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The Rockefeller Foundation

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For Women, the World Remains an Extremely Dangerous Place

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03/11/2015

... From France to China, India to Kenya, Bosnia to the United Kingdom, Colombia to Burma, Sudan to Russia—to be ... far more commonly than is reported. In the United States and Europe, rape on...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Health

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Open Society Foundations

Wisdom from Our Editorial Board, and Our Readers

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07/20/2016

... nonprofits and other readers wanted to know about our field . News about what New York area foundations are doing ... will be our new focus on video content throughout our media platforms. The Editorial Board...

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PNY News

Melissa Daar Carvajal Joins the Schott Foundation as Communications Director

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01/21/2021

... to secure new state and local legislation to safeguard resources for public education students. In her leadership ... of moms, caregivers and pediatricians into the Center for Youth Wellness's networks...

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

How Nonprofit Programs Scale Up: Findings From The Wallace Foundation

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10/03/2017

... entry in what the Wallace Foundation itself calls the “ field of scale-up studies.” And they are not kidding! Just ... and concentrates its grants on support for education, youth development, and the arts,...

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The Wallace Foundation

Changing the Conversation about Inequality

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09/23/2014

... Although inequality is widespread and on the rise in the United States , we know there are effective ways to reduce ... launched a research initiative to reduce inequality among youth . After...

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Children, Youth and Families

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William T. Grant Foundation

12 Oct 2017

ESSA: How Much Will it Change School Testing, Equity, Diversity and Discipline Practices?

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9:00am to 11:00am

... schools. This flexibility was seen as an opportunity for states to think past test scores and focus on other ...

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A Critical Time for Philanthropy’s Voice to Be Heard

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02/03/2017

... all PSOs, GCIR is a critical source of information and resources for funders on policies that affect the issues ... not just in Washington but also in their cities, states and regions, to offer research,...

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Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation's Imagine a New Way transformation launches with new grants

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04/09/2021

... justice and putting trust-based philanthropy values into action , Dodge made $350,000 in Imagine a New Way grants to ... Institute of Social Justice , a leader in the advocacy field in New Jersey. The Institute...

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

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Community Development

Immigration

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Social Justice

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For Funders Focusing on Developing Countries, Impact Bonds Present Fresh Opportunities

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08/04/2016

... pay for success (PFS) contracts as they are known in the United States . This gathering allowed for an open discussion on the ... which will likely lead to an exponential growth of the field ...

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The Brookings Institution

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19 May 2025

100 Days In: Where We Are and Where We're Going - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Monday, May 19, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... to the loss of lawful pathways to enter and remain in the United States , and has exacted a psychological toll on immigrants of ... Council Karen Tumlin , Founder and Director, Justice Action...

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Immigration

George Soros Transfers Billions to Open Society Foundations

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10/18/2017

... into the second-biggest philanthropic organization in the United States , behind the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It will ... years, the organization has increased its attention on the United...

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Seven Reasons Why Your Foundation Should Pay Attention to Fracking

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05/16/2013

... Network The word “fracking” has been all over the media over the last few years. Hydraulic fracturing , or ... Energy Information Administration there are currently 36 states with “shale plays” that are being...

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Freedom Together Foundation

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Ford Foundation, JPB Foundation, Amalgamated Foundation and Leading Philanthropies Launch Fund to Support Low-Wage Workers Hardest Hit by COVID-19

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04/14/2020

... National Domestic Workers Alliance . “As we dedicate our resources to supporting vulnerable working families across the United States , flexible and fast funding is critical. The creation ...

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Workforce Development

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Virtual Employee Engagement through Virtual Conversational Leadership

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01/20/2023

... Leadership? David Gurteen , a pioneer in the field of conversational leadership, defines it as ... Dr. Patricia Shaw , a fellow at Schumacher College, states “leadership is convening conversations that .....

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New Report from The Century Foundation on Students from Low-Income Families and Special Education

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01/23/2019

... the “ Equity in IDEA ” regulations 2 —required that states use a consistent method for tracking and identifying ... a report 3 highlighting considerable variability in states implementation of the provisions...

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Education

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A Call to Men and NY Women’s Foundation Host Training Institute to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls

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10/21/2015

... Institutes explore the history of movement building in the United States , male socialization and its intersection with ... of accountability, trafficking and demand, and community organizing...

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The New York Women's Foundation

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Gender Justice

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What Post-9/11 Advocacy Can Teach Us about Fighting for Brooklyn Immigrant Rights Today

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01/30/2017

... to work with Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM)’s youth program. After 9/11, DRUM’s work had grown ... torn apart, it was incredibly inspiring to see their organizing and leadership develop. Many immigrant...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Immigration

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Brooklyn Org

TCC Group Welcomes Two New Members to its Nonprofit Strategy Team

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02/23/2016

... center and technology lab that seeks to understand media 's impact on society, from 2009 to 2015. She led HI's ... efforts. She has worked with B Lab to create tools and resources for assessment of...

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The New York Women’s Foundation and Ms. Foundation Announce Year Two Results of $100M Collective Fund

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03/26/2018

... of 32 public U.S. women’s foundations located in 26 states and Washington, D.C., to announce Year 2 Two (2017) ... History Month, the partnership is leveraging social media channels (Twitter, Facebook) each...

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