Ford Foundation Appoints Achmat Dangor to Lead Its South Africa Office
Release Date:
04/01/2013
... efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in governance , the foundation engages civil society ...
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Ford Foundation Appoints Kavita N. Ramdas as Representative in New Delhi
Release Date:
06/04/2012
The Ford Foundation has announced the appointment of Kavita N. Ramdas as Representative in its New Delhi office, serving India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Ramdas will assume the leadership from Steven Solnick, Representative since 2008, who was recently...
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Names Leisle Lin and William B. Petersen as New Senior Vice Presidents
Release Date:
02/01/2012
... are making invaluable contributions to the management and governance of the Foundation and its endowment,” said Dr. ...
Council on Foundations Announces Key Appointments to Senior Leadership Team
Release Date:
08/22/2013
The Council on Foundations has announced the hiring of two senior executives to help lead the organization. Jesse Salazar will be the new Vice President of Communications, where he will lead the Council’s communications, marketing and digital...
New Board Leadership at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Release Date:
08/22/2013
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has elected Valerie Rockefeller Wayne to chair the RBF Board of Trustees and also elected new trustee Daniel Levy. Ms. Wayne is a middle school special education teacher specializing in adolescents with learning...
26
Jun
2012
-- POSTPONED -- Public Service Excellence and Diversity: A Leadership Opportunity
Tuesday, June 26, 2012 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
The United States population is now comprised of 34% people of color, and by 2042 our nation will be over 50% people of color. We are truly the most diverse nation in the world, and founded on the principles of equality and inclusion. But today’s...
10
Sep
2012
The 2012 Election with MSNBC's Chris Hayes: Power Tools to Build a Better Democracy
Monday, September 10, 2012 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
Chris Hayes, News Host at MSNBC, will be leading a dynamic discussion focusing on philanthropy’s role in enabling all U.S. citizens to engage more deeply in the information they need to participate in democracy. How can foundations support the...
09
Oct
2012
College and Career Ready: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
Thousands of young New York City immigrants -- many of them high school students -- waited on line on August 15 to begin the process of applying for deportation deferrals under President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). While...
28
Nov
2012
Coordination Updates on the Philanthropic Response to Hurricane Sandy: A Webinar for Funders and Regional Associations Nationwide
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Webinar
Join us for this Webinar convening funders and Regional Associations from across the nation to hear updates on the short-term and long-term planning for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. There will be updates from the New York and New Jersey...
19
Jun
2013
Infrastructure at Risk: How to Protect Public Investments from Stronger Storms and Tidal Surges
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene made New Yorkers painfully aware of the effects of tidal surges and storms on the transit, wastewater and power infrastructure on which we all rely. This subject was one of the most popular topics of the 2013...
20
Jul
2010
Albany Dysfunction: Is Change Possible?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 -
8:30am to 11:00am
A Philanthropy New York Members Briefing sponsored by Mertz Gilmore Foundation , The New York Community Trust , and The Clark Foundation, with Philanthropy Connects . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All interested funders...
10
Nov
2010
How Will Election Results Impact the Education Agenda? A Post-Election Policy Briefing for Grantmakers
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 -
1:00pm to 3:30pm
Webinar
A Philanthropy New York Collaborative Webinar , presented with the Foundation Center and Foundations for Education Excellence . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All interested funders. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The...
31
Jan
2011
Promise Neighborhoods: What Is the Promise and How Can Foundations Help It Shine Through?
Monday, January 31, 2011 -
7:30am to 11:00am
A program presented by Philanthropy Connects , the public policy committee of Philanthropy New York, together with The Blue Ridge Foundation , The Brooklyn Community Foundation , and The New York Community Trust . WHO SHOULD...
09
Dec
2010
Shareholder Activism: Changing Corporate Behavior
Thursday, December 9, 2010 -
7:30am to 11:00am
... corporations to strengthen shareholder rights, improve governance practices, increase transparency, and think more ...
04
Feb
2010
Summer Learning Loss: How Can It Be Reduced?
Thursday, February 4, 2010 -
7:30am to 11:00am
A Philanthropy New York Members Briefing presented by the Altman Foundation , The Wallace Foundation , and The New York Community Trust , with the New York City Youth Funders Network. WHO...
25
May
2011
The Assault on Fair Courts: Why the Politicization of the Judiciary Is Harming Our Justice System and Democracy as a Whole
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 -
8:45am to 11:00am
A Philanthropy New York Members Briefing, sponsored by Open Society Foundations - U.S. Programs, Transparency & Integrity Fund , Carnegie Corporation of New York , and Rockefeller Brothers Fund . WHO SHOULD ATTEND : Funders...
What Does the Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013 Mean for Us?
Release Date:
01/15/2014
The Nonprofit Revitalization Act was long in coming. PNY put out its very first policy statement in February 2012 supporting the AG's efforts and calling for leadership to produce a stronger, more accountable nonprofit sector in the state.
30
Jan
2014
Nonprofit Revitalization Act of 2013: What You Need to Know
Thursday, January 30, 2014 -
8:00am to 11:00am
St. Regis Hotel
... of the legislation and the growing focus on nonprofit governance by funders, regulators, watchdogs and the media. ...
Kathryn Haslanger Elected to Commonwealth Fund Board of Directors
Release Date:
01/15/2014
Kathryn D. Haslanger, Chief Executive Officer of JASA (Jewish Association Serving the Aging), has been elected to the Commonwealth Fund Board of Directors.
Evan Michelson Joins Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as Program Officer
Release Date:
02/12/2014
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce that Dr. Evan Michelson joined the foundation as Program Officer on January 1, 2014.