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Student-Adult Ratio Is Crucial to Getting H.S. Kids Caught Up

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12/16/2015

... over the years. Their creation of smaller, themed learning communities within the building, and adoption of specialized ... adult-student ratio that makes these small learning communities work. There are...

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Education

05 Mar 2018

Rethinking Democracy Through Electoral Reform - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, March 5, 2018 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... that uplifts the power of diverse and marginalized communities to make a difference on issues that impact their ... new RCV and Fair Representation is being pushed at more local and state levels The current...

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Public Policy

Recording: Deciding NYC's Future: The Latest Charter Revision Commission and November Referendum

Deciding NYC's Future: The Latest Charter Revision Commission and November Referendum The NYC Charter serves as the city's constitution, outlining the powers and structure of its government. Charter Revision is a powerful, yet often misunderstood,...

24 Feb 2016

The Art of Moving Research to Impact

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... have become more attuned to the value of evidence-based decision -making, foundations have and can continue to play an ...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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01 Nov 2016

Getting Your Board on Board with Impact Investing

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... not required) Explore: How are board members part of decision -making on impact investing at other foundations How ...

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Using an Ecosystem Approach to Define Nonprofit Strategy

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10/05/2016

... to continue advancing this objective?” “At which decision -making tables should we make sure we’re ...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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TCC Group

18 Jan 2017

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 (All day) to Friday, February 3, 2017 (All day)

ESS orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This three-day intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for understanding and implementing ethical and effective grantmaking. It is a part of our PNY...

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Professional Development

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Debate Your Philanthropic Philosophies

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01/18/2017

... the debate at PNY made me feel even better about my decision to change my giving strategy – especially ...

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Finance & Asset Management

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Arcus Foundation

10 May 2017

Which Impact Investing Tools Are Right for Your Foundation’s Mission?

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Many funders know the basics of impact investing and why their organizations should get in the game. But it can be hard to know, what are the right financial instruments to pair with my foundation's mission and program goals?

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Federal Judge Sides With TCF Against DeVos's Education Department

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02/20/2018

A federal judge granted The Century Foundation's request for a temporary restraining order against the Department of Education — what is thought to be the first order of its kind against Secretary Betsy DeVos.

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Appointments & Transitions

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Education

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The Century Foundation

Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, Named President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation

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05/17/2018

... these roles on July 1, 2018. Announcing the board’s decision , Macy board chairman William H. Wright said, “Dr. ...

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Measuring What Matters

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04/24/2019

My early career as a nonprofit development professional included some fairly unforgettable moments. One such moment included downloading the interim report for a particularly generous funder of my nonprofit organization. The printer jumped to life,...

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Philanthropy New York

15 Jul 2019

**POSTPONED: FCCP Racial Equity Series: July 2019 - Metrics as Tyranny or Metrics as "Strategic Objects" - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, July 15, 2019 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... one group over another, stifling innovation and strategic decision -making, as Jerry Muller writes in his 2018 book The ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Eero Simoncelli Leads New Center for Computational Neuroscience at The Simons Foundation

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01/26/2021

... years ago, says Simons Foundation chair Jim Simons. The decision was ultimately made to launch the Center for ...

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

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04/27/2022

... in New York and Connecticut, where it is based. The decision to support a cancer institution outside of this ...

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HSBC grant already benefiting fields and farmers across the Midwest

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05/23/2022

The Midwest plays a large role in the global agricultural system – about a third of the world’s corn and soybeans are produced in the region.

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Environment and Climate Change

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Food Systems

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HSBC Bank USA

Surdna Foundation Names George Soule As Director Of Communications

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06/03/2013

... in the public and private sectors to foster sustainable communities . He will strive to improve how Surdna shares its ... to think differently about how best to transform our communities . "The Surdna...

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04 May 2011

Seventh Generation Leading: Making the Case for Native Youth Leadership and Organizing

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... and a real infrastructure for self-determination in our communities . This work, if allowed to become rooted and ... elements for restoring and creating healthy Native communities .” ... about what Native youth...

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21 Nov 2013

Education Funders Research Initiative - Building Better Schools

Thursday, November 21, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

Ford Foundation

The Education Funders Research Initiative (EdFunders) is a project of Philanthropy New York supported by 16 funding organizations that have pursued a diverse array of education reform strategies. These and other private foundations have invested...

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