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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Support Facebook Research Initiative to Study Social Media Impact on Elections

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04/09/2018

Facebook is going back to school: The social network announced an initiative that will see a group of scholars analyze the impact of social media on elections.

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20 Nov 2018

Equity Speaker Series: Titus Kaphar and The Jerome Project

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 -

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Join us in a discussion and screening of Titus Kaphar’s short film, The Jerome Project , a multimedia investigation into the criminal justice system through the lens of the common name Jerome. The project began as Kaphar was...

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25 Apr 2019

Dissecting Rape Culture: Roll Red Roll, A Screening and Discussion

Thursday, April 25, 2019 -

4:30pm to 7:00pm

As part of our collaborative film series, Media Impact Funders and Philanthropy New York invite you to a special screening and discussion of the award-winning film Roll Red Roll , which intensely examines rape culture in America through the lens of...

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13 Dec 2018

Whose Democracy?: Midterm Field Notes to Guide Funders Through 2020 and Beyond

Thursday, December 13, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:30am

America’s significant demographic shifts – increased racial and ethnic diversity, a larger aging population, and an altered urban racial composition – present an opportunity to close longstanding representation and electoral gaps in our democracy...

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19 Feb 2019

True or False Solutions to Climate Change

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report issued in October made clear that “Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society.” What initiatives are in play...

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18 Apr 2019

Parole Hearing and Revocation Reforms - A Justice Reform Working Group Funders Briefing

Thursday, April 18, 2019 -

9:30am to 11:00am

While there is significant momentum in the movement against mass incarceration across the country – bail reform, jail closures, prison reduction – a crucial part of the conversation has received less attention: parole reform.

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16 Oct 2019

Who is Poor in NYC? Hint: Many More People Than You Think

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Since its introduction in 2000, the Self-Sufficiency Standard has shifted the conversation from poverty to self-sufficiency and informed advocacy efforts, such as expanding tax credits for working households, reducing fares for low-income riders,...

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23 Jul 2019

Saving the Vaquitas: Screening and Discussion of National Geographic's Sea of Shadows

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 -

3:00pm to 6:00pm

As part of our collaborative film series, please join our partners, Media Impact Funders and the Environmental Grantmakers Association to a special screening and discussion of the award-winning film Sea of Shadows , that follows undercover...

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19 Sep 2019

Change The Terms: What Philanthropy Can Do to Stop Hate Online - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, September 19, 2019 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

... associations of grantmakers. (Participation is limited to organizations that share GCIR’s core values.) Registration ...

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20 Oct 2020

Will New York Politicians Get to Pick Their Voters? Why Redistricting Matters

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Beyond a full, fair and equitable 2020 census count, redistricting is just as important to our democracy. Join us, along with the New York State Census Equity Fund, and an expert panel to discuss the challenges ahead, and consider opportunities for...

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10 Jan 2024

Fair Representation in Redistricting - Reimagining Redistricting Virtual Briefing

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... redistricting cycle. Join funders and philanthropy-serving organizations for a conversation with report author Bill ... briefing is only open to funders and philanthropy serving organizations . How do you sign...

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Philanthropy: Beyond Business or Charity

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12/12/2013

... subject to market norms. Markets prioritize return for the resources invested and use competition as the mechanism for ... to ensure that all schools are equipped with sufficient resources . Bishop’s framework...

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Random Reflections By A New Author

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05/24/2010

... become easier, and the distance between needs and resources can be digitally bridged to increase awareness and ... access to the city’s cultural, sports, and entertainment resources . Random Reflections By A...

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Your Voice Is Important! The Philanthropy New York Insights column is a space to explore, share and highlight the work and ideas of our members with the philanthropic sector. Contribute to the Insights column to help us maintain a vibrant, connected...

The Century Foundation Adds New Fellows

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01/01/2013

... Policy Journal. His current research focuses on labor organizations , excluded workers and employment and civil ...

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Brigadier General (Ret.) William T. Bester Joins Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program

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04/02/2012

The Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence is pleased to announce that Brigadier General (Ret.) William T. Bester has joined the Jonas Veterans Healthcare Program as Senior Advisor. Bester is the former Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.

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06 Jun 2013

Personal Democracy Forum 2013: Think Bigger

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 9:00am to Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:00pm

NYU Skirball Center and Kimmel Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, NYC

... Designed for Nonprofits, Foundations, NGOs & International Organizations , Government agencies, elected officials, ...

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01 Jun 2011

From Sustainable Foods to Sustainable Communities: Stories from the Northeast Region

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... include a short but growing list of regional planning organizations that address the related issues of health, ...

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29 Nov 2011

Funding Advocacy in Increasingly Polarized Political Times

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 -

1:00pm to 5:00pm

... US become ever more polarized, effective policy advocacy organizations are frequently drawn into the public eye for ... Effective communications response strategies for advocacy organizations A Philanthropy...

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