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Does Funder Risk Aversion Stifle Innovation?

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09/12/2013

... in poor countries with lousy access to financial services . They have also unleashed a lot of creativity with ...

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After We Say Goodbye

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01/29/2010

... economic situation was the ultimate prod that moved us to the decision to spend out. We have taken to heart much ... support to fledgling organizations providing direct services , advocacy, and community...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Launches Brooklyn Accelerator

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02/06/2015

... information, idea exchange, and gathering of philanthropic resources across the borough. “The idea for the Brooklyn ... local nonprofits. Nonprofits are always seeking more resources , donors, and board members...

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Community Development

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

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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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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Javon Robinson

javon robinson.png Javon began her career in public service by joining NYC Service’s Civic Corps, a local branch of AmeriCorps whose mission is building volunteer capacity within the five boroughs. During her term of service, she...

Fund for 2025 Testimonials

... clear that to take the organization where our members want us to go, we need to fully fund that vision, and that’s why ... problem solving, we know that when we combine our grant resources with knowledge...

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The Power of Microaggressions & Microaffirmations

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8:00am to 11:15am

... Watch it here. In our commitment to philanthropy, all of us are looking to make sure that our individual and ... Are we aware of our own behavior and attitudes? Join us for a discussion and workshop led by an...

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Ford Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies Join Governments and Private Funders to Announce Historic Pledge at COP26 in support of Indigenous Peoples and local communities

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11/01/2021

... communities GLASGOW – The UK, Norway, Germany, the US , and the Netherlands, in partnership with 17 funders, pledged today to invest US $1.7 billion to help Indigenous and local communities ...

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A Commitment to Deep Change in 2025 - Launching a Philanthropic Toolkit for Transformational Systems Change

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12/13/2024

... Spirituality and sacred practices challenge us to move beyond trauma-bonding, attachments and reliances ... stands at a pivotal crossroads. As custodians of resources and influence, the call to action is clear...

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Philanthropy Must Move Fast on Climate Change, Robertson and MacArthur Leaders Say in Chronicle

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12/02/2015

... Say in Chronicle The danger signs are all around us : record storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires that ... United States and around the world, and the science tells us that far worse impacts are on the way...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Poll Finds Broad Support For Clean Power Plan

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04/28/2016

Bloomberg Philanthropies released the results of a poll that examined the attitudes of voters toward the Clean Power Plan (CPP) in four key states: Florida, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In each of these states, attorneys general have sued the...

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States Team Up To Fight Climate Change

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09/21/2017

A group of states adhering to the initial U.S. commitment to the Paris climate accord are on track to meet their environmental targets, despite the federal government planning to pull out the global pact, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday.

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Top 8 Ways Philanthropy Can Make Space at the Table for Immigrant Women Leaders

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05/19/2016

... Immigrant Women’s Fellowship Program . Azi shared with us that “this ‘next step’ was made possible, in part, ... continue to learn more and invest with this in mind. Join us . We will all be stronger for it...

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Gender Justice

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Unbound Philanthropy

Where Walls Exist, the Arts Provide a Doorway

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03/27/2017

... emotions to express common human experiences and connect us with one another. An evocative piece of writing, intensely ... and narrow-mindedness.” The arts can also transport us to cultures far away, or even...

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A Creative Approach to Advocacy: How One Foundation Tackles a Complex Issue, Part Two

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11/08/2017

... outside of the typical grant-making playbook has allowed us to advocate for people with disabilities in creative ways. ... of one of our innovative national partnerships is the US Business Leadership Network’s...

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Poses Family Foundation

The Issues We’re Taking to the Hill

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02/21/2018

... work in communities and the policy issues that would help us do our work better. Foundations on the Hill is taking ... to slash spending on Medicare and countless other social services that are essential to...

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Public Policy

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Philanthropy New York

Working with Vendors

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03/2012

... Withhold paying invoices due to unsatisfactory services . Establish a bulleted list of why you’re not going ... the end of contractual agreements or leases, double-up on services . Don’t inform the vendor the organization has started services with another company, the vendor may hold back on ...

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

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03/15/2010

... better reporting system. A permanent rule again would help us get it right. Record-keeping rules similar to those for ...

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The Spend-Out/Perpetuity Distraction…and the Merger Option

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02/08/2010

... from questions of mission and impact, and 2) it diverts us from looking at other options for foundations. There are, ... for instance; why should we with private foundations? Let us stick to the important...

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