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Lessons from the Field: From Understanding to Impact

Publication date:

12/2010

Three foundations — the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, the ... This case study provides an in-depth look at how these foundations cultivate an understanding of their fields and ... turn that understanding into more effective grantmaking. Lessons from the Field: From Understanding to Impact ...

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Report

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Animal Welfare

Social Justice

29 Apr 2026

Lessons from Year 1: How America Responded to Trump 2.0 and Philanthropy's Duty to Act - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... respond to each assault. In GCIR’s upcoming report, “ Lessons for Year 1: How America Responded to Trump 2.0 and ... also share concrete recommendations on how philanthropic resources can be deployed to both...

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Issue-Based

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Corporate Funders

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Immigration

04 Nov 2015

Sectoral Employment Strategies for Young Adults: Lessons for the New Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... with a group of employers - will outline their work to date and discuss the implications of these employer-driven ... Sectoral Employment Strategies for Young Adults: Lessons for the New Workforce Innovation...

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Roundtable Discussion

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Public Policy

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Workforce Development

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New York City

2/10/2015 - Effective Policies, Practices and Programs to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - PowerPoint Presentation and Resources

Publication date:

02/2015

... Equity and Inclusion - PowerPoint Presentation and Resources ...

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Program Presentation

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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D5 Coalition

Building long-term partnerships with nonprofits to scale impact: Lessons from sustained funding relationships

Release Date:

10/25/2021

... long-term partnerships with nonprofits to scale impact: Lessons from sustained funding relationships By: Susan Olivo, ... and advice on devices for reading content, and offer resources for digital literacy. A...

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Insights

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Lavelle Fund for the Blind

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From Health-Care Reform, Lessons for Education Policy

Release Date:

07/09/2013

... cost-effective than others... From Health-Care Reform, Lessons for Education Policy ...

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The Century Foundation

Communications During a Disaster: Five Lessons Learned

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11/23/2012

... devastating blow to our region. We learned a few other lessons , which I’m grateful to share (especially now that ... on doing to react to the situation. We set a time and date and figured out the technical...

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Children, Youth and Families

Closing a Racial Divide, One Swim Lesson at a Time

Release Date:

08/28/2017

... City, they are helped in part by a growing array of free lessons , such as those at Roberto Clemente. . . Closing a ...

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Sector News

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Lessons Learned from a Journey to Impact Investing

Release Date:

03/13/2017

Lessons Learned from a Journey to Impact Investing by Phillip ... the available investment tools, and learning from other foundations that have committed to impact investing. The ... model for other organizations...

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Insights

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Surdna Foundation

10 Jul 2014

Funder Briefing on the Lessons from Hurricane Sandy

Thursday, July 10, 2014 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

... Edge Of Disaster: How Activists and Insiders Can Use the Lessons of Hurricane Sandy to Make the City Safe r " earlier ... community-based organizations for a funder briefing on the lessons of Hurricane...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Disaster Relief

Community Development

30 Apr 2021

Lessons for Funders on Movement-Building: The Four Freedoms Fund and Immigrant Justice - A Webinar Hosted by Carnegie Corporation of New York

Friday, April 30, 2021 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served ... a nationwide movement for immigrant justice How these lessons can be applied by other...

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Issue-Based

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Immigration

Children, Youth and Families

25 Oct 2013

Sandy, Philanthropy & A Year of Hard Lessons: Main Convening

Friday, October 25, 2013 -

8:00am to 1:00pm

... from past disaster grantmaking experiences, and what new lessons Sandy presented. Lorie Slutsky (Moderator), ... New York's "Sandy, Philanthropy & A Year of Hard Lessons " Special Event. This...

New York Life Foundation Announces New National Initiative to Help Schools Support Students Who Have Lost a Parent or Loved One

Release Date:

10/11/2018

New York Life Foundation Announces New National Initiative to Help ... Students Who Have Lost a Parent or Loved One The New York Life Foundation, the largest corporate sponsor of childhood ... to give...

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Member News

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Health

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Heather Nesle Joins New York Life as President of the New York Life Foundation

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12/11/2013

New York Life has announced that Heather Nesle has joined the company as President of the New York Life Foundation . Nesle also has been elected a vice president of New York Life . She reports to...

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New York Life Foundation

Ford Foundation Appoints Diane Samuels as Vice President for Talent and Human Resources

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06/13/2019

... Diane Samuels as Vice President for Talent and Human Resources New York / 13 June 2019 — The Ford Foundation ... Samuels will serve as vice president for Talent and Human Resources . Samuels was previously a...

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Ford Foundation

Gilbert To Join Ford Foundation as Vice President, Talent and Human Resources

Release Date:

07/15/2014

... Join Ford Foundation as Vice President, Talent and Human Resources Samantha Gilbert, a global leader in the field of human resources , has been named the Ford Foundation's first-ever vice president, talent...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Economic Security

Education

LGBTQ

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Ford Foundation

Ford Foundation Appoints Anthony Bebbington as Director of Natural Resources and Climate Change

Release Date:

01/20/2021

... Appoints Anthony Bebbington as Director of Natural Resources and Climate Change NEW YORK — The Ford Foundation ... Bebbington as International Director of its Natural Resources and Climate Change program based...

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