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Ford Foundation President, Darren Walker to Receive 2018 Director’s Award

Release Date:

07/30/2018

... in New York, Walker oversees an international social justice philanthropy with a $13 billion endowment and $600 ...

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Russell Sage Foundation Calls for Articles on Women and the Economy

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05/29/2014

... Articles on Women and the Economy The remarkable gains in educational achievement and advances in the economic and ... The first section will examine changes in women’s labor market outcomes including...

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Markle Foundation Selects Indiana as Next Skillful State

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10/12/2018

... already are keenly focused on developing a skills-based labor market through the state's education and workforce .....

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Mentioned in Atlantic Article On School Discipline Reform

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06/30/2016

... York City schools were hit, kicked, and bullied by fellow students while administrators stood by, according to a recent ...

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Taking a Stand for New York

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04/12/2018

... only if there is an opportunity to share information and resources on how to implement advocacy strategies. Many of ... to develop a common agenda that promotes equity, social justice , civic and community...

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MetLife Names Tia Hodges Head of Corporate Giving and Employee Volunteerism and President and CEO of MetLife Foundation

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07/13/2021

... Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Tia Hodges will join the company as vice president and head of Corporate ... Wisconsin, where she led strategic partnerships and resources to distribute 15 million pounds...

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Ripple Effects: How Can We Continue DACA’s Positive Impact?

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01/23/2014

... are economic, and I discussed how an inability to meet the educational requirement keeps an estimated 18,000 individuals ... DACA program trust and legitimacy. 2. More money and resources are critical to...

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It Ain’t Over – Understanding What’s at Stake in the Charitable Deduction Debate

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02/2013

Panelists discussed the expected effects from what has already passed Congress in January 2013 and whether or not the charitable deduction debate is leading to the neglect of even more important issues in the budget battles likely to be beset us for years to come.

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Philanthropy Must Prioritize Democracy Beyond Election Day

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11/17/2020

... Dollars are flowing like never before into racial justice work. Funding models are evolving rapidly to respond ... We are calling on our colleagues in philanthropy to join us in considering how civic...

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Funder Recommendations Meet City Leader Action

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06/02/2014

... and recommendations that articulated a vision of a new labor -market driven workforce system for the City that meets ... the city's approach to training the workforce. In her public remarks, Glen has...

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PNY News

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16 Jun 2015

Creating and Seizing the Moment: School Discipline and School Safety Reform in New York City

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... * After years of advocacy by young people, parents , educators, and communities, New York City is ... Why is reform needed? How did advocates create the public will for reform? Now that the Mayor has formed a...

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08 Dec 2016

Food as a Community-Building Tool

Thursday, December 8, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... as leaders and advocates for their neighborhoods? Join Community Food Funders and a panel of practitioners and ... leaders to advocate for and increase access to community resources Understanding a community’s...

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12 Jun 2015

C-Suite Session: Engaging Talent That Reflects the Communities We Serve

Friday, June 12, 2015 -

9:00am to 3:00pm

... on addressing the unique issues within our communities? Join your fellow New York area nonprofit and philanthropic ... CEO, ProInspire Rasmia Kirmani-Frye , Director, Office of Public /Private Partnerships, NYC...

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Afterschool Alliance Welcomes Afterschool Champion Heather Nesle to Its Board of Directors

Release Date:

05/08/2018

... in its support of a host of initiatives in the areas of educational enhancement and childhood bereavement. “We’re ... programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and give parents peace of mind.” “I’m...

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Renewing Philanthropy's Commitment to Local Journalism

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01/06/2020

... fraying social services, political dysfunction, and public inattention. In her 1961 classic, The Death and Life ... of beats (transportation, housing, immigration, criminal justice , education, health) with an...

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and William T. Grant Foundation Award Grants to Three Partnerships Addressing Social Issues

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04/12/2022

... to grow existing research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce ... will work in partnership with local nonprofits or public agencies to build mental health...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Report: What Works - and Doesn't - in NYC Schools

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10/08/2013

... two new reports published today find the New York City public schools still face huge challenges in getting all students ready for college, and that academic inequities ...

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Ford Foundation Suggests that It’s Time to Reboot Grantmaking

Release Date:

06/29/2017

... life. Founded in the 1970s, today CIS serves 1.5 million students in 25 states and the District of Columbia. Some 91 ... president of CIS at the time. “We had plenty of public and private resources...

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