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The New York Community Trust

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Arts

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Doris Duke Foundation

New York Foundation Celebrates New Executive Director, Rickke Mananzala

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05/27/2021

... the standpoint of possibility and creative reimagining, we are pleased to announce our new Executive Director: Rickke ... the while maintaining a focus on mobilizing resources in ways that support people of...

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New York Foundation

Open Society Foundations to close OSI-Baltimore after 25 years; will invest $20 million to seed the future of social justice philanthropy

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02/16/2023

... In keeping with Open Society’s legacy in Baltimore, the resources will enable OSI to make final investments in the ... community and sustainably deploy technical assistance to grantees for their near-term...

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Social Justice

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Open Society Foundations

30 Mar 2017

Artistic Activism: Connecting Social Activism and Artistic Practice

Thursday, March 30, 2017 -

9:00am to 12:30pm

... to bring about change. At the same time, more artists are imbuing their work with social and political messaging to ... of affective and effective tools to bring about change How grantees are...

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Civic Engagement

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Social Justice

16 Jan 2020

A Balancing Act: Navigating Power in Our Capacity Building Efforts

Thursday, January 16, 2020 -

9:00am to 11:30am

As funders, we are committed to funding programs as well as strengthening ... how do we navigate the power dynamics between funders and grantees when looking at capacity? Are we helping or .....

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Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

30 Jun 2021

Equity and Evaluation: Can We Embrace Both in Collecting Demographic Data?

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 -

11:00am to 1:00pm

... and other topics related to evaluative work. Whether your organization is a data collection veteran or is just beginning to think about surveying grantees , participants will benefit from a panel of sector .....

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Evaluation

29 Sep 2022

From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 1 of 2)

Thursday, September 29, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... by engaging in advocacy themselves and funding their grantees to advocate on critical issues. Whether your mission focuses on voting rights, police accountability, ... to fund 501(c)(3) public charity ...

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Tools & Strategies

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All Funders

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Building Trust and Following the Field

Release Date:

02/11/2020

... the field.” We pride ourselves on the fact that we are non-directive funders — we would never dictate to a ... that our knowledge only goes so far, and that those who are working on the ground will always have...

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The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation

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After We Say Goodbye

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01/29/2010

... strategy. Rather, how we could best support our grantees always took—and continues to take—precedence. ... Giving While Living publication. For example, we are further narrowing our funding foci for our last...

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All Funders

It’s OK to Pause and Think. In Fact, Please Do.

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10/04/2017

... demonstrate to government that there is a need and people are paying attention. So, make the announcement about your foundation’s commitment to give. But a timely ... “best practices in disaster philanthropy”...

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President's Message

PNY News

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Disaster Relief

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy

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Council on Foundations

Philanthropic Responsibility in the Wake of the Killing of Jordan Neely

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05/12/2023

... its institutional power to advocate for and distribute resources to ensure the social safety net that includes ... philanthropy dedicating its full energy, time, and resources to build power with persistently...

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PNY News

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Public Policy

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Social Justice

2024 PNY Membership Report to the Board

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Board & Trustees

Stephen McConnell Appointed Country Director for the United States at The Atlantic Philanthropies

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09/03/2012

... “I’m honored to have been offered this position. There are common themes that cut across Atlantic’s U.S. ... to be able to work with incredibly talented colleagues and grantees to effect transformative change...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Aging

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

William T. Grant Foundation President Robert C. Granger to Retire in September 2013

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09/03/2012

... more effective through a strategic and focused use of our resources . He's also made us more relevant by connecting ... and leveraging the efforts of other funders and helping grantees working in shared...

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William T. Grant Foundation

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04 Oct 2012

Measuring and Strengthening Advocacy Capacity: Tools and Strategies

Thursday, October 4, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... component of success. A variety of strategies and tools are now available to assist funders in this process. A free ... Explore The specific skills, knowledge and resources needed for effective advocacy How...

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Issue-Based

Atlantic Shows Support for Grassroots Organizing in Sandy-Affected Communities

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03/05/2013

... Sandy hit close to home. It impacted our New York-based grantees , our staff and our office building. In the aftermath ... the money is both well-spent and supports communities that are traditionally overlooked...

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All Funders

Director of Older Adults Grants Departs Weinberg Foundation

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01/13/2016

... said Marcus. "The Foundation, by funding extraordinary grantees and services, is committed to allowing older adults ... this year, Marcus will launch Consultants for Community Resources , a consulting firm...

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Aging

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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Ms. Foundation Launches Public Voices Fellowship

Release Date:

02/12/2016

... will provide a diverse cohort of 19 Ms. Foundation grantees with resources , skills, and access, in order to ensure their ideas ... greater conversations about gender in America. “We are...

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Gender Justice

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Ms. Foundation for Women

Mellon Foundation President Earl Lewis To Step Down In March

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09/14/2017

... key program areas, and expanded the number and types of grantees supported. He also launched a range of important ... which investigates how diversity and social connectedness are imperative to our shared...

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Mellon Foundation

How The Funders Youth Collaborative Sees the Prospects for Youth Organizing

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01/18/2018

... organizers feel newly galvanized. Some groups, of course, are more established than others. In the Trump era, some feel ... nothing new for them,” said Braxton. But they all need resources , and while last year...

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