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F.B. Heron Foundation

28 Oct 2020

How COVID-19 Spurred A Collective Philanthropic Effort in Food Justice – A Webinar Hosted by Community Food Funders

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 -

11:00am to 12:30pm

Virtual meeting - Register by 10/27

... many foundations rightly focused their attention and resources on emergency food supply, economic relief, and ... shifting power in the food system. These groups -- led by people of color, engaged in advocacy...

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Leon Levy Foundation Funds Civil War Brooklyn Historical Research via the BAM Online Archive

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08/14/2017

... always a cause for celebration when new archival history resources go online — especially for the enthusiastic ... history buffs have a new source of information (and distraction ) thanks to the Brooklyn...

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Arts

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Leon Levy Foundation

Philanthropy New York's Policy Corner - April 2023

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04/21/2023

... into a wave of legislation designed to bury painful truths about American history. Political leaders are now acting on ... critical to understanding the ebb and flow of our nation's resources and why some...

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New York City's Community Foundation Carries Out Charitable Legacies of Brooke Astor and Many Others

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06/07/2017

... as QSAC) to train public school staff. Nonprofits heard about the program and requested it. With an additional ... for funder collaborative housed at The Trust, which pools resources to expand access for poor...

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The New York Community Trust

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Speaks with Kaywin Feldman on Leading the Nation's Museum in Uncertain Times

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05/19/2020

... programming. Recently, Feldman spoke with us about her first year on the job, serving the national ... and culture during times like these? I am thinking deeply about what is essential. Of course, at the very...

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Arts

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Mellon Foundation

Trinity Church Wall Street Provides $6.5 million in No-Interest Loans to NYC Nonprofit Organizations in Partnership with Nonprofit Finance Fund

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08/18/2021

... delays and reductions in government payments. “From the ongoing impacts of COVID to months-long delays in payments ... arrest diversion program, and a Human Justice Training and Resources Lab. CNHJH secured...

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Trinity Church Philanthropies

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Housing and Homelessness

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Selects Genaro Lopez-Rendon as Next President

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12/08/2015

... fought for a better world, but now as a new father of two young daughters, I see the world through their eyes and my ... "His deep understanding of movement building gives him a powerful vision and voice...

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

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Despite Gridlock In Washington, Funders See Enormous Potential to Move the Needle on America’s Gun Crisis

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11/15/2016

... Nov. 16, screening and discussion of Newtown —the powerful documentary by Kim A. Snyder that explores the ... gun violence, the flawed narrative in our current gun debate , and what other funders can do to get...

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Design High Schools for the 21st Century

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10/12/2016

... crowd of 200 gathered at the White House to talk about remaking the American high school . Secretary of ... to real and lasting change—are joining this debate and are ready to build on what we have learned. It...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Education

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A Creative Approach to Advocacy: How One Foundation Tackles a Complex Issue

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09/07/2017

... of a program has been an important aspect in learning about or reshaping a solution. 2. Value ... attention issues, and enable them to access to the kind of resources usually only available to a few. Research...

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Poses Family Foundation

Building Bridges: Philanthropy's Journey Towards Active Advocacy

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04/12/2024

... advocacy this year: Reforming nonprofit contracting: Our ongoing efforts with local NYC government aim to ensure that ... at the local level and offer PNY member expertise as a resource in nascent policy...

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Philanthropy New York's Policy Corner - October 2023

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10/25/2023

... wage, and quality education. Investing in racial equity is about acknowledging that research and America’s racialized ... the greatest social impact.” As an immigrant and young Black boy, my personal...

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Rockefeller, JPMorgan Chase Foundation Support 100,000 Opportunities Hiring Fair & Forum in LA

Release Date:

02/24/2016

... coalition committed to creating pathways to employment for young people , today announced that in one day, more than 1,000 ... and employment – to meaningful job opportunities and resources...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Names Meghan Jambor Interim Informed Communities Program Officer

Release Date:

07/12/2017

... to foster robust civic engagement through inclusive, people -powered news and information projects across the ... Manager, Jambor has been sharing news and stories about the Foundation and its grantees, working...

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Sozosei Foundation Awards Grants to Local Texas Communities Impacted by Winter Storm

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03/10/2021

... Three organizations received grants to bring critical resources to local Texas communities devastated by the recent ... supporting the immediate needs for storm relief and our ongoing recovery efforts in and...

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Disaster Relief

Food Systems

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Sozosei Foundation

In Effort Lead by Arcus Foundation, LGBTQ Groups Call for Unity in Wake of Orlando Shooting

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06/14/2016

... in this devastating act of violence targeting LGBTQ people . Our hearts go out to all the family and friends ... Arcus Foundation Believe Out Loud BiNet USA Bisexual Resource Center Center for Black Equity, Inc...

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Disaster Relief

Opinion: What’s Holding Philanthropists Back?

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10/06/2017

... What’s Holding Philanthropists Back? When I think about social and racial equity and how it shows ... New and straightforward structures for increasing resources and impact. Rethinking and reframing what we...

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With Support from Rockefeller, '100K Opportunities Initiative' Achieves Hiring Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Release Date:

09/01/2016

... to creating pathways to meaningful employment for young people , announced that it has met its goal of hiring 100,000 ... continue to capture and share new recruiting and human resources...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Borealis Philanthropy's Spark Justice Fund Moves $2.4 Million to Organizations Working to Decarcerate, Close Jails, and Advance Transformative Visions of Pretrial Justice

Release Date:

08/08/2022

... Borealis Philanthropy’s Spark Justice Fund (SJF) proudly resources grassroots groups working to decarcerate, redirect ... development grants to 13 grassroots organizations leading powerful and transformative...

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