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The Open Society Economic Justice Program Invests in Race and Gender Equity

Release Date:

10/22/2020

... New York—The Open Society Economic Justice Program, through the Soros Economic Development Fund, its impact ... new and creative ways to promote racial justice through its investments,” said Catherine Cax,...

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Gender Justice

Social Justice

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Open Society Foundations

Miriam Nelson Named President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation

Release Date:

01/12/2021

... donated to nonprofit organizations worldwide, entirely through the profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s ... an initiative that First Lady Michelle Obama supported through her “Let’s Move” campaign...

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Arnold Ventures Hires Jennifer Doleac as Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice

Release Date:

03/08/2023

... and commitment to improving the criminal justice system through research and evidence align perfectly with our ... public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy. Arnold...

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Justice Reform

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14 Dec 2023

Winning a Just Transition: Climate Change at the Intersection of Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice

Thursday, December 14, 2023 -

2:15pm to 3:30pm

... intersection between racial injustice and climate change through the Just Transition framework. We will explore the ... and that there is great cost in not approaching this work through a racial lens. This...

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All Funders

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Environment and Climate Change

Recording: Turning the Tide: (Re)Claiming Belonging & Power for People of Color in Philanthropy

Turning the Tide: (Re)Claiming Belonging & Power for People of Color in Philanthropy Before experiencing it firsthand, philanthropy is commonly perceived as a space primarily dedicated to charitable giving and volunteerism, albeit with...

Donn Weinberg Concludes Term as Weinberg Foundation Chairman, Judge Ellen Heller Assumes Board Leadership Role

Release Date:

03/01/2013

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the United States, has announced that Donn Weinberg has concluded his three-year term as Chairman of the Board.

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The Century Foundation Announces New Senior Fellow, Presence in Beirut

Release Date:

02/01/2013

The Century Foundation has also announced a promotion and location change for two of the organization’s foreign policy experts.

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Former Brazilian Secretary of Justice Pedro Abramovay to Join Open Society Foundations

Release Date:

08/22/2013

... These young people are open to strengthening democracy and engaging in movements to articulate and implement progressive ...

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Open Society Foundations

01 May 2012

Creating a New Normal: Financial Fitness and Competitive Job Search Strategies for Aging Baby Boomers

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

While the recent economic recession affected Americans of all ages, both genders and all ethnicities; workers 55 and over, women, and people of color were among the hardest hit. Each group brings with them their own unique set of challenges and...

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04 Jun 2012

Philanthropy New York's 33rd Annual Meeting: Duncan, King and Walcott, a Dialogue with Education Reform Leaders

Monday, June 4, 2012 -

3:15pm to 7:30pm

Due to overwhelming demand, registration for this event is now CLOSED. To be placed on the waitlist please email register@...

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12 Mar 2013

Getting Your Foundation’s Spending Policy & Asset Allocation Right

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Today’s volatile market environment changes how foundations are thinking about spending policy and asset allocation. Come hear leading colleague, both foundation staff and trustee, in the field about their forecast of the market for the next few...

19 Jul 2010

College-Ready or Not? Preparing High School Students for Success

Monday, July 19, 2010 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Ford Foundation, 320 East 43rd Street, NYC

... rigor also may be of value. For example, actively engaging youth in their schools and communities turns out to ...

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02 Feb 2010

Long-Term Consequences of Delinquency: A Presentation by New York State Office of Children and Family Services' Dr. Rebecca Colman

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 -

11:30am to 2:00pm

Presented by Philanthropy Connects , the public policy committee of Philanthropy New York, and by its working group on At-Risk Youth. WHO SHOULD ATTEND : All interested funders. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION...

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11 Dec 2013

What Does it Mean to ‘Do’ Policy Work in a Foundation?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

”Public Policy Work” in foundations is like the proverb of the elephant being described by several blind men — each has a very different description of what it is based on their personal experience of it. Is it government relations? Is it funding...

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Foundations Join the White House in Expanding Opportunities for Young Men of Color

Release Date:

03/13/2014

Ten foundations -- including The Atlantic Philanthropies, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Ford and Open Society foundations -- have announced their support for a new White House initiative, My Brother's Keeper, to create and expand opportunities...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Ford Foundation

Open Society Foundations

Iris Chen Named Executive Director of The Fund for Public Schools

Release Date:

08/05/2014

Iris Chen has been named executive director of The Fund for Public Schools.

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Education

Musicians Foundation Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

Release Date:

12/18/2014

The Musicians Foundation is the oldest independent non-profit for musicians in crisis.

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Arts

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Musicians Foundation

Welcome to Smart Assets!

Release Date:

04/23/2009

Philanthropy New York is pleased to present Smart Assets , a forum for our members to discuss issues affecting our sector and the practice of philanthropy. Our first post is from Charles Hamilton, Philanthropy New York’s Senior Fellow and former...

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Supporting Emerging Leaders in the Field

Release Date:

02/24/2015

PNY is launching the 2015 cycle of the Young Leaders Breakfast Club – a peer-to-peer networking and group-based mentoring program for emerging leaders in the sector.