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18 Global Cities Selected to Participate in the World Cities Culture Forum’s Leadership Exchange Program Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies & Google Arts and Culture

Release Date:

10/29/2020

... cities together from around the world we have a unique opportunity to learn from each other.” Cities are ... some of our planet’s most complex challenges, including social and racial inequality...

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Member News

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Arts

Community Development

Public Policy

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Improving the Accuracy of Wikipedia’s Medical Information

Release Date:

01/06/2015

... compelled us to accept and respect Wikipedia’s emergent role as a major health resource. Improving the Accuracy of ...

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Insights

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

Smarter Philanthropy for Greater Impact

Publication date:

03/2014

This special supplement from Stanford Social Innovation Review includes eleven perspectives on ... happen to increase the impact of successful solutions to social challenges. Smarter Philanthropy for Greater Impact ...

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Report

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

David Sandman Named President and CEO of New York State Health Foundation

Release Date:

01/25/2016

... the patience and pragmatism required to effect meaningful social change." "I am honored to have been chosen as the ... to new opportunities." Dr. Sandman will begin his new role effective March...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

Beeta Jahedi Joins The Tow Foundation As Director Of Strategy And Communications

Release Date:

03/28/2017

... of Strategy and Communications. In this newly created role , Beeta will focus on amplifying the visibility of the Foundation’s work to address critical social issues in the areas of justice reform, medical ...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The Tow Foundation

03 Dec 2019

Moving Justice Forward: Perspectives from Manhattan DA Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 -

8:30am to 10:00am

What is the role of a 21 st century prosecutor? Join us for a ... Jacobson will share more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spur innovation, test new approaches, create new partnerships and fill...

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Issue-Based

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Presentation

Roundtable Discussion

Audience

All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

Justice Reform

Public Policy

Debra Fazio-Rutt Joins The New York Women's Foundation as Vice President of Strategic Communications

Release Date:

04/14/2021

... a broad range of public relations, media relations, social and digital activities relative to the strategic ... philanthropy, and festivals. She also played a leading role in the network's re-branding...

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The New York Women's Foundation

14 Jul 2022

Legal Series: Fiscal Sponsorships - Best Practices and Common Pitfalls

Thursday, July 14, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... efficient vehicle for incubating new nonprofits, seeding social movements, and delivering public services. Fiscal ... Who should attend? All interested funders, regardless of role at your foundation. What to...

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Professional Development

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All Funders

Legal Staff

Topic(s)

Finance & Asset Management

Governance

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

The William T. Grant Foundation Welcomes Scott Evans as New Board Chair

Release Date:

06/17/2021

... succeeds Russell Pennoyer, a senior advisor to Brittany Capital Group, who served as chair from 2015 to 2021 and will ... a challenging period for any funder that aims to reduce inequality and increase the use...

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Appointments & Transitions

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William T. Grant Foundation

22 Sep 2020

Real Talk: Are CSR Teams Advancing Racial Equity and Justice?

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... to engage in an authentic dialogue of where the corporate social responsibility (CSR) field is in advancing racial ... initiatives Speakers Dave Rapaport , Global Social Mission Officer, Ben & Jerry's...

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Tools & Strategies

Format

Breakout Discussion

Presentation

Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

Corporate Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

COVID-19 Could Mean Extinction for Many Charities

Release Date:

03/23/2020

... Charities By: John MacIntosh, Managing Partner, SeaChange Capital Partners. This article was originally published by ... events have been canceled. Many essential front-line social services -- e.g., operating...

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Disaster Relief

Economic Security

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in Partnership with Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership, Announce The Nonprofit Professionals of Color Collective

Release Date:

01/07/2020

... It includes an introduction to the Collective goals and resources for participants, conversations and opportunities ... mentoring, and hang-out with plenty of like-minded social profit sector movers and...

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Member News

Topic(s)

Leadership Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Gerstner Philanthropies Awards $16.8 Million for Helping Hands Emergency Grant Program

Release Date:

02/01/2025

... $14.7 million will support emergency grant programs at 18 social service organizations nationwide, including three ... in crisis while equipping partner organizations with the resources needed to deliver aid...

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Member News

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Community Development

Housing and Homelessness

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Gerstner Philanthropies

30 Sep 2025

BBB® Forum on Corporate Responsibility XVIII - Meeting the Moment: Trending Topics in Business Responsibility

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 -

12:30pm to 2:30pm

... sustainability executives; ethics officers; environment, social and governance leaders and advisers; marketing and ... and financial executives; compliance executives; human resources leaders; philanthropy...

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Tools & Strategies

Format

Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

All Funders

On The Foundation Freeway: Entering And Exiting Priority Areas With Caution

Release Date:

08/02/2016

... funders, no matter their size, have big dreams and limited resources . I have yet to meet grantmakers—even the largest ... where there is a substantial and growing need, a genuine opportunity to address that...

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Insights

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

Responding To Covid-19: Suggestions and Recommendations for Donors as of March 2020 from Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Release Date:

03/24/2020

... fear, suffering and death–and have grave social and economic consequences that last well beyond the ... regional and national boundaries and not only sufficient resources , but also the right resources...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

29 Sep 2022

From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 1 of 2)

Thursday, September 29, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... – especially when it comes to their ability to invest in social welfare organizations pushing for racial, social , environmental and economic justice. Private and public foundations can play an important...