Bintou Sankareh
Bintou Sankareh is a Public Service Scholar Intern at Philanthropy New York (PNY).
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Seeking Member Comments: Public Policy Position on a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity
Philanthropy New York invites members to comment on the proposed public policy statement.
Brenda Henry-Sanchez Joins the Foundation Center as Director of Research for Special Projects
Release Date:
07/01/2013
Brenda Henry-Sanchez has been appointed Director of Research for Special Projects at the Foundation Center.
Jeff Trandahl Joins Arcus Foundation Board
Release Date:
03/01/2013
The Arcus Foundation has announced that Jeff Trandahl has joined its Board. Trandahl is the Executive Director and CEO of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), where he leads efforts to protect and restore native species and habitats in...
Nicole Reichenbach Joins the Staff of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Release Date:
09/03/2012
Nicole Reichenbach joined Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) in February 2012 as Associate, Office of the President and CEO.
11
Jan
2012
While We Watch - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -
5:00pm to 8:30pm
Please join us for the premiere of the documentary While We Watch and a brief discussion with the filmmakers, followed by a wine-and-cheese reception. The Occupy Wall Street movement has generated a whole new brand of interactive, participatory...
10
Apr
2012
Breathing Life into Numbers: Introducing a Human Index for Funders
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
By using data to create compelling narratives, the American Human Development Project Index has helped garner support for people-centered policies. This easy-to-use, yet methodologically sound tool is an alternative to GDP and other money metrics...
19
Jun
2012
An Update on New York City’s Promise Neighborhood Initiatives
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 -
8:30am to 11:00am
The federal Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhoods Initiative is challenging organizations across the country to craft bold service networks that would provide youth in low-income communities with the support they need to thrive from birth...
14
Mar
2013
Executive Assistants Network Meeting "Perfecting Your Pitch"
Thursday, March 14, 2013 -
9:00am to 11:00am
... , Certified Life and Career Coach Reminder As always, creating a confidential space at network meetings is very ...
11
Apr
2013
Community Connections: Place-Based Family Philanthropy
Thursday, April 11, 2013 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Webinar
While some families pay particular attention to their legacy of giving, and some focus on a particular issue or cause, many choose to limit their grantmaking to a specific city, state or region. Their hometown serves as both the family’s sense of...
12
Sep
2013
Igniting the Spark: Effective Next Generation Boards
Thursday, September 12, 2013 -
2:30pm to 4:00pm
Webinar
... for establishing next generation boards, steps for creating a next generation board, and a description of how ...
15
Mar
2010
NYS Education Commissioner David Steiner: A Conversation about Teaching Effectiveness
Monday, March 15, 2010 -
3:30pm to 5:00pm
Presented by Philanthropy New York’s special committee Philanthropy Connects , together with the Donors’ Education Collaborative (DEC), Public Education Grantmakers Network (PEGNET), The New York Community Trust , The Schott...
14
Jul
2010
The Federal Stimulus Package, Funders, and Communities of Color
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 -
9:00am to 11:30am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
... almost $800 billion into existing safety-net programs, creating various competitive innovation funds for public ...
12
Sep
2013
Igniting the Spark: Effective Next Generation Boards
Thursday, September 12, 2013 -
2:30pm to 4:00pm
Webinar
... for establishing next generation boards, steps for creating a next generation board, and a description of how ...
10
Mar
2014
The City Budget: Understanding a Vital Lifeline for New York’s Nonprofits
Monday, March 10, 2014 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Philanthropy New York
On average, nonprofit organizations providing human services receive 85 percent of their budgets from government contracts.
13
Mar
2014
So Far So Fast: A Family Foundation Finds its Focus
Thursday, March 13, 2014 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
How does a family foundation with no defined mission, no staff, no structure and a family that was never brought into the fold pull itself together to fashion a high performing foundation in under 4 years?
Corinne H. Rieder To Retire As Executive Director of the John A. Hartford Foundation
Release Date:
07/02/2014
... in schools of medicine, nursing and social work, creating a lasting impact in all these disciplines. In ...
"Eye-Popping" Costs for Drugs Could Threaten Other Pressing Societal Needs
Release Date:
07/28/2014
America needs to take steps to prevent "eye-popping" prices of new drugs from driving health care costs so high that other societal needs suffer, write David Blumenthal, M.D., president, and David Squires, senior researcher to the president, The...
Atlantic Seeks To Sustain Gains From Past Work As Grantmaking Nears Conclusion
Release Date:
07/30/2014
... a tipping point – where access to opportunity and creating equity is achievable, especially for those who are ...
Soros' Support of Marijuana Legalization Leads Philanthropies to Increase Support for Opposition
Release Date:
10/14/2014
Because of OSF founder George Soros' successful push to legalize marijuana, other foundations are ramping up support for anti drug policies and research.