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Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art Awards More Than $1.7 Million to Fight Bias Against Muslims

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03/30/2017

... of our nation. Art and culture are among the most powerful forces to remind us that we are more alike than different.” ... and discussion of 18 stories about Muslim high school students ; Duke Performances at...

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Arts

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Doris Duke Foundation

North Star Fund Welcomes New Executive Director Jennifer Ching

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02/01/2017

... Jennifer Ching Jenn's commitment to equity and social justice by building the power of the grassroots has been ... of legal service provision and grassroots organizing working together to advance...

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Mellon and the Flamboyan Foundation’s Arts Fund Announce Letras Boricuas - A New Fellowship Aimed at Supporting Puerto Rican Writers Across Genres

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05/12/2021

... with families. In Puerto Rico, Flamboyan is ensuring students are reading in Spanish on grade level by third grade ...

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31 Jan 2011

Promise Neighborhoods: What Is the Promise and How Can Foundations Help It Shine Through?

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7:30am to 11:00am

A program presented by Philanthropy Connects , the public policy committee of Philanthropy New York, together ... that would take a bold approach to meeting the needs of students living in poverty and provide the...

Mellon Foundation Grants Over $13M to the National Park Foundation to Support Thirty Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities

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06/29/2022

... the country and connect the public with interpretive and educational resources that consider the complex histories of the sites ... legacy of the civil rights movement, and the history of...

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Leaders in Nonprofit Innovation Show How Power Dynamics in Philanthropy Are Shifting

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02/19/2020

... Innovation Prize , each of whom will receive $175,000 and join a mutually supportive group of social entrepreneurs over ... key trends. Beyond the individual creative ideas in social justice , environment, and...

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Social Justice

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The New Nonprofit: A Model for Innovation Across Sectors

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03/14/2013

... an organization’s model is based on innovation for the public good, philanthropic dollars have an economic impact ... the creation of 145 direct jobs throughout the state. The resources NYSCF provides allow...

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FORE Awards New Grants to Catalyze the Federal Response to the Opioid Crisis

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05/31/2023

... grant, the BPC will conduct policy analysis and develop educational materials to inform and interact with ... for Patients and Communities Act. BPC will also hold a public webinar to highlight findings of the...

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For Jobseekers: What is a foundation?

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04/2014

... institutions, or individuals for scientific, educational , religious, or other charitable purposes. ... agencies, hospitals, universities, chambers of commerce, labor unions, trade associations, and veteran's ... and regulations intended to ensure that they serve the public good. These rules include, among other things, a .....

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Ford Foundation

Funders as Fellows: The Seeding Power Experience

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04/01/2025

... While focusing on breaking down silos separating farmers, labor organizers, environmentalists, and more, we left one ... deepened my understanding of, and connection to, justice movements. It allowed me to...

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Food Systems

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Philanthropy New York's Policy Corner - October 2023

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10/25/2023

... New York is committed to embedding equity as an essential organizing framework for how and why we do the work we do of ... action policies represented a move forward toward justice and rebalancing power. And,...

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08 Mar 2017

Achieving Equity…How Exactly?

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:30am

... internally and training staff Specific changes in human resources , investment, governance and other functions that ... Samantha Gilbert , Vice President, Talent and Human Resources , Ford Foundation Edgar...

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05 May 2016

School Integration in NYC (Part 1 of 2): New Research, Changing Perspectives

Thursday, May 5, 2016 -

9:30am to 11:30am

... (meaning the student body is more than 50% minority students ) increased from fewer than 50% to two-thirds, and ... a growing body of research that demonstrates the important educational benefits of integration...

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13 Jul 2016

Brownsville as Case Study: Can Community Investments Improve Health?

Wednesday, July 13, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... and health from the experience of Brownsville. Please join us to learn more from some of the organizations that are ... Presenters James Brodick, Director, Brooklyn Community Justice Centers Lucas Denton,...

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Citi Foundation Among Funders of National Effort to Diversify College Faculty

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03/31/2016

... have recently launched independent programs to address students ' concerns about diversity on campus," said Bernard ... and increased compensation. "The schools with resources to attract minority...

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A Free Lunch Coalition Tries to Make School Meals a Mayoral Issue

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10/17/2013

... to urge the next mayor to enact a free lunch plan for all students , regardless of income, immediately after taking ...

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Food Systems

Moody's Foundation Supports 12th Annual Mega Math Challenge

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04/19/2017

... as a powerful problem-solving tool and motivates students to consider further education and careers in math ...

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The Post-Copenhagen Funding Landscape: Thoughts from Rachel Leon and Terry Odendahl

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02/12/2010

... in specific states and cities in the U.S. to increase public support for addressing climate issues. Panelists cited ... Africa Boards. Greengrants funds social and environmental justice projects throughout the...

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United Hospital Fund Launches Pediatrics Learning Network to Help Address Health, Social Needs of Young Children In New York State

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09/24/2020

... crucial in establishing a path toward better health and educational outcomes into adulthood,” said Suzanne ... The Learning Network website also offers a number of resources for clinicians, including case...

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