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22 May 2012

Doing the Right Thing: “Smart Microfinance” and the Donor’s Role

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 -

8:15am to 10:30am

Microfinance has revolutionized international economic development and emerged as one of the ... responsible microfinance banking around the world. Join us as a panel of funders and practitioners discuss the .....

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15 Aug 2023

Corporate Racial Equity Advantage - A Webinar Hosted by Philanthropy Ohio

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Zoom link: https://philanthropyohio.zoom.us/j/84121785380 Meeting ID: 841 2178 5380

... how to overcome obstacles in your path and maximize opportunities . Then, spend time discussing your learnings and ... details here: Zoom link: https://philanthropyohio.zoom. us /j/84121785380 Meeting ID: 841...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Corporate Funders

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Public Policy

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Member Input on Official Statement on Tax Reform that Sustains and Grows Charitable Giving

... deduction is an especially efficient method of directing resources to communities, because for every $1 that the ... Forum, “It is unlikely government could find a better way to leverage private investment in...

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Names Four Renowned Leaders in Global Service, Academia, and Management to its Board of Directors

Release Date:

01/15/2014

... and CEO of 3P Partners Wendy Gordon and Sancroft International Consultant Sarah Teacher . “Barbara, Peter, ... Broderick , Chair of the Board. “Their wide-ranging work reflects RPA’s far-reaching philanthropic...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Rockefeller Archive Center

Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Rockefeller Family Fund

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Morgan Stanley Launches Program to Provide 60 Students with Full-Four Year Scholarships to Howard University, Morehouse College and Spelman College

Release Date:

10/21/2020

... to complement their on-campus curriculum “This program reflects our intention to invest in communities of color and ... proven method to enhance their job prospects and economic opportunities ,” said Dr. Wayne...

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Workforce Development

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Morgan Stanley

05 Jun 2019

Democracy and The Next American Economy: Where Prosperity Meets Justice

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... a more inclusive and sustainable political economy that is better for people and the planet? How do we achieve a truly representative democracy? Come join us for a conversation with Henry A.J. Ramos, author of...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Civic Engagement

Public Policy

Talking Politics

Release Date:

02/06/2018

... like the Grantee Perception Report (GPR). In 2017 , we worked with foundations to design a set of questions ... funders using the GPR in February, May, and September of 2017 . The foundations that chose to...

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Insights

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

Borealis Philanthropy Introduces María Alejandra Salazar, the new Program Officer of the Communities Transforming Policing Fund

Release Date:

04/13/2022

... María Alejandra was director of the Multicultural Resources Program at Northside Community Services (NCR) in ... own lived experience and help them take advantage of these opportunities . I want to create a...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Borealis Philanthropy

A Letter from Ronna Brown

Release Date:

04/15/2020

... proactive philanthropy can be. Members have shared with us that they are: increasing their grantmaking and making ... these changes stay with us for the long haul. COVID-19 Resources Your...

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President's Message

PNY News

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Disaster Relief

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

With Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Glacier Ice Art Installation Aims to Encourage Public Action Against Climate Change

Release Date:

11/10/2015

... Laurent Fabius, French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, and President of COP21. "The ... climate disorder: for years, this region has been sending us signals that we cannot...

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Member News

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Arts

Environment and Climate Change

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

New York Women’s Foundation President Says Trans Women Need More Than Victim Remembrance

Release Date:

11/21/2016

... heated national debate, ostensibly over restroom access, reflects the extreme prejudice and hostility that transgender ...

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Member News

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Gender Justice

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The New York Women's Foundation

GCIR Seeks Foundation Signatories for Statement on Immigration

Release Date:

02/03/2017

More than 30 local, state, regional, and national foundations from across the country have signed onto a statement in support of immigrants and refugees, and more signatories are expected to join in the coming days.

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RFPs Etc

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Immigration

Every Person Counts: Why the Census Must Be Rescued

Release Date:

08/08/2018

... inclusive, connecting impoverished communities with the resources they need, and so much more. But none of that ... no matter what they fund or where. It is incumbent upon us to do whatever we can to guarantee...

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Insights

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Ford Foundation

Freedom Together Foundation

Commonwealth Fund Says N.J. Tops Many States On Healthcare Scorecard

Release Date:

03/16/2017

... On Healthcare Scorecard The Affordable Care Act has led to better healthcare outcomes nationwide and states like New ... at the Commonwealth Fund found Garden State residents have better access to healthcare...

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Member News

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Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

Philanthropy New York Signs Letter to Governor Cuomo for Prompt Contracting and Payment of Nonprofits

Release Date:

07/29/2020

... recent actions. Nonprofits would have been in a much better position to absorb some of the emergency cash measures ... have much to offer in information, advice, connections and resources that can be leveraged...

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PNY News

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Disaster Relief

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

09 Apr 2014

Shaping the Nature of Work in the New Economy

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 2:45pm

... protection and expansion of rights, as well as with opportunities for advancement and careers. They are ... big about the nature of work in the new economy. Join us to hear how workers and communities are...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Economic Security

Social Justice

Workforce Development

16 Jun 2021

Bracing Ourselves for the Mental Health Wave of the Pandemic - Are We Prepared?

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... York’s Health Funders Working Group invites you to join us virtually as we seek to better understand and resource the response to the “mental ...

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Supported By The New York State Health Foundation, IMPAQ Health Launches NYPlanCosts Calculator

Release Date:

12/19/2017

... can lead to more informed health plan choices that are better for New Yorkers' health and wallets. To meet this ... cost estimates to facilitate transparent health plan comparison shopping. IMPAQ Health...