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Lessons from the Field: From Understanding to Impact

Publication date:

12/2010

... and the Wilburforce Foundation — seek to make an impact on some of the most complicated challenges we face: ... protection. This case study provides an in-depth look at how these foundations cultivate an understanding of their ... grantmaking. Lessons from the Field: From Understanding to Impact ...

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Animal Welfare

Social Justice

Seven Things Foundations Can Do to Shape Public Debate in the NYC Election Season

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02/21/2012

... Sterling Clark Foundation, offers her suggestions on how funders can promote important issues to political candidates during ...

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Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

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Public Policy

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"As the South Grows: Weathering the Storm"

Publication date:

11/2017

... borne two historic floods: Twice-a-century events that have begun arriving annually. Hundreds of miles away in the ... in scope and magnitude each day. In many ways, Southerners have been among the first to learn what it’s like to live with a new climate – the more hostile one we have created for ourselves over decades of living outside our ...

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Disaster Relief

Environment and Climate Change

2/11/2016 - "National Leadership as Diverse as the U.S. - Philanthropy Can Make It Happen" Live Stream Recording & PPT Presentation

... National Leadership as Diverse as the U.S. - Philanthropy Can Make It Happen." 2/11/2016 - "National Leadership as Diverse as the U.S. - Philanthropy Can Make It Happen" Live Stream Recording & PPT Presentation .....

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In Hurricanes’ Wake, Nonprofits Worry About Fundraising Impact

Release Date:

10/10/2017

In Hurricanes’ Wake, Nonprofits Worry About Fundraising Impact After Hurricane Harvey caused devastating flooding at ... the Alley’s director of development. "Theater people have to make theater, artists...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Support Facebook Research Initiative to Study Social Media Impact on Elections

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04/09/2018

... Support Facebook Research Initiative to Study Social Media Impact on Elections Facebook is going back to school: The ... and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation . Facebook will not have any right to review or...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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Communications/Media

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Q&A: Judith Rodin Makes An Impact On Investing And Giving

Release Date:

11/02/2016

Q&A: Judith Rodin Makes An Impact On Investing And Giving How important is Judith Rodin? ... with theater tickets, but by pioneering the practice of impact investing, where environmental...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Three Essential Insights on International Impact Investing

Release Date:

09/08/2014

By Cynthia Muller, Senior Director of Impact Investing, Arabella Advisors Understanding the ... and the Caribbean. Recordings of all three webinars can be found on Arabella’s website . The webinars ... Investing...

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Ford Foundation Supports Progress on Impact Investing

Release Date:

10/13/2017

Ford Foundation Supports Progress on Impact Investing Ford Foundation supports an experimental ... mutual fund to receive a third-party rating for impact . Just as third-party ratings have become...

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Impact Investing's Role in Global Development (Rockefeller Foundation)

Release Date:

02/19/2016

Impact Investing's Role in Global Development (Rockefeller ... the Center for Strategic and International Studies called ' Impact Investing: An Opportunity for Development?'. The event ... allure is...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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NYC Social Impact Investment Fails to Meet Goal

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07/06/2015

NYC Social Impact Investment Fails to Meet Goal A New York City ... failed to meet its goal, and as a result the city will not have to foot the bill for it, the Bond Buyer reports. The nation's first social...

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Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Studies Impact of Volunteerism

Release Date:

03/06/2015

Edna McConnell Clark Foundation Studies Impact of Volunteerism Community volunteers and AmeriCorps members can make a significant impact on student reading proficiency and are a low cost ...

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Volunteerism

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Education

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Blue Meridian Partners, Inc.

Former PNY Members Head to Social Impact Exchange

Release Date:

10/16/2014

... and high-net worth philanthropists that support scaled impact in both education and health. Kaberi Banerjee ... this growing community. Former PNY Members Head to Social Impact Exchange ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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How Should Philanthropy Respond to Obama’s Speech on Black Men and Boys?

Release Date:

08/15/2013

We’re pleased to have Shawn Dove, Manager of the Open Society Foundations’ ... the Trayvon Martin verdict and the steps philanthropy can take to address the issues he raised. How Should...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Public Policy

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Community Development

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Open Society Foundations

Assessing the How of Grantmaking

Publication date:

04/2014

This GMN guide helps funders measure the effectiveness of current practices by ... questions every grantmaker should be able to answer about how it makes grants: Does our grantmaking align with our ... includes recommended measurement indicators and advice on how to find and present the results. Assessing the How of ...

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Report

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Grants Managers

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UJA-Fed NY Launches Digital Resource to Support Disability Inclusion in Congregational Life

Release Date:

02/13/2018

... in mind, UJA-Federation developed an online resource that can be downloaded for free as a tool for congregations ... examples of synagogue inclusion and concrete tools that can be utilized and adapted by...

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UJA-Federation of New York

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Disabilities

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Partner & Prepare: How to Fund Advocacy During Polarized Political Times

Release Date:

02/06/2012

On November 29th, Philanthropy New York hosted a funders briefing to discuss the rise of political attacks ... social justice advocacy and the roles that foundations can play in responding. That program included a...

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Philanthropy New York

How to Succeed on a Nonprofit Board

Release Date:

08/28/2017

How to Succeed on a Nonprofit Board Late one night, not too ... his board—filled with successful businesspeople—should have been more on top of things. In particular, he felt the ... months, the treasurer resigned...

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