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Finding the Right Balance: Thoughts on Advocacy and Direct Service Funding from Ashley Blanchard

Release Date:

07/09/2010

... crisis has changed the way some funders are thinking about their support for advocacy and direct services, ... in an ad hoc manner run the risk of over-stretching resources . Large national advocacy...

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NYSHealth Foundation Testimony on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in New York City

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12/09/2020

... supported work to expand access to transparent information about maternal health care quality and outcomes. 14 NYSHealth ... New Yorkers to make informed and higher-value decisions about maternity care. This...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

A Forever 41’s Perspective on Social Media

Release Date:

05/28/2015

... or employee engagement work. In our world, numbers of people count in making good happen. But it isn’t just the ... of the responses to your brand’s messaging. The words people lift from your post and share...

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Technology

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New York Life Foundation

Ford Foundation Launches Global Fellows Network to Tackle Inequality Worldwide

Release Date:

06/01/2020

... from restoring voting rights for formerly incarcerated people , to advancing LGBTQ+ rights, to increasing political and economic power of people with disabilities, and more. Many are from directly ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

Social Justice

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Borealis Philanthropy Welcomes Amoretta Morris as President

Release Date:

01/13/2021

... worked to ensure that our mission to support Black trans people was a priority. Retta’s personal mentorship helped ... unflappable commitment to racial justice, a deep belief in people from communities long...

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08 Aug 2024

Feminist Humanitarian Funding Approaches in Climate and Disaster Crises - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, August 8, 2024 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... invitation to PNY members. Women, girls and gender-diverse people are disproportionately affected by disasters, ... power, and that intentional efforts are made to ensure people from all marginalized groups...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Disaster Relief

Learn and Let Learn

Publication date:

10/2012

... publication explores how learning communities can be powerful tools in creating and shaping peer connections that ...

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces $20 Million Natural Climate Solutions Initiative

Release Date:

09/11/2018

... warming, they also provide significant co-benefits for people and wildlife in the near term. Focused primarily on ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Doris Duke Foundation

With Support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Dumbarton Oaks and JSTOR Launch the Plant Humanities Initiative

Release Date:

11/13/2018

... of human history. Used for centuries by the indigenous people of the Andes as a cure for fevers, Cinchona became ...

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Science

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Mellon Foundation

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches Asphalt Art Initiative, Providing Cities How-To Guidance to Transform Streets and Public Spaces with Artwork

Release Date:

10/28/2019

... could remake streets and improve public safety, inspire people , draw in visitors, and enhance residents’ quality of ...

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Arts

Community Development

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

10 Jun 2025

A Philanthropy for Our Times: Reimagining Purpose and Practice in a New Era - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

In an era of overlapping crises, philanthropy must evolve—not just in practice, but in purpose. How can funders move to meet this moment with courage, accountability, and impact? Join this webinar and hear speakers highlight bold governance and...

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Family Foundation

Private Foundation

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Ford-Supported Survey Finds Black, Hispanic Youth Less Likely To Get Money From Parents

Release Date:

10/06/2016

... Hispanic Youth Less Likely To Get Money From Parents More young blacks and Hispanics feel that they can't depend on ... $1,000 would cause them financial difficulty, a sign that young Americans are still...

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Economic Security

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Ford Foundation

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Funds Research on Planetary Evolution

Release Date:

03/16/2017

... Funds Research on Planetary Evolution An enormous young planet approximately 300 light-years from Earth has ... Italy. It is 11 times the mass of Jupiter and is extremely young by celestial standards - not...

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Documentary Film Series

... the Documentary Film Series to encourage members to think about alternative avenues for promoting their missions. For ... an opportunity to engage the filmmakers—and each other— about them. Join us for a wine-...

07 Dec 2015

Campaign for Grade Level Reading: The Funder Action Series, Part 1 - Webinar

Monday, December 7, 2015 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

... climate and student success. We invite you to learn about the National and State Campaign for Grade Level Reading ... How are funders playing a crucial role in the Campaign’s ongoing efforts nationally and...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

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Education

Children, Youth and Families

14 Dec 2016

Unconnected Prisoner Re-Entry Services? There’s a Collaborative Solution For That

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

This program is a part of our ongoing series of Justice Reform programs, following our 2016 ... successfully into society. Within three years of release, about two-thirds of released prisoners were rearrested ...

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13 Nov 2019

Advancing Racial Justice in Organizations Training - Hosted by Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC)

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 -

9:00am to 5:00pm

... leaders will share theory, frameworks, tools, and stories about effective models in addressing racism and pursuing ... You will leave with a set of tools to advance the ongoing work in your organization...

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Professional Development

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

What BP Won’t Be Paying For—and How You Can Help

Release Date:

07/01/2010

... permission.) We at the Gulf Coast Fund have noticed people asking why they should support nonprofit organizations ... organizations on the ground in the Gulf made up of people who have lived there for...

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Sozosei Foundation Convenes Experts at Inaugural Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness in the American Justice System

Release Date:

01/08/2021

... 200 multi-disciplinary stakeholders—including advocates, people with lived experience, policy makers, academics, ... influence the negative systemic outcomes for people with mental illness. I’m proud of the...

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Member News

Funding Area

Health

Justice Reform

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Sozosei Foundation

United Way of New York City Names Sheena Wright as New President & CEO

Release Date:

10/01/2012

... Way of New York City and demonstrates what can happen when young people are given the assistance they need to reach their full ... workforce development program which has helped 200 young...

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Appointments & Transitions

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United Way of New York City

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