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Research to Prevent Blindness Funds Study of Alzheimer's and Brain Health Detection Using Eye Exams

Release Date:

03/12/2019

... Ophthalmology Retina. The results showed that people who have a healthy brain function have a dense microscopic network of blood vessels in the ... of changes in the retinal blood vessels among those who...

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Building on #MeToo, Foundations Look to Change Workplaces in the U.S. and Around the World

Release Date:

03/19/2019

... of its former chief executive, Leslie Moonves, and their related philanthropy), and three anonymous foundations ... of sexual harassment and/or assault. A great many women have reported experiencing workplace...

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Gender Justice

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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NoVo Foundation

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (New York)

Unbound Philanthropy

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Research Funded by William T. Grant Foundation Aims to Show Why Some Veterans Go Hungry

Release Date:

05/30/2019

... showing that roughly a quarter of post-9/11 veterans have experienced hunger or food insecurity at some point after their service, Nipa Kamdar, a postdoctoral fellow at the ... that data or simple interviews...

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15 Oct 2019

Engaging the C-Suite: How to Build Internal Support for Your Corporate Citizenship Approach - A Webinar Hosted by TCC Group

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 -

12:30pm to 1:30pm

Successful corporate citizens not only have a clear purpose, well defined goals, and a strong portfolio of programs – they also have the clear support of the CEO and senior leaders that ... providing the...

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Corporate Funders

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Communications

Leadership Development

The Rockefeller Foundation Appoints Two Esteemed Leaders to Board of Trustees

Release Date:

11/21/2019

... Agnes Binagwaho and Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli. They will begin their tenure as Trustees on November 21st, 2019. “It is a ... said Board Chair Richard D. Parsons. “Agnes and Ndidi have demonstrated and been...

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Global Relief Initiative to Help Alleviate the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release Date:

04/08/2020

... and deployment of vaccines and treatments that could have global impact. The pandemic has wide-reaching socioeconomic implications that have already stretched far beyond the immediate health ... continue to...

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International/Foreign Affairs

Science

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On Earth Day, Open Society Foundations Announce Climate and COVID-19 Fund

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04/22/2020

... Foundations Announce Climate and COVID-19 Fund Scientists have long warned that the climate crisis is a “threat ... global economy. “From the beginning, the Foundations have grappled with the greatest threats...

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Disaster Relief

Environment and Climate Change

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Open Society Foundations

The Atlantic Philanthropies 2020 Hindsights: Top 10 Lessons

Release Date:

09/17/2020

... Philanthropies 2020 Hindsights: Top 10 Lessons Many people have asked us what we consider the most important lessons we ... in hindsight about decisions they and others made. We have limited our list to 10...

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Dr. Christopher Howard Joins the Board of the Markle Foundation

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12/10/2020

... Baird, CEO and President of Markle. “We are delighted to have Chris join our Board and look forward to working ... Chris Howard will be joining the Board of Directors; I have known Chris to be a steadfast...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

09 Jun 2022

Participatory Grantmaking - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, June 9, 2022 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... are some case studies of family-led philanthropies that have successfully used a participatory grantmaking approach? What will you learn? Why funders have chosen to utilize this method of grantmaking How...

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Tools & Strategies

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David Blumenthal to Step Down as Commonwealth Fund President at End of Year

Release Date:

05/11/2022

... “The Commonwealth Fund has been fortunate to have a leader like David Blumenthal during this past decade ... of Power: Health and Politics in the Oval Office . “I have always believed that for an organization...

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The Commonwealth Fund

15 Jul 2024

The Value of Learning in Grantmaking to Migrant Communities - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Monday, July 15, 2024 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... and evaluation? What impact can a learning orientation have on grantmaking in support of immigrant and refugee ... strategy? What will you learn? How funders have adjusted their strategies...

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Issue-Based

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Immigration

Alisa Doctoroff and Linda Mirels Nominated to Lead UJA-Federation of New York

Release Date:

03/01/2013

... are slated to begin July 1, 2013. "I am delighted that we have two such accomplished and dedicated individuals to ... committed and generous," said Mirels. "I am thrilled to have this chance to...

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Kiva City Launches in Washington, D.C.

Release Date:

01/11/2013

... Latino Economic Development Center and Capital One Bank have announced the launch of Kiva City D.C., a website that ... for additional funding to help start, sustain and grow their business... Kiva City...