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Rita Allen Foundation Funds Study to Understand Rejection of Climate Change

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04/27/2016

Rita Allen Foundation Funds Study to Understand Rejection of Climate Change Climate Central, a Palmer Square-based nonprofit group ... of the public reject the findings of the scientific community...

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Environment and Climate Change

Banks that Actually Serve Communities, What a Novel Idea

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07/08/2014

... Roosevelt Institute; former Fellow, Nathan Cummings Foundation I had the privilege of speaking on Philanthropy ... sector that all revolved around one common theme: community control. We posited that the...

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Roosevelt Institute

Brooklyn Community Foundation Partners on $2.2M "Welcome NYC" Initiative for Nonprofits Serving Asylum Seekers

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03/03/2023

Brooklyn Community Foundation Partners on $2.2M "Welcome NYC" Initiative for ... the specific gaps that exist in services, and the need for resources and support to help fill them. “...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Brooklyn Org

Citi Foundation Provides $15 Million in Support to 30 Community Development Financial Institutions Across the U.S.

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11/19/2020

Citi Foundation Provides $15 Million in Support to 30 Community Development Financial Institutions Across the U.S. ... their efforts to provide small businesses with the vital resources needed to...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Commits $20 million in COVID-19 Assistance to Strengthen Global Pandemic Preparedness and Support Vulnerable Communities

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03/19/2020

The Rockefeller Foundation Commits $20 million in COVID-19 Assistance to ... and response capabilities around the world, and systemic change to close the gaps this crisis has highlighted for ... basic needs, and...

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Nathan Cummings Foundation Touted for Broad and Innovative Support for Climate Change

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12/09/2015

Nathan Cummings Foundation Touted for Broad and Innovative Support for Climate Change In Paris, President Barack Obama and the leaders of ... priority of international efforts to address climate change...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Awards Grants to Nonprofits to Partner with Schools for 4-Year Pilot Initiative

Release Date:

10/15/2015

... and Discipline (BROOKLYN, NY) – Today, Brooklyn Community Foundation announces grants to four expert ... the Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies in Coney Island . New York Peace...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Brooklyn Org

MetLife Foundation Will Appear on 'Be the Change,' A Lifetime TV Network Program

Release Date:

09/18/2015

MetLife Foundation Will Appear on 'Be the Change ,' A Lifetime TV ... morning show The Balancing Act® will feature a “Be the Change ” segment on how corporate America is empowering .....

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Communications/Media

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Ford Foundation Awards 25 Fellowships to US Artists Driving Social Change

Release Date:

10/02/2017

Ford Foundation Awards 25 Fellowships to US Artists Driving Social Change The Ford Foundation today announced 25 new Art of Change fellowships that will support visionary...

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Arts

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2/17/2016 - "Legal Series - Making Grants to Individuals" Live Stream Recording & PPT Presentation

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02/2016

... materials and recording of the program " Legal Series - Making Grants to Individuals." 2/17/2016 - "Legal Series - Making Grants to Individuals" Live Stream Recording & PPT .....

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23 Oct 2012

Conversation on Philanthropic Impact: Making Evaluation Manageable and Meaningful

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:30am

... achieving their desired impact and make the work of your foundation —and your grantees—much more effective. ... Brothers, Inc. Elizabeth Sak , Executive Director, Cricket Island Foundation...

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24 Apr 2012

Foundation Assets as Social Change Agents: Sustainable Investing for the Public Benefit

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

When it comes to foundation assets, the continuity of public benefit and the ... strategic harmonization of asset management and grant- making . Harmonizing investments requires analysis of risks ... land use,...

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NYS Health Foundation Comments on Proposed Changes to Limit SNAP Eligibility

Release Date:

03/29/2019

NYS Health Foundation Comments on Proposed Changes to Limit SNAP Eligibility The New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) appreciates the opportunity to respond ... not be implemented. NYSHealth is a private,...

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More Technology Investment Needed To Boost Outcomes of Social Change Groups

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07/25/2014

... Technology Investment Needed To Boost Outcomes of Social Change Groups If foundations want social change groups to have more impact, they need to step up ... the risk of not providing nonprofits the money and...

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20 Nov 2013

Changing the Narrative: Using Storytelling to Expand Your Foundation’s Impact

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

Storytelling has been the buzz of social change circles for years. This forward-looking session will ... discussion that examines levels of engagement from local community organizing to “changing the narrative” on...

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Issue-Based

08 Dec 2016

Food as a Community-Building Tool

Thursday, December 8, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... as a means to engage the residents of a place to build community ? What happens when food is used as a means to create community -led projects and/or to help contribute to the ... leaders to advocate for and...

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Food Systems

16 Jun 2016

Making Big Bets for Big Results - Webinar

Thursday, June 16, 2016 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... Philanthropy limits attendance to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Bridgespan research ... that 80% of the biggest donors aim for dramatic social change with their giving, yet only 20%...

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Family Foundation

Board & Trustees

Climate Change Will Leave Many Pacific Islands Uninhabitable by Mid-Century, Study Says

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04/26/2018

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Environment and Climate Change

23 Oct 2020

Philanthropy 101: So You're Working for a Foundation... Power and Your New Community

Friday, October 23, 2020 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... the Same Language October 23 - So You're Working for a Foundation ... Power and Your New Community November 13 - Foundation Governance and Legal ... show up for colleagues and ...

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New Staff

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

New York Community Trust Gives $5.1 million to 42 Nonprofits in the City, Nation

Release Date:

12/11/2015

New York Community Trust Gives $5.1 million to 42 Nonprofits in the ... violence victims break the cycle of abuse; and support Staten Island ’s efforts to quash a heroin epidemic. Several of ...