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University of Montana Receives Mellon Foundation Grant to Expand Native American Humanities

Release Date:

07/13/2023

... advise on teachings of Kipaitapiwahsinnooni (“Our Way of Life ” in Blackfoot culture). “Indigenous people survived ... Among her recognition in the Blackfoot Way of Life (Siksikaitsitapiipaitapiiyssin), Murray...

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Mellon Foundation

Evolution of the Work Place in Hybrid Times

Publication date:

12/2022

The Foundation Administrators Network (FAN) is a Philanthropy New York professional peer network of HR and operations professionals at member grantmaking organizations. FAN hosts quarterly meetings on a broad range of topics relevant to HR and operations administration. In the middle of Year 3 of a global pandemic, mask mandates are still being lifted, boosters are becoming optional, and there is an ever-evolving conversation of how we come back together and build back a new and better workplace. While there is no roadmap to a hybrid workplace that will work for every organization, we can...

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Tax Reform that Sustains and Grows Charitable Giving

... deduction is an especially efficient method of directing resources to communities, because for every $1 that the ... charitable giving. Date of recommendation by the Public Policy Committee: October 18, 2017...

Pay Attention to Brownsville

Release Date:

06/15/2016

... to Brownsville by Michael Hamill Remaley, SVP, Public Policy & Communications This piece was originally published ... of the June 2016 issue of the New York PhilanthroPost Policy Edition. No neighborhood...

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23 Jun 2021

Reopening, Hybrid Work, and Why are the Guidelines Constantly Changing? Aaaaarrrrgh!

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 -

10:30am to 12:00pm

... Act and new masking/unmasking guidelines, what kind of policy should you be creating/adapting? Following last ... for foundation administration, including human resources and operations. What to expect:...

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28 May 2025

Foundational Advocacy Workshop w/ Bolder Advocacy - A Workshop Hosted by United Philanthropy Forum and Alliance for Justice

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 -

12:30pm to 2:00pm

... for effective, strategic advocacy. In today's challenging policy landscape, where philanthropy's autonomy and ... Analysis : Expert insights on navigating the current policy environment affecting...

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USDA, Surdna and Other Foundations Join to Strengthen Local Food Supply Chains

Release Date:

04/01/2016

... between producers, food purchasers, and access to shared resources . Food LINC aims to replicate that coordination in ... the help from our partners, USDA can 'supercharge' our resources to create...

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Food Systems

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Surdna Foundation

New York Women’s Foundation Receives 2017 Leadership in Equity and Diversity Award from The Women’s Funding Network

Release Date:

09/07/2017

... similar programs. Young Women’s Initiatives leverage new resources as well as expertise, to ensure that girls, young ... Each of the foundations have demonstrated a commitment to social change while actively...

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation Announces Leadership Transition

Release Date:

01/08/2020

... benefited greatly from the strength of her commitment to social justice and Jewish values. Sharon has worked ... our assets. We increased our payout so that more resources go to: Movement building...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Speaks with Kaywin Feldman on Leading the Nation's Museum in Uncertain Times

Release Date:

05/19/2020

... and we have created a list of ten digital education resources that we hope will support parents, children, ... at home. Gallery tours and close views of works on our social -media channels allow for a visit to...

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Mellon Foundation

Citi Joins the Economic Opportunity Coalition as Founding Member to Accelerate Financial Inclusion for All

Release Date:

07/28/2022

... and we look forward to leveraging our collective resources to implement changes that can have a lasting impact ... The EOC will coordinate across public, private and social sector organizations to develop and...

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Heckscher Foundation for Children Announces Request for Proposals from New York Charter Schools to Use EarlyBird to Detect Dyslexia Early

Release Date:

09/06/2023

... counteract reading impairments, fostering academic and social -emotional success in children. The support from the ...

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10/31/2014 - Documentaries That Pull Back the Curtain on Big Oil - Live stream Recording & Materials

Publication date:

10/2014

View the materials and livestream recording of the program, "Documentaries That Pull Back the Curtain on Big Oil."

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Artists at the Center: A New Doris Duke Initiative

Release Date:

12/21/2012

... the wake of a conversation where one artist described his life as a “hamster wheel” of creating project after ... supported by a special allocation of $50 million above and beyond our annual ongoing Arts...

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The Business of Philanthropy: “Exit Interviews” with Former and Departing Foundation CEOs

Release Date:

06/30/2011

... measuring—is the most important step of all. Complex social problems are, by definition, not easily susceptible to ... is to end apartheid or promote some other fundamental social change, taking your...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation President Marilyn Gelber to Leave in June

Release Date:

04/01/2013

... in boosting the strength of neighborhoods and resources for residents,” said Fishman. “She has created ... housing, created open space and improved the quality of life in many neighborhoods. From educational...

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Staten Island after Sandy: A Funder Update

Release Date:

04/10/2013

... foundation established in 1997 to improve the quality of life on Staten Island. Since our founding, we have provided ... — especially its least advantaged — has access to the resources necessary to maximize...

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01 Jun 2016

Investing in Independence Through Supportive Housing

Wednesday, June 1, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... want to continue living independently but lack financial resources and family support networks How to accommodate the ... However, improved health outcomes and quality of life ultimately reduce dependence on...