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Foundations as the "Brain Trust" for City Officials

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04/15/2014

... the funder community just as a checkbook, though financial resources are obviously important. I really see you all as my ... important, since this pproach is deeply imbedded in the public policy objectives...

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12 Nov 2019

Disability 101: Let’s Talk about the I in D.E.I.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... community must self-assess using the same lens. Join us for a discussion to better understand the primary ... Ford Foundation Ruth Lowenkron , Director, Disability Justice Program, New York Lawyers for the...

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22 Jan 2020

Now is the Time: How Philanthropy Is Tackling Gun Violence

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... and persons of color who have been so deeply affected? Join us for a vigorous conversation about how the ... on the sale of firearms How to treat gun violence like a public health crisis and invest in rigorous...

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05 Nov 2014

Should Nonprofits Be Mandated to Pay Living Wages, and What is Philanthropy’s Role?

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Missed the program? View resources and the live recording here . Leaders in ... and address potential barriers to nonprofits getting the resources they need to pay self-sufficiency wages based on ... New York...

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The Scherman Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members

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05/01/2023

... to the Foundation’s deepening commitment to racial justice , especially within its Democracy program. “I am thrilled to join the Scherman Foundation board at this critical moment in ... guided by a joint...

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces Grants Dedicated to the Well-being of Native Communities

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07/09/2020

... IllumiNative ; National Indian Child Welfare Association ; Parents and Children Together ; and Standing Rock Community ... Native-led endeavors come at a time when a failed U.S. public health response to COVID...

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Ms. Foundation Speaks Out Against Trump Administration Changes to Obama Era Contraceptive Rules

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10/11/2017

... to parent. “Coupled with yesterday’s Department of Justice decision to reverse protections for transgender ... stand against this and any other form of discrimination to join us and make their voices heard.”...

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Gender Justice

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Rini Banerjee Welcomed as New President of The Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

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12/10/2018

... Foundation is pleased to announce that Rini Banerjee will join the Foundation as its fourth president and first woman ... extensive experience, and deep commitment to social justice that we were looking for in...

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28 Aug 2019

Building Relationships to Advance Systems Change - A Webinar Hosted by FSG

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* Join the upcoming webinar discussion Building Relationships ... I.A., I.S. 49 Berta A. Dreyfus Tanisha Franks, Teacher and Educational Liaison - Staten...

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Burke Foundation Commits to Extend Two Service-Driven Scholarship Programs at Marquette University

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08/19/2019

... Richard A. Burke: the Trinity Fellows program for graduate students and the Burke Scholars program for undergraduates. ... in fostering the next generation of leaders for social justice in Milwaukee,” said...

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NoVo Grant Helps Sex Trafficking Victims Fight Prostitution Charges

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05/19/2015

... have forced them to commit,” Kate Mogulescu, a public defender at Legal Aid in New York City, told The ...

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When LINsanity Comes to Philanthropy

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03/15/2012

... with new talent to make sure the best and brightest join our movements. There is no Moneyball-esque data analysis ... tenure at Progressive Jewish Alliance and Jewish Funds for Justice (PJA & JFSJ). During...

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15 Apr 2026

Budget Decisions, Community Impact: Understanding New York’s Fiscal Landscape

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... across the state. For funders supporting economic justice , health, and social safety net programs, the state budget is a critical lever that determines the resources available to families and communities. The...

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20 Oct 2015

More Than Giving: Theory of the Foundation

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... Drucker’s famed article, The Theory of the Business. Join Melissa Berman, President and CEO of Rockefeller ...

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PhilTV: Beyond Red Versus Blue: Millennial Perspectives on Reuniting America

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11/08/2016

... era are moving beyond the left-right fistfight of their parents ' generation. Tired of partisan stalemate, turned on ... Inspired by Mark Gerzon's vision for a "reunited" America, join New...

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25 Mar 2019

Advancing Democracy Reform in the 116th Congress: HR 1 and the Declaration for American Democracy Coalition - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, March 25, 2019 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

... of over 128 organizations, came together to build the public will needed to help make HR 1 the first bill filed by ... The coalition is made up of civil rights, environmental, labor , faith based, health, gun...

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Civic Engagement

A Letter from Ronna Brown

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05/28/2020

... As some of you know, the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice , our home, has decided not to hold any convenings for ... pausing. Programming is ongoing. PNY members are joining forces through numerous...

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