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10 May 2016

Philanthropy New York's 37th Annual Meeting: Rethinking American Justice

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 -

1:30pm to 6:30pm

Philanthropy New York is proud to announce that our 37th Annual Meeting “Rethinking American Justice” will focus on the history and present application of justice in America – discussing what we call criminal and examining the kinds of reforms that...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Justice Reform

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Ford’s Walker Weighs in on New Rules Allowing Pension Funds to Invest with Conscience

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10/22/2015

Today’s announcement from the Department of Labor is a welcome step that will benefit both fund beneficiaries and society at large, according to a statement from Darren Walker, chair of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing (NAB) and...

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Artists, Investors and Innovators Join Together to Launch Upstart Co-Lab

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04/14/2016

Upstart is funded by Ford Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Surdna Foundation with in-kind support from the F.B. Heron Foundation. Upstart is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Arts

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Lessons from Family Philanthropy: Rockefeller Brothers Fund at 75

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04/04/2017

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund is often held up as an example of a family foundation that has weathered these storms successfully. How might the ingredients of its success be described? What lessons can it offer?

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Appointments & Transitions

Lisa Green Hall Joins Nathan Cummings Foundation's Investment Committee

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04/24/2017

Lisa joins John Levy (Chair), Myra Drucker and William Goetzmann, who currently serve as independent advisory members on the Investment Committee.

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

Goldman Sachs: Women Are the Smartest Investment We Can Make

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06/16/2014

"Womenomics" became the impetus behind one of Goldman Sachs’ most powerful investments, "10,000 Women."

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Gender Justice

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30 Oct 2025

Journalism and Democracy: A Convening on Philanthropy's Role in Strengthening the Press

Thursday, October 30, 2025 -

2:00pm to 5:30pm

... All interested funders in journalism, democracy, and related roles. What to expect: panel discussions, Q&A, and ...

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Civic Engagement

25 Feb 2014

Game On: New Tools for Learning and Advocacy

Tuesday, February 25, 2014 -

1:45pm to 5:30pm

Philanthropy New York

Mobile apps and computer games often spark images of teenagers in basements battling sci-fi creatures. But gaming now goes well beyond pure entertainment and is at the nexus of learning, advocacy and social change. Game makers are creating games for...

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Technology

PNY's Call to Action on Behalf of NYC's Nonprofits During COVID-19

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04/24/2020

... that their insurance plans did not cover business losses related to pandemics and contagious diseases, and force ... the needs of your constituents. We want to share several resources that can help you to...

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Westchester Community Foundation Met $2 Million Goal and has Distributed $861,500 in COVID-19 Grants to Date

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08/03/2020

... the region and are best positioned to deploy the right resources to meet such a critical moment.” ...

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The Westchester Community Foundation

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Disaster Relief

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The Business of Philanthropy: “Exit Interviews” with Former and Departing Foundation CEOs

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06/30/2011

... management seems undeniable. “Venture capital” grantmaking has captured the imagination of some in ...

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The Largest Philanthropy Network Has a New Name: United Philanthropy Forum

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07/19/2017

For those of you who weren’t able to join us for the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers’ 2017 Annual Conference this year, I’m pleased to announce that we’ve just revealed our new name — United Philanthropy Forum — and a new visual...

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How Foundations Can Make a Difference After Puerto Rico’s Latest Natural Disaster

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02/26/2020

Soon after the New Year, Puerto Ricans woke up to a new reality: The earth had shaken so hard it pushed most of us out of bed.

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Open Society Foundations

Investors Devote $13.5-Million to Combat Recidivism in New York

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01/03/2014

A group of investors drawn from high-net-worth Bank of America clients have invested in a social-impact bond issued by Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust for a program combating recidivism in New York, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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Bank of America Private Bank

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Social Justice

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Investors Devote $13.5-Million to Combat Recidivism in New York

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01/03/2014

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Bank of America Private Bank

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William T. Grant Foundation-Funded Study Examines the Consequences of Childhood Bullying

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05/01/2015

The study explores the impact bullying on mental health in adulthood.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Health

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William T. Grant Foundation

Ford Foundation Program Helped Advance Social Justice, Study Finds

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04/28/2016

A $420 million Ford Foundation program that funded the advanced education of social justice leaders from marginalized groups led to significant positive change in communities and organizations around the world, a report from the Institute of...

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New Study Examines How Creative Placemaking Projects Build Social Capital in Communities

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11/04/2016

As interest in measuring and understanding the impact of arts investments in community development continues to grow, a new study released today, Setting the Stage for Community Change: Reflecting on Creative Placemaking Outcomes , offers insights...

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Arts

Mission Investors Exchange names Nhadine Leung as Managing Director

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02/23/2017

Ms. Leung reports to the CEO, helping to execute the strategic direction and growth of the organization and its network, building on its recent successes and momentum.

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