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Despite a growing economy, a tight labor market and low-unemployment, job gains for young adults in New York City over the last five years have largely been in low-wage, part-time jobs with limited opportunities to transition to full-time, family-...

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The Tow Foundation Launches New ‘Innovation Fund’

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09/27/2022

The Tow Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a total of $1.5 million in grant funding to support 10 exciting nonprofit programs.

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Close the Divide Between Education and Work

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01/21/2016

... for economic growth and for creating pathways to economic opportunity for more people. One of the major strands of the ... was an option of last resort. Fast forward to my current role . Through JPMorgan Chase’...

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Each year Philanthropy New York offers more than 200 programs and events designed to support the professional development of staff at a range of grantmaking organizations, engage members in discussions about topics key to effective philanthropy,...

Julie Peterson and Danielle Pulliam Join Pinkerton Program Team

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07/01/2013

... Youth Transition Funders Group to the Center for Economic Opportunity and the Vera Institute of Justice. Julie Peterson ...

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United Way of NYC President & CEO Gordon Campbell to Step Down

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04/02/2012

... level full-time. The Board and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gordon for the incredible work he has ...

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09 Jan 2012

Unsilencing the Voices of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A briefing about national polling of AAPIs in the United States

Monday, January 9, 2012 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

... In this interactive workshop, you will have the opportunity to discuss these and other questions with ...

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16 May 2012

Understanding the Rules of Engagement: Advocacy in an Election Season

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

This new program series begins with an overview of the legalities concerning foundations and advocacy. Many foundations impose restrictions on themselves and on grantee use of funds that are far narrower than required by law. Restrictions in...

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18 Jun 2012

9th Annual Games for Change Festival

Monday, June 18, 2012 - 8:00am to Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 6:30pm

NYU Skirball Center 655 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square, NYC

... game developers and non-profit organizations with an opportunity to network with members of U.S. Federal Agencies ...

12 Sep 2012

Pathways to Economic Mobility: How Can Philanthropists Help the Poor Build Wealth?

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 -

9:00am to 4:00pm

Philanthropy New York, in collaboration with The Philanthropy Roundtable, will host this event to explore strategies to help low-income workers pursue economic independence through financial development and wealth building. Leaders from the...

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12 Dec 2012

Pushing Back Against Push-outs, Pipelines and Profiling: Grantmaking for Impact Among Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Men & Boys of Color

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 -

8:00am to 11:00am

This briefing will explore issues of policing, safety, profiling, and school discipline policy as they relate to gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GBTQ) young men and boys of color. How do zero-tolerance policies place queer youth in jeopardy?...

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08 May 2013

The Trustee Education Institute: An Intensive Seminar for Family Foundation Trustees

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 12:00pm to Friday, May 10, 2013 - 2:00pm

Pew Charitable Trusts Conference Center, 901 E St NW, Washington, DC

... philanthropy and get the most from this truly special opportunity ? A Philanthropy New York Collaborative ...

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03 Nov 2011

Lifelong Learning: Targeting Your Education Dollars to Create, Sustain, and Serve Learners of All Ages

Thursday, November 3, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Last winter, Philanthropy New York’s EngAGEment Initiative highlighted the changing demographics of New York, America, and the world: each has a population that is getting older. By 2050, more than 20% of the world’s population will be over 60. New...

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29 Nov 2011

Time as a Tool: Strategies for Transforming Schools through Time

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

In the last half of the 20th century, a consensus emerged that time could be a valuable tool to improve schools. Early in the 21st century, NCLB proposed “supplementing” regular school hours with additional ones used in more targeted ways to improve...