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13 Apr 2017

Wealth, Power and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age

Thursday, April 13, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... their entire lives but are nonetheless on a mission to fix America ’s schools, Callahan is a master of the ... is on the “New Givers” – especially those who come out of tech and finance – and how their...

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It's Time for More Foundations to Fund Democracy - Here's How

Release Date:

12/10/2020

... of Democratic Citizenship The missions and priorities of America ’s nearly 120,000 foundations are as diverse as the ... with Heather McGhee, almost 160 million Americans turned out to vote – a level of civic...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Can Conversational Leadership Shift an Entire System?

Release Date:

07/28/2022

... this again!” “Why can’t I just do my work?” “ America is not a racist country!” “Why does it matter?” ... and in the CL work we do together, we’ve all been thrown out of our comfort zones. We’ve had some...

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Heckscher Foundation for Children Announces their Newest Leadership Fellow

Release Date:

09/27/2022

... sectors, and targeted problem solving. While seeking out “inflection point funding,” Heckscher focuses on ... as a New York City public school teacher through Teach for America . Ruth holds a Master’s Degree in...

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New Report from The Century Foundation: Child Care Cliff: 3.2 Million Children Likely to Lose Spots with End of Federal Funds

Release Date:

06/21/2023

... years. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, they took out a loan to keep their program open, grateful for their ...

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Staten Island, Conrad N. Hilton Foundations, New York Community Trust, and More Launch Campaign to Make NYC First in Nation to Offer Long-Term Support for Foster Youth

Release Date:

02/28/2019

... youth in their late teens and early twenties who will age out or have aged out of the system without having found a permanent home. ... of the Committee on General Welfare, in a release sent out...

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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

... resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America . $50,000 – Make the Road New Jersey builds the ... The Dodge Foundation is committed to shifting power and resources to communities most...

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Hostos Food Studies Program is Creating Opportunities in the Bronx

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10/07/2015

... Congressional District in the country – number 435 out of 435 – and according to the Robert Wood Johnson ... a magnet for food businesses, which is helping to boost growth and economic development.” The...

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Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund

Leading the Way for Food Equity

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07/28/2016

... Post . Funders interested in food equity should check out the upcoming " South Bronx Learning Tour " on Aug. 4. For ... than there are today. However, there is much exponential growth that is still...

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Hunger-Relief Programs Receive Morgan Stanley Support To Feed More Children

Release Date:

07/09/2014

... part of a $13 million Morgan Stanley commitment to Feeding America and its network of local food banks that distribute ... Head of Philanthropy. “Our partnership with Feeding America is a key part to giving...

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Macquarie Group Invites Nominations For Social Innovation Fellowships

Release Date:

08/08/2014

The Macquarie Group Foundation is inviting nominations for its David Clarke Social Innovation Fellowship, which enables heads of NYC-based nonprofits to visit and research best practice social innovation around the world.

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Russell Sage Study Shows Average Americans Get Poorer as Per Capita Wealth Reaches New High

Release Date:

10/01/2014

... Get Poorer as Per Capita Wealth Reaches New High While America as a whole is getting wealthier, the average ... is declining. Despite a near doubling of total wealth in America over the past ten years, the...

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Rockefeller Foundation President Profiled in BusinessWeek

Release Date:

10/03/2014

... which means she’s in charge of giving away one of America ’s historic fortunes. One problem: “As rich as ... profit-seeking investment. Rockefeller may be one of America ’s oldest foundations, but “we really...

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NPs Share Excellent Management Practices (New York Community Trust)

Release Date:

01/19/2016

... across the country. The New York Common Pantry, America Needs You and BRC were awarded the first, second and ... York City while promoting dignity and self-sufficiency. America Needs You supports the economic...

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Peterson Foundation's Fiscal Summit Convenes Leaders To Discuss Economic Priorities for Next President

Release Date:

05/11/2016

... to solve our long-term fiscal challenges and secure America 's economic future. At $19 trillion and growing, the national debt threatens America 's fiscal, economic, and national security. Our global...

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NYT Opinion: Darren Walker Reflects on Why Museums Need to Step Into the Future

Release Date:

07/26/2019

... Reflects on Why Museums Need to Step Into the Future America ’s museums are more than repositories of ancient ... and institutions that represent a broader cross-section of America . They demand museums serve...