High-Level UN Dialogue on Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend
Release Date:
09/22/2017
... on Harnessing Africa's Demographic Dividend At the United Nations, His Excellency Prof. Alpha Condé, President .....
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It’s Time to Tell a New Story
Release Date:
07/30/2020
... the most symbolic imagery for immigrants entering the United States . For over a hundred years, these words have offered ... hombres ”), and immigrants take over our jobs and scarce resources...
Channeling the Power of Collaborative Funding for Good
Release Date:
03/29/2024
... This power is often over community leaders who require resources to pursue liberation and justice within a sector ... a crucial role in the philanthropic ecosystem, channeling resources to impacted communities...
Mayor de Blasio Signs Sweeping Legislation to Curb Smoking, Tobacco Usage
Release Date:
08/29/2017
... on tobacco products other than cigarettes; (2) capping and reducing through attrition the number of tobacco retailers ...
Why a 'Gender Transformative' Approach?
Release Date:
04/06/2015
... transformative work has taken so long to take off in the United States . One idea offered was that international donors are ...
Ford Foundation doubles investment for trans organizations, makes sweeping commitments to support LGBTQ+ communities
Release Date:
06/02/2022
... next five years. Ford’s commitment to the Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) Pledge, Demand IX ... to sign onto the pledge and take action. Grantmakers United for Trans Communities (GUTC) Pledge...
Grace Farms Launches Design for Freedom Movement to Remove Forced Labor from the Built Environment
Release Date:
02/11/2021
... buildings; the launch of a dedicated website with tools, resources , and original content; and partnerships with ... of raw and composite materials sourced both locally in the United States...
Working with Vendors
Publication date:
03/2012
... companies and contractors in multiple cities across the United States . Other ideas shared amongst FAN members were: There is ...
Responding to Haitian Devastation, At Home
Release Date:
08/13/2010
In the wake of the Haitian earthquake, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) worked to find a way to help victims of the disaster—and at the same time follow its mission to improve the health of New Yorkers.
The Storm Surge and Impact of Sandy on Communities in Northern New Jersey
Release Date:
06/13/2013
At the end of May, the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers held a bus tour that visited storm-affected communities in Northern New Jersey — an opportunity for funders from around the region to learn more from experts involved in the recovery and...
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy
Release Date:
01/29/2013
The recently created New York State Ready Commission has been tasked with finding ways to ensure that critical systems and services are prepared for future natural disasters and emergencies. We’re pleased to have Dr. Irwin Redlener, Director of the...
Albany Dysfunction: Is Change Possible?
Release Date:
07/30/2010
We recently held a members briefing (sponsored by the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, The New York Community Trust, and The Clark Foundation) focusing on the current climate in the New York State legislature, how it affects the work of the nonprofit...
Reflections from Jeffrey R. Solomon
Release Date:
05/21/2010
... Charles Bronfman Philanthropies , has travelled to a dozen states , talking to numerous audiences seriously interested in ...
To Frack or Not To Frack in New York: Observations from a Donor Briefing
Release Date:
08/16/2012
Hydrofracking has become a contentious topic across the country, and many eyes are trained on New York, where Governor Cuomo and the Department of Environmental Conservation are drafting final regulations on fracking in our state. We held a recent...
Lessons from the Field: Becoming Strategic: The Evolution of the Flinn Foundation
Publication date:
03/2009
In 2002, Arizona’s Flinn Foundation began implementing a strategy that focused on boosting its state’s bioscience economy and relied heavily on building collaborative partnerships. Since that time, Arizona has had dramatic increases in jobs, research funding, businesses, and wages within the bioscience sector. This case study illustrates the benefits of taking a strategic approach to maximize a foundation’s impact. It describes how Flinn’s leaders narrowed the Foundation’s focus and assessed its performance.
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Conversation for Grantmakers: Update on the Cultural Data Project
Monday, July 9, 2012 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Teleconference
... cultural organizations in 2004 in Pennsylvania. Today 13 states have implemented the Cultural Data Project. The New ...
Live From Independent Sector Conference: Innovation Coming Faster, Needs Collaboration
Release Date:
09/30/2013
Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin and New York Community Trust President and CEO Lorie Slutsky were among the speakers at the opening of the Independent Sector annual conference.
Will California Choose Prisons Over Schools—Again?
Release Date:
09/18/2013
An op-ed by Lori Bezahler, President of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation.
Open Society Foundations Announces 2014 Soros Justice Fellows
Release Date:
05/15/2014
... of Soros Justice Fellows. The fourteen fellows from six states will receive a total of $1.25 million in support of ...
Dodge Foundation President Weighs in on NJ Sewer System Challenges
Release Date:
03/13/2015
“It’s an opportune moment for communities and utility authorities to put in place innovative, green solutions," Chris Daggett says.