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28 Feb 2014

The Impact Assessment - Moving Towards Greater Impact

Friday, February 28, 2014 -

7:00am to 10:30am

US Trust

... We all want to have impact—or, in simpler terms, make a real difference. This desire often leads us to ask questions ... and opportunities for increasing their impact, tips and resources to strengthen specific...

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Issue-Based

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Impact Investing

Helmsley Trust Supported Data Tool: From Foreclosure to Homelessness, Now You Can Map NYC’s Problems

Release Date:

12/01/2015

... Can Map NYC’s Problems New York City is rich in data resources for understanding the unique assets and challenges ... it into something useful can be a challenge. To make a real impact, policymakers, social...

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Member News

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Housing and Homelessness

Community Development

Health

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

A New Way Forward: Bringing an Equity Lens to the Work of Reducing the Influence of Money in Our Democracy

Publication date:

12/2015

... to build a strong national movement, poised to demand real change. Based on candid interviews with funding ... and infrastructure needs? The report also includes resources and links to readings to help funders think further ...

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Report

Funding Area

Economic Security

Social Justice

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Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

On Philanthropy: All Investing is Impact Investing (Rockefeller Brothers Fund, F.B. Heron Foundation)

Release Date:

01/04/2016

... donations for the public good. The great majority of those resources are invested for a financial return without regard ... and integration with mission is important to maximize real change. Examples include...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

F.B. Heron Foundation

14 May 2024

21st-Century Governance Part Three: Family Philanthropies as Stewards of a Public Trust - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... funds as a public good? Through engaging discussions and real -world case studies, we’ll navigate the complexities of ... and stewardship and ensuring equitable distribution of resources . Who should attend? The...

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

All Funders

Family Foundation

Private Foundation

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

15 May 2025

Philanthropy New York's 46th Annual Meeting: Philanthropy For Our Time

Thursday, May 15, 2025 -

1:00pm to 6:00pm

... shifting power, and redistributing wealth. Through real -world examples, she will highlight bold governance and ...

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Network Building

Format

Conference

Audience

All Funders

Is There Really a Conflict between the Public Good and Professionalism in the Foundation Sector?

Release Date:

08/26/2014

... Corporation, and the Commonwealth Fund) pursued a “ value -added” style of grantmaking (Craig 2004). They ... which provide evidence that devoting substantial resources to intramural activities over an...

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Insights

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

The Rockefeller Foundation

Carnegie Corporation of New York

Opinion from Ford Foundation's Walker: Why Giving Back Isn’t Enough

Release Date:

12/17/2015

... of people around the world have access to new tools and resources with which to improve their lives. . . Opinion from ...

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Member News

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Social Justice

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Ford Foundation

BUILD Health Call for Partners

Release Date:

06/02/2016

... local health departments that share a commitment tomoving resources , attention, and action upstream to drive ...

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RFPs Etc

Funding Area

Health

18 Nov 2025

Social Impact Strategies: People and Place - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... challenges related to economic development, access to resources , and social equity—while also highlighting the ...

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Tools & Strategies

Format

Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

Family Foundation

Private Foundation

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

21 Apr 2026

Opportunities for Philanthropy to Take Action: Aligning Mission with Investment Governance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -

9:30am to 11:30am

... organizational values Consider how to steward financial resources in service of long-term community impact Speakers ...

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Tools & Strategies

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Breakout Discussion

Panel

Roundtable Discussion

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Board & Trustees

Executive Leadership

Finance Staff

HR & Operations Staff

Topic(s)

Finance & Asset Management

Is Your Grantmaking Supporting Systems Change? Introducing the Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark

Release Date:

01/30/2026

... flexible funding nonprofit organizations need to make real and lasting impact. At the same time, nonprofits operate ...

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Insights

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

Produce Buyers & Sellers Support Food Safety Research Campaign (Target Corp.)

Release Date:

02/04/2016

... business deals and their details. Sometimes we forget the real reason we all focus on food safety - that there are ... like supporting the Center for Produce Safety - can impact real people in a very positive...

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Member News

Funding Area

Food Systems

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Target Corporation

Winning Was Just Part of the Reward

Release Date:

09/17/2013

Brooklyn Community Foundation President and CEO Cecilia Clarke talks about her firsthand experience with The New York Community Trust-New York Magazine Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

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Insights

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Brooklyn Org

Ford Foundation Appoints Depelsha McGruder as Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer

Release Date:

04/08/2020

... running smart, successful and sustainable operations while driving innovative approaches, makes her an invaluable asset ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Ford Foundation

The Mellon Foundation Unveils New Visual Identity

Release Date:

03/28/2022

Today, the Mellon Foundation launched a new visual identity, including a flexible and dynamic logomark, color palette and sonic elements.

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Member News

Funding Area

Arts

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Mellon Foundation

To Get Beyond Two Percent, We Have to Go Beyond Giving

Release Date:

10/08/2013

... the same as a simple purchase. The whole idea is to put in value now in order to get more value back later. That’s part of the genius of the stock ... groups like RARE and health organizations like PSI are...