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Fake News as a Real Opportunity

Release Date:

01/23/2017

... to be concerned about fake news and sloppy coverage, philanthropic organizations should consider the problem to be ... being part of a series that had the potential for greater impact due to a coordinated...

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Insights

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Communications/Media

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

17 May 2018

Family Separation Policies and Access to Justice in Detention Systems - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, May 17, 2018 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... A long-term view of how denial of access to justice can impact conditions of confinement for immigrants separated ... are open to GCIR members, other grantmaking institutions, philanthropic advisors, and...

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Issue-Based

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Children, Youth and Families

21 Mar 2019

Asylum Under Attack: The Dismantling of the System and What Philanthropy Can Do - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, March 21, 2019 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... policies that do not take into account humanitarian impact . The current administration’s narrative, policy ... are open to GCIR members, other grantmaking institutions, philanthropic advisors, and members and...

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Issue-Based

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

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Immigration

Robert Sterling Clark: Supporting Our Grantee Partners in the Era of COVID-19

Release Date:

03/19/2020

... term actions to address the lingering and ongoing impact of COVID-19: · Honor current ... those conversations. · Advocate within the philanthropic community to convert project-based grants to ...

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Member News

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Disaster Relief

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Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

23 Jun 2020

Exploring Your Foundation’s Role in Advocacy: From Board to Boots on the Ground

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... on the Ground * This session assumes basic knowledge of philanthropic advocacy. If you do not already have this ... by influencing policymakers and the public to achieve impact , but it requires finding the...

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Tools & Strategies

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Legal Issues

Public Policy

Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $100 Million to Help Increase Number of Black Doctors in the U.S.

Release Date:

09/03/2020

... due to COVID-19. This is the largest-ever individual philanthropic gift received by Meharry Medical College, ... medically-underserved areas , the devastating economic impact of the current pandemic threatens...

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Workforce Development

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

A Message from Ronna Brown and Update on CEO Search

Release Date:

12/15/2020

... I am leaving Philanthropy New York, I am not leaving the philanthropic and nonprofit world. I will be consulting and ... members and colleagues came together to reflect on her impact on the PNY community. On...

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President's Message

PNY News

The Rockefeller Foundation Commits to Divesting from Fossil Fuels

Release Date:

12/18/2020

... to less than 1% in the near future. The Foundation’s philanthropic history starts in 1913 when Standard Oil ... philosophy on philanthropy was that scale of impact comes from partnerships, and with this...

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Member News

Topic(s)

Finance & Asset Management

Funding Area

Environment and Climate Change

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Newman's Own Foundation Pledges $1 Million to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

Release Date:

02/17/2021

... to helping make the world a better place. To carry on his philanthropic legacy, he founded Newman’s Own Foundation to ...

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Member News

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Disaster Relief

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Newman's Own Foundation

A Message from CEO Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham

Release Date:

05/14/2021

... Reframing Philanthropy . Together we examined how the philanthropic sector was built on historical and capitalist ... relinquished power to transform how philanthropy creates impact . Together, let’s identify...

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President's Message

PNY News

Sarah Brennan Joins Rockefeller Family Fund as Associate Director

Release Date:

03/02/2022

... have played in creating momentum for this work across the philanthropic community. I look forward to continued ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Rockefeller Family Fund

Building Trust Through Practice: A Shared Journey Toward an Inclusive Economy - New Report from the Surdna Foundation

Release Date:

04/13/2022

... along the way.   Key takeaways: Trust-Based philanthropic practices can pave the way to authentic, ... their lead. Measurement is for learning, not proving impact . We focused on establishing a system for...

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Member News

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Surdna Foundation

Tow Foundation Commits $2 Million to Multiple Myeloma Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Release Date:

04/27/2022

... for the foundation, as up until now it has focused its philanthropic efforts in New York and Connecticut, where it ... gives this research the potential to have a large-scale impact .” The funding will be used...

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Member News

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Health

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The Tow Foundation

Philanthropy New York Seeks Nominations for our Board of Directors

Release Date:

12/05/2023

... who will strengthen PNY’s work to build a vibrant philanthropic ecosystem that advances meaningful social ...

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PNY News

We Need More Steel Pans in Policy

Release Date:

05/30/2024

... for, I understand the role of policy, but what will be my impact here?” As a Senior participating in the Public ... communities like mine. FOTH, an annual event where philanthropic leaders from diverse...

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Insights

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

New Multi-Foundation Matching Fund Recognizes Public Transit’s Importance to Social Justice and Environmental Sustainability

Release Date:

09/17/2020

... is more effective community-based advocacy. [3] This philanthropic strategy [4] amplifies civic voices for ... other foundations participate in group calls to shape philanthropic engagement in transportation...

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Insights

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Community Development

Public Policy

Social Justice

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TransitCenter

Using Data to Save Lives: The Rockefeller Foundation and Partners Launch $100 Million Precision Public Health Initiative

Release Date:

09/25/2019

Initiative Aims to Prevent 6 Million Deaths by 2030. Brings Data Science and Machine Learning to Community Health Systems and Frontline Workers.

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Member News

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Health

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Ford Foundation Appoints Ai-jen Poo to Board of Trustees

Release Date:

06/19/2017

The Ford Foundation announced the appointment of Ai-jen Poo to serve as a member of its Board of Trustees. As a well-established advocate for women, immigrants, and low-wage workers, Poo is currently the director of the National Domestic Workers...