Laurie M. Tisch Honored by United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council
Release Date:
03/21/2016
... female leaders who have had positive impacts on their communities and made a difference in the lives of others. ...
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Despite Legacy Connections, Rockefeller Family Fund Sets Trend by Changing its Fossil Fuel Investments
Release Date:
04/04/2016
The Rockefeller Family Fund has long campaigned for green energy and against carbon emissions, so its fossil fuel investments certainly did not make sense ethically, but financially. Other organizations and investors are also questioning fossil fuel...
Rockefeller Divestment in Fossil Fuels Leads Landmark Climate Accord Approved at U.N.
Release Date:
04/25/2016
The 21st Conference of Parties (COP21), under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, delivered a global agreement to limit future global warming to under 2° C above pre-industrial levels. The
Bessemer Trust Among Experts Tapped by NYTimes for Piece on Social Change Major Gifts
Release Date:
05/16/2016
Philanthropists may proclaim their desire for social change, but few, it turns out, follow through.
NY Women’s Foundation President and City Council Speaker Announce $20M More for Young Women’s Initiative
Release Date:
05/16/2016
Over 100 recommendations and $20 million to combat gender-based inequality in health, education, ant-violence, economic opportunity and self-sufficiency.
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Philanthropy, Refugees, and the Global Humanitarian Crisis: World Refugee Day - Webinar
Monday, June 20, 2016 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
... of Refugees Refugee integration is not just about how our communities are inclusive of refugees, but it is also about ... efforts to empower them, build refugee leadership in our communities , and create...
Judith Rodin Steps Down as Head of Rockefeller Foundation
Release Date:
06/16/2016
... Rodin praised Mr. Karp for using data analytics to help communities recover after Hurricane Sandy, but she quibbled: ...
Marist College, Rockefeller Archive Center Partner on Open-Source Technologies for Digital Archival Processes
Release Date:
08/24/2016
... of supporting the Hudson Valley and New York State communities and on the RAC’s leadership and expertise in ...
Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance Opens Applications for its 2017 Prize
Release Date:
09/07/2016
At least five New York based scientists will each be awarded $200,000/year – for up to three years – to enable them to pursue groundbreaking research at a stage when traditional funding is lacking.
Suzette Hunte Joins United Way of New York City as Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Release Date:
09/08/2016
Hunte will serve as a strategic thought partner to the President and play a critical role in the design, coordination and implementation of the President's initiatives, both internally and externally, at UWNYC.
Ms. Foundation Releases New Report on Forging a More Robust and Equitable Childcare System in America
Release Date:
09/15/2016
... impact their children, their own safety, and their communities . Raising Our Nation looks at how barriers to ...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Produces Short Documentaries Highlighting Public Art Challenge Projects In Four Regions
Release Date:
09/19/2016
A short documentary series created by Bloomberg Philanthropies provides a behind- the-scenes look at how four cities are using temporary public art projects.
Newman's Own Names Walter Harrison to Advisory Board
Release Date:
11/02/2016
Harrison is currently President of the University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT, where he has served since 1998, marking nearly a third of the University's history.
PIMCO Awards New York City Mission Society Money for College Readiness Program
Release Date:
11/17/2016
... high school students in New York City’s most underserved communities by providing paid internships, academic support, ...
Mellon and Doris Duke Foundations Back New Report Highlighting 20 Years of NEFA’s National Dance Project
Release Date:
11/18/2016
... and organizations to support new work and bring dance into communities across the U.S. To date, NDP has supported 342 ...
Announcing the 2017 Sloan Research Fellows
Release Date:
02/21/2017
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announces the selection of 126 outstanding U.S. and Canadian researchers as the recipients of the 2017 Sloan Research Fellowships.
Ford Foundation Supports 'Stay Midtown Program' to Respond to Recent Rental Cost Increases in Detroit
Release Date:
03/22/2017
Launched in partnership with Midtown Detroit, Inc., with support from the Ford Foundation and Kresge Foundation, the program is also designed to respond to recent rental cost increases in Midtown and to address a near-term housing supply gap as...
Phil TV This Week March 24
Release Date:
03/24/2017
Clare Church of the New York Community Trust guest anchors PhilTV This Week.
Target Corporation Supports Water Harvesting Cistern to Transform Blighted Properties
Release Date:
03/29/2017
The all-volunteer organization will debut a new recreational space and water harvesting cistern this summer, thanks to grants and material donations from Garnier®, TerraCycle®, and Target Corporation.
Complete This Survey on Foundation Openness and Shared Insights
Release Date:
04/19/2017
The survey deadline is Friday May 5 th . It's a quick turnaround, but the survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, and there is language provided to make it easier.