Column from Hartford Foundation: Independence—It’s What Older People Want
Release Date:
12/01/2015
... of course, requires the correct blend of policies and funding . This is an increasingly urgent concern. A person ...
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Arcus Foundation Establishes Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership
Release Date:
12/04/2015
... in their fellowships through June 2016. They will receive funding , training, and mentoring through the ACSJL. ...
"Resilience" Bonds Could Help in Climate Disaster, Rockefeller Report Says
Release Date:
12/10/2015
A "resilience bond", a variation on a catastrophe bond, could help cities deal more effectively with climate change-related disasters, according to a report funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.
Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies Shut Down January 1; Profiled in Jerusalem Post
Release Date:
01/07/2016
Bronfman Philanthropies closed after three decades of miracle making, having “spent down” their capital, as planned. The Jerusalem Post writer takes a look at the organization's accomplishments.
As Blizzard Looms, Morgan Stanley-supported 'Operation Warm' Gives NYC Children Free Coats
Release Date:
01/22/2016
As temperatures drop and a blizzard looms, NYC announced that 13,000 young students will receive new winter jackets paid for by private donors.
DNAinfo Highlights Senior Profiles Supported by New York Community Trust
Release Date:
02/04/2016
The lives of New York senior citizens are the subject of a year-long project called Exceeding Expectations, which is run by the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and led by journalist...
Pinkerton, Kaplan and NY Community Trust Staff to Be Honored by City & State
Release Date:
02/05/2016
The media company, City & State Reports, and New York Law School announced this year's Corporate, Foundation and Family Philanthropy honorees.
Rauch Foundation and Others Publish Report that Quantifies Long Island’s Housing Needs
Release Date:
02/05/2016
Regional Plan Association, HR&A Advisors Inc., and the Rauch Foundation released new research this week highlighting the high demand for multifamily housing on Long Island and proposing solutions to meet the demand.
Former NYC Official & Former Philadelphia Mayor Named 'What Works Cities' Senior Fellows (Bloomberg)
Release Date:
02/08/2016
What Works Cities, founded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, named former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and former New York City Chief Analytics Officer Mike Flowers 2016 What Works Cities (WWC) Senior Fellows. They will be providing expert...
Century Foundation Report: More Schools Nationwide are Experimenting with Diversity Programs
Release Date:
02/09/2016
As New York City faces increasing pressure to promote school diversity, a new report from the Century Foundation shows that more districts nationwide are using socioeconomic status to shape admissions processes.
UJA-Federation of New York Seeks $40M From Bankrupt FEGS
Release Date:
02/09/2016
The biggest unsecured creditors in the bankruptcy case of the massive social service charity FEGS Health & Human Services are seeking tens of millions of dollars for a joint retirement plan serving thousands who work for New York Jewish...
Backed by Mellon Grant, UVA Establishes New Center to Study Indigenous Art
Release Date:
02/16/2016
... to the Indigenous Art Initiative totals $1.7 million. The funding will span the course of five years... Backed by ...
Impact Investing's Role in Global Development (Rockefeller Foundation)
Release Date:
02/19/2016
... for development. She noted that there was a $200 trillion funding gap in dealing with the problems in the developing ...
Opinion: Does a Soda Tax Reduce Obesity? Ask Mexico (Bloomberg Philanthropies)
Release Date:
02/23/2016
Mexico has become the most obese country in the world. In a purported effort to combat the problem, the country implemented a one-peso-per-liter excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in January 2014.
Study: Metabolism Protein Found to Also Regulate Feeding Behavior in the Brain (JPB Foundation)
Release Date:
02/26/2016
... in the brain.” . . . This work is supported by funding from The JPB Foundation. . . Study: Metabolism ...
Laurie M. Tisch Honored by United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council
Release Date:
03/21/2016
The United Way of New York City’s Women’s Leadership Council’s held it’s 10th annual Power of Women to Make a Difference Award Luncheon honoring several female leaders who have had positive impacts on their communities and made a difference in the...
Brooklyn Community Foundation Launches Spark Prize to Honor Nonprofit Changemakers
Release Date:
04/20/2016
Up to $600,000 will be awarded to organizations representing excellence and impact of Brooklyn’s nonprofit sector.
Rockefeller Divestment in Fossil Fuels Leads Landmark Climate Accord Approved at U.N.
Release Date:
04/25/2016
The 21st Conference of Parties (COP21), under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, delivered a global agreement to limit future global warming to under 2° C above pre-industrial levels. The
Bloomberg Philanthropies Celebrates Latin Filmmakers at Tribeca Film Festival
Release Date:
04/26/2016
Bloomberg Philanthropies hosted Key Ingredients which paired innovative chefs and Tribeca Film Festival Institute Latin America fund grantee films for delectable interpretations.
Housing News Coverage Supported by Revson and New York Community Trust Wins Honors
Release Date:
05/11/2016
The New York Press Club recognizes City Limits housing coverage over the past year, supported by the New York Community Trust, the Charles H. Revson Foundation and the Fund for Investigative Journalism.