Philanthropy Must Do More to Influence Policy, Say Government Officials
Release Date:
02/13/2013
... conference. Philanthropy needs to step up its efforts to influence policy if it expects to produce big ...
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Providence Wins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Cities Challenge
Release Date:
03/13/2013
The Providence Talks project, which will help low-income parents improve their kids’ language skills, secured the $5 million top prize for Providence, R.I., in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayor’s Challenge.
Anti-Polio Campaign Gets Big Cash Infusion
Release Date:
02/28/2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced a $100 million donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, bolstering fellow philanthropist Bill Gates' support of GPEI.
Rockefeller Pledges $100-Million to Help 100 Cities Cope With Crises
Release Date:
05/14/2013
The 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge was announced to mark the 100th year, to the day, that the Rockefeller Foundation was incorporated.
Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency
Publication date:
01/2014
"Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency" explores how transparency can strengthen credibility, improve grantee relationships, facilitate greater collaboration, increase public trust, reduce duplication of effort, and build communities of shared learning.
Verizon Foundation Donates $10K to MAP Intl. to Help Storm Survivors
Release Date:
02/08/2017
... Survivors A non-profit that's helping with storm recovery efforts just received a big donation check. Tuesday .....
JPB and Rockefeller Foundations Contribute to Transformation of Detroit’s Fitzgerald Neighborhood
Release Date:
04/06/2017
The effort will be the initial model for the $30 million Strategic Neighborhood Fund, which is working to stabilize Detroit neighborhoods.
Seeking Just & Sustainable Communities: Surdna Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $14 Million
Release Date:
07/26/2017
... Area Grantmakers, which was awarded $150,000 for its efforts to support anchor institutions working to create ... was awarded $300,000 in support of its climate justice efforts , which are focused on working-...
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Teams Up With Lin-Manuel Miranda to Aid Puerto Rico
Release Date:
10/18/2017
... Miranda to donate $300,000 to Puerto Rico relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The gift, announced ... a nonprofit organization that has redirected its efforts toward emergency relief since the...
Add the “A” and It’s Full STEAM Ahead for Girls
Release Date:
10/30/2015
... AOL enhanced the program curriculum by leveraging its resources as a media technology company to amplify the ...
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Sep
2015
Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Pros & Cons of Performance Evaluations
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 -
8:45am to 11:00am
... HR and operations professionals to share knowledge and resources , to test complex ideas with peers about ... Cell Foundation, Inc Oscar De La Cruz , Manager, Human Resources & Benefits, The Andrew W...
Two Changes in Executive Team at Carnegie Corporation of New York
Release Date:
02/04/2020
... Trish Callahan joins the foundation as chief human resources officer, bringing more than 25 years of human resources leadership to the role, most recently with The ... Georgia Foundation. Ms. Callahan’s...
Ford’s Walker Weighs in on New Rules Allowing Pension Funds to Invest with Conscience
Release Date:
10/22/2015
Today’s announcement from the Department of Labor is a welcome step that will benefit both fund beneficiaries and society at large, according to a statement from Darren Walker, chair of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing (NAB) and...
Lisa Green Hall Joins Nathan Cummings Foundation's Investment Committee
Release Date:
04/24/2017
Lisa joins John Levy (Chair), Myra Drucker and William Goetzmann, who currently serve as independent advisory members on the Investment Committee.
Greg Ratliff named VP at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Release Date:
04/04/2019
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors just named Greg Ratliff as its newest vice president. Greg will manage client engagements with a range of individual, family and corporate donors.
04
Mar
2019
The Landscape of Money and Politics - A First Monday Discussion Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, March 4, 2019 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
... forming... Designed for All interested funders and philanthropic advisors only. Registration Registration is ...
Recording: Resilient Resolve: Supporting Justice in NYC's Nonprofit Crisis
... – including budget cuts, contract delays, and limited philanthropic support – and the innovative solutions they ...
15
Nov
2018
Immigration Policy after the Midterms: What Can Funders Expect? - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR
Thursday, November 15, 2018 -
4:00pm to 5:00pm
... are open to GCIR members, other grantmaking institutions, philanthropic advisors, and members and staff of funder ...
30
Jul
2025
Understanding the Evolution of Birthright Citizenship and What Comes Next - A Webinar Hosted by AAPIP and GCIR
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
... to AAPIP and GCIR members, other grantmaking institutions, philanthropic advisors, and members and staff of funder ...
25
Feb
2014
Game On: New Tools for Learning and Advocacy
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 -
1:45pm to 5:30pm
Philanthropy New York
Mobile apps and computer games often spark images of teenagers in basements battling sci-fi creatures. But gaming now goes well beyond pure entertainment and is at the nexus of learning, advocacy and social change. Game makers are creating games for...