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Simons Foundation Study Shows New Insights on Ocean Microoganisms

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01/26/2016

... -- including those that capture half of the carbon taken out of the atmosphere every day -- viruses are a major ... viruses," said Joshua Weitz, an associate professor in the School of Biology at the...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and National Science Foundation Fund Creation of Battery-Free HD Video Streaming Technology

Release Date:

04/27/2018

... an associate professor in the UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. “This work breaks that assumption and shows that backscatter can ... doesn’t need large batteries or a power...

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New Study Funded in Part by Simons Foundation Study Hopes to Predict Autism Behaviors

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11/26/2018

... a $3.1 million grant to fund the research. “If it works out , this could be a big step for the field because it is a ... world was pretty big until his freshman year in high school and then he could not keep it...

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ASPCA Elects Tim F. Wray to Chair of the Board

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07/02/2012

... coupled with his expertise in leading companies with complex operations make him a tremendous asset to the ASPCA," ... improving the lives of millions of animals each year. To work alongside Mary Jo White...

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United Hospital Fund Report Examines New York's Accountable Care Organizations in Year 2

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04/18/2016

... national experience on cost savings but outperform it on quality results. The report also considers several possible ...

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Diversity in Philanthropy

Philanthropy New York has a long history of supporting programs that seek to increase diversity in our sector and beyond. This work has taken a variety of forms: forging coalitions with ... offer all...

13 Oct 2021

Adopting Equity Practices - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... and trustees only.* There is an increasing recognition and understanding of the deep-seated structural inequities upon ... How to discuss equity with staff and board Explore resources for continued reflection...

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Family Foundation

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Actions Civics: Activating Young Citizens to Go Beyond the Ballot

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07/03/2018

... what many academics and advocates have known for a long time , political disengagement and illiteracy are rampant ...

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Generation Citizen

Helmsley Charitable Trust $8.4M Gift Began the Process to Improve Care For Heart Attacks

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06/09/2016

... South Dakota hospitals and one ambulance service with quality achievement awards for heart and stroke care. Avera ... recognized with Mission Lifeline Awards for implementing quality improvement measures for...

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15 May 2012

Foundation and Nonprofit Websites as Genuine News Outlets

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, NYC

... Health News and ProPublica – that not only produce high- quality journalism, but also have established, formal ...

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27 Jun 2018

Where Are the Children? Family Separation Becomes U.S. Immigration Enforcement Policy - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... locate their young ones, and support them in navigating complex asylum proceedings. Similarly, advocates for ... Aryah Somers Landsberger (Moderator), Director of Programs , GCIR Designed for All interested...

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Children, Youth and Families

04 Apr 2012

GrantCraft is Back!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... New York and other funder networks. Explore What resources does GrantCraft offer funders—beginners, ...

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20 Sep 2012

Money and Politics: The Impact of Citizens United on the 2012 Presidential Election

Thursday, September 20, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:45am

The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has fundamentally altered the strategy and structure of elections and electioneering in the United States. Early evidence suggests that spending on the 2012 election will easily surpass the $3 billion...

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Annie E. Casey Foundation Funded Research Shows Close to Home is Worth Fighting For

Release Date:

03/30/2018

... standards if you don’t fund them properly. You can’t work with kids in the best way, without, frankly, money,” ... decline in youth detention, and a 68 percent decline in out -of-home placements. New York state...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Co-Impact Announces Inaugural Grants Totaling $80 Million

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01/16/2019

... Bank, that will enable governments to adapt and scale programs proven to help households sustainably boost their ... and assets, as a pathway to lift millions of people out of extreme poverty... Co-Impact...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Introduces New Board Trustees and Staff

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07/02/2012

... development and external affairs. “It’s an exciting time for Brooklyn, and an exciting time for local ... contributions Michael, Claire and Alex will bring to our work .” Michael Sherman has...

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Brooklyn Org

Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces New President Cecilia Clarke

Release Date:

07/01/2013

... have Cecilia lead the Foundation during this very exciting time in Brooklyn,” said Fishman. Clarke comes to the ... a successful career in the arts. She led the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, one...

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Funded By Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Field Study Looks At Chemistry Of Indoor Home Environments

Release Date:

06/18/2018

... world, people reportedly spend about 90% of their time indoors. In homes, workplaces, schools and every indoor ...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Commits $20 million in COVID-19 Assistance to Strengthen Global Pandemic Preparedness and Support Vulnerable Communities

Release Date:

03/19/2020

... basic needs, and globally, too many communities lack the resources and technologies to adequately track, mitigate, and ... Foundation . “The Rockefeller Foundation is ready to work in partnership with others...