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Russell Sage Publishes Study on the Problems of Parents Funding College Education

Release Date:

12/14/2016

... to a new study by a University of Kansas professor. “ Young adults from families in the top quarter of the wealth ... the findings of this study suggest that it matters even in young adulthood.” The Russell...

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Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Kicks Off Next Week, Supported by Capital One Bank, Doris Duke and Gilman Foundations

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08/17/2017

... saxophonist, featuring storied veteran players as well as young jazz musicians who continue to shape and drive the art ... on the lineup for the first time. We hope all New Yorkers, young and old, jazz...

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Citi Foundation Launches RFP for $4.5MM Youth Workforce Fund

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04/10/2018

... Fund Available for Nonprofits Focused on Connecting Young Adults with Employment Opportunities The Citi ... submit their innovative ideas for connecting low-income young adults, ages 16-24, to workplace skills...

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After the Election, Building the Beloved Community

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11/23/2016

... so. There is so much at stake for our country and our people right now, so much injustice to newly assess, ... life, I find myself asking uncomfortable questions about my own institution and the social sector...

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17 May 2017

The Price of Justice: America’s Unfair Bail and Prosecution System

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... those who can afford it. Every day, approximately 450,000 people – often unconvicted of any crime and overwhelmingly ... cycle: 90% of those given bail instead of release are people of color, and 95% of...

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24 Jul 2018

Advancing Racial Equity for Corporate Success

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 -

10:30am to 12:30pm

By 2044, America will be a majority people of color nation. Yet, there are enormous inequities that people of color face in health, wealth, employment ...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Releases SDGs Guide for Philanthropy

Release Date:

04/29/2019

... Development Goals (SDGs), the global agenda for people and planet adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The ... way forward to a just, secure, and sustainable future for people and the planet. In order for...

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23 Oct 2019

From Intentions into Actions: Bringing Behavioral Design to NYC Nonprofits

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

So often we learn about exciting evidence-based programs and bemoan how ... prompts, timely reminders, and hassle reduction to help people convert more of their intentions into actions. Join ... science helps us...

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10 Oct 2019

Uniting US: Challenging Fear and Standing Up for Humanity

Thursday, October 10, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... or through executive action have dire consequences in people ’s lives. “more than 100,000 people in immigration detention;” “potentially closing ... framing and the role of cultural strategies, and learn...

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Samsher (Sam) Singh Gill Named President of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

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01/11/2021

... with the Urban Institute that explores what connects people to the places where they live. In support of the ... University of Florida. They have two sons, ages 5 and 2. About the Doris Duke Charitable...

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The Whiting Foundation Provides New Grants for Public Humanities Projects Filling in the Tapestry of History and Culture

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05/11/2021

... illustrating the history and culture of the Kumeyaay people in Southern California, co-created with Kumeyaay ... in Indian society through the experiences of nine people of different caste and ethnic...

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The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces New Chief Investment Officer, Leena Bhutta

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07/29/2021

... the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation on Jan. 1, 2022. About the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation The mission of ... Duke Charitable Foundation is to improve the quality of people ’s lives through grants...

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Robert Wood Johnson joins JP Morgan Chase and Others as Partners in the Opportunity Finance Network's Finance Justice Fund

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05/25/2022

... housing and community facilities for underserved people and communities throughout Maine and beyond. ... Lipson , CFO at OFN. CDFIs interested in learning more about the Finance Justice Fund, visit OFN’s...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits Additional $420 Million to Reduce Tobacco Use Globally

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02/02/2023

... measures that are proven to reduce use and protect people from harm, including smoke-free public places, banning ... MPOWER . This is focused on monitoring, protecting people against secondhand smoke, offering...

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Sir Alok Sharma Joins The Rockefeller Foundation to Advance Global Development and Climate Action Goals

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05/22/2023

... while creating economic opportunity for 3.6 billion people worldwide. At the launch, Sir Alok said : "I am delighted that the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet is launching at COP26. By...

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PNY 40th Annual Meeting Recap

... the equity we all hope to achieve. We learned about emerging tools, directions and structures within our ...

Dominick Impemba and Susan Kish Join the Foundation Center Board of Trustees

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05/01/2013

The Foundation Center , the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide, elected Dominick Impemba and ... and data will both disrupt and enable philanthropy in powerful new ways. I look forward to...

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The Future of News

Release Date:

05/08/2009

... journalists and experts on media policy. The concern about the health of the news business goes beyond the ... a democracy, providing accountability and transparency for powerful forces that have a tendency...

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Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month and Our Collective History

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08/09/2016

... growing up in Texas, I was raised with a very clear and powerful philanthropic lens. With blessings came ... constructive and transformative dialogue. To learn more about Black Philanthropy Month visit ...