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27 Jun 2012

Role of Public Media in Our Democracy - GFEM Annual Funder Conversation

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 5:00pm to Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

... information services to fill the gap. And public media is engaging people of all ages and backgrounds with compelling ...

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20 Sep 2012

The Evolution of Institution-Based Community Organizing: Can Congregations Be Change Agents for Social Justice Again?

Thursday, September 20, 2012 -

8:30am to 11:00am

In recognition of substantial shifts in the field of institution-based community organizing (IBCO), Interfaith Funders, in collaboration with researchers from Duke University and The University of New Mexico, conducted research to document and...

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22 Jun 2010

Investing in Our Next Generation: English Language Learners and Their Families

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 9:00am to Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 5:00pm

... of these young people? Framed with an understanding that engaging the families of ELL learners is critical to driving ...

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07 Nov 2013

"MEDIACRACY" - A Dialogue with Experts on the Troubled Intersection of Media and Democracy

Thursday, November 7, 2013 -

12:45pm to 4:00pm

Democracy and media are inextricably connected – one cannot have an informed and engaged electorate without robust access to information and guarantees of free expression. While we have a growing array of communications choices at our fingertips,...

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21 Nov 2013

Education Funders Research Initiative - Building Better Schools

Thursday, November 21, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

Ford Foundation

The Education Funders Research Initiative (EdFunders) is a project of Philanthropy New York supported by 16 funding organizations that have pursued a diverse array of education reform strategies. These and other private foundations have invested...

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Education

A Recap of PNY's 35th Annual Meeting Featuring Hillary Clinton

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05/19/2014

Check out the video of these amazing women on our 2014 Annual Meeting landing page, which also includes a slide show of pictures from the day and a Storify of tweets.

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President's Message

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Gender Justice

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The Pinkerton Foundation

24 Feb 2015

Explore the Intersections of Education & Workforce Issues with Dalila Wilson-Scott & Will Miller

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 -

3:00pm to 5:30pm

... New York's CEO Interview Series is a set of intimate, engaging , and, thought-provoking conversations with .....

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Ask Your Question to Duncan, King and Walcott!

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05/14/2012

UPDATE: We have reached our deadline for accepting questions. We thank everyone for their suggestions, and we will work with our moderator to incorporate them into our panel discussion with Secretary Duncan, Commissioner King and Chancellor Walcott...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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All Funders

25 Mar 2015

Beyond Gender Equity: How Philanthropy is Taking Gender Norms into Account

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... our organizations. Join your fellow funders for an open, engaging discussion of the importance of addressing gender ...

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Deeper Than Political Sound Bites on Economic Inequality

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04/15/2015

Are foundations asking the right questions to apply to their grantmaking on poverty alleviation, income inequality and social mobility?

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PNY News

Why Cultural Policy is Critical for New York City

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06/12/2015

Salem Tsegaye from the New York City Cultural Agenda Fund examines the importance of cultural funding.

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The New York Community Trust

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Arts

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12 Nov 2015

I Didn’t Know You Could Do That With a Family Foundation

Thursday, November 12, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Learn about how your family foundation can move beyond basic grantmaking, from grants to non-charities, scholarships, and international grants, to program-related investments (PRIs), and even advocacy and policy engagement.

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Professional Development

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Roundtable Discussion

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Finance & Asset Management

Governance

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Appointments & Transitions

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New York City

12 Nov 2015

Families Funding Change: How Social Justice Giving Honors Our Roots and Strengthens Communities - Webinar

Thursday, November 12, 2015 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join us in person or by webinar to explore strategies family foundations and donor advised funds can take to engage more deeply in grantmaking that builds toward long-term social change.

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An Open Exchange of Insights, Ideas: What Philanthropy New York Embraces

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11/04/2015

"Education Reform in Newark: Lessons for Philanthropy" is an upcoming program which represents the mission of Philanthropy New York. A distinguished panel of individuals with unique perspectives will engage in an open exchange with the goal of...

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Weinberg Foundation Announces Former Ambassador as New Trustee

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11/12/2015

The Weinberg Foundation announced that Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin (Ret.) will succeed Judge Ellen M. Heller as the next Trustee of the Weinberg Foundation.

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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Barry I. Schloss Named New Weinberg Foundation Board Chair

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03/01/2016

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation announced that Barry I. Schloss has been named the new Chair of the Board. He will also continue in his role as Treasurer/CFO.

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation President and CEO Paul Joskow to Retire at End of 2017

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12/16/2016

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation President and CEO Paul Joskow and Board Chair Sandra O. Moose announced yesterday, December 13, that Mr. Joskow will retire at the end of 2017 after ten years of service.

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Words Matter: Changing from Funders of Women and Girls to Funders for Gender Equity

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01/04/2017

Jennifer Agmi, Director of Programs at the New York Women's Foundation, writes, "When you invest in women and girls, you are investing in families, communities and whole countries."

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