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Recording: Journalism and Democracy: A Convening on Philanthropy's Role in Strengthening the Press

... during times of crisis. Yet with significant cuts to public media, these functions are increasingly under threat. For decades, public media outlets have been a cornerstone of civic ... undermining the...

Linda McNeil Tantawi Named CEO of Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

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02/01/2013

... Tantawi said. “Our goal, with the help of the general public , is to make sure that everyone, regardless of income ...

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Marc Krupanski and Paul Ranogajec Joins Open Society Foundations

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01/01/2013

... in Spring 2013. His dissertation, "Apotheosis of the Public Realm: Classicism in New York City's Architecture," .....

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Arcus Foundation Names Kevin Jennings Executive Director

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07/02/2012

... a strong record of accomplishment in the nonprofit and public sectors, is currently CEO of Be the Change, Inc., ...

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Evelynn M. Hammonds Joins Arcus Board of Directors

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08/22/2013

... concepts of race and sexuality; the history of disease and public health; gender in science and medicine; and ...

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02 Apr 2012

How Does History Inform Current Philanthropic Practice?

Monday, April 2, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... focus on the close relationship between private giving and public affairs, the social initiatives of the past emerge as ...

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04 Apr 2012

GrantCraft is Back!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 -

8:45am to 10:30am

Created as a project of the Ford Foundation , GrantCraft was designed to increase the collective knowledge of the field and improve the practice of philanthropy by tapping the "practical wisdom" of experienced grantmakers. Over the past decade,...

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16 May 2012

Love Free or Die - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

... for the professional community and media-interested public . The use of The Paley Center for Media's facilities .....

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18 Jul 2012

Corporate Community Involvement Conference

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 7:30am to Friday, July 20, 2012 - 8:45pm

Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave., Boston MA

... formed a breakthrough partnership to tackle a public health issue that is quickly becoming an epidemic. ...

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13 Dec 2012

Awarding Prizes: A Unique Tool for Philanthropic Impact

Thursday, December 13, 2012 -

8:00am to 11:00am

... augment the impact of regular grantmaking: they can raise public awareness of a cause, foster innovation, harness ...

06 Mar 2013

Keeping Risk Above Water Part 1: Can Mission-Related Investing Be Used for Disaster Response & Recovery?

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 -

11:00am to 1:00pm

Webinar

... surrounding region struggles to recover from personal and public loss in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, how can ...

17 Apr 2013

Keeping Risk Above Water Part 2: Investing in Adaptation, Disaster Response & Recovery

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Webinar

... surrounding region struggle to recover from personal and public loss in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, how can ...

08 May 2013

The Trustee Education Institute: An Intensive Seminar for Family Foundation Trustees

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 12:00pm to Friday, May 10, 2013 - 2:00pm

Pew Charitable Trusts Conference Center, 901 E St NW, Washington, DC

... Explore What does it mean to be a steward of both the public ’s trust and your family’s legacy? How do you bring ...

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13 May 2013

TED: Media As A Catalyst for Ideas and Community

Monday, May 13, 2013 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... curator Chris Anderson’s philanthropic goals and the public interest How TED balances multiple roles as media ...

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01 Dec 2011

Don’t Cut Kids: An Update on the Federal Budget and Children

Thursday, December 1, 2011 -

7:30am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... and families affected Results of polling data about the public ’s level of support for children’s programs ...

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17 Jun 2010

How Democracy Works Now: The Senate Speaks

Thursday, June 17, 2010 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52nd Street, NYC

... and war room strategy sessions never seen by the public . Major Senators and Congressmen, influential ...

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17 Mar 2011

Investing in Men and Boys of Color: Opportunities for Philanthropy

Thursday, March 17, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... has significantly increased in the past several years. Public and private foundations are supporting a number of ...

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03 Nov 2011

The American Economy, Manufacturing, and Sustainability

Thursday, November 3, 2011 -

10:00am to 2:00pm

... and new partnerships between business, new types of public schools, labor, and government. This contrast forces ...

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20 Nov 2013

Changing the Narrative: Using Storytelling to Expand Your Foundation’s Impact

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

Storytelling has been the buzz of social change circles for years. This forward-looking session will explore where the practice of stories-for-change stands, and where it’s heading — for funders in any issue area — by using the new Working...