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Trump Administration Rejects Study Showing Positive Impact of Refugees

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09/19/2017

... States next year, rejected a study by the Department of Health and Human Services that found that refugees brought in ... more in government revenues over the past decade than they cost . The draft report,...

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Why Philanthropy Should Help Strengthen Community Colleges

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04/17/2014

... importance of the post-secondary credential to one’ s ability to participate in the labor market in this ... recent years, policymakers, educators and philanthropy have increasingly highlighted the challenge...

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Third Wave Fund, New York Women's Foundation and Ms. Foundation Pen Open Letter to Foundations and Donors Calling for Increased Funding to People of Color

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03/09/2017

Third Wave Fund, New York Women' s Foundation and Ms. Foundation Pen Open Letter to ... director of the Funders Network on Population Reproductive Health & Rights. “We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with...

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The New York Women's Foundation

16 Jun 2016

Making Big Bets for Big Results - Webinar

Thursday, June 16, 2016 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... identified at $10M or above) over the past decade plus have gone to such causes. The Bridgespan Group identified a number of barriers and stories of how some donors were getting beyond them in their Winter...

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To Be Brave and Radical in Arts Philanthropy

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02/20/2019

... and Fund in The New York Community Trust Today’ s cultural and political moment demands action from all of us, in whatever spheres of influence we may have . Our responsibility in this moment is to move from...

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Arts

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The New York Community Trust

Doris Duke Foundation

Arcus, NoVo Foundation Announce Groundbreaking Philanthropy Initiative to Improve the Lives of Transgender People

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12/08/2015

... Foundation ( www.novofoundation.org ), one of the world’ s largest private foundations supporting efforts focused ... Trans Initiative will deploy grants and philanthropic resources totaling at least $20...

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Arcus Foundation

NoVo Foundation

Many Students Around the World Can’t Read or Add, World Bank Says

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09/27/2017

... Around the world, hundreds of millions of students are spending years in school while learning virtually nothing, ... even the most basic life skills,” write the report’ s authors, Deon Filmer and Halsey...

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Thrive by 25: Casey Foundation Announces Increased Focus on Youth and Young Adults

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01/28/2021

... been committed to building a brighter future for America’ s children, families and communities, striving to ensure all ... to manage anxiety and depression . They’ve shared how they lack the support needed to...

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Children, Youth and Families

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The Annie E. Casey Foundation

The New York Community Trust Hires Environmental Program Officer

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02/12/2014

... state and federal environmental agencies as well for a U. S . Congressman and the United Nations, brings more than 20 ... a dozen countries across the Americas with the Natural Resources Defense Council and...

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Environment and Climate Change

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The New York Community Trust

See the Storify: Sandy, Philanthropy & A Year of Hard Lessons

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10/29/2013

... One year after Hurricane Sandy, our communities have made great progress in recovery. But so much more ... — to help the philanthropic community better understand how it can support ongoing rebuilding efforts...

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12 Feb 2013

The New Nonprofit: Driving Economic Development in NYC

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 -

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Nonprofits have retained a strong presence in New York City; yet, to ... as an economic driver, despite its strong ties to NYC’ s financial center and other vibrant industries. On this ... impact the organizations...

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04 Nov 2019

The Divest/Invest Framework: What Does It Mean for Funders Working in Housing and Homelessness? - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness

Monday, November 4, 2019 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... renters experiencing housing instability. Public resources that are currently invested in policies and laws ... and produce more quality, accessible, affordable housing, health care, education, and other...

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Housing and Homelessness

Eric C. Schneider to Join The Commonwealth Fund as Senior Vice President for Policy and Research

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11/26/2014

... Senior Principal Researcher and Distinguished Chair in Health Care Quality at RAND, and director of its Boston ... on February 2, 2015. He will be based at the foundation' s New York City headquarters...

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The Commonwealth Fund

24 Apr 2012

Foundation Assets as Social Change Agents: Sustainable Investing for the Public Benefit

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... now, and will do so increasingly in the future. Learn how innovative strategies and new investment opportunities ... Explore How some boards and investment committees have reassessed their...

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16 Oct 2019

Reimagining the Council on Foundations: A Visioning Session With Kathleen Enright

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

What is the highest and best role for philanthropy? And how can the Council on Foundations support its members and ... explore these key questions and test some early ideas that have come out of...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

28 Apr 2020

So You Think You’re on a Webinar – Zoom Meetings and More

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... work styles to adhere to physical distancing measures, we have explored virtual convenings in a way that is ... world and explore the tips and tools for getting the most out of your virtual gathering. The...

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Professional Development

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

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Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Beyond Grantmaking: Foundations as Impact Investors

Release Date:

05/12/2014

... the board to match its investments with the foundation’ s values. The board recruited Imprint Capital, a San ... even combined with governments, don’t have the resources to solve the world’...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

What’s “Best” in Philanthropy: A Debate Recap with Aaron Dorfman and Adam Meyerson

Release Date:

05/19/2009

... , that focused on issues and concerns raised by NCRP’ s recent report, Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best: ... those associated with The Philanthropy Roundtable— have said that total, unfettered freedom is...

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces the 2022 Clinical Scientist Development Awardees

Release Date:

08/09/2022

... funds promising physician scientists whose projects have the potential to advance the prevention, diagnosis and ... and the research environment. A large share of this year’ s recipients propose work in...

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Health

Science

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Doris Duke Foundation

Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence Founders Named American Academy of Nursing 2013 Honorary Fellows

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09/18/2013

... , Founders of the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence , have been named to the American Academy of Nursing 2013 class ... honor of their extraordinary contributions to nursing and health care. The Jonases will...

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