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UJA-Federation Board of Directors Elects New CEO

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02/12/2014

... York, to succeed John S. Ruskay on July 1, 2014. Ruskay will step down at the end of June after 15 years as Executive ... improve and build on our essential mission: to provide care for those in need and to...

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UJA-Federation of New York

27 Jan 2015

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 7:30am to Friday, January 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

... in the philanthropic sector. The three day course will help newcomers build a framework for understanding and ... grantmaking. Through highly interactive sessions, you will engage with your peers around...

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21 Jan 2016

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 8:00am to Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:00pm

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Philanthropy New York Welcomes Two New Philanthropy Fellows, Ariane Cruz and Javon Robinson

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07/13/2021

... she evolved professionally alongside the organization as it experienced transformational growth through the launch of ... prospect research, grant writing, and content creation as it related to fundraising,...

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Ford Foundation announces five-year, $25 million grant to women-led global worker networks calling for a just economic recovery for the world’s 2.1 billion informal workers

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11/16/2021

... employers and informal workers from 187 countries will discuss the issue of inequality and the world of work. ... economy — including domestic workers providing critical care ; home-based workers producing...

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Gender Justice

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Ford Foundation

Weinberg Foundation Details Chief Investment Officer Transition

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03/22/2022

... of chief investment officer. Current CIO Jonathan Hook will retire from the Weinberg Foundation effective August 31, 2022. He will be succeeded by David Gilmore, Deputy Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Gilmore...

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

23 Jan 2012

Building Resilient Communities Through Systemic Change

Monday, January 23, 2012 -

7:45am to 11:45am

... Jim King, President of FAHE, and Bill Bynum, CEO of HOPE, will help participants understand which granting strategies ...

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Issue-Based

15 Jan 2013

Reframing the Debate Over Gun Violence: Advocacy and Education Efforts Working with Partners in Media

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 -

1:45pm to 5:45pm

... in laws, regulations and social norms that guide the use of guns in America. For years, nonprofit advocacy and ... Philanthropy New York and Media Impact Funders will convene a briefing with authoritative gun...

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25 May 2011

The Assault on Fair Courts: Why the Politicization of the Judiciary Is Harming Our Justice System and Democracy as a Whole

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... law and Justice, and public policy. The session will also be of interest to lawyers and individual donors. ... recent politicization of judicial elections and the harm it does to the provision of justice at...

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Looking Back on Philanthropy New York's 2013

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12/12/2013

... We provide the mechanism and support that so many of you use to contribute intellectually to your colleagues, both in ... we are hopeful that the new structure of our staffing will be even more responsive to...

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Philanthropy New York

26 Jun 2014

Foundations for Social Impact Bonds

Thursday, June 26, 2014 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... SIB/PFS projects. Many foundations are exploring ways to use these projects as a means to scale effective programs and catalyze government reform. This session will focus on several models through which...

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F.B. Heron Foundation Earmarks Entire Endowment for Social Impact Investments

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10/21/2014

... By the end of this year, 63% of Heron’s funds will be invested in such vehicles. Ms.Miller hopes to be 100% ...

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F.B. Heron Foundation

14 Jan 2016

ITVS Women and Girls Lead Global Celebration

Thursday, January 14, 2016 -

5:00pm to 8:00pm

... strategies in India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Jordan, and Peru, will include an inside look at on-the-ground methods from ... first female taxi driver and the subject of the film, will be in attendance. Please join...

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Grace Nicolette Named CEP’s Vice President, Programming and External Relations

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01/19/2016

... role and the importance to CEP of the area she leads. It also reflects her outstanding performance, including the ...

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

Arabella Advisors Hires Julia Sze as Managing Director of Impact Investing

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02/03/2016

... firm as its new managing director of impact investing. Sze will work with Cynthia Muller, Arabella’s head of impact ... in developing innovative impact investing strategies will surely be an asset as we work...

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Arabella Advisors

Pinkerton, NYCT-Supported JobsFirstNYC Announces 4 Workforce Partnerships to Help Youth Gain Employment Training & Jobs

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02/19/2016

... partnerships have been awarded planning grants and will join the YASEP Learning Community. Each partnership will receive a $50,000 grant to plan programs, using a ... field in many years. This is a win-win for...

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Children, Youth and Families

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The New York Community Trust

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

28 Feb 2018

ComNetworkNY: Leadership and the Art of Communications

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 -

5:30pm to 7:30pm

... organizations. RSVPs are limited.* This session will focus on the importance of communications training as an essential element of developing leaders and networks. It will emphasize...

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Zul Jamal and Carley Roney Join Brooklyn Community Foundation’s Board of Directors

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02/05/2018

... Foundation is at the center of creating models that will be used to create fair and just communities all over ... said Ms. Roney. “I feel honored to be a part of it and am excited to help support and learn...

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Brooklyn Org

07 Jun 2018

CFF Annual Gathering 2018

Thursday, June 7, 2018 -

5:00pm to 8:00pm

... an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* This ... our regional food system. As part of the evening, we will spotlight the recipient of the 2018...