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Recording: Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy

... collectively work to advocate for principled philanthropic giving , stand in allyship our nonprofit partners, and ... for Justice Marlon Williams , Executive Vice President of Public Policy & Collaboration...

Sandy support from institutions underwhelms

Release Date:

10/25/2013

... York Business article on our research into institutional giving totals for Superstorm Sandy. Institutional donors ... for Sandy will rise as more donors publicly report their giving . Even so, it seems unlikely...

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Disaster Relief

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North Star Fund

Philanthropists, Lawmakers Behind New Push for College Education in Prison

Release Date:

07/29/2015

... in Prison Philanthropy groups and lawmakers are giving college education for prisoners a fresh look, as ... emphasis on preparing inmates for life beyond bars. Public funds for college education largely dried...

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Education

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Ford Foundation

Mellon Foundation

10 Nov 2020

Financial Coaching with a Racial Equity Lens: Recommendations for Funders

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 -

9:30am to 10:30am

... for interested grantmakers to learn about a forthcoming brief about Financial Coaching with Racial Equity Lens and have a candid conversation with the brief 's co-authors. Participants will learn about and...

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Issue-Based

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Panel

Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Economic Security

2018 Richard Rockefeller Fellows Bring Chinese Philanthropy Insights to the U.S

Release Date:

03/28/2018

... , young professionals in China’s growing philanthropic sector , as our 2018 Richard Rockefeller Fellows. Bringing ... innovation, the fellows will explore American social sector best practices over the course...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

MetLife, Deutsche Bank, Surdna, Moody’s, Pershing Square and Others Supporting Launch of Microlender Kiva NYC

Release Date:

12/11/2015

... model, reinserting the idea of "character into credit" and giving business owners who may not qualify for traditional ... for the business – which is unique compared to most non - profit...

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Community Development

Economic Security

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Surdna Foundation

MetLife

Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation

The Moody's Foundation

Pershing Square Foundation

The Smart Way to Get US Employees Back to Work

Release Date:

04/29/2020

... narrowing it. Where to start? First, within the context of public health realities, what jobs will come back first, and ... in healthcare and other sectors that are needed for the public health response or...

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Insights

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Disaster Relief

Economic Security

Workforce Development

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

Salesforce Announces New Education Grants, Celebrates Bay Area Educators

Release Date:

09/17/2019

Salesforce Announces $18.2 Million in Grants to San Francisco and Oakland School Districts, Education Nonprofits

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

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Salesforce

Lavelle Fund for the Blind Announces New Board and Staff Members

Release Date:

12/07/2020

... Dr. Román has dedicated his professional life to public service and to working with mission-focused, ... New York University School of Law with a concentration in non - profit corporate law...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Lavelle Fund for the Blind

USDA, Surdna and Other Foundations Join to Strengthen Local Food Supply Chains

Release Date:

04/01/2016

... ranchers, strengthening each region's local food business sector and also increasing consumer access to healthy, local ... between producers, food purchasers, and access to shared resources . Food LINC...

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Member News

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Food Systems

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Surdna Foundation

Overcoming Setbacks

Release Date:

09/11/2018

... means risking failure in the short term . The private sector is beholden to shareholders and market demands. The public sector is beholden to the electorate. Philanthropy is ... business,...

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Insights

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Peterson-Kaiser Dashboard Provides Key Data on U.S. Health System Quality, Spending, Access, Outcomes

Release Date:

05/25/2017

... access and affordability, and health and wellbeing. A new brief on the Tracker, U.S. Health System Is Performing ... dozens of collections of downloadable charts. All of the resources are sharable on Facebook...

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Member News

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Health

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Peterson Center on Healthcare

The Rockefeller Foundation Commits Over USD 1 Billion To Advance Climate Solutions

Release Date:

09/15/2023

... within these systems. This includes providing additional resources , advocacy, and strategic support to a series of ... new strategy, the Foundation is announcing the following resources and support for several...

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Member News

Topic(s)

Transparency

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Environment and Climate Change

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Three Exceptional New York Nonprofits Recognized At The 2017 New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards

Release Date:

12/04/2017

... practices and then share with the entire nonprofit sector . Brooklyn Community Services empowers at-risk ... matters just as much in nonprofits as it does for profit -making businesses,” said Lorie Slutsky,...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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The New York Community Trust

Philanthropy New York

For philanthropy, racial equity isn't enough: Why we've moved to redistribution to address the racial wealth gap

Release Date:

10/14/2021

... better understand the importance of racial equity in their giving and the very important role philanthropy can play in ... is essential because those who hold the bulk of ill-gotten resources and influence —...

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Insights

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Consolidates Its Programs

Release Date:

06/05/2018

... Describing this process, he said, “We agreed that our resources could be used more strategically and with greater ... generations of family members engaged in managing the giving , as well as non...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (New York)

11 Jul 2024

#NoNaturalDisasters: Changing the Narrative on Disasters for Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, July 11, 2024 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... and how and when we provide critical philanthropic resources . By continuing to use the phrase natural disasters, ... decision-making on when, why and how to conduct disaster giving . While primarily aimed at...

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Issue-Based

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Disaster Relief

26 Feb 2026

Don’t Look Away: Child Needs During Heightened Enforcement Actions - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, February 26, 2026 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... providing critical family support, information, and resources especially critical during this time of massive ... attend? Staff and board members of foundations, corporate- giving programs, philanthropic...

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Issue-Based

Format

Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Immigration

25 Jun 2014

The Future of Finance: Shifting Power and Wealth from Wall Street to Main Street

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

View resources and live recording of this program. Part of Can ... leaving working families with record levels of debt and public budgets stressed due to reduced revenues and increased ... by and if you will be...

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Community Development

17 Jun 2016

Special Screening & Discussion: Stepping Up for NYC's Youth

Friday, June 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... President of National Partnerships, Schott Foundation for Public Education Designed for All interested funders. ... indicate by which organizer you were invited. (no fee) Non -Member Funders : Please email .....