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27 Nov 2018

From Anecdotes to Facts: Let’s Talk Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... for philanthropy. The panelists and invited guests can also field questions and provide clarifications needed ... want to better understand the racial issues at play and how bias is driving the crisis.”...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

Roundtable Discussion

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All Funders

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Children, Youth and Families

Health

Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces Divestment from Industries that Harm People of Color

Release Date:

11/03/2016

... and predatory lenders are three industries that have had a devastating impact on communities of color and low income communities in ... I celebrate the Foundation’s choice in bringing its full ...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Brooklyn Org

20 May 2014

Philanthropic Advisors Network

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 -

8:15am to 10:00am

... to current and potential clients to the general public. How do you effectively communicate the work you do and the ... lead or main relationship manager. Work primarily with funders . If you provide advisory...

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Network Building

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Philanthropic Consultants/Advisors

Topic(s)

Communications

Philanthropy New York urges state and local government to ensure full, on-time payment and contracting with the nonprofit sector to ensure the health and safety of New York’s most vulnerable residents

... looming budget deficit, various administrative agencies have notified nonprofits that new contracts are on hold and ... contracts by paying them in full and on time; Allowing for greater flexibility in...

23 Oct 2019

From Intentions into Actions: Bringing Behavioral Design to NYC Nonprofits

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... we learn about exciting evidence-based programs and bemoan how difficult and expensive it is to scale up best ... offers research findings and design techniques that can be applied fairly easily, at little or...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Henry Luce Foundation Emergency Grants Support Underserved Communities in the US

Release Date:

06/05/2020

... incidence of disease and death—and the economic damage— have been much greater in these communities, compared to others. The ... voices, while providing support to writers and artists who have...

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Member News

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Community Development

Disaster Relief

Education

Housing and Homelessness

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The Henry Luce Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Awards Grants to Fuel Plans for Equitable Investment in Opportunity Zones in Washington, DC, Oakland, Dallas, and St. Louis

Release Date:

09/05/2019

... growth for more than 491,762 people. “Opportunity Zones have the potential to transform communities and deliver real ... residents’ interests by providing cities with the resources to shape investments so they...

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Member News

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Community Development

Economic Security

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The Rockefeller Foundation

The Ford Foundation Takes Another Stand On Census

Release Date:

10/19/2018

... The census is in trouble. Here’s why, and what you can do about it. The American Constitution mandates that once every decade we tally how many people live in the United States. This decennial ... coalition of...

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Member News

Video

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Census 2020

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Ford Foundation

25 Apr 2018

Walking the Talk: Put Values-Based Grantmaking Into Your Practice

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... grantmaking practices reflect your values? All grantmakers have values, whether they are stated explicitly or revealed ... that foundations, now more than ever, are thinking about how to identify their...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

30 Sep 2024

Deciding NYC's Future: The Latest Charter Revision Commission and November Referendum

Monday, September 30, 2024 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Virtual Meeting - Register by 9/27

... with the fundamentals – what it is, its history, and how it can impact the city. We'll delve into past revisions, ... and engagement in the Charter Revision process. Ways funders...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

Presentation

Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

All Funders

Policy Staff

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Funding Area

Civic Engagement

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Foundation to Move Funds to Detroit Pensions

Release Date:

11/12/2014

Foundation to Move Funds to Detroit Pensions Exactly how will millions in private dollars in the "grand bargain" .....

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Ford Foundation

Grace Farms Launches Design for Freedom Movement to Remove Forced Labor from the Built Environment

Release Date:

02/11/2021

... publication of a new report providing analysis and data on how slavery is cemented into the very foundations of our ... buildings; the launch of a dedicated website with tools, resources , and original content...

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Member News

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Disaster Relief

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Grace Farms Foundation

Membership Snapshot

Publication date:

05/2023

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Board/Committee Materials

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Board & Trustees

Creating a ‘Movement-Led Family Foundation’: A Conversation with the Kolibri Foundation

Release Date:

01/14/2026

... community members onto the board. This tool will help funders navigate these organization and culture ... folks. Together, supported by three staff members, they have launched three major multi-year grant...

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Insights

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

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Fund for Shared Insight

Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan

Release Date:

08/07/2018

... by investing, over five years, $25 million towards resources and support for organizations led by and for women ... “ An accurate her story tells us that women of color have been on the frontlines of nearly...

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Member News

Funding Area

Gender Justice

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Ms. Foundation for Women

Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan

Release Date:

08/07/2018

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Member News

Funding Area

Gender Justice

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Ms. Foundation for Women

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $30 Million International Digital Accelerator Program to Help Arts Organizations Invest In & Use Technology to Speed COVID-19 Economic Recovery

Release Date:

07/14/2021

... ). For cultural organizations, the pandemic made clear how powerful digital technology can be – in particular, many well-positioned arts ... and implementation of their digital project. Tech Fellows ...

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Member News

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Arts

Disaster Relief

International/Foreign Affairs

Technology

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

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 ... Learning Services team at Philanthropy New York will model how to use these tools to collaborate...

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Professional Development

Format

Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

All Funders

Topic(s)

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

The Rockefeller Foundation Names Steve VanRoekel, Former White House Chief Information Officer, as Chief Operating Officer

Release Date:

03/13/2019

... will oversee the organization’s Operations, Human Resources , Organizational Performance, Information ... to cloud computing. “Steve is a singular talent. I have seen firsthand how Steve...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The Rockefeller Foundation

19 Sep 2017

Documentary Film Screening - "Unrest": Women, Resilience and the Disease Medicine Forgot

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... Jennifer and her husband, Omar, newlyweds grappling with how to live in the face of a lifelong illness. But it is also ... the face of loss. What do we owe to each other as humans? How do we treat those with...