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An Old Idea is New Again: Tackling Large Complex Problems by Investing in Communities

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04/10/2018

Gisela Alvarez, New York Community Trust writes "My years as a grantee taught me an important lesson: meaningful and lasting change must come from the communities most affected by the change. Now, in a funder capacity, as the Coordinator for the...

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Philanthropy New York 36th Annual Meeting

On June 8, 2015, Philanthropy New York held its 36th Annual Meeting, the programmatic elements of which focused on international grantmaking, human rights and economic development worldwide.

Member Input on Official Statements on Indirect Costs

... link below, or you can email your feedback to info@ philanthropynewyork . org . We will share member comments with the PNY Board for ...

The Rockefeller Foundation Appoints Jeanette Vega as Managing Director; Martin L. Leibowitz and Monica Lozano Join The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees

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04/02/2012

The Rockefeller Foundation announced that Jeanette Vega has been appointed to the role of Managing Director.

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Why Should We Care About Tax Policy?

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06/14/2016

Kyle Caldwell of the Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Donna Murray-Brown of the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Rob Collier of the Council of Michigan Foundations all agree that taxes and tax policy matter, especially in the nonprofit sector.

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For Funders Focusing on Developing Countries, Impact Bonds Present Fresh Opportunities

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08/04/2016

Emily Gustafsson-Wright and Sophie Gardiner of The Brookings Institution encourage philanthropic actors to consider the high potential impact of contributing outcome funds to supplement government funding.

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Two Emblematic Markers of Policy Progress

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10/24/2018

Philanthropy New York’s public policy work is a mix of taking positions on issues, developing policy-focused programs in which members interact with policy leaders, and communicating the philanthropic sector’s priorities with government leaders.

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PNY is Headed to Capitol Hill - Learn More about Foundations on the Hill and Why We're Going

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02/16/2024

We've answered a list of questions about why we're attending FOTH, what we’re advocating for, and how you can engage and participate!

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Benchmarking Diversity: A First Look at New York City Foundations and Nonprofits

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10/07/2009

Philanthropy New York is pleased to share a new, watershed report on diversity in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.

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26 Apr 2016

Learning from LA - Is Our Sister City Supporting Nonprofits Better?

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1:30pm to 3:30pm

... Registration is required by April 25th. Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, ... Guests of Organizers/Co-Sponsors: Please email register @ philanthropynewyork...

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Travelers’ Philanthropy: A Growing Trend in Development Assistance

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07/02/2009

When we travel, we have the opportunity to leave the best of ourselves behind wherever we go. Today’s traveling grantmakers can choose to minimize their carbon footprint and contribute with time, talent, and treasure to enhance destination...

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After a Gay Rights Victory, a New Challenge for Grantmakers

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07/10/2013

by Michael Seltzer, Trustee, EMpower-The Emerging Markets Foundation , and past President, Philanthropy New York Two days before the 44th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that occurred on the streets of my own neighborhood,...

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On The Foundation Freeway: Entering And Exiting Priority Areas With Caution

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08/02/2016

David Sandman of the NYS Health Foundation writes about the challenges of funding health care needs in the large and diverse state of NY.

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The Case for Using a Social Justice Lens in Grantmaking

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09/18/2012

By Michael Seltzer, Trustee, EMpower-The Emerging Markets Foundation , and past President, Philanthropy New York Social Justice—A New Phenomenon? No. As early as 1972, in an internal memo to John H. Knowles, the...

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Recording: Beyond Bars: It's a Movement, Not a Moment

Beyond Bars: It's a Movement, Not a Moment The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world, with over 2.3 million people behind bars. The impact of America’s mass incarceration reverberates across children, families,...

Student Debt and Social Justice: Five Things You Should Know

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09/10/2014

The Ford Foundation's Amy Brown outlines the disproportionate nature of student debt in the United States.

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It's Time for More Foundations to Fund Democracy - Here's How

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12/10/2020

The missions and priorities of America’s nearly 120,000 foundations are as diverse as the country itself, yet here is one thing all in common: each suffers when our democracy fails.

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Young Professionals, Get On Board

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10/07/2014

Erin J. Law, Vice President at Morgan Stanley, urges young professionals to get involved in their community.

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Grantmakers Should Seize the Moment to Support Racial-Justice Solutions

Release Date:

10/10/2014

... go unnoticed without taking action. Visit ProteusFund. org for more information about the foundation's social .....

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The Three Roads to Building Volunteer Value

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07/16/2013

by Nur Ibrahim, Executive Coordinator, Philanthropy New York In early 2012, Philanthropy New York began working with Reimagining Service to bring its core mission and principles to our members, a mix of traditional grantmakers and...

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