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Ford Foundation Appoints Pradeep Nair as Regional Director for India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

Release Date:

03/09/2017

... sector leader, Nair brings deep regional expertise and more than 20 years of experience building partnerships among ... dynamic South Asia region. As regional director, Nair will guide the foundation’s...

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Appointments & Transitions

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Ford Foundation

Henry Luce Foundation Elects Two Directors as New Board Co-Chairs

Release Date:

06/09/2022

... following thoughts on her successors: “I couldn’t be more excited by the appointment of our Co-Chairs, Terry ... great honor for me to learn from them as they oversee and guide our work. On a personal level,...

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Henry Luce Foundation

08 Jul 2021

Disaster Philanthropy and Native Americans: Practical Tips for Funding On and Off Reservations - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, July 8, 2021 - 2:00pm

In this webinar, learn more about how funders can increase their funding to Native causes and groups after a disaster. The speakers will discuss different ways of being in relationship with Indigenous communities to build the trust needed for a...

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Issue-Based

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Disaster Relief

Social Justice

05 Jun 2017

New York Foster Youth Funders Group - Summer Meeting

Monday, June 5, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... with other systems, like child welfare. Indeed, initial data shows that over half of the girls entering NYC juvenile ...

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Issue-Based

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Roundtable Discussion

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Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

Flying the Colors: Empire State Building Lights to Honor Jonas Center

Release Date:

03/17/2016

... Jonas ten years ago sold a portion of their noted art collection to establish a first-of-its-kind nursing ... through their professional and charitable endeavors. More than 40 of the nation’s top nursing deans...

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Member News

Funding Area

Health

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Jonas Center / Barbara & Donald Jonas Family Fund

Ford Foundation Appoints Hilary Pennington as Executive Vice President

Release Date:

01/19/2018

... role—with Hilary in it—will make the foundation more effective at serving the organizations on the frontlines ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Ford Foundation

Ford Foundation Appoints Xavier de Souza Briggs as Vice President of Economic Opportunity and Assets

Release Date:

11/01/2013

... democracy and governance, and racial and ethnic diversity in cities and metropolitan regions. His books ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Economic Security

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Ford Foundation

26 Oct 2016

Service for Impact

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... there! Presenters Cindy Pace , Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion , MetLife Maryam Shariat , Program Manager, ...

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Gives Grant for State-of-the-Art Computer Science Building at Ben-Gurion University

Release Date:

06/29/2023

... location in the desert and our belief that a culture of inclusion , diversity , collaboration, and bridging disciplines is ... At a glance : 20,000 students | 800+ senior faculty | 3 campuses,...

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Education

International/Foreign Affairs

Science

Technology

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

11 Oct 2012

"Excuuuse ME!!!" -- Fostering Understanding and Trust in Challenging Conversations

Thursday, October 11, 2012 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... person on the street? Have you sought a solution that was more satisfying, effective and empowering, but felt unable to ...

When the Biomedical Industry Can’t Prioritize Diseases, Private Money Can Save Lives

Release Date:

09/19/2014

... the U.S. suffer from type 1 diabetes (T1D), and millions more are affected worldwide. The global community affected by ... you might assume drug and medical device makers are racing toward solutions. But for...

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Member News

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Health

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

National Security Expert Sally Donnelly Joins Rockefeller Brothers Fund as Senior Fellow

Release Date:

04/12/2018

... career as a journalist with TIME , where she worked for more than 20 years. She reported on foreign affairs and ... greatly bolster the Fund’s efforts to establish pathways toward greater international peace,...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

New York Community Trust Central to Shaping the Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships

Release Date:

05/15/2018

... in a telephone interview. Four years later, OSP has raised more than $417 million for a broad range of initiatives aimed ...

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Member News

Funding Area

Community Development

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The New York Community Trust

Eugene M. Lang Foundation Takes Action With New Grant For Immigration Lawyers

Release Date:

07/10/2018

... an anonymous donor for a total of $200,000 — all going toward specialized training and funding for IJC lawyers. ... political persecution in Hungary, so the American Dream is more than just a hazy ideal for...

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Member News

Funding Area

Immigration

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Eugene M. Lang Foundation

The Estée Lauder Companies Partners With Humane Society to End Global Animal Testing

Release Date:

06/21/2019

... actually committed to eliminating internal animal testing more than 30 years ago, however, many of the company's brands .....

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Member News

Funding Area

Animal Welfare

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The Estée Lauder Companies

08 Nov 2012

Working Together For Common Purpose: Family Offices and Family Philanthropy

Thursday, November 8, 2012 -

7:45am to 11:00pm

Webinar

As the field of family philanthropy evolves, the options available to families for managing and making the most of their giving continue to keep pace. One option that a growing number of philanthropic families are considering is the creation of a...

13 Dec 2012

Awarding Prizes: A Unique Tool for Philanthropic Impact

Thursday, December 13, 2012 -

8:00am to 11:00am

In recent years, a growing number of foundations have developed the awarding of prizes as a strategy for achieving their philanthropic goals. Prizes have the potential to advance a foundation’s mission in ways that can substantially augment the...

17 Mar 2011

Investing in Men and Boys of Color: Opportunities for Philanthropy

Thursday, March 17, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

MEMBERS: To register yourself and or a colleague at your organization, please click on the link above (visible through March 15th). To register a guest, please fill out this online form . NON-MEMBERS: To register...

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Issue-Based

01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

Friday, June 1, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

"We fund this organization, but I'm worried about their board." You've likely heard this sentiment uttered by a foundation program officer in the past. Maybe you've said it yourself.