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Giving Circles: More Impact to Go Around

Release Date:

11/07/2013

... is quoted in a New York Times examination of the rise of giving circles. INSIDE the red-brick St. Michael’s Lutheran ... schoolers singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”... Giving Circles: More Impact to Go...

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The New York Women's Foundation

In A Shift In Giving, JPMorgan Chase Focusing On Economic Growth

Release Date:

07/13/2014

In A Shift In Giving , JPMorgan Chase Focusing On Economic Growth A major ... Chase Foundation as it moves away from "broad-based giving " to a focus on "economic growth," according to Bruce .....

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Mellon Foundation Gives $1.5M To Conserve African Art Collection

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07/07/2016

The significant award will help launch VMFA’s newly conceived center for advanced study in art conservation.

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Arts

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Atlantic Philanthropies Gives $177 Million to Study Dementia

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11/17/2015

The Atlantic Philanthropies, which will conclude its grant-making commitments next year, announced on Monday the capstone of its work on aging populations: a $177 million grant to create a new institute to study dementia.

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Aging

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

Tow Foundation Gives $25M to Barnard for Tech Center

Release Date:

02/01/2016

Telecommunications executive Leonard Tow's foundation is donating $25 million to Barnard College, which will use to build a new teaching center and institute a technology requirement.

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Education

Technology

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Simons Foundation Gives $40M for Astronomy Facility in Chile

Release Date:

05/12/2016

The Simons Foundation has given $38.4 million to establish a new astronomy facility in Chile’s Atacama Desert, adding new telescopes and new detectors to existing instruments.

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PNY Opposes Tax Reform That Undermines Charitable Giving

Release Date:

11/15/2017

PNY Opposes Tax Reform That Undermines Charitable Giving By Michael Hamill Remaley, Senior Vice President, ... tax code in ways that will further incentivize charitable giving and opposes efforts that would reduce...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

12 Apr 2012

Family Philanthropy: Diverse Voices in Family Giving

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

While little is certain about the future of giving , one trend is clear: the diversity of voices active in ... network with and promote increased and effective giving among a new generation of diverse donors and...

15 Nov 2011

The Impact of the 28 Percent Cap on Charitable Giving

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 -

12:00pm to 2:30pm

Webinar

... affects us all: the proposed 28 percent cap on charitable giving . Hear experts discuss a new study from the Indiana ... Explore How the proposed 28 percent cap on charitable giving will affect foundations A...

11 May 2023

The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, May 11, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... or collective goals through different approaches. Giving families are increasingly using a variety of vehicles ... will you learn? How to connect the purpose behind your giving to your vehicle structures,...

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Family Foundation

Private Foundation

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Give Generously—You Can’t Help It!

Release Date:

12/18/2009

... been struck by a few of the articles about altruism and giving and human biology. Since we are deep in the middle of the “ Giving Season,” I decided to look further into this subject and see whether ...

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08 Feb 2018

Choosing and Using Multiple Vehicles for Family Giving - Webinar

Thursday, February 8, 2018 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... families can use to increase the overall impact of their giving . Presenter List of speakers still forming Designed for ... with Choosing and Using Multiple Vehicles for Family Giving - Webinar ...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Teagle Foundation Gives $2M for College/Community Partnerships

Release Date:

03/14/2016

The Teagle Foundation awarded more than $2 million in grants across 11 projects under its “College-Community Connections” program.

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The Teagle Foundation

01 Nov 2017

Navigating Uncertain Terrain and International Barriers to Giving

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... discussion. Explore: Barriers and incentives to global giving , as analyzed by the Index of Philanthropic Freedom ... Navigating Uncertain Terrain and International Barriers to Giving ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

The Power of Giving Caregivers Extra Hands for Their Research

Release Date:

05/17/2018

The Power of Giving Caregivers Extra Hands for Their Research By Betsy ... for your own organizations to pursue. The Power of Giving Caregivers Extra Hands for Their Research ...

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Health

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Doris Duke Foundation

Funders Give and Get Advice From NYC Teens

Release Date:

05/02/2013

The Opportunity Network recently invited a group of philanthropists to talk about their careers and their professional journeys with New York City students. We’re pleased to have Opportunity Network Founder and Executive Director Jessica Pliska and...

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MetLife

20 Nov 2013

Power of Giving Arts Forum: Arts and the Millennial Generation

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 -

7:30am to 10:30am

Con Edison Headquarters

... Young, Vice President of Digital Strategy, SpotCo Power of Giving Arts Forum: Arts and the Millennial Generation ...

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Arts

Funders Give and Get Advice From NYC Teens

Release Date:

05/02/2013

By Jessica Pliska , Founder and Executive Director, The Opportunity Network and April Hawkins, Director of MetLife Foundation ’s Civic Affairs Program On most days, the job of philanthropy executives involves reviewing proposals,...