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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Backs Inclusive Innovation in a “Transitioning” Region

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03/30/2018

... middle America’s ongoing economic plight. Since the 2016 election, as we’ve often observed, many funders have begun paying closer attention to those ... disconnect remains. That’s not to say, however, that...

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Finding the Right Balance: Thoughts on Advocacy and Direct Service Funding from Ashley Blanchard

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07/09/2010

... Philanthropy New York held a panel discussion to help funders consider how to strike their own balance between ... worse, the recent economic crisis has changed the way some funders are thinking about their...

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31 Mar 2017

Advocacy: A Compass for Today’s Terrain

Friday, March 31, 2017 -

8:30am to 4:30pm

... be able to: Recognize the specific skills, knowledge, and resources needed for effective advocacy Practice effective ... potential tax reform policies Designed for All interested funders . Participants are...

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Bloomberg Awards $10 Million for Women Coffee Farmers in Africa

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09/23/2016

... Rwandan women coffee farmers, connects women farmers to resources and global markets so they can meet the ...

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Caroline Anstey Named COO of the Open Society Foundations

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04/21/2017

... to the main operational functions of finance, human resources , information technology, real estate and ... Chris Stone, who has unified and streamlined the network since his appointment in 2012... Caroline...

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NEFA Expands National Theater Project with Doris Duke Foundation Funding

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12/13/2017

... devising and ensemble theater artists and to build a network of organizations committed to strengthening ... of artist-led theater projects, and provides critical resources to increase visibility and access to...

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Doris Duke Foundation

What’s at Stake and What’s at Play: My Reckoning with Philanthropy

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12/02/2022

... my takeaways don’t just include the technical skills of financial analysis or funding structures. As a person of ... Philanthropy was born from inequity. While sometimes funders can overlook the slew of...

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Maverick Capital Foundation

Ford, Rockefeller and Others Supporting NFF Knowledge-Dissemination Effort on Impact Investing

Release Date:

04/14/2016

... and workshops to support skill-building for nonprofits and funders . The effort is guided by an advisory committee of nonprofit, foundation, government and financial -sector leaders who have direct experience...

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Ford Foundation

Carnegie Supports Report on Incentives to Attend Private Colleges

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04/14/2017

... and increase college-graduation rates by providing modest financial incentives for students to choose private colleges ... public-relations push has been supported by a number of funders , including the...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

Helmsley-backed DATA2GO.NYC's Veterans Data Highlighted by Social Science Research Council

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11/11/2016

... Science Research Council BROOKLYN, NY (November 10, 2016 ) - The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and its ... rates, education levels, and more. The data, from the U.S. Census Bureau, enable visitors to...

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

Palette Fund Helps Launch TRUTH Campaign to Spur Storytelling Movement for Trans Youth

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08/05/2015

... for Trans Youth Today, Transgender Law Center and GSA Network launched TRUTH, a national storytelling campaign that ... three years ago, my wife and I had a hard time finding resources around trans issues and...

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces 2018 Core Support for National Arts Service Organizations

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04/17/2018

... by maintaining important networks for advocacy and sharing resources . “These arts service organizations represent ... address short term needs and dedicate more organizational resources to longer-term projects...

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Rita Allen Foundation Supported Report Finds That Civic Tech Struggles with Sustainable Funding Despite Gains

Release Date:

10/31/2017

... democracy, and that interest in doing so surged after the 2016 presidential election. While organizations in the civic ... that fully cover costs. A shortage of capital and funders is also limiting civic techs...

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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awards $76 Million in Grants in Third Quarter of 2021

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10/26/2021

... human trafficking and leverage funding from multiple funders to support the Church and sisters human development ... the Collective Future Fund ; $1 million to Solidaire Network ; $1.5 million to Southern...

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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (New York)

04 Dec 2014

Big Ideas for Short Videos

Thursday, December 4, 2014 -

8:00am to 10:45am

... due to its popularity at the national Communications Network conference this past October. This "back by popular ... Philanthropy New York Designed for All interested funders . 9:00 - 9:15 AM Check-in 9:...

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New Member Spotlight: The Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropies

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05/08/2009

... of core initiatives (as ACBP is scheduled to spend down by 2016 ), specifically: Karev Educational Initiatives (in ... Are you looking to connect or collaborate with other funders on a particular issue or...

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The New HR Challenge - Managing Misclassification Risks

Publication date:

10/2010

... be classified as non-exempt. The DOL website has great resources for classifying employees (factsheets, checklists, ...

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Nonprofit Excellence Awards Application Process Helps Organizations Improve Management Practices

Release Date:

09/09/2014

... management focus on results; governance structure; financial management; diverse and responsive organizational practices; human resources ; information technology practices; communications; ... creating online...

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The New York Community Trust

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WNYC Radio

Karen B. Peetz Elected to Guardian Board of Directors

Release Date:

04/25/2019

... services business. She also led global innovation, human resources and regulatory oversight. Prior to her appointment ... as President in January 2013, Ms. Peetz led BNY Mellon's Financial Markets and...

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The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

28 Apr 2020

The Climate Crisis & COVID-19: What is “Grassroots?” – A Webinar Hosted by CLIMA Fund

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... Movement Action (CLIMA) Fund Designed for All interested funders . Registration Registration is required by April ... dialogues if you register for one. Members and Non-Member Funders : Please click on the...