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What It Takes: How a Charity Confronted Its Lack of Diversity and Found New Strength

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03/08/2018

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The Century Foundation Releases Report: How Robots Are Beginning to Affect Workers and Their Wages

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10/17/2019

The Century Foundation Releases Report: How Robots Are Beginning to Affect Workers and Their Wages ... findings, summarized below, offer new insights that can help inform ongoing debates about the future of work...

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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

... in full and on time; Allowing for greater flexibility in how nonprofits render services for new and existing contracts ... 25, 2020 Approved by the Executive Committee July 1, 2020 Actions Taken to ...

A Letter from Surdna President Don Chen on Solidarity and Support to Grantees

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05/13/2020

A Letter from Surdna President Don Chen on Solidarity and Support to Grantees Dear Grantees, During these uncertain ... our grantees and communities of color across the United States have been addressing for years...

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29 May 2019

No Housing Support for Mixed Status Families? - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 -

1:30pm to 2:30pm

... a first come, first served basis.* No one should be denied support because of their loved ones’ immigration status. ... this rule is crucial. Explore The proposed change and how community-based leaders are...

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Leadership Accelerated – The Pinkerton Foundation Supports Program for Leaders of Color

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12/17/2020

... The Pinkerton Foundation has launched a new program to support leaders of color in the youth service field, the ... leaders the space, support and professional development resources to...

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How Open Road Alliance is Helping Cure a Blind Spot for Philanthropists

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10/02/2018

How Open Road Alliance is Helping Cure a Blind Spot for ... world has a blind spot when it comes to risk. Projects can be waylaid or abandoned when unexpected challenges arise. ... “Well, you’re looking for a...

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Weinberg Foundation Establishes New Grants Area Supporting Veterans and their Families

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02/24/2016

... one of the largest private foundations in the United States , today announced a new priority area for its grants, ... capacity, and understand local needs. These opportunities can enhance the current level of...

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Behind the Curtain: How Do Philanthropic Advisors Influence Foundation Strategy?

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10/23/2014

... To say no? These all shape the parameters of what you can achieve at a given moment. THEN you're ready to talk ... and understanding first. You need to understand how data fit into their world, and tailor...

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How Do I Master That Skill? LinkedIn, Markle Want To Help

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03/18/2016

How Do I Master That Skill? LinkedIn, Markle Want To Help ... the labor market for medium-skilled jobs such as tech support or phlebotomy. The foundation’s goal: creating a ... ecosystem so that employers,...

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13 Jul 2015

How Does Climate Change Affect Peace and Security? - Webinar

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2:00pm to 3:00pm

... environmental issues affect peace and security risks? How direct is the relationship between the two? Should ... in which climate change affects security/conflict and how funders can...

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Impact Investing in Education: An Overview of the Current Landscape

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01/2014

... Capital Partners , is part of the Open Society Education Support Program’s efforts to identify innovative financing mechanisms and approaches that can increase the availability and allocation of resources for education systems. Impact Investing in ...

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J.P. Morgan commits $20 million in support of Latino-led businesses

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03/29/2022

... U.S. economy, but they often lack access to capital and resources for growth,” said Daniel Pinto, President and ... their growth potential. This fund serves as a prototype in how to invest in 21st century...

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Keesha Gaskins to Lead Democratic Practice–United States Grantmaking at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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01/15/2014

... to strengthen the vitality of democracy in the United States . Currently, Gaskins serves as Senior Counsel in the ... development. She knows the field and has a keen sense of how the RBF can...

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25 Feb 2025

Nonprofit Leadership Transitions: How to Operationalize Trust-Based Practices

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2:30pm to 4:00pm

... ever. What does it actually look like if there's trust? How can funders organize themselves to shift their behaviors ... a session for folks who are searching for ways to better support...

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11 May 2023

“No Justice Without Love” & Community: A Roundtable Discussion on Criminal (In)Justice in NYC and How to Disrupt the System

Thursday, May 11, 2023 -

2:00pm to 4:30pm

... youth justice, #CloseRikers, bail reform; as well as how leaders are addressing these issues using credible ... and healing justice approaches. We will also hear how philanthropic leaders are organizing to...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Role of Funders in Conflict

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11/2014

... Security Funders Group (PSFG) released a white paper on how funders can affect conflict. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The ...

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Rockefeller Foundation Focuses on How to Prevent Food Waste at Events

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04/03/2018

Rockefeller Foundation Focuses on How to Prevent Food Waste at Events Even when wowing ... Association (AHLA) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, launched several ... show...

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15 Oct 2018

Hurricane Michael: How to Respond - A Webinar Hosted by Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Monday, October 15, 2018 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... Michael while also looking ahead to future needs and how the philanthropic community can support full recovery. Explore Updates on the situation in ...

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