William T. Grant Foundation Focuses on Inequality Research
Release Date:
05/04/2018
... interested in research on improving the use of evidence by state and local decision makers, mid-level managers, and ...
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The Century Foundation Presents Inclusion and Industry 4.0
Release Date:
06/11/2018
... needs of diverse communities. Hear remarks from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs , other major regional ...
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Grants $1.25 million to Support Aging-in-Place Services
Release Date:
07/23/2018
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation today announced a gift of $1.25 million to Habitat for Humanity to support aging-in-place services for low-income older adults.
William T. Grant Invites Applications for Scholars Program
Release Date:
06/05/2019
The New York City-based William T. Grant Foundation supports research aimed at improving the lives of young people between the ages of 5 and 25 in the United States.
The Century Foundation Releases Report: How Robots Are Beginning to Affect Workers and Their Wages
Release Date:
10/17/2019
Much has been written about the rise of robots and the potential impacts of automation on the economy. Yet most analysis tends to be prospective in nature, and estimates of future impacts on employment vary widely, with some studies predicting that...
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Good Green Jobs for a Changing Climate: Is This Time For Real?
Thursday, July 15, 2021 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
... recent past have not materialized. In light of major new state and local climate legislation—including NY State ’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act ... jobs. Explore Recent groundbreaking laws at...
The Open Society Foundations Announce Justice Rising Awards
Release Date:
02/10/2022
The Justice Rising Awards is a new investment in leaders working towards racial justice and equality in the Black community in the United States.
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Organizing Philanthropy's Response to Sandy -- Philanthropy New York’s Teleconference Series
Friday, November 9, 2012 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Please join us for the second call in this series convening Philanthropy New York members to communicate and collaborate around recovery funding, both in the short- and long-term. This series of teleconferences, held on Fridays at 2 PM, is designed...
Stonewall Community Foundation: Working Towards a Better Future Since 1990
Release Date:
06/18/2014
The needs of New York City's LGBT community are so vast and varied, it is hard for any one person to try and support them all. Yet that is exactly what Stonewall Community Foundation is trying to help people do.
Engaging Teens Through "Hunger Games" and Skateboarding Culture
Release Date:
06/25/2014
... are part of the Trust's Hive Digital Media Learning Fund ; “The Hive has taken what teens do after school to ... Community Trust program officer and manager of the Hive Fund . “Fun, hands-on programs...
Lincoln Center Partnership To Train and Place Arts Teachers In NYC Schools
Release Date:
07/07/2014
... a $1.5 million grant from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund will help educate, certify and fast-track the placement ... Tisch, president of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund and Chair Emeritus of the...
Three Named Winners For Best Green Business Ideas In Western Balkans
Release Date:
07/31/2014
... Ideas In Western Balkans The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has announced the 2014 winners of the Philanthropy for ... Macedonia, the Forum for Civic Initiatives in Kosovo, the Fund for Active Citizenship in...
New After School Programs and Professional Development Bring Digital Literacy with Grants Totaling $414,000
Release Date:
10/31/2014
... dollars in grants from the Hive Digital Media Learning Fund will help teens and adolescents use digital media and ... roll out to 22 YMCAs. The Hive Digital Media Learning Fund was started by John D. and...
Daphne Foundation President Highlighted as one of "Seven Women Who Change Their Worlds"
Release Date:
11/05/2014
Abigail E. Disney is praised for her work funding women's issues.
Natasha Lifton Joins The New York Community Trust as Senior Program Officer for Children, Youth, and Families
Release Date:
03/16/2015
... as the consultant to the Child Care and Early Education Fund , a funders’ collaborative. She has master’s degrees ... Patricia White, who has moved on to direct The Trust’s Fund for Social Policy Education and...
OMB Uniform Guidance Could Help Prevent Nonprofit Banckrupcies
Release Date:
03/13/2015
New York Nonprofit Press analysis of impact of OMB Uniform Guidance cites New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards.
Foundations Vow to Invest in Clean-Energy Technology
Release Date:
06/17/2015
... foundations include the $866 million Rockefeller Brothers Fund , $304 million Schmidt Family Foundation $166 million Overbrook Foundation, $75 million John Merck Fund , $64 million Compton Foundation and $14.8...
Ford Statement on Importance of Arts Amidst Pressing Poverty
Release Date:
08/18/2015
... an audience at the Ford Foundation: “Is it right to fund art when there is still so much hunger and homelessness ... building. At the time, some asked whether it was right to fund art while many in the country...
The World Has Pledged To Divest $2.6 Trillion From Fossil Fuels
Release Date:
09/22/2015
... including the United Nations, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and environmental and faith leaders. The hosts said the ...
Rockefeller Foundation, J.P. Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs Noted As Supporters of Impact Investing
Release Date:
11/17/2015
There is a growing realization that, along with government aid and charitable philanthropy, financial institutions can help solve some of the world’s social problems.