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William T. Grant Foundation Announces Two New Grants to Better Relate Research to Action

Release Date:

04/13/2018

... research out of the ivory tower and into actual policy and practice . In 2016, Grant shifted its focus to grantees who ... research out of the ivory tower and into actual policy and practice . This spring, the...

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William T. Grant Foundation

25 Apr 2019

Empathy in an Era of Social Division and Toxic Politics - A Food for Thought Conversation

Thursday, April 25, 2019 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... depends on its citizens having the urge and ability to care for others. Today, however, political and social ... philanthropy have in advancing empathy in our society? Resources Links to articles exploring...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Jerome Foundation taps respected, experienced arts leader Eleanor Savage as new president & CEO

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04/11/2023

... and arts communities as an influencer for equitable practice . She is the vice chair of the Grantmakers in the ... to create spaces and events that manifest cultures of care and belonging and give voice and...

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Surdna Foundation Celebrates Centennial Year with $4.5 Million Commitment to Equitable Community Development

Release Date:

12/06/2017

... the policies, developments and public investments that impact their lives. "As we celebrate Surdna's centennial ... The collaborative effort will help scale and advance the practice of community-...

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Community Development

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Mission Possible: Supporting Returning Veterans (No Matter What Your Mission)

Release Date:

01/10/2013

... During the recent Philanthropy New York conference on resources for returning veterans , it struck me that very few ... needs cut across a whole range of interests: health care , mental health services,...

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Citi Director and NYC Commissioner Jointly Advocate for Helping Immigrants Become Citizens

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01/14/2016

... on immigrants and their local economies. "The Economic Impact of Naturalization on Immigrants and Cities" shows that .....

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Immigration

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Citi

Bloomberg Philanthropies: Six Things Cities Need to Know About the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

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05/08/2017

For cities and urban planners the issues surrounding how much autonomous vehicles could change the way we live and the shape of our communities in the coming decades is very significant.

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Audacious Philanthropy

Release Date:

08/29/2017

... have helped propel some of the most important social- impact success stories of the past century: Virtually ...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

MetLife Foundation and MicroSave Launch "i3" Program in Vietnam

Release Date:

11/16/2018

... around the country. Standing for Innovate, Implement and Impact , the program will assist such communities by ... services institutions that are focusing their digital transformation initiatives on this...

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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MetLife

Rockefeller Helps Develop a Cohesive Strategy for Family Philanthropy

Release Date:

09/16/2015

... Various powerful factors influence the quantity, quality and nature of a charitable donation. A cohesive plan ...

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Ford Foundation Appoints John Irons as Director of Inclusive Economies

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05/19/2016

... In this role he will oversee two lines of work: ' Quality Work and Economic Security' and ' Impact Investing.' As director, he will advance Ford's work .....

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New York City Wants To Know: How Effective Is Its Training For Pre-K Teachers?

Release Date:

09/12/2017

... banked on teacher training as a key way to ensure that quality keeps up with access. About three years into Mayor ... fine-tune the city’s training programs to increase their impact on student achievement. “...

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Education

Data-Driven Gender Equality

Release Date:

09/15/2017

... agriculture, meanwhile, could have an even more profound impact on families and productivity in the developing world. ... partnership with UN Women to help countries improve the quality of the gender-specific...

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Gender Justice

International/Foreign Affairs

Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program Announces 31 Winners of Fellowships for Important Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Release Date:

04/25/2018

... panel of jurors selected the fellows based on the quality of their proposals. As part of the criteria, the ... issues of our times, shows potential for meaningful impact on a field of study, and has the...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

JPMorgan Chase Releases 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report

Release Date:

04/26/2018

... JPMorgan remains convinced that it can have the greatest impact by undertaking significant, long-term initiatives in key areas – building skills for today’s high- quality jobs, expanding small businesses,...

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Civic Engagement

Community Development

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Tiffany & Co. Foundation Continues Commitment to Great Barrier Reef Conservation Efforts

Release Date:

07/17/2018

... various threats—such as climate change, poor water quality and impacts from human activity—have led to a ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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The Tiffany & Co. Foundation

Best Conference EVER!: #ForumCon18

Release Date:

07/25/2018

... this Spring (S.B. 256) concerning racial and ethnic impact statements, which would allow any legislator to request an assessment, called a racial and ethnic impact statement, of any bill's potential...

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Announces New Staff and Board Members

Release Date:

10/15/2020

... action on climate with pathways for positive social impact . Previously, she was director of the Capital ... B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. She is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and the Navajo...

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Partnership Between The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and The New York Community Trust Awards $3 Million to Performing Artists in Need

Release Date:

10/12/2021

... which can be used to cover living expenses, rent, health care and medical needs, debt relief, transportation, ... housing assistance, and 34 percent could not cover the cost of basic healthcare in the midst of...

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Arts

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Doris Duke Foundation

The New York Community Trust

Young Leaders Breakfast Club

... work on personal and collective learning goals, and practice leadership skills. Young Leaders Breakfast Club is ... to an individual level, so that excellent philanthropic practice is not something to pursue...

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