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21 Mar 2024

Quarterly Meeting of the New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative

Thursday, March 21, 2024 -

9:30am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York 320 East 43rd Street; James Baldwin Room

This in-person convening of the New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative will focus on strategies to help immigrants, migrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees connect to employment.

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Immigration

Insights from “Responding to the Moment: Participatory Approaches in Philanthropy”

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09/19/2024

PNY members share their insights about participatory grantmaking and share advice-to-funders takeaways from their discussion.

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Economic Recovery Through Racial Equity: Thoughts from Maya Wiley

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01/07/2010

On December 8th, 2009, Philanthropy New York hosted a program (presented by its Special Committee on Increasing Diversity in Philanthropy) with the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE) and the Center for Social Inclusion on current...

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A Unique Nonprofit Lender

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08/19/2009

“Neither a borrower nor a lender be” is a well-known early seventeenth century sound bite (from Shakespeare’s Hamlet; Polonius’ advice to his son, Laertes). Yet sound bites or one-sentence quotes found in cute management books are no way to manage a...

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Appointments & Transitions

Playwright, Novelist and Songwriter Suzan-Lori Parks to Receive the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize: JP Morgan Private Bank

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10/15/2015

The Gish Prize Trust announced that playwright, novelist and songwriter Suzan-Lori Parks has been selected to receive the 22nd Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, given annually to recognize highly accomplished artists from all disciplines.

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Arts

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Richard D. Parsons Elected Next Chair of The Rockefeller Foundation Board; David Rockefeller Jr. To Step Down At End of Five Year Term

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10/29/2015

The Trustees of The Rockefeller Foundation announced today the unanimous election of business executive Richard D. Parsons as the next Chair of the Board of Trustees.

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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NCF Welcomes Elizabeth Mendez Berry and Isaac Luria as Directors of Voice, Creativity and Culture

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12/16/2016

The Nathan Cummings Foundation announced today that Elizabeth Méndez Berry and Isaac Luria will join the Foundation as Directors of Voice, Creativity and Culture. They will jointly lead the Foundation’s work to build empathy, nurture compassion and...

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42nd Annual Meeting Recap - Looking Back, Moving Forward

Looking back.png On June 3rd, more than 200 Philanthropy New York members gathered for our 42nd Annual Meeting. It was an afternoon of storytelling, learning, and community as we acknowledged the racialized inequity entrenched in philanthropy and...

JPB Foundation Vice President Donna Lawrence to Become President/CEO of I Have A Dream Foundation

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06/18/2014

Lawrence will take up her position as President/CEO on July 1.

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Freedom Together Foundation

PNY's Policy Corner: What's on the Ballot in 2024?

Release Date:

10/30/2024

... and non-profit sectors. Watch the recording below! Resources What to Know About New York’s Six Ballot Measures ... or have expressed interest in PNY programs, news, or resources . Copyright © 2024 Philanthropy...

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Mayor de Blasio Can Make Lasting Change with Nonprofit Living Wages and Career Opportunities

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12/16/2014

... this workforce resides in the lowest-income neighborhoods, improving their pay will improve their communities. ...

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For Profound Change in America, Think Local

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01/29/2014

... who were formerly incarcerated. Their efforts include improving access to middle-income jobs, making critical ...

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Open Society Foundations

03 Feb 2016

It’s PUBLIC Transit: Funders Look at New Initiatives to Connect NYC’s People & Places

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... transit in New York. After three decades of steadily improving service, quality indicators have started to ... advocacy projects including modernizing subway service, improving local bus service, introducing...

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Community Development

What’s Good, and What’s Missing, in Congress’ Third COVID-19 Emergency Response Package - Report from The Century Foundation

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03/26/2020

The Century Foundation has analyzed the third phase of Congress’ emergency response to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.

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Disaster Relief

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The Century Foundation

As Consumers Seek Insurance Coverage During Pandemic, United Hospital Fund Study Outlines Need to Upgrade NY’s “Off-Exchange” Market

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04/23/2020

Report recommends removing barriers and improving tools to help immigrants, others find health plans.

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United Hospital Fund

04 Dec 2025

Reimagining Food in Prisons: Opportunities for Funders and Advocates - Webinar Hosted by Community Food Funders

Thursday, December 4, 2025 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... policy reforms, and community-led initiatives aimed at improving the quality and diversity of food served. ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Food Systems

Justice Reform

Design Is Key to Expanding the 21st Century Neighborhood Library

Release Date:

12/13/2016

... religion, or ethnicity can gather and obtain access to resources vital to full participation in contemporary ...

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Charles H. Revson Foundation

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Arts

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Insights from “Bridging Practice to Lead Forward - An Invitation from the Leadership Transitions Funders Group”

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08/07/2023

... today to participate in joint learning and access resources for equitable leadership transitions. Leading ... (models), how do we support grantees in optimizing their resources and ensure they’re able to...

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