Diane Sierpina Promoted to Program Director of Justice Programs at the Tow Foundation
Release Date:
02/12/2014
... (YTFG), a national coalition of foundations focused on improving life outcomes for youth ages 14 to 24. She is a ...
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Group of 11 Leading Philanthropies Announce Steps to Expand Opportunities for Young Men of Color
Release Date:
06/05/2014
[The Atlantic Philanthropies, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ford Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Open Society Foundations] Eleven of the nation’s leading philanthropies have announced a bold plan of action to maximize the potential of the...
Digital Storytelling for Social Impact
Release Date:
06/02/2014
The Rockefeller Foundation teamed up with Hattaway Communications to explore the role that digital technology can play in elevating the practice of storytelling to improve the well-being of the poor and vulnerable around the world.
Funders Teaming Up to Strengthen Voices of LGBTQ People of Color
Release Date:
06/16/2014
... see as the full measure of progress when it comes to improving the lives of LGBTQ communities... Funders Teaming ...
NYC Preparing To Expand Restorative Justice Programs in Schools
Release Date:
06/20/2014
... dramatically expand restorative justice programs aimed at improving school climate and rethinking school discipline ...
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Joins Impact Investment Efforts
Release Date:
06/25/2014
At a White House event earlier this week, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund announced plans to dedicate 10 percent of its $840 million endowment to targeted impact investments.
Boards as an Accountability Mechanism
Publication date:
06/2014
... of board weakness and considers different approaches to improving them, including regulation, self-regulation, ...
Schools Urged To Implement Alternatives to Zero-Tolerance Discipline Policies
Release Date:
07/24/2014
Forward-thinking school districts across the nation are demonstrating how alternatives to zero-tolerance discipline polices can improve educational outcomes, writes Kavitha Mediratta, the head of racial-equity program at The Atlantic Philanthropies...
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Adds New Team Members in New York and San Francisco
Release Date:
08/26/2014
... Heather and Nick’s ability to continue expanding and improving our strategic offerings,” said Melissa Berman, ...
Carnegie Corporation Awards $5 Million to Universities for Innovative Programs Linking Academia and Policy
Release Date:
09/23/2014
... announced the five recipients of major grants aimed at improving the transfer of research and expertise between ...
Bloomberg Funds Road Safety in World Cities
Release Date:
09/29/2014
Bloomberg Philanthropies will distribute $125 million over the next five years to reduce traffic deaths and injuries in 10 cities in low- and middle-income countries.
Philanthropy’s Self-Appointed Critic Picks at PNY’s Fund for 2025, But Agrees It’s "Money Well Spent"
Release Date:
11/04/2014
Inside Philanthropy Dissects PNY's Fund for 2025 Campaign.
Nonprofit Excellence Awards Go to Leake & Watts, Row New York, and Graham Windham
Release Date:
11/21/2014
The New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards recognized three organizations during their 8th annual ceremony.
Valerie S. Peltier Elected Chairman of The New York Community Trust
Release Date:
12/04/2014
... governing board of the 90-year-old foundation dedicated to improving New York. Peltier succeeds Charlynn Goins, ...
Nathan Cummings Foundation Announces New Grantmaking Areas
Release Date:
02/20/2015
Nathan Cummings is now accepting letters of inquiry for its new climate program.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Launches Large-Scale ‘Invest in Youth’ Initiative Focused on 16-24 Year Olds
Release Date:
05/06/2015
The foundation seeks funding proposals from youth development, leadership, justice and immigrant programs across Brooklyn.
MetLife Foundation Partners with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to Help Financial Service Providers Better Serve Low-Income Clients
Release Date:
06/05/2015
The initiative enable practitioners to implement strategies and products that are scalable and sustainable to better serve the needs of low-income customers around the world.
HSBC Names Kelly W. Fisher Senior Vice President and U.S. Head of Corporate Sustainability
Release Date:
07/15/2015
... that were recognized for meaningful impact while greatly improving corporate reputation and public recognition for the ...
Anisa Kamadoli Costa of Tiffany & Co. Praised in GreenBiz for Sustainability Initiatives
Release Date:
07/29/2015
The profile outlines the work Costa has done in increasing accountability for mining operations.
Simons Foundation Among Backers of $28 Million Autism Treatment Study
Release Date:
07/29/2015
Researchers will collect data from children over a 24-week period and evaluate key facets of social communication in those with autism spectrum disorders.