Soros Says Attacks Won’t Alter His Charitable and Political Giving
Release Date:
06/11/2018
... an all-powerful puppet master, a Nazi sympathizer and the person controlling the Democratic Party. He acknowledges that ...
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Michael Bloomberg Is, Once Again, Thinking of Running for President
Release Date:
06/27/2018
In what has become a familiar routine every time a presidential election looms less than three years away, billionaire ex–New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is dropping hints about running for president. According to a New York CBS affiliate,...
NYT Feature: George Soros Bet Big on Liberal Democracy, Now He Fear He's Losing.
Release Date:
07/17/2018
... the verge of losing his place, although he never did. In person , Soros is quite charming, with a wry sense of humor. ...
Don't Overthink It
Release Date:
04/30/2019
Admittedly, as grantmakers, we like to fund projects where we can anticipate long-range payoffs, systemic change, and solving problems at the root rather than placing bandages. And detailed analysis and research have their place in evaluating grant...
08
Oct
2019
Considering a New Grants Management System? Navigating the Potential Pitfalls
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 -
9:00am to 11:00am
In this 21st century quickly evolving information age, selecting, migrating data, configuring, personalizing, testing, and providing ongoing support of new full featured integrated philanthropic systems is proving to be a major challenge. In this...
The New York Women’s Foundation Elects New Board Co-Chairs and Welcomes Five New Board Members
Release Date:
06/26/2019
... woman and, at the time of her appointment, the youngest person to serve as the Commissioner of the New York State ...
30
Jan
2020
Legal Series - Self-Dealing (Family Foundations & Family Offices)
Thursday, January 30, 2020 -
9:00am to 11:00am
... into legal problems. Explore Who is a "disqualified person ," and who is a "related party" The identification of .....
22
Jan
2020
Now is the Time: How Philanthropy Is Tackling Gun Violence
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
High rates of gun violence are an undeniable tragedy of life in today’s America. And while mass shootings grab the headlines, everyday gun violence in our most vulnerable communities is no less a pressing concern. How can philanthropy play a...
15
Apr
2020
Supporting Immigrants During the COVID-19 Crisis - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Join GCIR to learn from leaders in the immigrant rights movement about how philanthropy must significantly increase grantmaking dollars, shift grantmaking practices, embrace risk, and assert leadership to meet the challenges of this moment.
New York Community Trust President Lorie A. Slutsky Announces Plans to Retire
Release Date:
04/05/2021
Lorie A. Slutsky, the longtime president of The New York Community Trust, has announced plans to retire in 2022
14
Jan
2025
Navigating AI’s Workforce Revolution: A Call for New Philanthropic Strategies
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 -
10:00am to 11:30am
... New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative for an in- person conversation on strategies—both incremental and ...
13
Jan
2026
Breaking the Wedge: Anti-Blackness, Antisemitism, and Philanthropy's Role in the Future of Democracy
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Across civil society, we’re witnessing a rise in antisemitism that cannot be addressed without also confronting anti-Blackness. This dialogue brings both into focus, how we examine the functions of each as parallel threats to democracy, and how we...
ASPCA Board of Directors Names Matthew Bershadker President and CEO
Release Date:
05/01/2013
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has announced that it has named Matthew E. Bershadker President and CEO. Bershadker is a 12-year veteran of the ASPCA, serving most recently as Senior Vice President of the Anti-...
27
Jun
2012
Role of Public Media in Our Democracy - GFEM Annual Funder Conversation
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 5:00pm to Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 6:00pm
With the decline of traditional journalism outlets, some public and independent media organizations are making significant strides in expanding news and information services to fill the gap. And public media is engaging people of all ages and...
16
Mar
2017
Brown Bag: Financial and Regulatory Challenges Facing Nonprofits Working Internationally
Thursday, March 16, 2017 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
International Grantmakers Network is pleased to be hosting Kay Guinane, Executive Director of the Charity and Securi ty Network (CSN) for a brown bag lunch (bring your own lunch!) to discuss the financial and...
New York State Health Foundation Funds Suicide Prevention Study in Four New York Counties
Release Date:
06/17/2019
Erie County is one of four New York counties participating in a suicide prevention study that researchers hope will identify new strategies to stop individuals from killing themselves.
Cheryl C. Effron Joins the Board of the Markle Foundation
Release Date:
01/16/2020
The Markle Foundation is pleased to announce today that Cheryl C. Effron has been elected to its Board of Directors. Ms. Effron has spent most of her career as a New York-based real estate developer.
ASPCA Shares Tips to Keep Pets Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic
Release Date:
03/17/2020
Pet owners encouraged to include pets in preparedness plans.
25
Feb
2021
Navigating Uncertain Terrain - Updates From The Global Philanthropy Tracker
Thursday, February 25, 2021 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Philanthropy New York’s International Grantmakers Network presents this discussion as a follow up to our annual “Navigating Uncertain Terrain” program. In this session, experts from the The International Center for Nonprofit Law and The 2020 Global...
UJA-Federation of New York Announces Emergency Grants to Organizations in India for COVID-19 Relief
Release Date:
05/05/2021
The grants are focused on providing equipment and relief in hard-to-reach and especially vulnerable communities in India.