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New York’s Most Controversial Teacher Certification Exam Is Now a Little Easier To Pass

Release Date:

09/13/2017

... prospective teachers to pass a tough new exam, the state ’s top education policy makers are lowering the score ... have failed the exam in disproportionate numbers since the state began requiring it in ...

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Sector News

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Education

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Releases Global Research Reports on Strategic Time Horizons in Philanthropy

Release Date:

01/22/2020

... Through the insights from this research, we hope to create resources for funders that advance the field and practice of ... with Campden Wealth, this report reflects findings from a survey and interviews with...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Johnson & Johnson Introduces Global Pro Bono, A Program That Gives Employees Time Off to Volunteer

Release Date:

03/05/2018

... employees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa since 2014 . “Through the Secondment Program, employees agree to ... take a six-month assignment away from their jobs to help a nonprofit grow and be more...

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Johnson & Johnson

Nourishing Strong Communities: Thoughts on Food Policy from Karen Karp

Release Date:

05/03/2010

... one of the presenters, Karen Karp , President of Karp Resources , share her thoughts with Smart Assets. As a ... of us who have spent our entire working lives in the food sector , there has never been a more...

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Insights

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All Funders

06 Apr 2016

New Pathways for Building Immigrant Women’s Leadership

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... This session will feature foundation, government and nonprofit leaders discussing the challenges, rewards and ... women. Explore The importance of supporting networks and resources that focus on strengthening...

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Professional Development

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Leadership Development

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Immigration

Gender Justice

New York Life’s Impact Investment Initiative commits $50 million to Enterprise Community Loan Fund.

Release Date:

11/10/2021

... activities. This includes making loans to community-based nonprofit organizations and mission-aligned for-profit ... disparities and provide equitable access to the capital resources required to gain power,...

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Member News

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Community Development

Housing and Homelessness

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New York Life Insurance Company

Trinity Awards Grants Addressing Housing Insecurity and Mental Health Needs

Release Date:

06/15/2023

... grant awards , including more than $22 million to 111 nonprofit organizations in New York City, the United States, ... community-based organizations, faith leaders, and cross- sector partners to ensure that...

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Health

Housing and Homelessness

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Trinity Church Philanthropies

Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces the Addition of Four New Staff and Six New Board Members

Release Date:

01/28/2015

... and Operation) Russatta joined the team in November 2014 . She plays an instrumental role in building Brooklyn ... direction and execution of priority initiatives across the nonprofit ’s 48 regions. Before...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Arts

Children, Youth and Families

Community Development

Education

LGBTQ

Gender Justice

Looking Back on Philanthropy New York's 2013

Release Date:

12/12/2013

... year and -- with our new strategic plan in place for 2014 -2016 -- we are excited about the next era. Looking back ... Shaun Donovan, interviewed along with his City and State Sandy-recovery counterparts by...

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Philanthropy New York

Aetna Foundation Awards Grants to Support Healthy Eating and Exercise in Local Communities

Release Date:

12/18/2015

... awarded more than $3 million in community grants to 75 nonprofit organizations in 22 states as part of GoLocal: ... American households were food insecure at some time during 2014 , meaning they lacked access...

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Member News

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Food Systems

Health

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Aetna Foundation

American Express NGen Fellows Program 2021 Fellows

Release Date:

07/22/2021

... skills, and build connections with some of the social sector ’s most influential leaders. Every year the NGen ... learning among cohort members. This isn’t your typical nonprofit leadership bootcamp with a ton...

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Member News

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Leadership Development

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American Express

Philanthropy For Our Time - Post-Annual Meeting Series

... of Wellbeing for Social Impact Leaders The social impact sector is facing a growing crisis. The lack of deep ... political environment continue, an increasing number of nonprofit leaders may need to consider a...

Philanthropy New York Supports a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity

... New York City workers, especially those employed in the nonprofit sector and those whose work is funded by government contracts. Background and Current State : In 2016, New York City increased...

Cheryl C. Effron Joins the Board of the Markle Foundation

Release Date:

01/16/2020

... full-time real estate work to dedicate her time to tri- sector (government, non-profit and corporate) solutions for ... proven success in bringing together comprehensive, multi- sector collaborations to solve...

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Appointments & Transitions

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

20 May 2015

Should we be afraid? Scariest Trends in Philanthropy - Webinar

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

Missed the webinar? View recording here . In October 2014 , David Callahan, editor of Inside Philanthropy, posted a ... influence – is involved. The decline of the public sector relative to private funders Cuts in...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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International

31 Aug 2016

Hacking Immigration: Funding Technology for Advocates - Webinar

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... solutions. Join this webinar to learn about a recent survey of nonprofits by the Immigrant Advocates Network on ...

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All Funders

Funding Area

Immigration

Social Justice

Children, Youth and Families

Silicon Valley Community Foundation Launches Campaign for Greater Investments in Santa Clara County’s Youngest Residents

Release Date:

01/03/2020

... from local county tax dollars, compared to 39% from the state and 52% from the federal government, according to the ...

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

Public Policy

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Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Finding—and Using—the Right Tool for the Job: A Landscape Scan of Assessment Tools

Release Date:

08/02/2018

... But what is the best way to assess the health of a nonprofit —what tools exist, and how are they best used? ... can help both funders and nonprofits better understand a nonprofit ’s health and capacity needs...