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Supported by Doris Duke, The New England Foundation for the Arts Announces Program Design Changes

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01/09/2017

... in parts of the country with less access to dance and resources ... Supported by Doris Duke, The New England ...

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Arts

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With Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Glacier Ice Art Installation Aims to Encourage Public Action Against Climate Change

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11/10/2015

... Aims to Encourage Public Action Against Climate Change Acclaimed visual artist Olafur Eliasson, in ... and realised in partnership with creative sustainability charity Julie's Bicycle, Ice Watch will...

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09 Apr 2024

21st-Century Governance Part Two: Strategically Using Partnerships and Collaborating for Systems Change - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... family philanthropy can be a powerful catalyst for systems change by forging meaningful partnerships with like-minded ... Using Partnerships and Collaborating for Systems Change - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP ...

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PhilTV: Do Money and Mission Mix? How Foundations Are Using Sustainable Investment to Address Climate Change

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05/31/2016

... Are Using Sustainable Investment to Address Climate Change By John Wilson, Head of Corporate Governance ... free. By contrast, the Nathan Cummings Foundation has not chosen to divest, even though climate...

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Cornerstone Capital Group

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There's Something Rotten in the State of Development Funding

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11/16/2015

... ? Delicious pastries? All good answers. But what you may not know is that Denmark has historically been one of the ... funding for the G7 $100 billion pledge to fund climate change adaptation...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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29 May 2025

Major Changes in Federal Disaster Relief and Recovery: What Funders Need to Know - Hosted by Unbound Philanthropy

Thursday, May 29, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:15pm

... from disasters. Yet the federal government’s role and resources for disaster-related efforts are shrinking instead ... shift: disasters are becoming more predictable, while the funding and policy environment...

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New STARS Community, Funded by Josiah Macy Foundation, Will Focus Wise Choices And Value in Health Care

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09/21/2017

... opt for surgeries, tests and other procedures that might not improve their health - and could even undermine it. To ... recommendations; Train to create local and regional change in the areas of overuse or...

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26 Mar 2012

Changing the System: Effective Strategies for Grassroots Activism to Make NYC More Fair, Just, and Compassionate

Monday, March 26, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... to stand -up as leaders able to envision and create social change . Their work is incredibly challenging, and too often ... in a discussion about the leadership, strategy, and resources required to ...

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A Practical Guide to New York's Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act

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03/2011

Enacted in September 2010, the New York Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (NYPMIFA) makes important changes to the laws concerning the expenditure of charitable endowment funds. It also includes new provisions concerning the prudent management and investment of funds held by charities and the delegation of management and investment responsibilities to outside advisors, along with new protections for donors. This Guide summarizes key provisions of the Act and provides practical guidance in response to frequently asked questions.

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22 Mar 2016

Foundation Archives: How Changes to the Way We Work is Sparking Innovation in the Way We Record Our History

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... attendees will explore. Explore The basic expertise and resources needed to staff an archival function large or small ...

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Mayor de Blasio Can Make Lasting Change with Nonprofit Living Wages and Career Opportunities

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12/16/2014

... in order to provide for their families. The inadequate funding of City of New York social services contracts is the ... sector wages. In addition, the City traditionally has not provided adequate financial...

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How Bloomberg is Still Changing the Way Cities Operate

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03/30/2015

... entrepreneurial. So far, every city has had a success story to report. Memphis reduced its retail vacancy rate by ...

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18 Jun 2012

9th Annual Games for Change Festival

Monday, June 18, 2012 - 8:00am to Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 6:30pm

NYU Skirball Center 655 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square, NYC

The Games for Change Festival brings the digital games industry together ... The festival culminates with the annual Games for Change Awards. Click here to view a complete itinerary. ... Designed for All...

28 Sep 2016

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Embracing Change Management

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 -

8:45am to 10:30am

Change often presents an exciting opportunity for an organization to grow and improve. Yet, change is not an event isolated to a moment in time; it is a process of ... discussion, led by Maureen...

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The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation announced grant funding through its Creative Inflections program to support leading jazz artists

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02/08/2022

... continue jazz’s rich tradition as a vehicle for social change .” The following supported projects represent daring ... bring to life her musical exploration of the true story of Sara Baartman, a 19th‐century...

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The Significance of Michelle Obama’s Fertility Story

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11/15/2018

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Gender Justice

Leadership Changes Announced at Gap Foundation and Gap, Inc.

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05/15/2015

... oversee the following Gap Inc. functions: Global Human Resources ; Corporate Affairs; Gap Foundation; and Global ...

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Borealis Philanthropy and Ford Foundation Launch $1 Million Disability x Tech Fund to Advance Leadership of People With Disabilities in Tech Innovation

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02/28/2023

... groups working to bring about transformational change at the intersections of disability rights, justice and ... world where the leadership of people with disabilities is not only considered but prioritized in...

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Disabilities

Technology

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The Will and The Way: Philanthropy's Grantmaking Defaults Must Change

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02/05/2020

... Will and The Way: Philanthropy's Grantmaking Defaults Must Change By John MacIntosh, Partner, SeaChange Capital ... Cycle” confirms that the vast majority of funding is project-based, that this type of...

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