Philanthropy As “Invisible Aid”
Release Date:
08/31/2009
Philanthropy was once described as “invisible aid.”
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Internet to Newspapers: Drop Dead—A Program Recap with Nicholas Lemann and Victor Pickard
Release Date:
06/12/2009
For a group of newspaper people, newspapers must be saved; for a group of Web people, newspapers must go; and there are a lot of compass points in between.
Wallace Video Series Shows How Illinois Revamped Requirements for Preparation of Principals
Release Date:
10/18/2016
The four-part video series, "A Bold Move to Better Prepare Principals: The Illinois Story," begins with the tale of how the state of Illinois and its partners, including universities, districts and teachers' unions, accomplished this change.
04
May
2020
New York Environmental Funders Network Meeting - via Zoom
Monday, May 4, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
We invite you to come together with funder colleagues on Monday, May 4th from 3 PM - 4 PM to share information about what you are learning from the field, what your foundation is considering in terms of a response, and if there is...
30
Sep
2024
Deciding NYC's Future: The Latest Charter Revision Commission and November Referendum
Monday, September 30, 2024 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Virtual Meeting - Register by 9/27
... on the nonprofit sector, including possible changes in funding , regulations, and collaborations. Join us to actively ...
Close the Divide Between Education and Work
Release Date:
01/21/2016
... Haberman, Northeast Region Executive for JPMorgan Chase Global Philanthropy Before joining JPMorgan Chase, I spent 7 ... is the Northeast Region Executive for JPMorgan Chase Global Philanthropy. Previously, he...
Wallace Foundation Study Shows Significant Progress In Building Stronger Principal Pipelines
Release Date:
10/31/2016
... building pipelines, and the new law provides significant funding opportunities for districts and states to support ...
14
Sep
2017
Time of Opportunity: Best Practices in Summer Learning (Part 2)
Thursday, September 14, 2017 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
This program is the second part of a two-part series. The first part was a site visit to a model summer learning program at PS 48 in Jamaica, Queens. Research has demonstrated that summer learning loss is one of the most significant causes of the...
12
Sep
2018
Pathways to Progress: Empowering Youth through Integrated Job Training & Financial Capability - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Today’s young people, ages 16-24, have a harder time making ends meet and achieving financial milestones that were achievable by the generations that came before. Youth are less likely to utilize formal financial products, and they show signs of...
13
Jun
2019
Utilizing TANF for Families Experiencing Homelessness - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Thursday, June 13, 2019 -
2:30pm to 3:30pm
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program acts as a time limited program to assists families with children when the parents or other responsible relatives cannot provide for the family’s basic needs. Some states are making strides...
29
Jul
2021
Reimagining Systems - Level Changes for Economic Equity - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network
Thursday, July 29, 2021 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
... Reimagining Investments framework that featured funding strategies to support equitable wealth building and ...
For Foundations, Succession Planning Should Be a High Priority
Release Date:
03/31/2016
Diana Davenport, Vice President of Administration for The Commonwealth Fund says you should have an emergency succession plan in place for every senior position in your organization.
We Shouldn’t Be Batting 1000
Release Date:
03/07/2016
Arcus Foundation Executive Director Kevin Jennings says succeeding all or most of the time shouldn't be philanthropy's goal.
17
Apr
2019
Funders Meeting with Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, New York City’s Chief Democracy Officer
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
For our final Democracy Series Session we invite you to a conversation with Ayirini Fonseca-Sabune, New York City’s Chief Democracy Officer. The discussion will focus on efforts in New York City to promote civic engagement and expand opportunities...
22
Mar
2017
Harnessing the Power of Youth Organizing: Impact on Resiliency, Social-Emotional Development, and Academic & Career Success
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
... build resiliency and gain valuable skills The value of funding youth organizing and how funders can build the case ...
Is There an App for That? New Thinking on Kids and Digital Media
Release Date:
03/10/2016
New York Community Trust Program Associate Leigh Ross says funders have a unique opportunity to influence the way that youth engage with digital media and the web.
JPB Foundation Vice President Donna Lawrence to Become President/CEO of I Have A Dream Foundation
Release Date:
06/18/2014
Lawrence will take up her position as President/CEO on July 1.
26
Apr
2016
Learning from LA - Is Our Sister City Supporting Nonprofits Better?
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 -
1:30pm to 3:30pm
... Years of government cost-cutting, shifting priorities and funding systems that prevent nonprofits from building ...
We Can’t Force Philanthropy to Talk About Power Dynamics, Can We?
Release Date:
11/05/2015
Jen Bokoff, Director of GrantCraft at the Foundation Center, says humor can be an effective tool to address power dynamics in philanthropy.
When a Successful Program Can’t Expand, It’s Time to Grow a Network
Release Date:
11/23/2015
... to their own particular strengths? And what kind of funding would be necessary to get these new programs off the ... beginning Pinkerton pledged to provide two years of full funding for new programs and...