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Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Announces New President
Release Date:
07/01/2013
The Board of Trustees of The Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund is pleased to announce the election of Andrew (Andy) Klingenstein as its President, effective July 1, 2013.
Surdna Foundation Names George Soule As Director Of Communications
Release Date:
06/03/2013
The Surdna Foundation has announced George Soule as its first-ever Director of Communications. Bringing more than 20 years of communications and foundation experience, Soule joined the Foundation on June 11 to lead the organization's internal and...
Arie Weissman and Jennene Tierney Appointed To Arcus Foundation Management Team
Release Date:
04/01/2013
The Arcus Foundation has announced two key appointments to its management team. Arie Weissman was named Vice President of Finance and Operations and Jennene Tierney was appointed Director of Human Resources. Both bring to Arcus a wealth of...
New Board Leadership at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Release Date:
08/22/2013
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has elected Valerie Rockefeller Wayne to chair the RBF Board of Trustees and also elected new trustee Daniel Levy. Ms. Wayne is a middle school special education teacher specializing in adolescents with learning...
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Jun
2012
What Role Can Philanthropy Play in Restoring Civility to Our Society? - 2012 Spring Colloquium
Friday, June 15, 2012 -
10:30am to 1:00pm
Every other year, the Council brings together recognized thought leaders from both the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors for a conversation exploring topics of critical interest to the future of the social sector. The 2012 Spring Colloquium will...
10
Sep
2012
Conversations for Grantmakers
Monday, September 10, 2012 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Grantmakers Forum is pleased to welcome funders around the region to participate in networking, skill-building and informational events. Explore The impact of Lean Six Sigma business strategy training on nonprofit organizations. A ...
13
Sep
2012
--POSTPONED-- Innovative Action: Promising New Initiatives to Stop HIV Transmission
Thursday, September 13, 2012 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
Despite effective treatments and increased testing, HIV is still a threat in New York City — but there are promising initiatives to increase the number of individuals who know their status and receive timely medical care and related support. The NYC...
20
Sep
2012
The Evolution of Institution-Based Community Organizing: Can Congregations Be Change Agents for Social Justice Again?
Thursday, September 20, 2012 -
8:30am to 11:00am
In recognition of substantial shifts in the field of institution-based community organizing (IBCO), Interfaith Funders, in collaboration with researchers from Duke University and The University of New Mexico, conducted research to document and...
09
Oct
2012
College and Career Ready: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
Thousands of young New York City immigrants -- many of them high school students -- waited on line on August 15 to begin the process of applying for deportation deferrals under President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). While...
22
Oct
2012
Accelerating the Upstate Economy: A Series on Entrepreneurship in our Region
Monday, October 22, 2012 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Teleconference
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is creating jobs for agricultural producers, businesses and families. Their grants act as a catalyst for business development and entrepreneurship by providing access to capital and technical...
02
Nov
2012
Learn and Let Learn: Supporting Successful Learning Communities
Friday, November 2, 2012 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' Scaling What Works initiative invites you to join an interview with participants and leaders of one of the learning communities featured in their forthcoming publication, Learn and Let Learn. GEO will...
26
Feb
2013
Health Care Reform’s Impact on Women and Families: Are Funders Ready to Make the Most of 2013?
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 -
7:45am to 11:00am
The 2012 Presidential and State Congressional elections brought the public’s attention to the “war on women.” Politicians and the media used the term loosely in an effort to gain votes and support. Throughout the debates, we all heard politicians...
20
May
2010
Educational Equity in the Midst of the Great Recession
Thursday, May 20, 2010 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Registration for this program is closed. For questions, please contact Susan Cahn at susan.cahn@gmail.com . No fee. Presented by Philanthropy New York's Special Committee PHILANTHROPY CONNECTS with The Donors' Education...
09
Dec
2009
All Politics Is Local: Where Are Women and Girls?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 -
2:00pm to 6:00pm
... for the speakers in advance to info@philanthropynewyork. org . PRESENTERS: The Honorable Deborah J. Glick , ...
24
Sep
2013
Public Policy Communicators NYC: What It Really Takes to Build an Audience for Your News/Blog
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Public Policy Communicators NYC is an informal group of nonprofit and foundation communications executives that has been meeting roughly bimonthly over the past five years to explore contemporary, practical topics to improve our work. Whether it’s...
15
Sep
2011
New York's Diverse Muslim Community: Building Civic Engagement and Responsive Social Services - Learning Tour
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 8:00am
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
The events of September 11, 2001 had a profound effect on all New Yorkers who still recall a deep sense of loss and dislocation. Also vivid ten years later are memories of coming together. People across the city formed strong networks of mutual...
Two New Members Join The William T. Grant Foundation Board
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to announce that Prudence L. Carter, Ph.D., and Scott C. Evans, C.F.A., have joined its Board of Trustees.
Milbank Memorial Fund Announces Board and Staff Appointments
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The Milbank Memorial Fund has announced additions to its Board of Directors and management team.
Workplace Flexibility
Publication date:
03/2011
Balancing work and home-life responsibilities is a challenge. Advancements in technology, legislative requirements, and employer mindsets have opened the door to the possibilities and challenges of workplace flexibility. At the this FAN meeting, communications consultant, Robin Hartman joined us to help answer: What is workplace flexibility? Why should my organization be thinking about workplace flexibility? What are our options, and which ones are right for my organization? In addition, FAN member Gail Pesyna, VP for Human Resources and Program Management at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation,...