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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Names Joseph Pierson New Chair of the Board of Trustees

Release Date:

07/12/2022

... Heintz, the board, and the RBF’s exceptional staff to advance human rights, democratic practice, and environmental ... and political science at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City...

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Open Society Foundations Announce 2020 Soros Justice Fellows

Release Date:

12/18/2020

... surveillance practices targeting immigrants, combat state violence in Puerto Rico, and use beekeeping as a tool ... cause. Maria Mari-Narváez will document and combat state violence in Puerto Rico. Jeremy...

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Arts

Children, Youth and Families

Education

Environment and Climate Change

Workforce Development

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The Citi Foundation Launches Pathways to Progress to Improve Career Readiness for 100,000 Youth

Release Date:

03/31/2014

... experience they will need to secure jobs and begin developing career paths. The Citi Foundation funded and ...

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With Support from the Rockefeller Foundation, Urban Design Team Proposes Outer Borough Light Rail

Release Date:

06/30/2017

... and environmental protection in four different tri- state areas. RPA's rail line proposal was brought to life by .....

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Health Working Group

... table with other experts in the field to explore how their resources might be put to maximally effective use. Some are working only locally or across the state , while others are working nationwide, but all...

The Future of ‘Zipcode as Destiny': Three Scenarios

Release Date:

01/14/2016

... Globally, there are four million less girls in primary school than boys. Might remote education and work reduce this ...

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Economic Security

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The Rockefeller Foundation

09 Apr 2013

Foundation Administrators Network: Making IT Decisions – Peer Case Studies

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

The Century Foundation, One Whitehall Street, 15th Fl., NYC

... creates a supportive environment for sharing knowledge and resources , testing ideas with peers, and strengthening ... infrastructure. Although our organizational needs, resources , and systems vary, there’s...

Sloan Foundation Among Funders of New Report Outlining Research Agenda for Microbiomes, Indoor Environments, And Human Health

Release Date:

08/16/2017

... health and microbial exposures need to be examined by developing studies that collect observational data and use ... exposure to microbes in buildings needs to be improved. Advance tools and research...

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Health

Science

2012 NGen Fellows Project: Hacking the NGen Experience

Release Date:

09/29/2013

During their nine-month fellowship, the 2012 Independent Sector American Express NGen Fellows examined the "leadership void" that will be created by the impending retirement of baby-boomer nonprofit executives. The Fellows also sought to identify...

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Leadership Development

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American Express

What’s “Best” in Philanthropy: A Debate Recap with Aaron Dorfman and Adam Meyerson

Release Date:

05/19/2009

... the Woods Fund of Chicago paid a young law professor and state senator named Barack Obama to serve on its board. We ...

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Simons Foundation Announces Simons Collaboration on Localization of Waves

Release Date:

08/06/2018

The Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Simons Collaboration on Localization of Waves, directed by Svitlana Mayboroda of University of Minnesota.

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Science

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11 Mar 2021

Going Beyond the Private Foundation: An Exploration of Vehicles - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, March 11, 2021 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... to other vehicles? Explore The range of structures that advance the objectives of philanthropic families The fundamental considerations for each structure How a portfolio of ...

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Family Foundation

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

HR & Operations

10 Jun 2021

Building a Social Impact Strategy and Approach - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, June 10, 2021 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

In this webinar, learn practical guidance for how to build or refresh your grantmaking strategy and approach.

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Tools & Strategies

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Family Foundation

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association Receives an Outstanding Rating for its Community Reinvestment Initiatives

Release Date:

10/28/2015

... Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for its excellent record in meeting the needs of the communities it ... significantly exceeded its CRA strategic plan goals for excellent community development...

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Housing and Homelessness

Community Development

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J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Private Foundation Services

United Hospital Fund Names New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Release Date:

11/30/2020

... Fund announced that Vaughn R. Murria, Director of Human Resources , was named to the additional position of Chief ... external programs. Mr. Murria played an integral role in developing this plan. His...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Names Atlanta and Seattle First Winners American Cities Climate Challenge

Release Date:

09/21/2018

... into a two-year acceleration program with powerful new resources and access to cutting-edge support to help them ... or beat – their near-term carbon reduction goals. These resources include a philanthropy-...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

28 Nov 2012

Coordination Updates on the Philanthropic Response to Hurricane Sandy: A Webinar for Funders and Regional Associations Nationwide

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Webinar

... make the connection to the various ad hoc funder groups developing around aging populations, youth programs, disabled ... specific populations and particular communities in the Tri- State Region Includes...

Mike Bloomberg Offers to 'Match Every Donation' to Fight Gun Violence

Release Date:

10/05/2017

On Wednesday afternoon, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg took to Twitter to announce that he will match donations given to Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit organization that advocates for gun control that he founded in 2014.

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Bloomberg [Corporate]

09 Nov 2023

Indigenous Land Management: Decreasing Disasters and Increasing Resilience - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, November 9, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

During this webinar, panelists will explore the links between colonization, environmental justice, the landback movement, and natural hazards and extreme weather. They will discuss why it is important for Native Hawaiians to retain access to...

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Issue-Based

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Disaster Relief

14 Dec 2023

Strangers in a Strange Land: Migrants and Disasters in the US - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, December 14, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

This program is hosted by our partner, Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members. More than 45 million people living in the United States were born outside its borders. In fact, the U.S...