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Russell Sage Foundation

Philanthropy New York Welcomes Two New Public Policy Fellows, Shamira Lukomwa and Kimberly Roberts

Release Date:

06/26/2019

... is a National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) trained social justice educator and facilitator with over ten years ... coordinator and consultant to the Guyanese Ministry of Social Cohesion where she...

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PNY News

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Public Policy

Ford Foundation appoints Catherine Chinedum Aniagolu-Okoye as regional director for West Africa

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10/07/2021

... and private sector leaders. With over 20 years in the social change sector, Aniagolu-Okoye is a respected leader on ... with a focus on advancing democracy, human rights and social inclusion for all especially...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Ford Foundation

29 Sep 2022

From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 1 of 2)

Thursday, September 29, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... – especially when it comes to their ability to invest in social welfare organizations pushing for racial, social , environmental and economic justice. Private and ... foundation can fund non-public charities...

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Legal Issues

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10 May 2012

Strengthening All Families: Spotlight on LGBT Families of Color

Thursday, May 10, 2012 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

The intersection of inequitable laws, social stigma, and race-based discrimination collide in ways ... based on content from All Children Matter: How Legal and Social Inequalities Hurt LGBT Families , and was...

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 ... new Working Narratives publication, “Storytelling and Social Change: A Strategy Guide for Grantmakers.” Starting...

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11 Dec 2013

What Does it Mean to ‘Do’ Policy Work in a Foundation?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

... with vastly different issue areas and approaches to social change — some looking more at legislative changes, ... and General Counsel, Ford Foundation Desiree Flores , U.S. Social Justice Director, Arcus...

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

Noyes Foundation Launches New Funding Initiative: Building Power Across Movements

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10/02/2015

... of oppression in order to build a broad, progressive social justice movement. BPAM advances the Noyes theory of change that speaks to the importance of social movements in bringing about a more just, equitable...

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Proteus Fund President Meg Gage Steps Down, Paul Di Donato Will Be Interim President

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12/03/2015

... President Following decades of leadership and many social justice victories to her credit, Meg Gage has stepped ... service and commitment to both Proteus and the field of social justice philanthropy. Meg also...

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LGBTQ

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Arabella Advisors Produces Issue Brief On How Donors Can Support Women’s Mental Health

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10/11/2017

... women’s mental health—is critical to achieving the social impact goals many of us pursue. How Donors Can Support ... challenges to women’s mental health intersect with other social challenges Mental health...

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Gender Justice

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New Journal From The Russell Sage Foundation Reimagines Approach to Eradicating Poverty

Release Date:

02/21/2018

... the heart of the Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences ’ February double - issue , which was ... Poverty ), Maria Cancian (professor of public affairs and social work) and Katherine Magnuson (...

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Economic Security

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Funding From Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Helps Find First Evidence of Transitive Inference in Lowly Paper Wasp

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05/14/2019

... neurons--as honeybees, but they exhibit a type complex social behavior not seen in honeybee colonies. University of ... biologist Elizabeth Tibbetts wondered if paper wasps' social skills could enable...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Science

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Doris Duke Foundation

03 Oct 2019

Funder Roundtable: Supporting a Culture of Consent in Our Grantee Organizations

Thursday, October 3, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... philanthropy. Join this roundtable conversation of social justice funders to talk with your peers about our ... how to support grantees to create organizational and social justice movement culture that...

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Social Justice

Martha Matsuoka Elected New Board Chair for Noyes Foundation

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02/01/2013

... regionalism, sustainable community development, social movements and environmental justice. Matsuoka has ...

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

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The Century Foundation Adds New Fellows

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01/01/2013

... sociology of education, urban sociology, neighborhoods and social inequality. Her research also involves sociological ... attainment and the role of housing, neighborhood and social context on youth and family...

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William T. Grant Foundation

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The Century Foundation

African Philanthropy Forum to Promote Transformation of the Continent 'From Within'

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04/22/2013

... network of philanthropists — grant-makers and social investors — committed to advancing equity and ...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Open Society Foundations Announces 2013 Soros Justice Fellows

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05/15/2013

A mix of emerging and established social justice leaders, the fourteen fellows include ...

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Social Justice

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Open Society Foundations

23 Jan 2012

Building Resilient Communities Through Systemic Change

Monday, January 23, 2012 -

7:45am to 11:45am

... as they employ new models to alleviate poverty, develop social justice initiatives, and fill in gaps within the ... services. Come learn more about strategies used by social entrepreneurs to alleviate poverty...

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26 Jun 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Public Service Excellence and Diversity: A Leadership Opportunity

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... on the principles of equality and inclusion. But today’s social conditions in our nation reflect persistent racial and ... greater ability and appeal to people of color in solving social policy dilemmas. The...

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The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies and the Foundation Center Partner to Share Knowledge on Foundations Spending Down

Release Date:

09/23/2013

... down its endowment by 2016. Decision makers across the social sector will benefit from the first-hand knowledge and ...

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