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Rockefeller Foundation Names Tariq Khokhar Managing Director and Senior Data Scientist

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09/13/2018

... at the World Bank, where he established the World Bank’ s Data Innovation Fund, which attracted more than 1,000 ... in data and tech, longstanding knowledge of global development , and the ability to...

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$4 Million From Ford, Mellon, and Alice Walton Fund Goes to Promote Diversity on Museum Boards

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01/15/2019

... boards has barely budged, says Laura Lott, the alliance’ s chief executive. She says that’ s a real problem. "The tone of an institution, the priorities ... solid commitment by the board, this kind of...

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Arts

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Mellon Foundation

Mellon Foundation Grant Helps Capture History, 280 Characters at a Time

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03/31/2019

... happening on the ground, because so much information was being shared, especially on Twitter, about what was going on ...

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Social Justice

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With Support from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Nature Conservancy Invites Applications for Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant

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06/11/2019

... the use of natural climate solutions through the U. S . Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator program, which is ... and working lands in the United States. The program' s steering committee approved the...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Science

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Doris Duke Foundation

Sustainability Grant Opportunity: Partners for Places Round 16

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12/05/2019

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Environment and Climate Change

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Community Development

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Surdna Foundation

07 Jun 2023

Leading Without the Title (PEAK Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southern California, and Philanthropy New York)

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... decision-making authority, how to lead effectively without being a manager, or how to expand your influence within your ...

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Arcus Releases Statement Responding to United States Supreme Court Marriage Ruling

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06/26/2015

... statement in response to the United States Supreme Court’ s historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. ... said Kevin Jennings, Arcus' Executive Director. "Marriage equality here in...

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

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LGBTQ

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September 2013 Working Group Updates

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09/25/2013

... organizing project formed in 2011 to provide information, resources and networking opportunities for funders in the New ... justice issues, including healthy food access and public health , urban farming, and...

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Far Rockaway Leaders Look Ahead

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02/12/2013

... relations. They described the challenges they face being so remote from the rest of the city and they presented ... and sharing ideas. Their mission became to attract more resources , particularly youth...

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Revson and Niarchos Foundations Open Nominations for Library Awards

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11/19/2015

... Library Awards recognize and reward public libraries for being the unsung heroes of New York – places where all are welcome, the programs and resources are free, and the librarians are making it all ... and...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

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Heckscher Foundation for Children Announces Request for Proposals from New York Charter Schools to Use EarlyBird to Detect Dyslexia Early

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09/06/2023

... early reading difficulties and to support the state’ s youngest students in overcoming these hurdles. The ... allows eligible schools complete access to EarlyBird’ s literacy assessment at no cost to the...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Alfred Ironside Vice President for Global Communications

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11/21/2014

... Mr. Ironside will report directly to the foundation’ s president, Darren Walker, and serve as an officer of the ... executive leadership team that includes the foundation’ s seven other vice presidents. Mr...

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Weinberg Foundation Selects New Trustee, Paula Pretlow

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10/10/2017

... Schloss, of blessed memory. The Weinberg Foundation’ s Board Chair, Robert T. Kelly, Jr., of the law firm Myers, ... a unique blend of strategy, sales planning, and team development to her work. Pretlow is a...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Aging

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Markle Foundation's Rework America Task Force Is Bridging The Tech Skill Gap

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10/23/2017

Markle Foundation' s Rework America Task Force Is Bridging The Tech Skill Gap ... in skill requirements, will affect 29% of workers in the U. S . by 2020, from front-line staffers through upper ... bring...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Surdna Foundation's Board Announces Phillip Henderson’s Departure

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11/14/2017

Surdna Foundation' s Board Announces Phillip Henderson’ s Departure In our first 100 years the Surdna Foundation has ... we are a family foundation, spanning six generations. It' s for...

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06 Oct 2020

Measuring and Addressing Institutional Racism in Your Foundation - A Workshop

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... of attendees per organization for select professional development programs. Please email ... any questions. Co-Sponsored by Philanthropy New York' s Foundation Administrators Network Measuring and .....

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15 Apr 2020

Responding to the Coronavirus: Employee Benefits Changes - A Webinar

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 -

10:30am to 11:30am

The development and spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around ... of attendees per organization for select professional development programs. Please email ...

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Disaster Relief

13 Apr 2023

Employee Ownership Strategies for Economic Resilience and Equity: Pathways for Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by AFN

Thursday, April 13, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... approach to expand ownership, prioritize local economic development and build shared wealth? Employee ownership is a ... and policies can we lift -up to support philanthropy’ s role in employee ownership? Who...

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