07/2021

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors announces the appointment of several senior staff members.

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Environment and Climate Change

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More Informality, Please.

Release Date:

03/16/2016

Philanthropy loves its panel discussions. A panel is a great format, yet Philanthropy New York members tell us that they also love when we create learning and networking sessions in other formats. One of our groups is doing just that later this...

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38th Annual Meeting Recap: The Power of Participation

... connected to me as a person, what my needs are, what my values are, and what I need or my family or my business." The ... to mobilize people for change. Vilardi pushed forth her vision of whom could be...

Philanthropy & Hurricane Sandy: A Report on the Foundation & Corporate Response

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10/2014

A new report examines the response of foundations, corporations and other institutional donors to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.

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Beeta Jahedi Joins The Tow Foundation As Director Of Strategy And Communications

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03/28/2017

... the Foundation’s visibility and execute our strategic vision . We are excited to have her join our team,” said ... For more information, visit www.towfoundation. org . Beeta Jahedi Joins The Tow Foundation As...

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Which Nonprofits Are Most Ready for Capacity Building?

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07/19/2012

... He or she was able to turn this recognition into a bold vision for the organization’s future. Just as critical, ... and earned income. They articulated a compelling vision and worked at better involving their...

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18 May 2016

Can Failure Be a Success?: Dissecting the Rikers Social Impact Bond Experiment

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... Impact Investing Tools Are Right for Your Foundation’s Mission ? At their core, social impact bonds are about ... and click the Register Now link. Please email register@ philanthropynewyork . org...

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Surdna Launches $18M Program Related Investment Fund

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04/15/2014

... Related Investment (PRI) revolving fund to support its mission of fostering just and sustainable communities in the ... Related Investment (PRI) revolving fund to support its mission of fostering just and...

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Risk, Resiliency and Super Storms: What’s Food Got To Do With It?

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07/15/2013

... please contact Abby Youngblood at abby@northstarfund. org . Risk, Resiliency and Super Storms: What’s Food Got To ...

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Renewing Philanthropy's Commitment to Local Journalism

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01/06/2020

... made preventing traffic deaths a top priority with his Vision Zero program, a comprehensive plan to make city ... new movement, of nonprofit journalism with a clear public mission shaped by business discipline...

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Communications/Media

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names Fiona Kanagasingam as Inaugural Vice President, Equity and Culture

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04/28/2022

... team, responsible for internally advancing RWJF's mission and vision by building the strategy for and operationalizing ... her career Fiona has demonstrated a commitment to the values we...

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