Strategic Philanthropy for a Complex World: A Response
Release Date:
05/23/2014
[Ford Foundation] - President Darren Walker: Strategic philanthropy too often minimizes or ignores complexity because it is difficult to understand and predict.
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UJA-Federation Announces $50 Million Day School Challenge Fund
Release Date:
06/09/2014
Calling it the first-ever New York-area effort of its kind, UJA-Federation of New York has announced a $50 million Day School Challenge Fund, positioning participating schools to raise an aggregate $150 million.
Uninsured Rate Drops From 20 Percent to 15 Percent Due To ACA
Release Date:
07/10/2014
In the wake of the Affordable Care Act’s first open enrollment period, significantly fewer working-age adults are uninsured than just before the sign-up period began, and many have used their new coverage to obtain needed care, according to a new...
Bloomberg Says His Work Is About "Saving Lives"
Release Date:
07/14/2014
... says that the work he and Bloomberg Philanthropies are doing is about "trying to save lives." Adds Bloomberg: .....
Improving Education May Come Down to Changing Principals
Release Date:
09/08/2014
Students and teachers are always being evaluated, but the principals that lead them should also be scrutinized. The Wallace Foundation has earmarked $75 million to create programs to recruit and train stronger principals.
We're at a Tipping Point Over Climate Change
Release Date:
09/23/2014
Ford Foundation President, Darren Walker, explores the enormous impact of climate change and how immediate action needs to be taken.
Daphne Foundation President Highlighted as one of "Seven Women Who Change Their Worlds"
Release Date:
11/05/2014
Abigail E. Disney is praised for her work funding women's issues.
Rockefeller's Rodin Urges Cities to Build Greater Resilience
Release Date:
01/28/2015
Rockefeller Foundation President, Judith Rodin, believes 'crisis' is becoming the new normal.
Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Backs Food Studies Program at Hostos College
Release Date:
01/29/2015
New program will include food policy, social justice and health science classes.
Edward W. Hazen Foundation President Warns Against Education Tax Credit
Release Date:
01/30/2015
Lori Bezahler explores the cost of implementation and lack of oversight in states with established tax credit programs.
The Haitian Earthquake: Response, Relief & Recovery
Release Date:
01/14/2010
... for more information. Tell us what your foundation is doing —please send us information about your support for ...
Inside HigherEd Examines New Book from Russell Sage Foundation
Release Date:
08/04/2015
'The Asian American Achievement Paradox,' explores the role race and culture play when pursuing an education.
OSF and Ford Help Address the 'Accountability Gap'
Release Date:
08/13/2015
The accountability gap is defined as the disconnect between what citizens expect and what governments do.
Are Student Debt Forgiveness Scams The Next Mortgage Meltdown?
Release Date:
09/22/2015
The Century Foundation offers insight on the various student debt relief programs.
Ford Foundation Launches Arts in a Changing America With Webcast
Release Date:
10/23/2015
The Ford Foundation, along with artists, arts organizations and community leaders, will present a live webcast of the Arts in a Changing America (ArtChangeUS) launch event.
NY Observer Highlights Many PNY Members as Area’s Most Generous Companies
Release Date:
10/28/2015
... and equipment to keep you cool and comfortable while doing so. Financial institutions and pharmaceutical ...
NY State Health Foundation Sees Need to Educate Consumers on State Obamacare Offerings
Release Date:
11/02/2015
... too much for me,” Paniagua, 23, said. “Realistically, doing the math, the money I have to spend, I didn’t want to ...
NYTimes Publishes OpEd by Tiffany & Co. Chairman on Environmental Sustainability
Release Date:
11/09/2015
Tiffany & Co. executive calls for brand owners and jewelry retailers to come together to establish a certification system that will assure responsible behavior when obtaining natural resources.
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Supporting NJ Food Banks
Release Date:
12/07/2015
Bob Doherty, New Jersey president for Bank of America, said that the Bank of America Charitable Foundation is contributing $2 for every $1 given to eligible food banks this year, up to a total match of $1.5 million.
Commonwealth Fund Advice: It’s Important to Read the Fine Print of Healthcare Coverage
Release Date:
12/16/2015
Findings from the most recent Commonwealth Fund Health Care Affordability Tracking Survey reveal that two of five adults with private coverage are unaware that their health plan fully covered preventive care services—and fully half of privately...