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The Rockefeller Foundation Announces Ten Grants at COP27 to Scale Indigenous and Regenerative Agriculture Practices Globally

Release Date:

11/09/2022

... that transitioning to more sustainable food systems could contribute about 20 percent of the global mitigation ... temperature increases below the 1.5°C target. This change could also improve the nutrition and...

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Environment and Climate Change

Food Systems

International/Foreign Affairs

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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

Release Date:

10/21/2014

By the end of 2014, 63% of the F.B. Heron Foundation's funds will be moved to social investments, with hopes to reach 100% by 2017.

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Impact Investing

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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F.B. Heron Foundation

Finding the Right Balance: Thoughts on Advocacy and Direct Service Funding from Ashley Blanchard

Release Date:

07/09/2010

... in an ad hoc manner run the risk of over-stretching resources . Large national advocacy organizations that are ...

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All Funders

Gara LaMarche Named President of The Democracy Alliance

Release Date:

10/18/2013

... committed to a stronger democracy and more progressive America . Gara LaMarche Named President of The Democracy ...

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Member News

Surdna Foundation Announces Appointment of Leticia Peguero as Executive Director of Andrus Family Fund and Andrus Family Philanthropy Program

Release Date:

02/01/2013

... that leveraged the power of partnerships by combining resources with local grantmakers to fund creative, pragmatic ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Andrus Family Fund

Surdna Foundation

Stephen McConnell Appointed Country Director for the United States at The Atlantic Philanthropies

Release Date:

09/03/2012

The Atlantic Philanthropies have appointed Stephen McConnell to the newly created position of Country Director for the United States.

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Appointments & Transitions

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Aging

Children, Youth and Families

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

William T. Grant Foundation President Robert C. Granger to Retire in September 2013

Release Date:

09/03/2012

... more effective through a strategic and focused use of our resources . He's also made us more relevant by connecting .....

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William T. Grant Foundation

30 Mar 2012

New York State's Health IT strategies

Friday, March 30, 2012 -

10:00am to 11:00pm

... assess population health, program planning, and directing resources for interventions. The development of a scalable ...

04 Oct 2012

Measuring and Strengthening Advocacy Capacity: Tools and Strategies

Thursday, October 4, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... Explore The specific skills, knowledge and resources needed for effective advocacy How advocacy ...

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Issue-Based

16 Oct 2012

The New Corporate Philanthropy Challenge: A Leadership Conversation

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 -

8:15am to 10:30am

Today, corporate philanthropy has the opportunity to redefine purpose and value for corporate foundations and giving programs. Visionary leaders have demonstrated that when corporate philanthropy is managed as an investment in society, it can become...

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Issue-Based

15 Apr 2009

Philanthropy New York Funders of Women & Girls Network Meeting: Advancing Women’s Leadership

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Presented by Philanthropy New York's Funders of Women & Girls, a Professional Peer Network. WHO SHOULD ATTEND : Executive directors and senior program officers of members whose grantmaking includes a substantial focus on...

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Network Building

14 Aug 2014

So You Want to Be a Family Philanthropist? - Webinar

Thursday, August 14, 2014 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Sometimes philanthropy is done purely for altruistic reasons, but often there are other motivations. Donors with an interest in engaging their family in shared philanthropy must carefully review both the tax implications and administrative costs of...

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Family Foundation

Board & Trustees

We're Expanding the New York PhilanthroPost, and We Need Your Help

Release Date:

02/04/2015

We are grateful for all the great feedback we’re received so far and for the contributions of critical information to the New York PhilanthroPost.

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President's Message

PNY News

Philanthropy New York Endorses Independent Sector’s Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice

Release Date:

06/15/2015

PNY makes official statement on the Independent Sector's Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

10 Sep 2015

Planning for an Influx of Assets - Webinar

Thursday, September 10, 2015 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... point in your family’s philanthropy. With rising resources comes the budding potential to do more of what ...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Family Foundation

Board & Trustees

17 Sep 2015

Exploring Communications Strategies for Small-Staffed Foundations

Thursday, September 17, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

What does a strategic and efficient plan for 21st century digital communications look like for your foundation? Don't have a dedicated communications staffer? You’re not alone!

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Professional Development

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Topic(s)

The New Philanthropic Village

Release Date:

09/01/2016

... philanthropic sector will be better positioned to share resources , test new models, provide data on the sector, and ...

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Insights

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

F.B. Heron Foundation President Clara Miller to Step Down

Release Date:

06/20/2017

... peers to jettison outdated operating models that leave resources untapped in the face of systemic social ills." .....

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Appointments & Transitions

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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F.B. Heron Foundation

02 Apr 2020

Hearing More About c4s? You’re Not Alone - A Webinar

Thursday, April 2, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

How can funders create the best conditions for significant policy changes? Many funders are now adding c4 funding to their toolkit in order to move policy agendas forward. Is it right for your foundation? Come and learn how c4 organizations, whose...