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Jim Simons, the Numbers King

Release Date:

12/13/2017

... worth two and a half billion dollars. But Simons’ s role in these projects was relatively limited, and when he ... less happy. Simons seeks to heighten the foundation’ s impact on the sciences. The Simons...

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With Support from Citi and The Rockefeller Foundation, Boston University Releases “Cities Joining Ranks—Policy Networks on the Rise”

Release Date:

04/23/2018

... of city-to-city policy networks, and provides the first evaluation of city peer groups based on joining behavior. ...

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Open Society Foundations Commits $5 Million for Accountable Governance

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06/02/2019

... government reforms as well as investments in monitoring, evaluation , and research; and help OGP raise awareness of its ...

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William T. Grant Foundation Seeking Applications for Research Grants on Reducing Inequality

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06/18/2019

The research grants programs support high-quality field-initiated studies that are relevant to policies and practices that affect the lives of young people ages 5 to 25 in the United States.

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28 Mar 2013

Looking at the 990 Part I (March 28) and Part II (April 4)

Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 8:45am to Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 8:45am

Philanthropy New York

... and accomplishments of grant applicants and recipients. What information can be gleaned from the form? What has changed within the form since prior years?  ... errors made on the 990.   Part of Philanthropy...

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UJA-Federation of New York’s John Ruskay addresses Yeshiva University’s commencement and awarded honorary doctorate

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05/23/2014

... of New York Executive Vice President and CEO John S . Ruskay addressed Yeshiva University’ s commencement on ... heading UJA-Federation, urged the students to ask: “ What is my calling?...

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NoVo Foundation to Unveil Plan to Help Girls of Color

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04/13/2017

... Peter Buffett, the youngest son of Warren Buffett, says it will let the girls and their advocates on the local level determine what their needs are, rather than be told what the money has to...

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11/18/2015 - "Policing Reform: Building on NYC Successes for a National Reform Movement" - Live Stream Recording & PPT Presentation

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11/2015

View materials and recording of the program "Policing Reform: Building on NYC Successes for a National Reform Movement."

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Philanthropy’s Response To Hurricane Sandy

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11/08/2012

... be updated frequently over the coming weeks with news on resources , initiatives and stories of impact. If you know of any philanthropic activities or resources related to Hurricane Sandy that we haven’t listed...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Launches Brooklyn Accelerator

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02/06/2015

... information, idea exchange, and gathering of philanthropic resources across the borough. “The idea for the Brooklyn ... local nonprofits. Nonprofits are always seeking more resources , donors, and board members...

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Ford Foundation to Fund Projects That Help Fight Violent Extremism

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08/03/2015

... projects that address inequality in access to natural resources and social injustice which have been linked to violent extremism. Mr Martin Abregu, the foundation' s vice president who also heads its...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Names Atlanta and Seattle First Winners American Cities Climate Challenge

Release Date:

09/21/2018

... into a two-year acceleration program with powerful new resources and access to cutting-edge support to help them ... or beat – their near-term carbon reduction goals. These resources include a philanthropy-...

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Goldman Sachs: Women Are the Smartest Investment We Can Make

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06/16/2014

... economically not just because it is the right thing to do , but to boost long term economic growth. Prime Minister ... the Facility will demonstrate to banks around the world what powerful...

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Jelena Kostadinovic

... and educated youth and young professionals through teaching and leadership development programs. Jelena holds a ...

07 Oct 2013

Reflections on Young Males of Color in New York City: Youth Violence and Re-casting the Image of Young Black and Latino Men - Part I

Monday, October 7, 2013 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

The headlines are unrelenting: Four Teenagers Shot, One Fatally, at Housing Complex; Queens Girl, age 14, Fatally Shot on Bus; Brownsville Child Needlessly Dies from Gun Violence. Supported by state, city and private funding, emerging and innovative...

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Rona Sheramy Appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women

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03/01/2017

... to the advancement of Jewish Studies scholarship and teaching . An accomplished scholar and author, Rona ... organization dedicated for more than a century to women’ s education and economic advancement. JFEW...

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Tony Haile, Former CEO of Chartbeat, Joins Media Development Investment Fund Board of Directors

Release Date:

04/12/2017

... today joined Media Development Investment Fund' s Board of Directors. Tony brings more than a decade of ... media, in both analytics and content, to help guide MDIF’ s investments in independent news...

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Funded In Part by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Bard College to Launch ‘Microcollege,’ Targeting Low-Income Applicants

Release Date:

11/01/2017

... “The way we go about college access in the U. S . is a catastrophic failure,” said Max Kenner, vice ...

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Supported By The Taft Foundation, Rising Tide U Launches New Online Program, The Autism Advantage

Release Date:

01/31/2018

... recently launched The Autism Advantage, an online program. It is the only program of its kind that walks participants ... that success is because of autism, not in spite of it ." Beta-testing for the...

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Patrina Foundation Supports Adaptive Sports Foundation’s 2018 Warriors in Motion Program

Release Date:

06/15/2018

Patrina Foundation Supports Adaptive Sports Foundation’ s 2018 Warriors in Motion Program The Adaptive Sports ... opportunities. This extensive veteran program works with U. S . troops from all eras who’ve suffered...

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