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“El Negro Bembón”: Puerto Rico’s Invisibility Crisis Before and After Hurricane Maria

Release Date:

11/01/2017

... “El Negro Bembón” tells us the story of a black man who is murdered. When questioned by a black policeman, the ... plain sight. This is the story of so many of our brothers who have been overpoliced because of...

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Andrus Family Fund

Changing The Conversation Around Mergers and Collaborations

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06/13/2018

... leading foundations and several committed philanthropists who believe that collaboration is an essential though ... more difficult given the number of nonprofit board members who , despite knowing lots about...

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SeaChange Capital Partners

Moving to An Earned Knowledge Model of Philanthropy

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03/24/2020

... its 400th anniversary in 2019, proclaimed a guide who touted his deep local roots but failed to mention that ... our practice by inviting the earned knowledge of those who have it into our lives and work. For...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Owning My Expertise & Embracing My Leadership

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02/10/2022

... how to approach a situation in a way that is authentic to who I am and what I believe in. Imposter syndrome is still a struggle for me and I continue to run into people who remind me to mind my place. However...

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The Pinkerton Foundation

PNY Core: Philanthropy 101

... are expected to commit to attending all five . Who should attend? Anyone who has joined the philanthropic sector within the last 1 to ... Advisors Takes a dive into what is a 501(c)3, identifying who...

E-Learning: Philanthropy Fundamentals

Philanthropy Fundamentals is an on-demand, online course for staff in the philanthropic sector.

... interactive videos to boost your knowledge and expertise. Who : Philanthropy Fundamentals is designed for both programmatic and operational staff at foundations who are new to philanthropy as well as more...

United Way of New York City Names Sheena Wright as New President & CEO

Release Date:

10/01/2012

... its 75-year history, and will succeed Gordon J. Campbell, who led the organization from 2007 until September 1 of this ... Way of NYC Board Chair Bob Kueppers. “Sheena is someone who is deeply committed to our...

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Noyes Foundation Promotes Buchanan, Montañez, and Zigbi to Program Directors

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01/02/2012

... program officers to Program Directors. Millie Buchanan, who joined the Foundation in 1994, is now the Program ... the Program Director for Reproductive Rights. Kolu Zigbi, who started at Noyes in 2000, is the...

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The New York Women's Foundation

14 Sep 2012

Social Justice on the Streets: New Developments Around "Stop-and-Frisk" and Discriminatory Policing

Friday, September 14, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:30am

... was also more likely to be frisked than whites, and those who were frisked were less likely to be found with a weapon. ... areas, including complementary strategies amongst those who organize communities of...

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16 Nov 2011

Role Models in the Classroom: Creating Teaching Pipelines for Black and Latino Males

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 -

1:30pm to 5:00pm

... teachers understand and relate successfully to students who come from different backgrounds. But, in many inner ... a program to groom a new generation of Black male teachers who have a vested interest in...

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UJA-Federation Board of Directors Elects New CEO

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02/12/2014

... to the broad mission of UJA-Federation. He understands who we are now and can lead us towards a vision of who we can be, in the belief that UJA-Federation represents ... current Executive Vice President &...

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UJA-Federation of New York

Six Subway Stops, Worlds Apart

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05/15/2015

... first step, we need to bring together the range of actors who have a stake in improving our neighborhoods: those who are living in the community along with those who are planning parks and...

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New York Health Foundation

13 Jan 2016

Local to Global: Efforts to Address the Increasing Prevalence of Teen Girl Suicide

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 -

9:15am to 11:15am

Recent data from the World Health Organization ( WHO ) indicates an alarming trend! Suicide is the leading ... under-reported due to cultural taboos. Only 28 of 194 WHO member nations have an national suicide...

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Get to Know the New Leader of the Nation’s Largest Philanthropic Network

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11/18/2015

... largest philanthropic network has chosen a leader who will guide the Forum and its members – and that ... new vision is beginning to happen, but requires a leader who can ensure that it does. Get to know Dave...

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PNY News

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Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers

Open Society, Tow and Other Foundations Release Blueprint for Youth Justice Reform

Release Date:

01/12/2016

... well-being and life outcomes for young people up to age 25 who are involved in or at risk of entering our nation's ... dial in the right direction. Our hope is that all funders who invest in improving the...

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The Tow Foundation

PhilTV: Women, Own and Embrace Your Power

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04/11/2016

... foundations there are women and minorities among the staff who wonder how they can effectively move their organizations ... black guy.” Many of us are wary of being “the one” who is always bringing it up and...

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Morgan Stanley

Brooklyn Org

PhilTV: Do Money and Mission Mix? How Foundations Are Using Sustainable Investment to Address Climate Change

Release Date:

05/31/2016

... of fossil fuels. Many people might assume that investors who are concerned about climate change would simply divest ... able to execute an ESG strategy unless they use managers who have a specialty in ESG...

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Cornerstone Capital Group

Philanthropy Can Play a Role In Managing Student Debt Crisis

Release Date:

06/27/2016

... to estimates based on government figures. As someone who has worked in the college success arena for decades, and ... to the current student debt crisis, and I salute those who support efforts to help low-...

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Edwin Gould Foundation | EGF Accelerator

15 Feb 2017

Financial Series: Intro to Financial Statements

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:30am

... Intro to Financial Statements is a prerequisite for those who are new to assessing finances. The four-part Interpreting ... they tell. It is a broad overview for all newcomers who must work with nonprofit...

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Introducing Our Muslim Neighbors, One Story at a Time

Release Date:

08/18/2016

... last week, I finally heard some good news: “Americans who know a Muslim are much more likely to have a favorable ... last week’s news conference, told the story of an actor who was only receiving roles as a...

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