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Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation

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Health

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Foundations as the "Brain Trust" for City Officials

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04/15/2014

... Dr. Mary T. Bassett, Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. On Monday, April 28, we will ... the funder community just as a checkbook, though financial resources are...

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Doris Duke Foundation

The Burke Foundation Announces Three New Staff Members

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11/18/2020

... for stewarding the organization’ s Maternal Child Health programs helping to increase prenatal and postnatal ... stress by connecting families to important community resources...

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Burke Foundation

18 May 2023

Setting a New Standard: The Role of Philanthropy in Grantee Working Conditions

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12:00pm to 1:30pm

... staff, while trying to remain accountable to the rigorous impact metrics from their funders . What is the role of ... nonprofits as directly connected to an organization’ s strategic efficacy...

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Roundtable Discussion

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Program Staff

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Commentary: “Visibility” and Corporate Foundations

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10/22/2009

... of their grantees, for the most part corporate foundations care very much about “visibility” and invest a lot in ... the main focal point. Some corporate foundations in fact are within the...

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Melissa Beck Steps Down as Executive Director of The Educational Foundation of America

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05/20/2020

... today that Melissa Beck, its Executive Director since 2013 , has stepped down. Beck’ s last day at EFA will be May 22, 2020. She has accepted a ... the Environment, Food Security, and Reproductive ...

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The Educational Foundation of America

Responding to 3/11: Helping with the Japan Disaster

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05/12/2011

... While Japan is a rich country, it still needs the world’ s help. The Japanese government can handle the ... spectrum of issues associated with the recovery—mental health , economic revitalization and job...

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Groundswell Fund Shares An Open Letter to Philanthropy, from People of Color-led, Movement-Accountable Public Foundations

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06/10/2021

... By contrast, the cornerstone of racial equity is sharing resources and decision-making power in a way that ... As Executive Directors and CEOs of the nation’ s foremost people of color-led, movement-...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Social Justice

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Groundswell Fund

Engagement Snapshot: A Strategic Approach

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11/28/2011

... New York (This post originally appeared on the Forum’ s Forum , the blog of the Forum of Regional Associations of ... opportunities for grantmaking in the areas of aging and health . To better integrate age-...

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New Member Spotlight: The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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12/11/2009

... trustees. As a continuation of Mr. and Mrs. Helmsley’ s generous giving throughout their lifetimes, the Trust ... a diverse range of organizations with a major focus on health and medical research, in addition...

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The Spend-Out/Perpetuity Distraction…and the Merger Option

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02/08/2010

... by itself and distracts from questions of mission and impact , and 2) it diverts us from looking at other options for foundations. There are , of course, good reasons to spend out, just as there are...

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Invest in Youth: Strengthening Brooklyn’s Future

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07/02/2015

... protestors to Dreamers organizing for immigration reform , inspiring young people are driving extraordinary ... work. Last year, in my first task as the Foundation’ s new Director of Community...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Community Development

Workforce Development

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Brooklyn Org

Westchester Community Foundation Awards Grants for Workforce Development

Release Date:

05/28/2020

... shadowing experience at a Montefiore hospital or health - care facility and an opportunity to interview with employer ... once employed. Participants will interview with Westhab’ s employer...

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Westchester Community Fund

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Education

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Membership Snapshot 4-10-25

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Board & Trustees

Ms. Foundation Speaks Out Against Trump Administration Changes to Obama Era Contraceptive Rules

Release Date:

10/11/2017

... statement in response to the Trump Administration’ s decision to roll back Obama Administration requirements for ... roll back critical protections for women ’ s reproductive care...

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Gender Justice

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Ms. Foundation for Women

06 Jun 2019

POSTPONED: Food Fight: NYC Youth vs. Predatory Marketing

Thursday, June 6, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... program is postponed until further notice.** Traditional health education provides children and youth a simple recipe ... and allow them to play leadership roles to educate peers, families , and neighbors of...

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Don’t Forget the Small Guys

Release Date:

07/09/2010

... City Nonprofits United Way of New York City Sometimes it’ s easy to forget how much nonprofits touch people’ s lives. ... new thinking. Large, focused discussions can have the dual impact of...

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It’s OK to Pause and Think. In Fact, Please Do.

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10/04/2017

It’ s OK to Pause and Think. In Fact, Please Do. A Message from ... demonstrate to government that there is a need and people are paying attention. So, make the announcement about your ... “best...

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President's Message

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Disaster Relief

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The Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Council on Foundations

Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Announces New Staff and Board Members

Release Date:

10/15/2020

... a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. It’ s also a pleasure to introduce you to our new program ... action on climate with pathways for positive social impact . Previously, she was director of the...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

Marketplace IT Glitches: The Sky Is Not Falling

Release Date:

10/03/2013

... , Sabrina Corlette and Sarah Dash , Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’ s Center on Health Insurance Reforms This week, the health insurance marketplaces created...

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