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Ford Foundation Appoints Bess Rothenberg as Director of New Office of Strategy & Learning

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01/08/2016

... human rights—this new division reflects the foundation’ s commitment to continuous learning as it refines its ... will be a tremendous asset for the foundation, helping us to work better and smarter.”...

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13 Jul 2016

Tools for Tackling Implicit Bias and Advancing Racial Equity in Grantmaking

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... arguably more common than ever. Yet the mind sciences show us that there are a critical set of unconscious perceptions ... and even consciously believed goals of racial equity. Join us as we explore how race...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

22 Jun 2016

National Teleconference for Funders: Response to Orlando Shooting

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

... and young. This is the worst mass shooting in the U. S . since the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. This was a ... about this tragedy and how to best respond, please join us for a national teleconference. On the...

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04 Aug 2016

South Bronx Learning Tour

Thursday, August 4, 2016 -

9:30am to 3:30pm

Join us for a day of site visits in the South Bronx, a ... is located in the poorest congressional district in the US , and faces some of the highest rates of chronic disease ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Food Systems

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13 Oct 2016

Indispensable: How Philanthropy Fuels American Success

Thursday, October 13, 2016 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... is one of the practices that most distinguishes the U. S . from other nations, and continues to play a crucial role ... and rare historical details from Zinsmeister’ s Almanac of American Philanthropy —a...

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02 Nov 2016

New York Foster Youth Funders Group - Fall Meeting

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... of foster youth in New York are invited to join the group' s fall meeting. Agenda The New York Foster Funders Group ... Katherine Eckstein of Children' s Aid Society will be with us...

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06 Feb 2017

Democracy in the Era of Trump: How Grantmakers Should Adapt - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, February 6, 2017 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... order to adapt to the shifting political landscape. Join us for this important discussion where we will both hear from ... of Change Laleh Ispahani , Director, Democracy Fund, U. S . Programs, Open Society...

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Public Policy

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Public Policy

Social Justice

Jonas Center Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

Release Date:

05/10/2017

... Board, including three new members: Patricia D. Horoho , U. S . Army’ s 43rd Surgeon General, where she was the first female and ... networks and dedication to the nursing community will help us...

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Jonas Center / Barbara & Donald Jonas Family Fund

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Carnegie's July Fourth Tribute Honors 38 Distinguished Immigrants

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06/30/2017

Carnegie' s July Fourth Tribute Honors 38 Distinguished Immigrants ... and staff, invite Americans to celebrate naturalized U. S . citizens with its annual Great Immigrants tribute. The ... Carnegie...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Immigration

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Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art Seeks Proposals for Arts and Cultural Programming That Increases Empathy and Reduces Bias in Locations Across the United States

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07/13/2017

... for experiential learning that builds empathy and reminds us of our common humanity. Our previous grantees have demonstrated how creative efforts that bind us together are highly effective at cultivating .....

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RFPs Etc

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Arts

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Stavros Niarchos & Leon Levy Foundations Supported Research Finds Common Cerebral White Matter Abnormalities in Children with Autistic Traits

Release Date:

09/06/2017

... with Autistic Traits Structural abnormalities in the brain' s white matter match up consistently with the severity of ... specific, future diagnostic tests and treatments. "It' s important for...

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation

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Health

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Leon Levy Foundation

Helmsley Announces Cathy Jessup As New Chief Financial Officer

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09/07/2017

... function of the global technology distributor. Jessup’ s extensive career in financial management and services spans ... the Helmsley Charitable Trust. “Cathy will help all of us here at Helmsley to...

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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Arabella Advisors Produces Issue Brief On How Donors Can Support Women’s Mental Health

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10/11/2017

... Produces Issue Brief On How Donors Can Support Women’ s Mental Health Mental health challenges affect every woman, ... critical to achieving the social impact goals many of us pursue. How Donors Can Support...

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Gender Justice

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Markle Foundation's Rework America Task Force Is Bridging The Tech Skill Gap

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10/23/2017

Markle Foundation' s Rework America Task Force Is Bridging The Tech Skill Gap ... in skill requirements, will affect 29% of workers in the U. S . by 2020, from front-line staffers through upper ... bring...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Ford Foundation Funded, "Zero Weeks" Director Ky Dickens, Interviewed By Women And Hollywood

Release Date:

11/07/2017

... film festival on November 11. W&H: Describe the film for us in your own words. KD: “Zero Weeks” is about America’ s paid family leave crisis and the cost of doing nothing. ... one who might get injured or...

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Surdna Foundation's Board Announces Phillip Henderson’s Departure

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11/14/2017

Surdna Foundation' s Board Announces Phillip Henderson’ s Departure In our ... and professionalism in representing our work and guiding us toward many achievements. And most of all, we will...

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28 Feb 2018

Tackling Implicit Bias and Microbehaviors in Your Philanthropic Practice

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... Why does it matter? The mind sciences show us that there are a critical set of unconscious perceptions ... can be used in powerful ways to promote inclusion. Join us as we explore how implicit bias and...

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The Markle Foundation, Colorado Governor and 20 States Launch the Skillful State Network

Release Date:

02/14/2018

... Skillful State Network, a collaboration to transform the U. S . labor market at scale to one that is skills-based, in ... nation for decades to come. In a short time, Colorado’ s partnership with Skillful has...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Rockefeller Foundation Announces ShiftLabs: A Community Design Lab on the Future of Work

Release Date:

02/28/2018

... opportunity, and upward mobility. And for many of us , it is how we spend the majority of our waking hours and ... that technology is not just something that happens to us , but rather is a force that we shape...

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