The New Power of the Purse: Younger Women and the Future of Philanthropy
Release Date:
08/25/2017
... often decide where the family's gifts go. Now comes a study from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) .....
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Reading, Math Disparities Persist At Capital Region Schools
Release Date:
08/29/2017
In the Capital Region's three major cities, school districts continue to see stubborn disparities between black and Hispanic students and their white and Asian peers when it comes to reading and math.
Aging Out of Foster Care Makes Eating Right a Challenge
Release Date:
09/18/2017
Tony Turner knew he had to improve his eating habits to reverse a recent diagnosis of prediabetes, but, after several years in the foster care system, he did not know where to start.
Opinion: Libraries Can Be More Than Just Books
Release Date:
09/19/2017
For all of Sunset Park’s celebrated taquerias, dim sum parlors and picturesque piers, the most popular destination in that neighborhood might just be the local branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. Despite its squat concrete frame and fluorescent...
How America Gives Special Report: Breaking the Charity Habit
Release Date:
10/03/2017
Each year, the charity world waits eagerly for the announcement of how much individual Americans gave to charity. And each year, that annual total doggedly climbs higher, faltering only occasionally. Four of the past five years, it has broken its...
Building Bridges between Scared Immigrant Communities and Police
Release Date:
10/06/2017
... 12 percent. And Houston is not alone with this trend. A study of hundreds of victim advocates and legal service ...
‘White Rage’ Author Kicks Off Mellon Lecture Series Aimed At Better Understanding Racism
Release Date:
12/08/2017
The Mellon Lecture Series, which will continue into the spring semester, is made possible by a $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to help Georgetown carry out its commitment to produce scholarship to better understand and...
Enabling Sustainable Investment in Social Interventions: A Review of Medicaid Managed Care Rate-Setting Tools
Release Date:
02/02/2018
... A Review of Medicaid Managed Care Rate-Setting Tools New study by The Commonwealth Fund highlights Medicaid managed ...
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Appoints Distinguished Writer, Poet, Scholar, and Arts Advocate Elizabeth Alexander as President
Release Date:
02/07/2018
The Trustees of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have elected Elizabeth Alexander to be the Foundation’s next President, effective March 2018. Alexander will succeed Earl Lewis, who has served as President since 2013.
The United Hospital Fund Releases Report on Positive Impact of Home Health Care
Release Date:
04/30/2018
... information on this complex issue is limited, a study by Kathyrn Bowles, PhD, of the Visiting Nurse Service ...
Major Data Release From Sloan Digital Sky Survey Includes Galaxy Maps, New Data Access and Visualization Tools, and a Huge 'Stellar Library'
Release Date:
01/29/2019
... MaNGA uses a technique called resolved spectroscopy to study galaxies in much greater detail than previous surveys. ...
The Doris Duke Philanthropies Announce Zeyba Rahman Promoted to Director of the Building Bridges Program
Release Date:
03/11/2022
... to increase mutual understanding and well-being among diverse populations for the benefit of stronger and more ... to promote understanding and collaboration between diverse communities. She was director, Asia...
Donita Volkwijn
Donita_Volkwijn.jpg As Senior Director of Member Engagement, Donita leads member engagement and recruitment, understands member goals and learning priorities, and facilitates several of PNY's signature networks and leadership...
24
Jun
2024
Beyond Bars: It's a Movement, Not a Moment
Monday, June 24, 2024 -
5:00pm to 8:00pm
... Justice Institute Who should attend? All interested funders in criminal legal reform, public policy, and related ... With Brave New Films Galaxy Gives Media Impact Funders Justice Reform Working Group Beyond...
Membership Eligibility and Structure
Eligibility Our member community brings together philanthropic organizations based in the greater New York City region or those focusing substantial giving here. An organization’s core interest in joining Philanthropy New York is a desire to improve...
16
Mar
2017
What Does the Future Hold for Immigrant Workers and their Families? – A Webinar Hosted by GCIR
Thursday, March 16, 2017 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
... of Speakers are still forming Designed for All interested funders . Please note that calls are open to GCIR members, ... by March 15th by 8:00pm EST. Members and Non-Member Funders : Please click on the "...
30
Sep
2024
Deciding NYC's Future: The Latest Charter Revision Commission and November Referendum
Monday, September 30, 2024 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Virtual Meeting - Register by 9/27
... and engagement in the Charter Revision process. Ways funders can contribute to a stronger and more equitable ...
Committee for Children Launches Out-of-School Time SEL Program with Support from The Wallace Foundation
Release Date:
03/26/2019
... organization reaches millions of children annually with research -based SEL curricula taught in schools across the US ... programming will be integral to reaching that goal." CFC's research -based...
9/17/2015 - Exploring Communications Strategies - Presentations
Publication date:
09/2015
View materials form the program, Exploring Communications Strategies for Small-Staffed Foundations.
15
May
2012
Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Challenges and Opportunities with Organizational Structure
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
... have responsibility for administration, including human resources , finance, and operations. Please note: This meeting ...