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Insights from “The Path to Racial Equity: How Board Readiness Informs Organizational Readiness for Black Board Leadership”

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02/03/2023

... this cannot be done unless they are supported in their new board roles. What’ s more, the board must be willing to reflect on aspects of ... to ensure that expectations are clear and agreed upon by all...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Governance

Philanthropy Can Help Build a Thriving Democracy by Building Up Programs and Places That Fuel Civic Involvement

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01/20/2022

... 2021, might have marked an inflection point in America’ s decades-long story of democratic decline — a moment of ... to the common good. Most importantly, they can move resources to the American communities...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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Public Policy

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23 Oct 2018

The Art of Knowledge-in-Action: Building Your Reflective Practice as a Funder

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... what is happening during challenging situations, make new sense of what you see, and adjust your approach to get to ... Partner, The Giving Practice and author of Philanthropy’ s Reflective Practices Yvonne...

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To Combat Islamophobia, Start Where You Are

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03/23/2016

... Start Where You Are by Maria Mottola, Executive Director, New York Foundation I woke up yesterday morning to the news of ... in the numbers of people who are foreign-born. And it’ s been true...

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For Foundations, Succession Planning Should Be a High Priority

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03/31/2016

... the four direct reports, who will report to Employee 1’ s supervisor until a permanent replacement is found. It could ... plan should be written, reviewed annually, and provided to all of the affected...

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The Commonwealth Fund

Century Foundation Report Calls for Funding Reform for Community Colleges

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05/28/2015

... of low-income students into the middle class with few resources . A report released by the Century Foundation today ... students who have the greatest need receive the fewest resources and those who have had...

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Education

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Simons Foundation Backs Autism BrainNet and NIH NeuroBioBank Partnership to Advance Autism Research

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12/09/2015

... National Institutes of Health to align two of the world’ s largest repositories of donated postmortem brain tissue for ... use to collect, prepare and preserve the field’ s most precious and limited resource...

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Health

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Innovative Finance and the Search for the Next Big Idea

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10/17/2014

... the power of networks to identify solutions to the world’ s most pressing challenges. Over the course of three ... send us ideas, examples, and solutions that might unearth new innovations in financial...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Communications/Media

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Engaging Future Philanthropic Leaders: An Innovative Model from WRAG

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02/26/2013

... of Grantmakers (WRAG). The panel was part of WRAG’ s Philanthropy Fellows Program —an innovative partnership ... and foundations to consider in the pursuit of creating a new generation of philanthropists. It...

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Holly J. Humphrey, MD, MACP, Named President of the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation

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05/17/2018

... also has been elected a member of the Foundation’ s board. She will assume these roles on July 1, 2018. ... During his tenure, Dr. Thibault focused on introducing new curriculum content and testing new...

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Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation

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12 Feb 2015

Key Traits of Phenomenal Foundation Executive Directors

Thursday, February 12, 2015 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

... and ideas on how to strengthen your organization’ s leadership capacity. This highly interactive session, ... they can be developed, practiced, and honed. Designed for All interested funders. Registration 2:45...

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13 Nov 2015

Countering Violent Extremism: Programming and Evaluation - Webinar

Friday, November 13, 2015 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... objectives, and provide tips for reviewing a program’ s design concept, articulating a theory of change, and ... Mehreen Farooq, Senior Fellow, WORDE Designed for All interested funders. Registration...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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International/Foreign Affairs

17 Feb 2016

Legal Series - Making Grants to Individuals

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... General Counsel, Open Society Foundations Designed for All interested funders. Registration 8:45 - 9:00 AM ...

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Weinberg Foundation Approves $500,000 in Emergency Funding to Those Affected by Hurricane Irma in Florida

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09/27/2017

... Hurricane Irma," said Rachel Garbow Monroe, the Foundation' s President and CEO. "This is an especially vulnerable ... Duval, Collier, Palm Beach, and Broward counties: Senior Resources Alliance...

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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Fitting The Image To The Spirit

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06/26/2018

... Philanthropy. So when I learned of Alliance Magazine' s March issue fully committed to Diaspora Philanthropy, I was ... I know and understand my privilege; I’ve benefited from resources , opportunities and...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Moore Philanthropy

13 Jul 2023

Philanthropic Assistants and Coordinators Network (PACNET) - Strategies on How to Support DEI Efforts Within Your Role

Thursday, July 13, 2023 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... for the purpose of sharing questions, experience and resources among peers in a confidential setting. Happy ... Assistants and Coordinators Network , but is relevant to all administrative support staff. What...

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Ford Foundation to Fund Projects That Help Fight Violent Extremism

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08/03/2015

... projects that address inequality in access to natural resources and social injustice which have been linked to violent extremism. Mr Martin Abregu, the foundation' s vice president who also heads its...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Community Development

International/Foreign Affairs

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How Should Philanthropy Respond to Obama’s Speech on Black Men and Boys?

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08/15/2013

... verdict? Words from Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’ s last book, Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?, ... When the president finally spoke, the many Americans of all races who have devoted their time...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation's Monuments Project Supports Williamsburg Bray School project

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02/19/2022

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation' s Monuments Project Supports Williamsburg Bray School project ... sustained research and to amplify their stories for all to hear. Thanks to the Mellon Foundation’ s...

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