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Philanthropy New York Policy Priorities

Publication date:

04/2021

Philanthropy New York’s public policy efforts are guided by the belief that local, state, and federal laws and policies should 1) promote a just and equitable society, 2) strengthen nonprofits and 3) support a healthy and sustainable philanthropic sector. Philanthropy New York will: Advocate for tax and fiscal policies that support philanthropic giving. Support policies and practices that create and sustain a thriving nonprofit sector. Champion public policies that have systemic effects on issues and marginalized communities our members serve. Review our full list of policy priorities below.

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PNY Issue Guide

Reimagining Service: Helping Grantees Increase Volunteer Capacity to Maximize Program Impact

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02/14/2012

... Every foundation wants its grantees to fully utilize the resources available to them. As funding from all sources ... to convince funders to recognize that “volunteerism and civic engagement...

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President's Message: Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Announces More Than $5.4 Million in Grants

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04/13/2022

... Down the Barriers Communications Campaign, a community engagement and education effort to organize grassroots ... organizations led by and for people of color to increase civic engagement in...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Arts

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Fund the People: How and Why to Invest in the Staff of Grantee Organization - Presentation

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05/2018

View materials of the program " Fund the People: How and Why to Invest in the Staff of Grantee Organizations "

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The Long Island Community Foundation Awards $610,000 in Grants to 30 Nonprofits

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10/14/2021

... – $20,000 for a news literacy program that promotes civic education and critical thinking skills for young ... a personal development, career exploration, and civic engagement program for...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Arts

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Environment and Climate Change

Food Systems

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Long Island Community Foundation

Foundations as First Responders?

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04/18/2013

... foundation could also play a vital role by connecting resources to people and communities most affected by this ... and fathers in New Jersey who had lost a loved one. Our resources were tiny compared to other...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

What Lies Beneath: The State of NYC Nonprofit Board Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

... and inclusion (DEI) gaps, strategies, recommendations and resources for NYC’s nonprofit sector. The report is a ...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York

2024 Operational Reports

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04/2024

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Board/Committee Materials

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Board & Trustees

2023 Operational Reports

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05/2023

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Board/Committee Materials

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Board & Trustees

9/30/2014 - To Convene or Not To Convene? - PowerPoint Presentation and Video

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09/2014

View related materials presented during the program, "To Convene or Not to Convene?"

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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The Fight Over Immigrants and Refugees Is Going to Intensify. Here's What Foundations Need to Do

Release Date:

03/06/2018

... become U.S. citizens and engage fully in American civic life. Support integrated voter engagement to ensure that impacted individuals can shape and ...

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Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees

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Immigration

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Three Ways to Maximize Impact Through Collaboration

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01/26/2015

... any funder’s strategy, time constraints, and financial resources . Over the last 10 years, Arabella has helped ... funders, grantees, businesses, government agencies, and civic groups. We have seen the power of...

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Arabella Advisors

Bloomberg Philanthropies Names Atlanta and Seattle First Winners American Cities Climate Challenge

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09/21/2018

... into a two-year acceleration program with powerful new resources and access to cutting-edge support to help them ... or beat – their near-term carbon reduction goals. These resources include a philanthropy-...

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Environment and Climate Change

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03 Nov 2011

Lifelong Learning: Targeting Your Education Dollars to Create, Sustain, and Serve Learners of All Ages

Thursday, November 3, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Last winter, Philanthropy New York’s EngAGEment Initiative highlighted the changing demographics ... to support opportunities for learners of all ages. The EngAGEment Initiative invites you to a discussion of .....

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The Teagle Foundation Announces Nearly $4 Million in New Grants for Liberal Arts Education

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06/07/2022

... Learning for Living ; Education for American Civic Life ; and Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts . ... is also providing three Education for American Civic Life implementation grants. This program helps...

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Arts

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The Teagle Foundation

Sample Job Descriptions: Internships

Publication date:

10/2013

... on PNY's Jobs Board . We update our sample job description resources as we post new positions on our site. Sample Job .....

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HR & Operations Staff

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HR & Operations

Money and Power in Post-Election America: Why This Conference?

... decision has colored philanthropy’s approach to every civic issue from the access to vote to the secrecy of ... election, foundation executives, individual donors and civic leaders will come together to...

Rita Allen Foundation Announces More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Promote Early-Stage Approaches in Government and Journalism

Release Date:

12/18/2015

... to government, scientific research and other knowledge. Civic tech innovators are building tools to help open up ... in support of emerging efforts to expand opportunities for civic participation and knowledge...

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Civic Engagement

Communications/Media

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Rita Allen Foundation

NY Community Trust Teams Up with Muslim-American Leaders to Counter Anti-Islamic Stereotypes

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08/09/2016

... promote the integration of immigrants into the city’s civic and economic life. About the New York Community Trust ... to improving our region through strategic grant making, civic engagement...

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