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New York Foster Youth Funders Group operates autonomously from Philanthropy New York and is a peer network of grantmakers who are funding or interested in the area of foster youth in New York. The purpose of the group is to keep our hand on the...

Jay Geneske Named New Media Director at Rockefeller Foundation

Release Date:

03/01/2013

Jay Geneske became the Rockefeller Foundation's first New Media Director in December 2012.

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Communications

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The Rockefeller Foundation

The Sister Fund Welcomes Tina Cherena as Its New Executive Director

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10/01/2012

On October 8th, the Sister Fund welcomed Tina Cherena as the organization's new Executive Director.

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Gender Justice

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HLH Family Foundation Inc

Ann Raffel Joins John A. Hartford Foundation as Information Technology Officer

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06/04/2012

Ann Raffel has joined the staff of the John A. Hartford Foundation as its new Information Technology Officer. Prior to arriving at the foundation, Raffel worked as IT Administrator for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, managing...

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ASPCA Awards $8.9 Million to Animal Welfare Organizations in First Half of 2013

Release Date:

07/29/2013

... in 49 states nationwide. “The ASPCA is dedicated to providing grant support to local organizations across the ...

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Animal Welfare

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ASPCA

27 Sep 2012

Mapping: Data visualization tools to convey knowledge and bring your foundation’s work to life

Thursday, September 27, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Webinar

... and useful data sources for funders. In addition to providing tips for managing the flow of information, a ...

29 Nov 2012

Social Media: Promising techniques used by social media-savvy funders

Thursday, November 29, 2012 -

11:00am to 1:00pm

Webinar

... and useful data sources for funders. In addition to providing tips for managing the flow of information, a ...

13 Jun 2013

Disaster Grantmaking and Preparedness: The Role of Family Philanthropy

Thursday, June 13, 2013 -

2:30pm to 4:00pm

Webinar

Usually, disasters bring out the best in people. Donations to charities surge as television coverage increases. Government agencies work closely with nonprofit organizations, private philanthropy and corporations. Yet we know from experience that...

07 Oct 2013

Conversations for Grantmakers: Making a Difference- How One Small Fund Created Big Impact!

Monday, October 7, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Join us and hear about the story of the Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging, and how one woman's gift to The Community Foundation created profound and dramatic impact on Genesee County's elderly residents, their caregivers, and aging services...

Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Announces Recipients of 2013 SEED Grants

Release Date:

10/08/2013

16 emerging arts organizations across the country receive three years of unrestricted operating capital as a surprise award

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Arts

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Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

Mellon Foundation Pledges $10 Million to Detroit Institute of Arts to Help with "Grand Bargain"

Release Date:

06/11/2014

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is pledging $10 million to the Detroit Institute of Arts to support a "Grand Bargain" designed to prevent the sale of art to cover the city's financial woes.

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Arts

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Mellon Foundation

19 States May Be Violating Laws Requiring Them To Assist Consumers With Health Care Choices

Release Date:

06/25/2014

A Commonwealth Fund analysis finds that 19 states may be in violation of laws requiring them to assist consumers understand their insurance options under the Affordable Health Care Act.

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Public Policy

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Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

Chen, Kidvai Named First Paul Rapoport Law Fellows

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07/17/2014

Eugene Chen and R.M. Kidva, who have been named the first two Paul Rapoport Law Fellows, will be focusing on issues of asylum and housing discrimination against LGBTQ people of color.

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LGBTQ

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Paul Rapoport Foundation, Inc.

Citi Foundation Pledges $10 Million To "My Brother's Keeper"

Release Date:

07/21/2014

As part of a group of funders making additional commitments to the White House's "My Brother's Keeper" initiative, Citi Foundation will provide $10 million over three years to underwrite volunteer programs in 10 cities designed to increase college...