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Policy Core Series 2020 - A Recap

... movements. Part I: Advocacy 101: Legal Boundaries and Opportunities Many funders are hesitant to invest in policy ... from seasoned foundation leaders about the challenges and opportunities of policy advocacy...

Wallace Foundation Study Shows Significant Progress In Building Stronger Principal Pipelines

Release Date:

10/31/2016

... novice principals are already reporting changes for the better ." Superintendents and other top district leaders ... A report by RAND Corporation, to be released in 2017 , will look at the costs associated...

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The Sister Fund Welcomes Two New Team Members

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04/18/2014

... Risimini worked for three years with the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University, where she was responsible for coordinating international training programs for humanitarian aid...

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HLH Family Foundation Inc

Rethinking Scholarships As a Force for Social Justice

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05/04/2016

... The premise is simple: that extending higher education opportunities to leaders from marginalized communities helps ... One example of this approach is the Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships Program (...

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Burroughs Wellcome Fund And Charles H. Revson Foundation Establish Partnership To Support Minority Scientists

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09/18/2023

... scientists, we aim to support a scientific community that reflects the rich tapestry of our society and ensures ... Founded in 1976, The Charles H. Revson Foundation reflects the values of its benefactor,...

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Pinkerton Promotes Laurie Dien to Vice President-Programs

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12/17/2015

... a source of education and professional development opportunities for organizations that offer internships to ... for all young people and education and employment opportunities for those who are out of work...

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The Pinkerton Foundation

12 Jan 2017

Family Philanthropy Stories- Capture the Legacy of your Giving with NCFP and The History Project- Webinar

Thursday, January 12, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Why, in 2017 , are we still relying on grandma’s photo albums and ... for creating a dynamic and engaging family story. Join us as we reveal our new History of...

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09 Mar 2017

Secret Film Screening & Funder Discussion of Sundance Award-Winning Documentary

Thursday, March 9, 2017 -

4:30pm to 7:00pm

... Grantmakers Association , for a secret screening of a 2017 Sundance award-winning documentary film. Come see it ... in shifting public debate Want to learn more? Contact us for more details. Designed for By...

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Bloomberg Fact Checks NYTimes on Climate Change

Release Date:

03/20/2017

Thanks to the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign (which I have supported through my foundation), we have already achieved two-thirds of the emissions reductions envisioned by President Obama’s yet-to-be-implemented power plant regulations.

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The Michael R. Bloomberg Family Foundation

Tony Haile, Former CEO of Chartbeat, Joins Media Development Investment Fund Board of Directors

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04/12/2017

... company that works with 80% of the top publishers in the US and in more than 60 countries around the world, providing ...

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Rockefeller Supports Food Tank’s Sold-Out NYC Summit on Food Waste

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07/25/2017

... Foundation, will present a one-day summit on September 13, 2017 , at the WNYC Greene Space in New York City (44 Charlton ...

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Chief Of 100 Resilient Cities, A Rockefeller Funded Program, On How Cities Can Tackle Climate Change

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07/25/2017

Nearly five years after Hurricane Sandy hit New York to devastating effect, America’s most populated city is still rebuilding in some areas — and, with an office of recovery and resiliency and a city-wide strategy — is looking ahead to how best to...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

30 Oct 2017

Census 2020 - Time to Act - A Webinar Hosted by United Philanthropy Forum

Monday, October 30, 2017 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... they are politically invisible, in effect." (Time, May 2017 ). Considering the funding and planning challenges ... take action now to support a fair and accurate count. Join us to learn more about options...

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Millions In Grants Have Gone to Teacher Preparation. What's Needed Now?

Release Date:

09/29/2017

It is well known that one of the keys to a high-quality education system are excellent teachers. Research has consistently identified effective teachers as the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement. Recognizing this,...

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Ms. Foundation Speaks Out Against Trump Administration Changes to Obama Era Contraceptive Rules

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10/11/2017

... to Obama Era Contraceptive Rules NEW YORK (October 6, 2017 ) – Ms. Foundation for Women President and CEO Teresa ... against this and any other form of discrimination to join us and make their voices heard.” Ms...

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Open Society Foundations Announce 2018 Soros Equality Fellows

Release Date:

07/27/2018

... moving the country forward on issues that deeply divide us in this fractured age, and the desire to lead. The 12 ... cohort named since the fellowship program’s launch in 2017 , come from all over the country,...

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Open Society Foundations

Open Society Foundations Announce 2018 Soros Equality Fellows

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07/30/2018

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The Atlantic Philanthropies Introduces 2020 Fellows for Racial Equity

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08/03/2020

... Introduces 2020 Fellows for Racial Equity Since 2017 , AFRE has been a space where leaders on the frontlines ... challenge, these courageous leaders are showing us new possibilities for how to eliminate anti-...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

09 Jan 2014

Twenty Feet From Stardom - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Film Series

Thursday, January 9, 2014 -

4:30pm to 8:30pm

Ford Foundation

 Join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening ...

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06 Mar 2014

Freedom Summer - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Film Series

Thursday, March 6, 2014 -

4:30pm to 8:30pm

Ford Foundation

... with any questions.  Join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening ...

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