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14 Apr 2016

Active Ownership vs. Divestment: When Is It Either-Or? Can My Foundation Do Both Well?

Thursday, April 14, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... of options available to apply pressure with companies who negatively impact (directly and indirectly) social issues ... or some of each Ways your foundation can immediately take action . Panelists: Melissa Beck...

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The Right Mix of Leaps and Refinements

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05/04/2016

... Our opening panel, " What Are the Realities of Bi-Partisan Action on Justice Reform? " will focus on the ways ... in rapid-fire succession, from fascinating individuals who are making extraordinary...

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Arcus Foundation Names Annette Lanjouw and Jason McGill Co-Executive Directors

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01/24/2017

... of Arcus following the departure of Kevin Jennings, who had led the foundation as Executive Director making ... for philanthropic collaboration, learning, and collective action among the organization's...

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NY Community Trust-Supported UHF Report Outlines Ways to Strengthen Consumer Access to Provider Networks In NY State

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05/23/2017

... Improving New York’s appeals process for consumers who want to see out-of-network providers; Enhancing ...

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The New York Community Trust

National Progressive Advocate Heather McGhee Receives Brooklyn Community Foundation’s Inaugural Fair and Just Fellowship

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05/16/2018

... Award for Leaders on the Fight Against Poverty and Citizen Action of New York’s Progressive Leadership Award. She ... engagement process involving over 1,000 Brooklyn residents who identified key priority...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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24 Jul 2018

Advancing Racial Equity for Corporate Success

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 -

10:30am to 12:30pm

... 12 leading companies (e.g., Gap, Inc., Paypal, and Cigna) who are driving innovation and growth by advancing racial ... value by advancing racial equity How companies can move to action —by using all its assets...

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10 Oct 2018

Beyond Islamophobia: How American Stories Transform Communities

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 -

8:30am to 1:30pm

... to highlight fresh thinking from artists and activists who disrupt the noxious, bigoted cultural narrative to ... an opportunity to discover new possibilities to spark next action steps. A Philanthropy New...

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Social Justice

Everyone Deserves a Fair Slice

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06/30/2020

... trust and shared learning approaches. Those who follow this call to action , pursue the social return goals they share with ...

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Transparency

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New United Hospital Fund Framework Addresses Health and Housing Partnerships in New York City

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06/25/2020

... crisis is most burdensome for people of color, individuals who are living in crowded housing, and the homeless. Even ... areas: • grass-roots, neighborhood-level action • community-wide partnerships • ...

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Housing and Homelessness

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Morgan Stanley Announces $10 Million to Support National Urban League Collaboration

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06/29/2020

... and CEO of the National Urban League. This is the latest action Morgan Stanley has taken to support communities ... support for those most vulnerable in our communities who are struggling with the economic...

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06 Oct 2021

Centering Collective Black Power for Migrant and Racial Justice - A Co-Sponsored Webinar

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 -

11:00am to 12:30pm

... Fund, Funders for Justice, and Hispanics in Philanthropy, who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is ... will explore how philanthropy can center their calls to action not only in this urgent...

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The New York Women’s Foundation Announces Spring Grantmaking Efforts with Renewed Focus on Abortion Access and Expansion of Reproductive Justice Portfolio

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06/16/2022

... the people they serve and assists people from out of state who need help covering the costs of their procedures in New ... uniting cross-cultural and community alliances that ignite action . The Foundation...

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Gender Justice

The New York Women's Foundation

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The New York Women's Foundation Announces History-Making Honorees Ahead of 2023 Celebrating Women® Breakfast

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03/07/2023

... honorees and The Foundation's grantee partners who are advancing innovative and bold solutions to create an ... uniting cross-cultural and community alliances that ignite action . The Foundation invests in...

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18 May 2023

Waking the Sleeping Giant of Electoral Politics - A Webinar Hosted by GoVoteNYC

Thursday, May 18, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... about politics. Approaches to providing pathways to action and leadership, breaking down barriers to ... CIRCLE Fanta Ballo (moderator), Poet, Artist, and Activist Who should attend? All interested funders,...

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Commonwealth Fund Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Craig to Retire at the End of 2014

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03/17/2014

... is indeed a bittersweet occasion for me, for everyone who has worked withover the years at the Fund, and for the ... Commonwealth Fund Board President James R. Tallon, Jr., who is also president of the United...

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Ford Foundation Funded, "Zero Weeks" Director Ky Dickens, Interviewed By Women And Hollywood

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11/07/2017

... doing nothing. It’s a raw wake-up call for all Americans who have become complacent with our system. We are the only ... world without paid family leave. This matters to everyone who might become sick, have an...

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Hirokazu Yoshikawa Joins Board of Trustees of the William T. Grant Foundation

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10/20/2021

... at NYU. He is a community and developmental psychologist who studies the effects of public policies and programs related to immigration, early childhood , gender and sexuality, and poverty reduction on .....

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William T. Grant Foundation

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A New April 15: Make It a Day of Giving (Efficiently)

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03/15/2010

... returns. Behavioral economists and other social scientists who study motivation understand how choices are presented ... reduce compliance problems for other giving. For those who believe that government...

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United Hospital Fund Establishes Learning Collaborative with Altman Foundation and NY Community Trust

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03/08/2017

... today announced a new initiative, Partnerships for Early Childhood Development, to support 11 New York City hospitals ... participating hospitals and community organizations with resources , training, technical...

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