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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Markle Foundation Among Those Stepping Up To The Worker Retraining Challenge

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02/06/2018

... reach of robots. Moreover, while unemployed and learning new skills, workers are buoyed by a safety net that includes ... creating a boom that leads to an even greater number of new jobs. But there's a...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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Action Plan Released to Conserve One of Africa’s Richest Sites for Biodiversity with Support from the Arcus Foundation

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02/14/2018

... on an initial framework plan developed in 2004, the new plan highlights the importance of the region for global ... that are unique to this region and we keep discovering new species. We also know the lakes in...

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Animal Welfare

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Arcus Foundation

28 Mar 2018

Elevating the Public's Understanding of Science Through Popular Culture - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 -

2:30pm to 3:30pm

... us for a Media Impact Funders-sponsored webinar exploring new ways for funders to engage the public with science and ... are using popular culture media forms - books, films, new media, radio, television, and...

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Seven Performing Artists Win 2018 Doris Duke Artist Awards

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06/26/2018

... announcing the 2018 recipients of the $275,000 award. The new awardees include Dee Dee Bridgewater, Regina Carter and ... of unrestricted support to take creative risks, explore new ideas, and pay for...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Arts

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Doris Duke Foundation

14 Dec 2018

Beyond Understanding: Listening for Emergence

Friday, December 14, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:30am

... techniques, we will hone our listening skills and learn new appreciation for listening as a vital tool for navigating ... workshop, and participants will leave with 2-3 new listening-related skills, a personal...

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Professional Development

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Leadership Development

Health Affairs Grantwatch Documents the John A. Hartford Foundation’s Impact on the Growth of Geriatrics Over 30 Years

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01/15/2019

... of Geriatrics Over 30 Years Health Affairs has published a new GrantWatch article in its January issue, “ The John A. ... instrumental role in creating the field of geriatrics, a new field in American health...

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The John A. Hartford Foundation

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Aging

Health

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Building on #MeToo, Foundations Look to Change Workplaces in the U.S. and Around the World

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03/19/2019

... in the U.S. and around the world is the initial focus of a new philanthropic collaborative that brings together 11 ... communities and in lower-wage workplaces. The new fund includes all girls and women in its...

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Gender Justice

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

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Ford Foundation

Open Society Foundations

NoVo Foundation

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (New York)

Unbound Philanthropy

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

03 Jun 2019

Movement Lawyering: Reimagining Lawyering before the Immigration System - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Monday, June 3, 2019 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... strain with rapid shifts in policy that present new and complicated legal challenges, as well as a roller ... lawyers, organizers, and movement builders are seeking out new strategies and evaluating what is...

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All Funders

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Immigration

Public Policy

Trinity Church Wall Street to Provide Free Legal Workshops for Local Community

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07/09/2019

... by the state, there are still several low-income New Yorkers who face daunting legal issues without an attorney. These workshops aim to educate New Yorkers against potentially predatory legal action and ...

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Trinity Church Philanthropies

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Community Development

Housing and Homelessness

Human Services

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A Toxic Chemical in Marine Ecosystems Turns Out to Play a Beneficial Role, Study Funded by Ford Foundation Finds

Release Date:

07/22/2019

... degrade the cells of phytoplankton and other organisms. A new paper, however, suggests that these molecules actually ... the National Academy of Sciences. "Our findings point to a new role for reactive...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Science

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Ford Foundation

03 Dec 2019

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

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 -

8:30am to 10:00am

... once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spur innovation, test new approaches, create new partnerships and fill critical gaps in social services. ...

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Roundtable Discussion

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Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Public Policy

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Children, Youth and Families

Justice Reform

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Open Society Foundations Name Head of Culture and Art

Release Date:

10/01/2019

... the vision and creativity we need to steer this exciting new program.” Since 2015, Bumbray has been senior ... and the Documentary Photography Project, as well as launch new initiatives to use grant making,...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Arts

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Open Society Foundations

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Aligns Investments with Mission: Diversifying Investment Managers

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03/31/2020

... Managers The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has set a new goal to invest 25 percent of its endowment holdings with ... diverse finance sector and incentivize the creation of new opportunities for women and under-...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Morgan Stanley Increases COVID-19 Charitable Commitment to $25 Million

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04/28/2020

... announced COVID-19 relief commitment of $10 million, this new grant will support organizations that are fighting hunger ... globally to contribute to local feeding programs. This new initiative will facilitate...

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Morgan Stanley

24 Jun 2020

Service for Impact: Results of Corporate Volunteering

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:00am

... and challenges, brainstorm on solutions, and explore new opportunities to make a difference in society while ... The focus of this year’s meetings is uncovering new and stronger proof of business impact of...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Corporate Funders

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Volunteerism

Magui Rubalcava Announces Leadership Transition at Borealis Philanthropy

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05/19/2020

... for Borealis exceeded and amplified, it’s time for new leadership. That Borealis has outgrown me is the best ... an original Borealis Philanthropy board member and the new board chair. These are big changes...

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Borealis Philanthropy

22 Jul 2020

Service for Impact - July Conversation

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 -

10:00am to 11:30am

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Network Building

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Breakout Discussion

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Corporate Funders

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Volunteerism

Brooklyn Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Immigrant Rights Fund Advisory Council

Release Date:

03/04/2021

... our Immigrant Rights Fund Advisory Council to lead a new participatory grantmaking process at Brooklyn Community ... and centering community voices in decision-making, the new Immigrant Rights Fund Advisory...

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Immigration

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Brooklyn Org

14 Oct 2021

Mismatched: The Philanthropic Response to the Call for Racial Justice - A Webinar Hosted by PRE

Thursday, October 14, 2021 -

12:30pm to 2:00pm

... activism on a massive scale that continued into the new year. But what really happened in 2020? What is the true ... Explore Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity's (PRE) new report, Mismatched: The...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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All Funders

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