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History of U.S. Philanthropy

Publication date:

08/2008

A brief history of U.S. philanthropy, along with key facts about philanthropy in New York.

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How Philanthropy Can Turn the Tide on Violence

Release Date:

08/14/2019

... beloved Brownsvill e. I’ve worked with the Brownsville community in Brooklyn, New York, for a decade, both on the ... past, Brownsville was known for having the highest crime rates in New York City. But for...

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New York Health Foundation

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New five-year program as part of Stavros Niarchos Foundation's Health Initiative will support child and adolescent mental health

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01/20/2022

... both clinical and research purposes, as well as of online resources for the wider community . To implement the program, with the support of the ...

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation

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Research Studies: A Convener’s Best Friend

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05/26/2020

... to the public good does position a foundation to bring the community together around a matter of importance. But between ... downtowns; efforts at “smart growth”; and the cultural factors that attract young...

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Community Development

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The Rauch Foundation

Support From Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Continues College Access and Success Program of American Indian College Fund

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05/02/2019

Native American and Alaska Native students are in a college-going and completion crisis.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

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Mellon Foundation

Sample Job Descriptions: Philanthropic Advisors

Publication date:

09/2013

... 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

A New Way Forward: Bringing an Equity Lens to the Work of Reducing the Influence of Money in Our Democracy

Publication date:

12/2015

... and infrastructure needs? The report also includes resources and links to readings to help funders think further ...

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Civic Engagement

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Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

Nonprofit agencies need to create an agenda for NYC’s next administration by Doug Bauer

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10/21/2021

... which was made worse by the pandemic, but also where resources really need to be allocated for maximum impact. The ... that would be misguided and would be a waste of time and resources at a moment in time...

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The Clark Foundation

Inside Philanthropy Looks at The Helmsley Charitable Trust Work to Improve Stroke Outcomes in Rural America

Release Date:

09/11/2018

... may work against them: They're that much further from a hospital . Larger, more sparsely populated states can have a ... of care, coordination of treatment guidelines for EMS and hospital personnel, local...

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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Design Is Key to Expanding the 21st Century Neighborhood Library

Release Date:

12/13/2016

... everlasting physical, social, and intellectual imprint on community life, as relevant today as it was a century ago. ... religion, or ethnicity can gather and obtain access to resources vital to full...

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Charles H. Revson Foundation

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Arts

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Tackles Workforce Development in Baltimore

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05/28/2015

... low-income individuals and families to job training resources at their point of need.... Bank of America ...

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation

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Education

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Century Foundation Report Maps the Effects of a $15 Minimum Wage on Food Insecurity

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09/01/2016

... Around 17.4 million American families report inadequate resources to provide enough food to keep all members healthy and active. Rates of food insecurity skyrocketed during the Great ...

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Food Systems

New York Health Foundation Shares Key Findings from Food & Health Survey

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08/16/2022

... uncertain access to food have lower diet quality, higher rates of diet-related disease, and higher health care costs. ...

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Food Systems

New York Health Foundation

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Schott Foundation's Jackson Declares "Our Nation Can No Longer Neglect Marginalized Students"

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04/26/2017

... a whole identity inclusive of their varying home lives, community experiences, and rates of development. Yet in each system they encounter—education, community , health—they have their various...

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

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Social Justice

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The Need for Civil Legal Aid

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06/07/2016

... seeking civil legal aid are turned away due to lack of resources , meaning a majority of civil cases has one or both ... are needed and communities living in poverty with high rates of housing insecurity among...

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Economic Security

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The Elmezzi Foundation

New Member Spotlight: ASPCA

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07/10/2009

... (AM:O) —a collaborative of selected animal welfare and community organizations around the country charged with ... euthanasia of homeless animals simply because of a lack of resources . AM:O is a five-year...

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All Funders

COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future

Release Date:

04/07/2020

... requires us to confront power, shift how we distribute our resources , and move toward system-wide transformation. In ... the most creative responses, even with scarce financial resources . However, financial...

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Disaster Relief

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Aetna Foundation Launches $4.5 Million Healthier World Innovation Challenge

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01/07/2015

... World Innovation Challenge With chronic disease rates at an all-time high among underserved communities, the ...

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