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20 May 2013

The Storm Surge and Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Communities: An Educational Site Visit Bus Tour for Funders In-State and Around the Region

Monday, May 20, 2013 -

9:15am to 4:00pm

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3 Penn Plaza, Newark, NJ

Join the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers for a Site Visit Tour through parts of Newark, Bergen and Hudson Counties as we learn from experts about the effects of Sandy's storm surge on Northern New Jersey and the damaging impact to community...

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28 May 2013

Community Food Funders Breakfast Series on Risk and Resiliency in the Food System: Fostering Equity and Adaptation in a Post-Sandy World

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 -

8:30am to 10:00am

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have now surpassed 400 parts per million. Our food and agricultural system is already exhibiting impacts from our changing climate as evidenced by recent storms, floods, and droughts. We invite you to join...

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05 Jun 2013

Conversation with Ford Foundation’s Luis Ubinas

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 -

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Join us in a conversation with departing CEO Luis Ubiñas as he looks back and offers insider-outsider perspectives on what it was like to run one of the most significant and dynamic foundations in the US, with a global mission. And we’ll also take...

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Tools & Strategies

13 Jun 2013

A Conversation with Robert C. Granger, President of the William T. Grant Foundation

Thursday, June 13, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Hear from one of the nation's foundation leaders as Dr. Granger discusses the strengths and weaknesses of strategies employed by the William T. Grant Foundation during his tenure to improve the quality of after-school programs. Representatives from...

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08 Mar 2011

Foundations on the Hill

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 -

7:30am to 12:30pm

Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th St, NW, D.C.

Members and Non-Members should register as soon as possible. The registration fee is $125. For additional information including scheduled meetings, hotel, and travel arrangements, please contact Nur Ibrahim at...

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26 May 2010

Tools for Greater Fulfillment and Impact On and Off the Job: Knowing and Expressing Your Talents and Passions

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

A program in Philanthropy New York’s OF PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL INTEREST series, presented by the Foundation Administrators Network (FAN). WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Individuals looking to connect with their authentic personal and professional calling card,...

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Network Building

Nominate Your Colleagues for the PNY Board of Directors

Release Date:

12/11/2013

Philanthropy New York is currently seeking nominations for our Board of Directors. We have two slots to fill in May 2014, and five slots coming up the following year (May 2015).

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PNY News

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Philanthropy New York

05 Mar 2014

A Donor Discussion on Climate Change and Food Resilience with Contributions from Global Indigenous Representatives

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 -

10:45am to 1:30pm

Philanthropy New York

This session will address the vital role funders play to bring Indigenous Peoples’ contributions into high spheres of influence and in a partnership role. Funders will hear firsthand from Indigenous representatives from Asia, South America, and...

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Issue-Based

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Environment and Climate Change

Food Systems

International/Foreign Affairs

Jeffrey D. Selberg Joins Peter G. Peterson Foundation to Lead Health Care Initiatives

Release Date:

01/15/2014

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation has hired noted healthcare leader Jeffrey D. Selberg, MHA, to lead its health care efforts.

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Appointments & Transitions

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Health

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Peter G. Peterson Foundation

Congratulations from PNY, February 2014

Release Date:

02/12/2014

F.B. Heron Foundation CEO Clara Miller receives the Prince's Prize from Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

21 May 2014

Change the Story, Change the World - A Workshop on Storytelling

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Since we first began talking to each other, telling stories has been a powerful way to capture attention, engage an audience, and motivate them to act. As we learn more about how our minds work, we’re also discovering that stories are intrinsic to...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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Communications

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Michelle Knapik to Depart Surdna Foundation; Named Tremaine Foundation’s President

Release Date:

04/02/2014

The Surdna Foundation announced that Michelle Knapik, director of the foundation’s Sustainable Environments program, has accepted a position as the next President of the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation in New Haven, Conn. effective May 12, 2014.

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Appointments & Transitions

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Surdna Foundation

Huge Gap Found Among States In Long-Term Services Quality and Access

Release Date:

06/20/2014

The quality and accessibility of long-term supports and services depends in large part on where you live, according to a new report by AARP, The Commonwealth Fund, and the SCAN Foundation.

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Member News

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Aging

Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

LGBT-Themed Films Receive Support From New Arcus Fund

Release Date:

07/16/2014

Nine LGBT-themed documentary films have been selected for support from the Arcus Foundation Fund at Sundance Institute.

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Member News

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Communications/Media

LGBTQ

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Arcus Foundation

Soros' Support of Marijuana Legalization Leads Philanthropies to Increase Support for Opposition

Release Date:

10/14/2014

Because of OSF founder George Soros' successful push to legalize marijuana, other foundations are ramping up support for anti drug policies and research.

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Member News

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Health

Public Policy

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Open Society Foundations

The Achelis and Bodman Foundations

Share Your Thoughts: PNY’s 34th Annual Meeting!

Release Date:

04/30/2013

Thank you to everyone who attended our 34th Annual Meeting or watched the proceedings via our livestream broadcast! And special thanks again to the Ford Foundation for their generosity as our hosts. We asked you to share your thoughts on community...

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Insights

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All Funders

A Critical Catalyst: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy

Release Date:

01/30/2013

By Dr. Irwin Redlener Director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness , Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University and Co-Chair, NYS Ready Commission As we move beyond the immediate response to...