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11 Dec 2013

What Does it Mean to ‘Do’ Policy Work in a Foundation?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

... Is it commissioning research that might influence decision makers ? There is no right answer, but the questions might ... Government Affairs: New Perspectives on Foundations Taking Action .”...

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Issue-Based

Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Launches Network of Cross-Sector Leaders To Advance Economic Mobility In New York City

Release Date:

01/08/2018

... announces the selection of 48 New York City change- makers to join the Sterling Network NYC , a new initiative ... and transit. United by a shared orientation towards action , a common ability to work across...

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Member News

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Community Development

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Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

Less Talking, More Doing: Operationalizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy

Release Date:

06/15/2016

... the number, range, and types of foundations taking action to advance DEI, issued their final State of the Work ... we will explore how our implicit biases impact our decision -making, what steps can be taken to...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Edwin Gould Foundation | EGF Accelerator

Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation

Borealis Philanthropy’s Fund for Trans Generations Moves $2.5 Million to Trans-Led Organizations

Release Date:

07/12/2022

... Philanthropy’s Fund for Trans Generations (FTG) proudly resources trans-led organizations that are building futures ... efforts to bring safety, resources , and healing to their communities...

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Member News

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LGBTQ

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Borealis Philanthropy

Meet the New Grantees of the Black-Led Movement Fund at Borealis Philanthropy

Release Date:

05/27/2020

... Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) by resourcing the powerful local organizations that anchor this movement infrastructure. ... these organizations shape policy agendas for Black communities , create alternatives...

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Member News

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Community Development

Public Policy

Social Justice

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Borealis Philanthropy

Rockefeller Foundation Initiative to Help Halve Food Loss by 2030

Release Date:

02/07/2017

... Foundation Initiative to Help Halve Food Loss by 2030 Local and global stakeholders in the Nigerian tomato value ... is lost between harvest and market each year. The post -harvest loss harms both consumers and...

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Member News

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Food Systems

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Reframing Accountability as an Act of Humanity

Release Date:

07/13/2022

... Transparency in both process and outcomes; • Action in the face of discomfort; • An orientation ... punishment; • Commitment of time and financial resources . While we are firm in our belief that ... visions of...

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President's Message

PNY News

The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies and the Foundation Center Partner to Share Knowledge on Foundations Spending Down

Release Date:

09/23/2013

... of ACBP as it spends down its endowment by 2016. Decision makers across the social sector will benefit from the ...

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Member News

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Communications

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies [Closed]

Communications During a Disaster: Five Lessons Learned

Release Date:

11/23/2012

... of us at Philanthropy New York who experienced Hurricane Sandy ’s devastating blow to our region. We learned a few ... that things might get bad, we started drawing up a post -hurricane to-do list, which we...

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All Funders

COVID-19 Relief Awards: Commonwealth Fund Staff Respond

Release Date:

04/01/2020

... nominations from other staff members, compiled a list of local organizations, fielded an all-staff survey, and awarded ... has more than doubled the number of people they serve. Brooklyn Community Foundation...

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The Commonwealth Fund

Useful Skills for Grantmakers

Publication date:

06/2012

... their list: A good education; for specialized positions, a post -graduate degree Strong writing skills Additional ... Source: Philanthropy New York’s Grantmaking As A Career? Guide Useful Skills for Grantmakers ...

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Job Seekers

Thanu Yakupitiyage Appointed Program Officer, Sustainable Environments at the Surdna Foundation

Release Date:

04/27/2023

... and power-building for racial justice, Thanu will guide grantmaking and partnerships that advance solutions by and for communities of color and low-wealth communities ... within the climate...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Surdna Foundation

Health Department, United Hospital Fund, and Partners Release Plan to Promote Health Equity

Release Date:

08/26/2016

... the health of New York City’s residents, especially in communities that face high health disparities. The plan can ... care transitions, improved connections to community-based resources , and the use of...

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Member News

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Health

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United Hospital Fund

Kolibri Foundation Publishes Statement of Evolution & Commitment

Release Date:

12/01/2021

... of gender, racial and economic justice organizations and communities that center deeper healing and the ending of ... communities of color across the South to have access to resources and...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Kolibri Foundation

Arabella Advisors Advocates for 12 Good Food Policy Priorities

Release Date:

12/10/2015

... in our food system, increase access to Good Food in communities across America, and help make our food system ... effectively coordinate efforts, leverage one another’s resources , and extend the impact of the...

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Member News

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Food Systems

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Arabella Advisors

Purpose as a Compass: Grant Reporting - What is the Purpose? Linking Values, Vision, and Practice 

Release Date:

04/25/2023

... “wicked” problems and make efficient use of limited resources . Sounds good, right? But what makes OAR ... should provide an opportunity for grant recipients to speak candidly about what went right (or wrong)...

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Insights

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Smile Train

The Grove Foundation

UHF Honors 63 Health Care Quality Improvement Leaders at Tribute to Excellence Today

Release Date:

07/15/2020

... Director, Infection Prevention and Control Mount Sinai Brooklyn Adam R. Brenner , MD, Director of Critical Care ... nonprofit organization, we analyze public policy to inform decision - makers...

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Health

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United Hospital Fund

UJA-Federation of New York Provides New Round of Emergency Funding For COVID Relief in New York and Israel

Release Date:

12/15/2020

... from its endowment to support local and international communities . This latest round of emergency funding by UJA ... funding is targeted at strengthening essential community resources in New...