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19 May 2015

Economic Inequality and Mobility: Looking at the Evidence to Inform Philanthropy’s Actions

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 -
9:15am to 11:15am
... economic inequality a threat to the very idea of the American Dream and stress the need to advance policies to ... for their work. Presenters: Jane Waldfogel , Compton Foundation Centennial Professor, Columbia...

Nourishing Strong Communities: Thoughts on Food Policy from Karen Karp

Release Date: 
03/15/2010
... a members briefing—sponsored by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation , the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, and The ... have one of the presenters, Karen Karp, President of Karp Resources , share her thoughts...
16 Mar 2017

Brown Bag: Financial and Regulatory Challenges Facing Nonprofits Working Internationally

Thursday, March 16, 2017 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
... for foundations and nonprofits to address these issues . Based on our discussions, this is a topic of concern ... challenges. Author Sue E. Eckert of the Center for New American Security noted, “At a time of...
17 Jun 2021

Moving Beyond Anti-Asian Myths and Violence to Multi-Racial Solidarity and Action

Thursday, June 17, 2021 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
... reality is that discrimination and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities are deeply ... well as dispel myths that play into its limited access to funding and support. Join...

For Jobseekers: Once You Get the Job

Publication date: 
04/2014
... professional development and education. There are numerous resources that we've noted throughout this section of the ... as you can. A program might be on an issue outside your funding area, but it’s a good time to meet other ... discussions about best practices, effectiveness, current issues in philanthropy, and even the definition of .....
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Understanding Risk Tolerance in Grantmaking

Release Date: 
08/10/2015
... administered the survey to 70 staff members of a major US foundation , including 32 grantmaking staff. The results are ... one discussed here—would be salutary. In the case of the foundation we surveyed, a...
14 Apr 2015

Philanthropy in Nations with Weak Civic Infrastructures: Exploring the Challenges

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 -
8:45am to 11:00am
... to operate or the regulatory environment to flourish. Foundation staff considering funding to improve civil society in other nations need to ... consider how to factor context into grantmaking, so your...

TED: Exceptional Media and Ideas for Change

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05/28/2013
... next Media Impact Forum, which will take place at the Ford Foundation ). Second, taking risks is key. Chris noted that ... in our meeting remotely. Even without a lot of technical resources , we are all able to...
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