Ford Foundation Names Darren Walker as New CEO
Release Date:
07/25/2013
The Chronicle spoke with Walker and several other philanthropic leaders about his new appointment.
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Close the Divide Between Education and Work
Release Date:
01/21/2016
... thinking was that going directly into the workforce from high school was an option of last resort. Fast forward to my ... a four-year college immediately after graduating from high school is a good choice for...
Consultant & Vendor Lists: Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Publication date:
02/2015
... www.lawyersalliance.org Executive Coaching/Advising, Human Resources / Staff Effectiveness Legal advice of all kinds to ... Financial Management, Fundraising/ Development, Human Resources / Staff Effectiveness, Program Development/ ...
See the Storify and More: Education Funders Research Initiative Launch Event
Release Date:
10/10/2013
... of our launch event — you can read it (and several other resources and write-ups) below. The first two full ... pressing issues facing the New York City public school system . Upcoming sessions will focus on...
13
Apr
2015
Social, Environmental and Economic Resiliency - Follow-up to Puerto Rico Learning Tour
Monday, April 13, 2015 -
9:00am to 11:15am
MIssed this session? View recording here . As in many places in the United States, economic, social and environmental degradation in Puerto Rico disproportionally affects the island's most vulnerable populations. Investments that build community and...
28
Feb
2019
The Underpinning Stories: Climate & Capacity - A Webinar Hosted by CLIMA Fund
Thursday, February 28, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
As is the case with many systemic, pressing challenges, no one has all the answers. The CLIMA Fund (formerly Grassroots Climate Solutions Fund) is creating a space for transparent, deeper discussion about the underlying narrative frames and...
Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Two New Board Members
Release Date:
10/14/2020
... UC Berkeley, and completed the Stanford Executive Human Resources program. Alex Busansky | Board Member Alex Busansky ... that works to create a more humane and restorative justice system in the United States...
Designing Effective Foundation Program Strategy
Publication date:
02/2013
Strong grantmaking programs reflect a foundation's values, balance internal capacities with the external environment and address constituents' needs. TCC’s Ashley Blanchard and Chris Cardona discuss the five steps to creating programs with impact.
4 Questions about Disaster Philanthropy for Bob Ottenhoff
Release Date:
04/23/2013
... with Arabella Advisors’ Molly Lyons about what donors need to know to respond to and plan for disasters. 4 ...
How Philanthropy and Nonprofits Responded to the Government Shutdown
Release Date:
10/18/2013
... government" and that "nonprofits and philanthropy need to open our eyes, analyze the mounting dangers from this ... forums for those convenings. I hope that you will also look at next week's...
Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions
Publication date:
10/2017
Foundation Center and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) announce the fourth edition of their annual research report, Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2017: Data to Drive Decisions. The new report documents $23 billion in private, public, corporate, and individual disaster-related giving to address major disasters and humanitarian crises that affected millions globally in 2015.
Arcus Foundation's Support of Mighty Earth Has Major Impact on a Destructive Cacao Industry
Release Date:
03/29/2018
... and environmentally critical rainforests. If you look at satellite images of the Cote d’Ivoire’s forests ... Earth’s campaign and legal director. “These companies need to take immediate action to end...
16
Oct
2019
Who is Poor in NYC? Hint: Many More People Than You Think
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -
9:00am to 11:00am
... program was postponed from June 20th to October 16th. We look forward to seeing you in October!** With the cost of ...
American Express and The New York Women's Foundation Partner Together on The Ambition Project
Release Date:
02/11/2020
An open letter from the six women of the American Express Executive Committee reflects on the company’s progress, shares new commitments and programs and calls on leaders everywhere to proudly back women’s ambition.
Why New Yorkers should be proud of the 2020 Census Results
Release Date:
05/06/2021
... gatherings. This is especially impressive considering the need to deploy creative strategies to connect when social ... outside of New York City. In the coming months, we look forward to analyzing how our Get...
25
Feb
2025
Nonprofit Leadership Transitions: How to Operationalize Trust-Based Practices
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 -
2:30pm to 4:00pm
... is more important than ever. What does it actually look like if there's trust? How can funders organize ... Understanding of wrap-around supports CEOs and staff need during critical junctures in preparing...
25
Apr
2012
Power to the People: Participatory Budgeting as a New Model of Civic Engagement in NYC
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 -
8:30am to 11:00am
Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that gives ordinary people real decision-making power over real money. Community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. The process has the potential to transform relationships...
Staff Promotions at Philanthropy New York
Release Date:
02/27/2015
... for these programs and events, including: event-related resources , distance learning offerings, program-related web ...
24
Mar
2016
Legal Series: Best Practices in International Grantmaking
Thursday, March 24, 2016 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Do you understand and take advantage of all of the options that are available to you when choosing to make grants around the world? Do you have unwarranted fears? Learn how to navigate the legal and programmatic issues in making grants outside the...
Diversity in Philanthropy: One Small Thing You Can Do
Release Date:
09/22/2016
Our inaugural Public Policy Fellow, Stephanie Chrispin, now has more than a year of learning and activities under her belt, and our second Fellow, Shiza Pasha started her two-year tenure in August.