Six Months Later
Release Date:
05/08/2013
... It seems much longer than six months ago that Hurricane Sandy turned into Superstorm Sandy and devastated parts of ... (see Margaret Waldock of the Dodge Foundation’s guest post ). Within two...
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Surdna Foundation, Open Society Foundations and Ford Foundation Collaborate to Start Amplify Fund
Release Date:
01/05/2018
... its latest project, the Amplify Fund which aims "to shift local power structures and put decisions about local ... over four years. The Amplify Fund is all about giving communities the...
Beyond the Renovation: The Other Exciting Changes at The New York Public Library
Release Date:
06/03/2013
... and collections, both physical books and virtual resources , is skyrocketing, and by building capacity in ... come to borrow materials. Instead, they embrace their local libraries as community learning centers...
5 Questions for…Kimberleigh J. Smith, Board President, Paul Rapoport Foundation
Release Date:
06/28/2012
... of the first foundations to make grants in support of LGTB communities of color, Paul Rapoport left not only a financial ... in order to continue to reach those least likely to access resources from mainstream...
It’s OK to Pause and Think. In Fact, Please Do.
Release Date:
10/04/2017
... an urgent humanitarian imperative to get donations out to communities in need. There is an instinct to join with others ... “best practices in disaster philanthropy” reports and resources is the realization...
Nobody Needs a ‘Shark Tank’ in Philanthropy
Release Date:
03/27/2015
... "The Hunger Games" if reality shows are a great model for decision making. Even they know that reducing human ... distance between smart organizations’ great work and the resources they need to do...
Understanding Risk Tolerance in Grantmaking
Release Date:
08/10/2015
... to detect and even harder to change. Understanding decision -making patterns is the first step toward improving ... cannot be recovered—in deciding the future course of action . Framing adverse results as "...
United Hospital Fund Names Two New Vice Presidents, New Controller, Other Staff Changes
Release Date:
04/06/2021
... R. Murria will be promoted to vice president of human resources from director of human resources , while retaining ... a force for improvement, analyzing public policy to inform decision -...
To Be Brave and Radical in Arts Philanthropy
Release Date:
02/20/2019
... Today’s cultural and political moment demands action from all of us, in whatever spheres of influence we ... and establishing a new grants program to direct more resources to ALAANA arts groups. During the...
The Charles H. Revson Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants to Eight Recipients
Release Date:
11/17/2021
... Program seeks to expand access to knowledge and support resources capable of sustaining an informed citizenry. This ... around New York City to easily access exhibits from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in...
Bloomberg Launches Corporate and Philanthropic Effort to Support Successful Climate Progress at COP26
Release Date:
09/01/2021
... Secretary-General António Guterres’ call for ambitious action ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference ... by becoming an official partner of COP26, and provide decision - makers with...
Far Rockaway Leaders Look Ahead
Release Date:
02/12/2013
... I realized we were not talking anymore about Hurricane Sandy . We were talking about disasters, but not of the sort ... Community Trust ) who visited Far Rockaway to hear from local leaders. But rather than...
Three Ways to Maximize Impact Through Collaboration
Release Date:
01/26/2015
... any funder’s strategy, time constraints, and financial resources . Over the last 10 years, Arabella has helped ... understanding doesn’t necessarily lead to coordinated action and impact, though it does lay the...
Adam Gamoran, President of the William T. Grant Foundation, Spoke at GW University About How Universities Can Conduct Better Research
Release Date:
10/15/2018
... to real-life challenges. “My stance is that we can take action with more immediate consequence if we reorient the ... to conduct research and develop partnerships with decision - makers at the...
Leadership Transition at Philanthropy New York
... Search Committee is wrapping up the search process as we speak . We are excited to share the announcement of the next ... New York's board created a search committee to manage and guide the selection of...
Take Us To Your Leaders
Release Date:
03/10/2015
... what successful assessment entails—in terms of time, of resources , of formulating consequential goals and designing ... is able to explain about the reasons for a specific action . But, most of the time,...
Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak Receives Grant from Westchester Community Foundation to Expand Saw Mill River Restoration Efforts
Release Date:
12/16/2019
A new grant has been given to the Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak so that it can expand its studies of water quality issues plaguing the Saw Mill River.
New Report Supported By The New York Community Trust and United Hospital Fund Examines Threat Posed By The Federal Association Health Plan Regulation
Release Date:
06/11/2018
A proposed federal rule on Association Health Plans (AHPs), expected to be finalized soon, could further destabilize New York’s small and individual health insurance markets by making it easier for sponsors to create healthier groups for coverage...
The Burke Foundation and the New Jersey Adverse Childhood Experiences Collaborative Announces New Statewide Campaign
Release Date:
06/23/2021
... “Our broad network of partners provides invaluable resources so that, together, we can make a difference for children, families and communities across New Jersey.” “Many facets of New ... 4 ACEs campaign works...
Four Ways to Incorporate a Gender Lens in Your Measurement and Evaluation Efforts
Release Date:
02/20/2018
... a small nonprofit with limited human and financial resources , or a business starting to think about measuring ... relationships between different genders. To put this into action , start by analyzing the gender...