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13 Jan 2010

Opening a Second Front Against the Dropout Epidemic

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 -

7:30am to 11:00am

... Wall Street , and Rockefeller Brothers Fund . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Funders concerned with P-12 education, ... and prevention for adolescents -- targeting youth who have already quit school, or at-risk middle...

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20 Sep 2011

School Transformations III: Practices and Programs that Are Transforming Schools & Policies that Support Them

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... from leaders of the organizations as well as principals who are leading the efforts in two transformational schools ... they face? What are the essential supports – and who are the key allies – that help...

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Philanthropic Consultants/Advisors

06 Nov 2013

Why the Affordable Care Act Matters to Diverse Older People - Conversations with Grantmakers in Aging

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

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... represents millions of diverse older people age 50+ who are among those affected by the these expansions. They ... These issues are especially true for LGBT people of color who face challenges on multiple...

20 May 2014

Philanthropic Advisors Network

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 -

8:15am to 10:00am

... for This meeting is open to philanthropic advisors who are members of Philanthropy New York and meet the ... with clients, this network is open to professionals who are the programmatic lead or main...

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The Wallace Foundation Names New Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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12/16/2014

... productivity. "Stacy is an accomplished senior manager who has proven her ability to help complex organizations ... of positive impact." Martin succeeds Mary Geras, who retired this year after more...

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James R. Knickman, Founding President and CEO, Stepping Down from New York State Health Foundation

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09/29/2015

... of 2016, after a successor is identified. Dr. Knickman, who joined NYSHealth in May 2006 as its first employee, will ... to the future, the Board is eager to find a new leader who will continue the Foundation’...

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New York Health Foundation

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Health

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Dyson Foundation Names Jennifer Killian New Program Officer

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11/09/2015

... the Management Assistance Program. Ms. Killian, who will begin her duties with the Dyson Foundation on Dec. ... Established in 1957, it is led by Robert R. Dyson, who has served as its chairman since 2000. The...

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Financial Times Cites Atlantic Philanthropies, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisers in 'How to Give Away $1 Billion'

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01/04/2016

... their mind to philanthropy. If they are among the 230 who inherited their $1bn, they may have been giving their ... is fond of saying. The Irish-American businessman, 84, who founded the Duty Free Shoppers...

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16 Mar 2016

New York Foster Youth Funders Group - Spring Meeting

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... Youth Funders Group is a peer network of grantmakers who are funding or interested in the area of foster youth in ... Director, Andrus Family Fund Designed for Grantmakers who are funding or interested in the...

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Children, Youth and Families

Gates Foundation Names Robert Hughes as New K-12 Strategy Director

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02/18/2016

... color. Bob is a respected problem-solver in education who understands the needs of students and teachers. He also is a superb analytical thinker who keeps data and analytics at the very core of his work to ...

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Education

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National Teen 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Recipients Named (Bloomberg)

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03/15/2016

... talent of millions of students, including renowned alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their fields, including ... . . The Alliance is grateful for its generous sponsors, who provide funds to support...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Arts

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

04 Aug 2016

South Bronx Learning Tour

Thursday, August 4, 2016 -

9:30am to 3:30pm

... ways through food. The challenges faced by the people who live here have been well documented. The South Bronx is ... end the day hearing from Tanya Fields of The BLK Projek , who organizes neighbors to grow...

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Bessemer Trust and Colleagues Remember Paul Connolly

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04/05/2017

... Connolly, Director of Philanthropic Advisory Services, who passed away on March 29, 2017. Paul made a large and ... will especially be remembered by students and graduates who benefitted from his mentorship...

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20 Sep 2017

New Definitions of Peace & Security Funding: How Your Grantmaking Fits - Brown Bag Lunch

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... and prosperous global future. The Index identifies who “peace and security” funders are, what issues they ... Explore: What does peace and security work encompass? Who are the top funders of peace and security...

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Economic Security

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Peterson Center on Healthcare Names Jay Want, MD as New Executive Director

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06/28/2017

... ACO Program. “We are very pleased to welcome Jay, who will lead our work to make high quality, more affordable ... this new role on August 7. He succeeds Jeff Selberg, MHA, who has led the Center since it was...

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Andrew W. Mellon Supports Fellowship Program Diversifying the Intellectual Leadership of Scholarly Publishing

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06/29/2017

... organizations. Looking in art museums, for example, those who shape the strategic direction, collections policy, and ... the editor in chief of the University of Washington Press who has spearheaded the...

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Carnegie's July Fourth Tribute Honors 38 Distinguished Immigrants

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06/30/2017

... foundation today announced the 38 individuals who will be honored on the Fourth of July when the ... debt the United States owes to generations of immigrants who become citizens and contribute to the progress...

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