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Open Society Foundations to close OSI-Baltimore after 25 years; will invest $20 million to seed the future of social justice philanthropy

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02/16/2023

... which has operated locally for 25 years, advancing criminal justice reform, civic engagement, health ... In keeping with Open Society’s legacy in Baltimore, the resources will enable OSI to...

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It's Time for More Foundations to Fund Democracy - Here's How

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12/10/2020

... automatic voter registration, and paid voter orientation A public interest mandate for social media platforms and ... your foundation works outside of the democracy space, the first step is learning: Review...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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Schools Urged To Implement Alternatives to Zero-Tolerance Discipline Policies

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07/24/2014

... of State Governments Justice Center, "can help districts do just that. It provides a catalog of effective strategies ... and recommendations for reforming school disciplinary practices nationwide...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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A Letter from Ronna Brown

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09/23/2020

... institutions and practices . One thing we can all do , every day, is commit to the actions that are within our ... Philanthropy New York members have come together to pool resources to address...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Releases New Action Plan for Gathering and Sharing Information on SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Variants and Other Pathogens

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03/08/2021

... convening of several dozen scientists, lab administrators, public health officials, representatives from the private ... the law while linking disparate data. Securing additional resources –...

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17 Jan 2019

The Border and Beyond: Federal Immigration Policy Outlook and Philanthropic Engagement - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, January 17, 2019 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

... to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* As a New Year dawns, ... a wide range of funders take action against policies and practices harmful...

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Building a Bigger Tent for Effective Philanthropy

Release Date:

07/07/2015

... participants also proposed ideas to help prompt funders to do so. (Read the related debate series, “ Strategic ... most of which are small- to mid-sized and have few or no staff. These organizations are very...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors

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02/09/2022

... its geographic representation of the borough. They are the first members introduced as part of Brooklyn Community ... was previously the Vice President of Finance, Human Resources , and Administration at...

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Urban Farms and Gardens are Critical for a Healthy and Sustainable Food System

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03/31/2015

by Susan Chin, Executive Director, Design Trust for Public Space A bold, colorful poster struck me while ... the value of parks and community gardens as public resources and not merely as vacant...

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The Need for Civil Legal Aid

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06/07/2016

... have been working on this issue individually, this was the first time that the lack of free and readily available civil ... seeking civil legal aid are turned away due to lack of resources , meaning a majority...

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Heckscher Foundation Congratulates Heather Sutton on New Role

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10/25/2017

... delighted to announce the 2018 launch of genARISE . As first -generation college graduates move into independent life ... life, leadership and career coaching to young “ first -gen” professionals who would...

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation is Now Accepting Applications for the 2021-2022 Fellowship

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06/16/2020

... into a reality. Fellows also receive hands-on training, resources , and leadership development to scale the impact of ... solar energy to Native communities while training the first generation of Navajo solar...

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North Star Fund Welcomes New Executive Director Jennifer Ching

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02/01/2017

... As a movement lawyer after 9/11, Jenn litigated the first case with the ACLU and Center for Constitutional Rights ... In the policy arena, Jenn designed and advanced critical public policy projects as director...

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Commonwealth Fund Unveils New Website and Logo

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05/27/2014

... site is responsive, so whether you're checking out our resources on health care reform, learning what our latest international survey found, or offering your ideas on health care...

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How Philanthropy Can Address the Needs of Our Veterans

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11/05/2014

... problems veterans are experiencing and how best to deploy resources to address them. Veterans Day is just around ... Philanthropy New York members are in a special position to do more than simply thank the...

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20 Jun 2023

Cannabis, Communities and Real-World Reparations: What Funders Need to Know about How It’s Playing Out

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... alongside other provisions to advance social justice, public health and safety, and economic development. In December 2022, the first retail dispensary was officially opened by a non-profit...

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John A. Hartford Foundation Awards $5.2 Million for Dementia, Senior Care

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12/11/2018

... care, experience elder mistreatment, or have other complex health and social needs. Recipients include the Icahn ... through the development of new implementation tools and resources , a national users group,...

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The John A. Hartford Foundation

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Creating Enduring Value at a Corporate Foundation: Bridging the Gap Between Brand and Cause

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09/24/2013

... is enormous when you can marshal the attention and resources of your organization, deploy them in a way that is ... At the New York Life Foundation , we’ve been able to do just that through an innovative,...

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Internal Communications for Philanthropy: Maintaining Community in a Time of Isolation

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03/31/2020

... of us. It’s been heartening to watch foundations marshal resources to find ways to ease burdens on grantees and step ... we continue to build on those communications. While we do so, however, we need also find...

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