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Antimicrobial paints offer the promise of extra protection against bacteria. But Northwestern University researchers caution that these paints might be doing more harm than good.

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Announcing the 2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Recipients

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08/12/2019

... The announcement was made at Carnegie’s ancestral home in Dunfermline, Scotland. Carnegie remains one of the ...

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Palette Fund Helps Launch TRUTH Campaign to Spur Storytelling Movement for Trans Youth

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08/05/2015

... out as transgender almost three years ago, my wife and I had a hard time finding resources around trans issues and instead saw a lot of stigma ... from the Palette Fund, will roll out more videos and ...

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PNY's President Gives Insight on Funder Collaboration

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09/08/2015

... private foundations — they also don’t have the same resources as public charities. Collaborating on a shared ... an organization that connects people, institutions and resources , said 15 foundations recently...

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Leon Levy Foundation Funds Civil War Brooklyn Historical Research via the BAM Online Archive

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08/14/2017

... always a cause for celebration when new archival history resources go online — especially for the enthusiastic ...

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Leon Levy Foundation

Booth Ferris Foundation, New York Community Trust and Others Support Apollo Theater Transformation

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12/10/2018

The Apollo Theater announced today that it is undertaking the initial phase of the iconic Theater’s transformation into the Apollo Performing Arts Center through two new theaters within the Victoria Theater Redevelopment Project at 233 West 125th...

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Philanthropy New York Board and Public Policy Committee Approves Amendment to 2018 Census Policy Position

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08/05/2020

... urges Congress and the Administration to devote sufficient resources to the 2020 Census now, to put planning and ...

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24 Apr 2014

The Future of Education for New Yorkers Without High School Diplomas

Thursday, April 24, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

An estimated 1.8 million New Yorkers do not have high school diplomas. Until December 31, 2013, the only way for these individuals to get vocational training, entry-level jobs, or enroll in college was to pass the General Education Development (GED...

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JPMorgan Chase and Citi Foundation Are Key Players in Creating Hubs of Opportunity

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05/15/2018

From workforce and youth to community development and entrepreneurship, banks tend to support causes that boost the urban economies and labor forces they themselves thrive on. Along the way, they've become increasingly central players in big city...

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Young Leaders Breakfast Club

... Professionals” as a professional interest area. You can also subscribe to receive PNY updates here ! Mentors: ... in roles across the organization are welcome ( i .e., programs, communications, grants...

39th Annual Meeting Recap: Democracy, Demographics & Destiny: All in the Details.

... Foundation "Philanthropy New York creates a space where we can admit we don’t have all the answers and that makes our .....

Design High Schools for the 21st Century

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10/12/2016

... to expand our understanding of how new strategies can advance student learning, and to share that emerging ...

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PhilTV: Partner Buy-In Is More Likely When a Funder’s Long-term Commitment is Clear

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12/21/2016

... the full session. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Additional resources from the program can be found below: Schott Foundation Infographic ...

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Brooklyn Org

An Old Idea is New Again: Tackling Large Complex Problems by Investing in Communities

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04/10/2018

... for the Donors’ Education Collaborative (DEC), I urge fellow grantmakers to bring this ethos of community engagement to their work. In this piece, I reflect on my journey from grantee to grantmaker and, in...

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26 Mar 2025

Philanthropy's Paths Forward for Racial Equity & Racial Justice

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2:00pm to 3:30pm

... navigate pushback on DEI using all the tools and resources available to us while also recognizing the threats ... be a supportive space for foundations to consider how you can meet this moment. What will you...