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The dream of many family foundation donors is to instill a lifelong love of philanthropy and giving back to future generations of one’s family. In some cases, this love of philanthropy translates into a desire on the part of younger family members...

Digital Storytelling for Social Impact

Release Date:

06/02/2014

The Rockefeller Foundation teamed up with Hattaway Communications to explore the role that digital technology can play in elevating the practice of storytelling to improve the well-being of the poor and vulnerable around the world.

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Communications

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Report Details Employment Challenges Facing Latino Youth

Release Date:

06/13/2014

... immigration status, and implicit biases in hiring practices .... Report Details Employment Challenges Facing ...

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Economic Security

Workforce Development

Jonas Center Support For Online Tutorials Helps Healthcare Students

Release Date:

06/17/2014

The Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, Khan Academy and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are providing online tutorials to supplement the learning of healthcare students, practitioners and patients worldwide.

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Health

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Jonas Center / Barbara & Donald Jonas Family Fund

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Joins Impact Investment Efforts

Release Date:

06/25/2014

At a White House event earlier this week, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund announced plans to dedicate 10 percent of its $840 million endowment to targeted impact investments.

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Impact Investing

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Environment and Climate Change

International/Foreign Affairs

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Jacqueline Jones Named President of Foundation for Child Development

Release Date:

07/01/2014

Jacqueline Jones, a national leader in the movement for high-quality early learning, has been named president of the Foundation for Child Development.

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Appointments & Transitions

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Foundation for Child Development

Schools Urged To Implement Alternatives to Zero-Tolerance Discipline Policies

Release Date:

07/24/2014

... and recommendations for reforming school disciplinary practices nationwide."... Schools Urged To Implement .....

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Education

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

Ten NYC Nonprofits Selected As 2014 Nonprofit Excellence Awards Semifinalists

Release Date:

08/04/2014

... New York. The Awards recognize outstanding management practices of nonprofits in New York City, Long Island and ...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Ford Foundation

The Clark Foundation

Macquarie Group Invites Nominations For Social Innovation Fellowships

Release Date:

08/08/2014

The Macquarie Group Foundation is inviting nominations for its David Clarke Social Innovation Fellowship, which enables heads of NYC-based nonprofits to visit and research best practice social innovation around the world.

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Leadership Development

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Macquarie Group Foundation

Staying the Course: Reflections on 40 Years of Grantmaking at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Release Date:

05/13/2015

Philanthropy News Digest Looks Back at the History of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Ten New York Nonprofits Selected as Semifinalists of 2015 New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards

Release Date:

08/04/2015

... that identifies excellent and replicable management practices among nonprofits in the five boroughs, Long Island ...

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The New York Community Trust

Ford and Atlantic Back Education Policy Think Tank

Release Date:

09/04/2015

Linda Darling-Hammond will lead the new program, which will employ 30 researchers.

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Education

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

Ford Foundation Launches Arts in a Changing America With Webcast

Release Date:

10/23/2015

The Ford Foundation, along with artists, arts organizations and community leaders, will present a live webcast of the Arts in a Changing America (ArtChangeUS) launch event.

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Arts

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Ford Foundation

Jerome Foundation

Rockefeller Foundation, J.P. Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs Noted As Supporters of Impact Investing

Release Date:

11/17/2015

... funds which now actively promote and track sustainable practices . . . Rockefeller Foundation, J.P. Morgan Chase ...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Goldman Sachs Bank USA [Corporate]

Former NYC Official & Former Philadelphia Mayor Named 'What Works Cities' Senior Fellows (Bloomberg)

Release Date:

02/08/2016

... the national movement focused on utilizing what works practices in government decision-making. Funded by Bloomberg ...

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Community Development

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Wallace Foundation to Invest $47 Million In Redesigning Principal Preparation

Release Date:

03/16/2016

Strong principals are critical components of successful schools, and Wallace Foundation will be investing millions of dollars in research into what makes a principal effective.