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Why Philanthropy Should Help Strengthen Community Colleges

Release Date:

04/17/2014

... rates remain dismally low. Attention at all levels has turned to preparing young people to succeed in college. ... require three 80% of 4th quartile (high) income earners has a 4-year degree while only 10% of...

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Leon Levy Foundation Names Meredith Ross President, Justine Koch Promoted to Director of Finance/Administration, Jennifer Ellis to Senior Program Officer

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09/15/2022

... NY, September 15, 2022 – The Leon Levy Foundation has named Meredith Ross president, succeeding Robert F. ... July after serving as president since 2015. Ms Ross, who has been the Foundation’s program director...

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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 ... of engagement with grantmakers across the country. Explore How a reimagined Council can best...

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20 Jun 2017

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Tools and Principles to Consider When Enhancing Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... HR and operations professionals to share knowledge and resources , to test complex ideas with peers about ... to strengthen professional skills and expertise. Human Resources professionals have a critical role...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Expands Access to Electricity in India

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11/15/2017

... generated with diesel power, which negatively impacts the health of residents and the environment. Smart Power For ...

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Improving Education May Come Down to Changing Principals

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09/08/2014

... school reform: the principal? The role of the principal has , traditionally, been overlooked. How about a new education reform push, one that focuses less ... managerial jobs and oversee instruction, too — what...

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The Wallace Foundation

14 Dec 2017

Funders Summit on Justice Reform: The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers

Thursday, December 14, 2017 -

9:00am to 3:30pm

... strategies for breaking down political, logistical, and financial barriers. Philanthropy New York’s ad hoc Justice ... necessity of seeking community input – and the lack of resources dedicated to the task –...

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09 Jun 2015

Catch a Ride on a Roller-Coaster! Immigration Issues Facing the New York Region

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... for qualifying immigrants. Explore: What the President has put forward in his latest Executive Action on immigrants - and the populations affected Which parts of the Executive Action are moving ... and in the...

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Immigration

Recording: Beyond Bars: It's a Movement, Not a Moment

... realities through the eyes of those who've been most affected . Chesa Boudin's story is a prime example of how lived experience can fuel the fight for justice. ... , Organizing Director, Katal Center...

15 Jul 2021

Good Green Jobs for a Changing Climate: Is This Time For Real?

Thursday, July 15, 2021 -

3:00pm to 4:30pm

... NY State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and New York City’s Local Law 97, part of The Climate Mobilization Act (CMA)—we are moving closer to a Just Transition for ... development...

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Boutiques for the People

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09/27/2016

... president, Teagle Foundation The term “boutique” has come to be used as a derogatory label for labor-intensive ... full form. It's certainly understandable that scalability has become the holy grail of...

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RE.invest Initiative to Partner With Eight Cities to Develop Resilient Stormwater Systems

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05/29/2013

... Sandy, the RE.invest Initiative today announced it has selected eight partner cities across the country to help ... finance urban infrastructure. By helping cities use public resources more efficiently and...

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Arcus Capacity-Building Initiative Selects First Group of Leaders

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09/02/2013

The Arcus Foundation has announced the first participants in its LGBT Leadership Initiative (ALLI), which will provide resources to support leaders of the U.S. LGBT movement. The ...

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New York Life Foundation Awards $1 Million to American Museum of Natural History

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08/13/2014

... Natural History The American Museum of Natural History has received a four-year, $1 million grant from the New York ...

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Archives of Atlantic Philanthropies Given to Cornell Library

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10/26/2015

... in Atlantic grants over three decades – support that has transformed institutions, championed social causes and ...

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Wallace Foundation Funds Research to Evaluate Public-Private Model in Buffalo Schools

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11/03/2015

... to students in the Buffalo Public Schools, Say Yes has greatly expanded its reach and political influence in the ... at public-private partnerships that aim to bring together resources from government, private...

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With Major Grant from Simons Foundation, New York Genome Center Announces $100 Million Matching Campaign

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01/21/2016

... Million Matching Campaign The New York Genome Center has announced a $100 million matching grant from the Simons ...

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Rockefeller Foundation's Boltz: Take a Fluid Approach to Build Fresh Water Resilience

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08/26/2016

... are pyrrhic victories, and water always wins. This reality has yet to be fully accepted, particularly by those directing ...

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With Support from Rockefeller, '100K Opportunities Initiative' Achieves Hiring Goal Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Release Date:

09/01/2016

... meaningful employment for young people, announced that it has met its goal of hiring 100,000 Opportunity ... continue to capture and share new recruiting and human resources practices tailored to hiring,...

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