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The 2012 Election with MSNBC's Chris Hayes: Power Tools to Build a Better Democracy

Publication date:

09/2012

... citizens to engage more deeply in the information they need to participate in democracy. Chris Hayes, News Host at ... in creating the capacity for a more responsive political system . The 2012 Election with MSNBC's Chris Hayes: Power .....

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Brooklyn Public Library Receives $400,000 From The New York Life Foundation

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06/16/2014

... to be better prepared academically for the rigors of high school,” said Heather Nesle, president of the New York ... grant will allow the Library to extend these educational resources to six high...

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Education

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New York Life Foundation

Teagle Foundation Releases Report on Their Initiative to Encourage Liberal Arts Colleges to Create Online Courses

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01/30/2018

... at liberal arts colleges does not necessarily translate to high student enrollment, a report by Ithaka S&R suggests. ... to develop online or hybrid online courses and educational resources . While many...

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Education

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Which Nonprofits Are Most Ready for Capacity Building?

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07/19/2012

... firm TCC Group to provide one-on-one coaching and other resources to participants to guide them on a journey of ... of our engagement with them. What did this motivation look like? Those groups that flourished...

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All Funders

Despite Gridlock In Washington, Funders See Enormous Potential to Move the Needle on America’s Gun Crisis

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11/15/2016

... . Gun violence is one of our nation’s most urgent public health and safety challenges, with more than 100,000 ... and prohibitions on firearm possession by persons at high risk of violence, such as domestic...

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Communications/Media

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Media Impact Funders

Strengthening our Framework to Maximize Impact

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06/01/2022

... the public and private investments in various parts of the system itself — for example, the United States spends $80 ... knowing that harm reduction and access to restorative resources are...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Social Justice

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Arnold Ventures

15 Sep 2010

Can You Hear Us Now? Evaluating Policy Change and Advocacy

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... funding. Participants are invited to share their own experiences in evaluating public policy and advocacy funding. To share relevant resources , please contact register@philanthropynewyork.org . ... . James R...

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Network Building

23 Apr 2013

Elder Abuse: How Funders Can Make a Difference — Conversations with GIA

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

Webinar

... With growing knowledge about the aging process, systems of care and health care reform, there is now an unprecedented opportunity to ...

Brooklyn Community Foundation President Marilyn Gelber to Leave in June

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04/01/2013

... in boosting the strength of neighborhoods and resources for residents,” said Fishman. “She has created ... local giving and investing in bold new projects. We both look forward to a very bright future for...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Community Development

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Brooklyn Org

The Westchester Community Foundation Awards $3.2 Million in Grants to 66 Nonprofits

Release Date:

12/01/2021

... received grants totaling $567,000 to address the increased need for mental health services: THE HARRIS PROJECT: $62,000 to expand use ... MUSIC SCHOOL: $6,000 to support instruction in and performance...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Arts

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Environment and Climate Change

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Westchester Community Fund

14 Sep 2011

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Encouraging and Improving Staff Learning and Development at our Foundations

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 -

8:45am to 10:30am

Henry Luce Foundation, 51 Madison Ave., 30th Fl., NYC

... training? If so, would you be willing to share the experiences with us? How can we all strive to be better ... ideas to the FAN meeting where we can share lessons and experiences in helping staff develop their...

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13 Apr 2022

2022 New York Age-Friendly Funders Network - Spring Meeting

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 -

10:30am to 12:00pm

... Grantmakers who are funding or interested in the area of health care older adult services and healthy aging. How do I sign ...

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Dianne S. Harris Appointed Senior Program Officer at The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Release Date:

08/16/2017

... of Humanities for community college transfer students and high school students, especially for first-generation and ... grateful for the opportunity to join the Foundation, and I look forward to supporting its...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Why Helping Pets Helps People

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12/05/2013

... 2011 Foundation Center statistics. The false notion we need to overcome — in the institutional space in particular ... emotional healing. Much has been written about the general health benefits of animals ,...

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Animal Welfare

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Salesforce And United Way Worldwide Introduce New Salesforce.Org Philanthropy Cloud Volunteering Capability

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06/16/2019

... employees to volunteer and connect with the causes they care about. Salesforce and United Way are also announcing ... of dollars and countless volunteer hours to help those in need . Together, Salesforce and...

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Technology

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Salesforce

Changing the Debate on Education Policy

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06/07/2012

... One point of agreement across all four speakers was the need for equity in school finance and the importance of a ... the capacity in schools and districts to deliver high -quality instruction. Interestingly,...

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All Funders

Regulating Donor Advised Funds

Publication date:

10/2015

... We encourage the reader to check out the additional resources listed at the end of this piece. CLICK THE LINK ...

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PNY Issue Guide

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Public Policy

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Public Policy

Column from Hartford Foundation: Independence—It’s What Older People Want

Release Date:

12/01/2015

... personal goal requires that we design and provide good care in our hospitals and clinics, and expand that care beyond traditional boundaries. It requires the involvement of both health...

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