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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Announces Appointment of John R. Ettinger as Chief Executive Officer

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01/02/2012

... lives by supporting effective nonprofits in fields such as health and medical research, social services, education, ... of matters. Mr. Ettinger has had a strong commitment to public service throughout his...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Names Erica Guyer as New General Counsel

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03/27/2023

... which oversees and advises members on a broad range of legal , ethical, and governance matters. “Erica is deeply ... and Withers worldwide in New York City, where she advised public charities and private...

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Reimagining Early-Warning Systems for At-Risk Students in NYC High Schools

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03/2013

... NYC High Schools from Susan Fairchild of New Visions for Public Schools discusses how policymakers and educators are ...

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Education

01 Apr 2014

Advocacy and Policy Communications: Where Does Social Media Fit In?

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

...  Explore Proven strategies to help one navigate legal issues as they pertain to a variety of digital services ... on Foundations Taking Action,” co-sponsored by Public Policy Communicators NYC . This program...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Celebrates 2019 Great Immigrants Honorees

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06/27/2019

... since 2006, the philanthropic foundation has sponsored the public awareness initiative to commemorate the legacy of its ... economist whose work offers insights into poverty and health issues, including rising...

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25 Oct 2012

Funder Briefing and Discussion: Five Borough Farm

Thursday, October 25, 2012 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

... on the potential for urban agriculture in addressing public health , food justice, and environmental issues A ... Susan Chin , Executive Director, Design Trust for Public Space Nevin Cohen ,...

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13 Oct 2010

Bill Moyers Interviews Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava: Working Towards Progressive Reform and Social Justice

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 -

4:30pm to 6:30pm

... Change, moderated by the award winning journalist and public commentator Bill Moyers. Discussion will focus on ... including immigration reform, financial reform, and health care. Special thanks to The...

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Tools & Strategies

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome, and Mastercard Launch Initiative to Speed Development and Access to Therapies for COVID-19

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03/10/2020

... making products available and affordable in low-resource settings . The COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator will play a ... By sharing research, coordinating investments, and pooling resources , these efforts can...

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The Rockefeller Drug Laws: New Opportunities for Investment with a National Impact

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04/02/2010

... the new prisoners, while funding for community and other health -based services to address drug use and dependency was ... community members, and advocates alike are calling for a public health...

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9/17/2015 - Exploring Communications Strategies - Presentations

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09/2015

View materials form the program, Exploring Communications Strategies for Small-Staffed Foundations.

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Aetna Foundation Encourages Using Data to Help Tackle Healthcare Disparities

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08/11/2015

... Disparities Geography is a clear determinant of health disparities for patients, as chronic conditions such ... Graham, MaryLynn Ostrowski and Alyse Sabina write in a Health Affairs blog post. "A person...

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Health

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Johnson & Johnson Supporting Frontline Healthcare Workers and Our Communities

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05/20/2020

... Frontline Healthcare Workers and Our Communities Frontline health workers are integral to the global response to ... In hospitals, clinics and homes around the world, health workers are taking on significant...

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24 Jan 2017

Defending ACA and Making Progress at the Same Time. Is Philanthropy Ready?

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... sector. David Sandman , President of the New York State Health Foundation, and James Tallon , President of the United ... Sherry Glied , Dean of NYU’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, will lead a...

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20 Jun 2023

Cannabis, Communities and Real-World Reparations: What Funders Need to Know about How It’s Playing Out

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... alongside other provisions to advance social justice, public health and safety, and economic development. In December ... intentions of New York’s cannabis legislation and the resources...

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14 Jun 2011

Speaker's Bio: Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., MPH

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 12:00pm

... Nirav R. Shah is the 15th New York State Commissioner of Health . As Commissioner, Dr. Shah oversees the administration of the state’s public health insurance programs, which provide ...

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02 Oct 2014

How Philanthropy Can Act to Stop the Ebola Crisis

Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 1:00pm

... a $4 million grant to a coalition led by Partners in Health , which will contribute to fighting Ebola by setting up ... while strengthening the front line workforce and primary health care systems in rural...

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What BP Won’t Be Paying For—and How You Can Help

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07/01/2010

... attempt to buy control of information available to the public . There seems to be no limit to what they will pay to ... are in BP’s self-interest. The money that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)...

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Ford Foundation's Tellado Named CEO of Consumer Reports

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07/15/2014

... organization September 1. Tellado began her career in public policy, advocacy and social justice working alongside Ralph Nader and Joan Claybrook at Public Citizen. Over her career, she has served as Executive...

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Ford’s Walker Named to Independent Sector Board

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11/18/2014

... to increase the organization’s impact on improving public education. Cardinali’s background as a community ... reforms, pioneering a new model of multidisciplinary legal studies, enlarging the clinical...

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