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Foundation for Child Development Announces Appointment of Deborah A. Phillips as New President

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07/02/2012

The Foundation for Child Development (FCD), a national, independent grantmaking foundation dedicated to the well-being of America’s children, has announced the appointment of Dr. Deborah A. Phillips as President, effective September 1, 2012.

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Ford Foundation Appoints Hilary Pennington and Martín Abregú as Program Vice Presidents

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09/05/2013

The Ford Foundation has announced the appointments of Hilary Pennington as Vice President for the foundation’s program on Education, Creativity and Free Expression, and Martín Abregú as Vice President for its Democracy, Rights and Justice program,...

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03 Nov 2011

Lifelong Learning: Targeting Your Education Dollars to Create, Sustain, and Serve Learners of All Ages

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8:30am to 11:00am

Last winter, Philanthropy New York’s EngAGEment Initiative highlighted the changing demographics of New York, America, and the world: each has a population that is getting older. By 2050, more than 20% of the world’s population will be over 60. New...

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Heather Nesle Joins New York Life as President of the New York Life Foundation

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12/11/2013

Heather Nesle has been named the new President of the New York Life Foundation.

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Robertson Foundation Executive Director Phoebe Boyer To Become CEO Of Children's Aid Society

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07/15/2014

The Children's Aid Society has named Phoebe Boyer president and chief executive officer, and the first woman to serve in these roles.

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Simons Foundation Names Boyana Konforti Director of Education & Outreach

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09/02/2014

Boyana Konforti has been named director of Education & Outreach for the Simons Foundation.

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How Funders Can Use the Power of Art to Heal in Post-Conflict Settings

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11/02/2016

Christina Mallie and Nadia Fazal of Colors of Connection write about the importance of metrics and research on programs that use the arts to heal communities affected by hardship and conflict.

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Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art Seeks Proposals for Arts and Cultural Programming That Increases Empathy and Reduces Bias in Locations Across the United States

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07/13/2017

The Building Bridges 2017-2018 Grants Program of the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art (DDFIA) launched today and is now accepting proposals for arts and cultural projects that advance relationships, increase understanding, and reduce bias...

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Suzanne C. Sousa Steps Into New Role as Executive Director of the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation

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08/23/2017

Suzanne C. Sousa has been appointed Executive Director of the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation. Elizabeth Olofson has stepped aside as Executive Director and has been designated Senior Philanthropic Adviser.

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Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation To Help Support Expansion of the Empire State Trail Initiative

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09/18/2018

The grant will be used to enhance the trail with gateways, signage, kiosks, bike racks and other amenities that will make it a world-class destination. The grant will also be used to help complete the Shoreline Trail and add trail amenities from...

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Launches Arts in Medicine Strategy at NYC Health + Hospitals, in Partnership With the Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC

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03/13/2019

... collage composition, which facilitates staff sharing their experiences and emotions. Finally, the Communal Murals ...

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Research Funded by William T. Grant Foundation Aims to Show Why Some Veterans Go Hungry

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05/30/2019

A new study seeks to understand why some veterans experience food insecurity, having little access to healthy food, skipping meals or using money budgeted for groceries to pay other bills.

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Casey Family Programs Announces 2020 Casey Excellence for Children Awards

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01/13/2020

Casey Family Programs is pleased to announce the recipients of 2020 Casey Excellence for Children Awards. The awards recognize outstanding individuals for their distinguished work, exceptional leadership and tireless dedication to improving the...

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Surdna Foundation Announces Nearly $13 Million Investment in Artists of Color to Advance Racial Justice

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04/29/2020

Surdna's Artist Regranting Initiative will support up to 260 projects in communities across the nation over three years.

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Gift from The Atlantic Philanthropies Launches Cornell Tech’s Public Interest Tech

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06/10/2020

Cornell Tech has announced a $1 million grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies to jump-start its Public Interest Tech (PiTech) initiative

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New York Foundation Releases: What Happens When Communities Organize Through a Crisis?

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06/17/2020

The stories shared in this new visual report illustrate the ways community members are caring for one another while also using strategies that engage and activate people to win a more just and equitable city. By securing collective well-being, these...

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Beth deHamel Joins the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation as Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer

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02/17/2021

She will serve as an officer of the Foundation and report to President and CEO Peter Laugharn.

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