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The Transformative Power of Philanthropy

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05/09/2013

The fourth in a series of Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin’s reflections on the unique strengths and enduring lessons of 100 years of strategic philanthropy.

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Komen Cancels 2014 Fundraising Events in Seven Cities

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06/07/2013

... 3-Day walk in Washington and six other cities next year , slashing the number of the fundraising events by half, as participation continues to drop more than a year after a funding controversy involving Planned...

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Schools Rake In Private Funds

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07/28/2013

... the New York City public-school system received this past year quotes Rick Smith, president of the Pinkerton ... brought in a record $47 million in pledges in the past year ... Schools Rake In Private Funds ...

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Education

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Foundation Assets Are Climbing, but Grants Are Still Competitive

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03/2014

... of the Gates, Hewlett, and other big foundations last year to their highest levels since the Great Recession gutted ...

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Teagle Foundation President Offers Advice to Campus Officials Meeting With Foundations

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12/14/2016

A former president of Barnard College who now directs the Teagle Foundation, Judith Shapiro has seen meetings from both sides of the table.

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Education

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Supports Research And Policy Guidance Around Planning For Autonomous Vehicles

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03/16/2017

... and the Aspen Institute launched an initiative last year aimed at formulating a framework and best practices for ... cities, expects to release its first reports later this year ... Bloomberg Philanthropies...

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Community Development

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15 Jul 2025

Fostering Citizen Engagement and Trust, 21st-Century Style - A Webinar Hosted by Democracy Funders Network

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... there are bright spots emerging across America that show us how governments can leverage citizen engagement and tech ...

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12/8/15 - "Nonprofit People Rising: How Foundations Can Nurture Diverse Grantee Talent and Build Organizational Strength" Live Stream Recording & PPT Presentation

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12/2015

View materials and recording of the program "Nonprofit People Rising: How Foundations Can Nurture Diverse Grantee Talent and Build Organizational Strength."

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Engagement Snapshot: A Strategic Approach

Release Date:

11/28/2011

By Beeta Jahedi, Assistant Manager, Professional Education, Philanthropy New York and Robert Hyfler, EngAGEment Initiative Program Consultant, Philanthropy New York (This post originally appeared on the Forum’s Forum , the blog of...

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06 Jun 2023

Policy Core - Walking the Walk: Leveraging Philanthropic Power for a Thriving Nonprofit Ecosystem

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... step up and support nonprofits in unprecedented ways. Join us for a workshop on how we can best leverage the power of ...

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Seven Things Foundations Can Do to Shape Public Debate in the NYC Election Season

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02/21/2012

... the environment. Laura was the founding Chair of the Child Care and Early Education Fund, which spearheaded the creation ...

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Associate, Budgets and Contract Compliance, EducateNYC (United Way of New York City)

Release Date:

08/16/2016

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers.

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces New Grants for Immigrant Families Facing Deportation

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06/21/2017

... and mobilizes community allies to create long-term child care plans for children remaining in the United States. CFL ...

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Immigration

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24 Jan 2019

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers

Thursday, January 24, 2019 (All day) to Friday, February 8, 2019 (All day)

Philanthropy New York's Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers (ESS) orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This three-day intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for...

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23 Jan 2020

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers

Thursday, January 23, 2020 (All day) to Friday, February 7, 2020 (All day)

Philanthropy New York's Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers (ESS) orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This multiday intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for...

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It's Time for More Foundations to Fund Democracy - Here's How

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12/10/2020

... democracy to almost everything else that foundations care about, our sector’s indifference to democracy reform ... Eliminating life terms on the Supreme Court in favor of 18- year term limits and regular...

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