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Basic Science Funders – Including Simons Foundation - Ask, "How Do We Know if Our Giving is Working?"

Release Date:

06/05/2017

... speaking, foundations want to know what their grants are accomplishing, or whether they should be putting money ... lead funders to either shrink from such work, or require grantees to run a gauntlet of...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Science

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The Simons Foundation

31 Oct 2014

Documentaries That Pull Back the Curtain on Big Oil

Friday, October 31, 2014 -

8:45am to 12:00pm

Missed the program? View resources and the live recording here . Recent documentary films are conveying incredibly powerful stories and imagery around ... by October 30th. Members: First time on this website? Set...

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Environment and Climate Change

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20 Nov 2014

Today’s Libraries

Thursday, November 20, 2014 -

7:45am to 11:00am

Missed the program? View resources and the live recording here . Community Anchors ... digital media labs, and high bandwidth access, libraries are equipping young people with the skills to succeed in ... Members...

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Information Technology

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Communications/Media

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Education

Children, Youth and Families

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New York State

Making the Most of Interesting Times – and Achieving the Global Goals

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02/22/2018

... “Like it or not, we live in interesting times. They are times of danger and uncertainty; but they are also the ... which developed “Principles of Partnership” to offer guidance to their...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Johnson & Johnson

Ms. Foundation for Women Announces Five New Board Members

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07/01/2021

... (ESG) through the lens of gender and race equity. “We are thrilled to add five brilliant women to our board this ... trust with internal and external customers, and strategic guidance on racial justice, gender...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Ms. Foundation for Women

Commonwealth Fund Names Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., as Its Next President

Release Date:

12/12/2022

... health care systems across the country, providing guidance on how they can improve quality and value in the ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration...

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Commonwealth Fund

Eligibility & Policies

... substantial giving here. In addition, special memberships are available to other philanthropic organizations based ... researching and/or forging relationships with prospective grantees ; managing relationships...

Nourishing Strong Communities: Thoughts on Food Policy from Karen Karp

Release Date:

05/03/2010

... ways that the public, private, and government sectors are working together to create innovative solutions to ... one of the presenters, Karen Karp , President of Karp Resources , share her thoughts with Smart...

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Building and Strengthening Partnerships Across New Jersey: Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Announces More Than $5 Million in Grants

Release Date:

08/25/2022

... partners and collaborators, support new partners who are driving racial equity and justice, and respond to the ... New Way grantmaking, we have been investing in and taking guidance from networks, movements,...

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New York Community Trust Announces $4.5 Million in Grants

Release Date:

02/12/2013

The 45 grants, ranging from $35,000 to $800,000, include several to help communities affected by Hurricane Sandy and also address dating violence, the shortage of affordable housing, and health care.

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Disaster Relief

New Training Program Takes on Teacher Improvement

Release Date:

06/17/2015

... school of education aimed at improving the way teachers are prepared to work in the classroom.... New Training Program ...

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Education

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The Simons Foundation

NJ Residents Concerned About Doris Duke Mansion Demolition

Release Date:

10/14/2015

... Possibility of Demolishing Doris Duke Mansion Residents are preparing to turn out to Thursday's Hillsborough Township .....

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Doris Duke Foundation

Simons Foundation Supports Collaboration of Libraries in Digital Era

Release Date:

10/17/2016

A partnership-based funding model — 200 libraries in 24 countries plus the support from the Simons Foundation — is sustaining exchange among libraries.

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Communications/Media

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The Simons Foundation

Novo Foundation Executives Publish Op-Ed Declaring Trump Era a Time to Double Down to End Injustice

Release Date:

01/10/2017

... transition next week, foundations and other nonprofits are grappling with the consequences of change for our ...

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Gender Justice

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NoVo Foundation

Bloomberg Commits $375 Million to Education Initiatives

Release Date:

06/01/2018

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday that he will donate $375 million to a variety of education initiatives nationwide over the next five years, increasing his commitment to an area that has been a core part of his Bloomberg...

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An Open Letter to Philanthropy, from People of Color-led, Movement-Accountable Public Foundations

Release Date:

10/21/2021

... By contrast, the cornerstone of racial equity is sharing resources and decision-making power in a way that ... the control of institutions where people of color, who are primarily accountable to their...

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Groundswell Fund

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice

Borealis Philanthropy

Ms. Foundation for Women

North Star Fund

The New York Women's Foundation

Making IT Decisions

Publication date:

12/2012

... infrastructure. Whether you outsource or insource your foundation’s technology needs, it is critical to ... how to approach projects so you make decisions that fit your specific organization needs and capacity and maximize your return on investment. Guli Basu, Information Services ...

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Information Technology

Virtual Employee Engagement through Virtual Conversational Leadership

Release Date:

01/20/2023

... the pandemic expedited all things virtual. Organizations are grappling with how to incorporate the lessons learned ... the debates at lunch or even the empathetic “how’s your family doing?” chat in the...

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For Jobseekers: Facts About the Sector

Publication date:

04/2014

In your job quest, you may find it useful to become more ... the nonprofit sector. The statistics provided on this page are designed to broaden your understanding of the sector but ... Staff at Community Foundations: 8.2 Representative Human Resources Data: Benefits, tenure, and promotion Close to ...

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Job Seekers

15 Oct 2014

Busting the Business of Trafficking Women and Children

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... U.S. State Department estimates 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year with ... people trafficked into the U.S. each year. More than 70% are female and half ...