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Dominick Impemba and Susan Kish Join the Foundation Center Board of Trustees

Release Date:

05/01/2013

... was an Audit Senior Manager at KPMG LLP in its nonprofit practice . Before that, he was the Controller at the Institute ... XING, she became XING's Head of Network and Community Practice . Kish was also...

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Wallace Foundation Names Jody Spiro, Ed.D., Director of Education Leadership

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02/01/2012

Will Miller, President of The Wallace Foundation, has announced the promotion of Jody Spiro, Ed.D., as Director of Education Leadership.

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08 Jun 2015

Philanthropy New York's 36th Annual Meeting, with Eliasson, Gbowee and Kristof

Monday, June 8, 2015 -

1:30pm to 6:00pm

Global Perspectives, Universal Connections A half-day conference focusing on inspirational stories and practical learning that all grantmakers can apply to their work.

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Communications/Media

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Public Policy

Gender Justice

Children, Youth and Families

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New York State

14 Dec 2015

Unpacking Youth Development: The Evolution of a 25 Year Journey

Monday, December 14, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Over the years, the field of youth services has adopted youth development principles as a philosophy, approach, knowledge base and set of practices and outcomes to create a framework for working effectively with young people.

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All Funders

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Human Services

Children, Youth and Families

05 May 2017

Legal Series - Investing in People: Making Grants to Individuals

Friday, May 5, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Many private foundations and public charities have programs for making grants to individuals. The purpose can range from recognizing or enabling human achievement (such as through award programs or scholarships and fellowships) to disaster or...

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Professional Development

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Community Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

30 May 2018

Equity and Asset Management – Why It’s About Dollars and Sense

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

... in assessing the equitability of their operational practice . So why haven’t we embraced equity as an issue ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Finance & Asset Management

13 Nov 2019

Advancing Racial Justice in Organizations Training - Hosted by Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC)

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 -

9:00am to 5:00pm

... for Social Change Aba Taylor , Racial Equity and Training Practice Lead, Interaction Institute for Social Change ...

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

16 Jan 2020

A Balancing Act: Navigating Power in Our Capacity Building Efforts

Thursday, January 16, 2020 -

9:00am to 11:30am

As funders, we are committed to funding programs as well as strengthening the organizations that deliver these programs. Strategies to strengthening organizations can include general operating support and multi-year commitments as well as additional...

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Wallace Video Series Shows How Illinois Revamped Requirements for Preparation of Principals

Release Date:

10/18/2016

... took bold, sometimes difficult, action to raise the quality and selectivity of its preparation programs, ... state policy could be strengthened to encourage higher- quality training statewide. The seven...

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Cheers to the International Grantmakers Network!

IMG_20200115_1744531.jpg The International Grantmakers Network held its New Year Happy Hour on January 15th. In the network’s first-of-this-kind event, close to thirty grantmaking professionals from a wide range of NYC philanthropic organizations...

Marlon Williams

Marlon-Williams_0353A-Philanthropy-BG-Web.jpg Throughout his career, Marlon Williams has specialized in leading initiatives where success requires the mobilized coordination of stakeholders across agencies and sectors. He has most...

Donita Volkwijn

Donita_Volkwijn.jpg As Senior Director of Member Engagement, Donita leads member engagement and recruitment, understands member goals and learning priorities, and facilitates several of PNY's signature networks and leadership...

11 Dec 2013

What Does it Mean to ‘Do’ Policy Work in a Foundation?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

... at policy from a more grassroots or change in professional practice perspective. Please join leaders in the field ...

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Note to Funders: If You Believe in the Importance of Leadership, Fund What Leaders Want to Do

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07/08/2014

... It is really time to reconcile the research and the practice . Note to Funders: If You Believe in the ...

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Four Freedoms Fund Names New Director

Release Date:

11/14/2014

... with the Legal Aid Society of New York in its criminal practice . She left Vera in September 2007 to spend a year as ...

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Declare Overhead Dead

Release Date:

03/18/2014

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors President and CEO Melissa Berman served as the keynote speaker at the recent BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium, where one of the opportunities she touched on for 21st-century philanthropy was changing the language...

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Welcome to Smart Assets!

Release Date:

04/23/2009

... our members to discuss issues affecting our sector and the practice of philanthropy. Our first post is from Charles ...

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20 Oct 2015

EA Network: Effectively Communicating Your Personal Achievements

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 -

8:15am to 10:30am

The third quarterly program of this year’s series, "New and Improved You: Professional and Career Development," will provide an opportunity to identify your “wonderful” through exploring best practices to showcase your professional strengths, skills...