The Mismeasure of Poverty
Release Date:
09/17/2013
... Census Bureau reported yesterday that the poverty rate in America held stable between 2011 and 2012, at about 15 percent. According to the official measure, poverty today ...
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Cuomo Administration Bullish On State Climate Action After RGGI Agreement
Release Date:
08/28/2017
... in 2020, retire carbon allowances in the market and set a minimum price for carbon allowances. Department of ... under President Donald Trump, states can still make an impact on cutting greenhouse gas...
Carnegie Corporation of New York Names 27 Winners of Andrew Carnegie Fellowships
Release Date:
05/12/2020
... The criteria prioritize the originality and potential impact of a proposal, as well as a scholar’s capacity to ... mobilizing public support for environmental policies • America ’s precision airstrikes :...
16
May
2018
Funding a Racially Just Food System - Funders Briefing Hosted by Community Food Funders
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
... Africans cultivated the tobacco and cotton that made America wealthy. But the story doesn’t end with the ... How can the funding community best leverage its resources and influence to end racism in the food...
Ford Foundation Provides Initial Funding for Black Feminist Fund
Release Date:
03/25/2021
... Foundation announced on Thursday that it’s providing US$ 15 million to help launch a philanthropic organization led by ... led to brainstorming an idea to move significant resources “unapologetically” to Black...
UJA-Federation of New York Provides New Round of Emergency Funding For COVID Relief in New York and Israel
Release Date:
12/15/2020
... Relief in New York and Israel NEW YORK CITY (December 15 , 2020) — In response to the enduring and urgent needs ... funding is targeted at strengthening essential community resources in New York and Israel for...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $3 Million Fund for Coal Communities
Release Date:
04/27/2017
... documentary film we co-produced on the coal industry’s impact on America , From the Ashes , we discovered several local ... to solve their own problems if given adequate support and resources...
30
Oct
2014
A New Food Economy: What Do We Mean?
Thursday, October 30, 2014 -
2:15pm to 4:30pm
Missed the program? View resources and the live recording here . Part of Can ... in the food system. Some are focused on alleviating hunger in the inner city, while others are concerned with ... Designed for All...
It’s Time Responsible Business Became Business as Usual
Release Date:
03/22/2016
... Social Responsibility (CSR) and my own career in social impact . The discussion was stimulating and the students asked ... their employers, the shareholders, and as such, allocating resources to CSR amounts to...
Linda McNeil Tantawi Named CEO of Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Release Date:
02/01/2013
... January 28, 2013. “Linda has proven experience and impact in diverse fundraising strategies and a strong network ... led development and communications efforts for more than 15 years at Volunteers of ...
UJA-Federation Noted in 'Why Metrics Matter In Jewish Philanthropy'
Release Date:
02/18/2016
... not a wealthy man, he knew what it was like to experience hunger from his teen years spent suffering in various ... concentration camps. After the Holocaust, he came to America with nothing but the charitable...
7/24/2014 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy Program - PPT Presentation
Publication date:
07/2014
View PowerPoint presentations presented during the program, "Inspiring Action to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy."
2/26/2015 - What to Look for in a Nonprofit's Financial Statement - Recording & PowerPoint Presentation
Publication date:
02/2015
View materials and the recording of the program, "What to Look for in a Nonprofit's Financial Statement."
Three Exceptional New York Nonprofits Win 2015 Nonprofit Excellence Awards (New York Community Trust)
Release Date:
11/11/2015
... The announcement of the three winning organizations – America Needs You , BRC and New York Common Pantry – was ... New York Common Pantry is dedicated to reducing hunger throughout New York City while...
Ford Foundation Appoints Javier Valdés as U.S. Director of Civic Engagement and Government
Release Date:
05/04/2021
... dramatically expanding guaranteed paid sick days for low- wage workers in New York City. “Our Civic Engagement and ... works to uplift and empower the organizations that push America to become the democracy it...
Understanding Risk Tolerance in Grantmaking
Release Date:
08/10/2015
... avoid risk and loss while seeking certainty and gain can impact sensible decision-making. Research has demonstrated ... those who already spent $1 million and those who spent $ 15 million on a project with...
A Creative Approach to Advocacy: How One Foundation Tackles a Complex Issue
Release Date:
09/07/2017
... of people with disabilities. As funders, we invest in impact . Yet, like so many others, we’ve found that ... attention issues, and enable them to access to the kind of resources usually only available to a few...
15
Oct
2015
Lunch 4 Learning: Making Universal Free Lunch a Public Health Issue
Thursday, October 15, 2015 -
9:00am to 11:30am
... get older has an immediate and long-term health and social impact . Bullying increases in middle school and high school - ... in partnership with other leading community and anti- hunger groups launched the...
Helmsley Charitable Trust Announces New CEO
Release Date:
11/06/2015
... and then as an executive vice president with Integrated Resources . She joined JPMorgan Chase in 1994, where she spent ... and we look forward to working with her to advance the impact of the exceptional...
11
Jan
2024
Race and Poverty: Connecting Disparities, Disasters and Equitable Recovery - A Webinar Hosted by CDP
Thursday, January 11, 2024 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
... to PNY members. Pre-existing disparities significantly impact one’s ability to recover after a disaster. These ... to obtain a full recovery. To mark National Poverty in America Awareness Month , this webinar...