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Donita_Volkwijn.jpg As Senior Director of Member Engagement, Donita leads member engagement and recruitment, understands member goals and learning priorities, and facilitates several of PNY's signature networks and leadership...

The New York Environmental Funders Network

The New York Environmental Funders Network is a peer network of grantmakers who fund or are interested in the program areas of environment, climate, sustainability and conservation in New York City and/or State. The Network’s aim is to advance...

Open Society Foundations Appoint Gail Aidinoff Scovell as General Counsel

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07/01/2013

... I look forward to supporting the organization as it works to promote tolerant societies and human dignity ...

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Donn Weinberg Concludes Term as Weinberg Foundation Chairman, Judge Ellen Heller Assumes Board Leadership Role

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03/01/2013

... concluded his three-year term as Chairman of the Board. “ It has been an honor and privilege to serve in this ... works serving low-income and vulnerable individuals and families ,” said Judge Heller. “Our...

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William T. Grant Foundation Welcomes New Board Member

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03/01/2012

... Margaret R. Burchinal will join its Board of Trustees when it meets later this month. Dr. Burchinal is a senior ...

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Children, Youth and Families

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12 Jan 2012

A Conversation with Jennifer Buffett and Robert F. Sherman

Thursday, January 12, 2012 -

11:00am to 2:00pm

... on early childhood education for at-risk children and families . In September 2008, Jennifer and Peter received ...

07 Mar 2013

Responding to Opportunity and Crisis in Immigration Policy

Thursday, March 7, 2013 -

2:45pm to 5:30pm

Last year, President Obama announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which temporarily frees eligible undocumented youth from the fear of deportation. This year, immigration reform for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in...

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20 Oct 2011

"Fixing vs. Preparing"...The Role of Positive Youth Development in Juvenile Justice

Thursday, October 20, 2011 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

"Positive Youth Development" is a process all young people go through as they move from less mature ways of thinking, feeling and acting as they transition to adulthood. This process often happens unevenly and with great difficulty for youth such as...

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06 Jan 2010

Nourishing Strong Communities: Access to Healthy Food as an Essential Ingredient of Community Building

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 -

7:30am to 11:00am

... ATTEND: Funders interested in community building, health, families , early childhood and youth. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION With ...

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14 Nov 2013

The Affordable Care Act: Essential Implications for Women & the Uninsured

Thursday, November 14, 2013 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York

... services that are critical to the well-being of women and families are at the center of some of the most heated public ...

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Andrea G. Cohen Joins United Hospital Fund as New Senior Vice President for Program

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04/02/2014

Andrea G. Cohen joined the United Hospital Fund as its new Senior Vice President for Program. An attorney with extensive legal and policy experience in the health care world, Cohen comes to the Fund from the Office of the New York City Mayor, where...

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20 May 2014

Philanthropic Advisors Network

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 -

8:15am to 10:00am

... criteria. Work with high net worth individuals and families on their philanthropic strategy and giving ...

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Philanthropic Consultants/Advisors

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Communications

Former PNY Members Head to Social Impact Exchange

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10/16/2014

Social Impact Exchange has added several new staff members to their management team, including former PNY members.

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Four Freedoms Fund Names New Director

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11/14/2014

... and criminal justice systems for immigrants and their families . Prior to working at Vera, Khashu was a staff ...

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Open Society Foundations

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announces Retirement of William B. Petersen, CIO

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01/20/2015

William B. Petersen has been employed at Alfred P. Sloan Foundation since 1998.

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Margaret L. Wolff Becomes New Chair of the John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees

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06/05/2015

... of older adults is vitally important to individuals, families , health professionals, and our entire society, and I ...

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Aging

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Health

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James R. Knickman, Founding President and CEO, Stepping Down from New York State Health Foundation

Release Date:

09/29/2015

... to support community health centers and vulnerable veteran families —Jim’s fingerprints are on all of these ... that our health care system works better.” “ It has been a privilege to lead the New York State...