American Express and The New York Women's Foundation Partner Together on The Ambition Project
Release Date:
02/11/2020
... in achieving their ambitions. So, we introduced targeted programming focused on empowering women to own their ...
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18
Aug
2020
#PoliceFreeSchools Funders Briefing with the Schott Foundation
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join us for this timely funders briefing and learn how philanthropy can support education justice organizers in local campaigns to remove police from schools and dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.
Sozosei Foundation Convenes Experts at Inaugural Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness in the American Justice System
Release Date:
01/08/2021
The Sozosei Foundation recently convened its inaugural summit on decriminalizing mental illness.
Kiki Louya, "Top Chef" Contestant, Announced as First-Ever Executive Director of the Restaurant Worker's Community Foundation
Release Date:
05/18/2021
After a year of tremendous growth and a five-month national search, Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation says Louya has the perfect background to lead.
10
Dec
2021
Philanthropy 101 - The Big Conversations in Philanthropy
Friday, December 10, 2021 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Philanthropy 101 is a five-part series that helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. This interactive course will help participants gain the working knowledge they need to understand and navigate the field of philanthropy,...
United Hospital Fund Names Oxiris Barbot, MD and Neer Chaudary to Board of Directors
Release Date:
09/21/2021
Dr. Barbot, former NYC commissioner of Health, and Ms. Chaudhary, North American president of Ketchum, bring valued perspectives to UHF board
21
Sep
2022
New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Workforce development funders and stakeholders will gain a better understanding of the numbers and types of clean energy jobs NYSERDA researchers project for New York City and New York State in the coming years, and the skills training and other on-...
Tow Foundation Commits $2 Million to Multiple Myeloma Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Release Date:
04/27/2022
This will support multiple myeloma research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and in particular, the work of C. Ola Landgren, M.D., Ph.D., a world-renowned hematologic oncologist.
The Wallace Foundation Names Rotunda Floyd-Cooper, Ed.D., Director of Education Leadership
Release Date:
03/01/2023
Currently an associate superintendent in Montgomery County Public Schools, Floyd-Cooper brings deep experience in a variety of leadership roles in school districts.
27
Apr
2023
New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative Quarterly Convening: The Future of NYC’s Workforce Development Board
Thursday, April 27, 2023 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
This session will bring together philanthropic, business, nonprofit, and government leaders to discuss the role empowered workforce development boards play in securing and strategically allocating federal funds, partnering with industry, and...
17
May
2023
What Does It Mean to Be Black-Led? - Going Beyond Demographics
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Despite the recent uptick in organizations committing to centering DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in the workplace, many DEI initiatives rely too heavily on performative measures, such as ad-hoc committees and/or tokenistic representation in...
The Affordable Care Act: Keeping Our Eyes on the Ball
Release Date:
10/24/2013
... (ACA) is not really one plan, but 50 — with each state making decisions on certain aspects of the plan, subject to ...
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We see policy work as a way to achieve our mission to promote philanthropy and a robust nonprofit sector in the region, ultimately contributing to a more equitable world through effective philanthropic practices.
Cheers to the International Grantmakers Network!
... summer sequel is planned. Through IGN activities and programming , members share ideas and best practices and learn ...
Marlon Williams
Marlon-Williams_0353A-Philanthropy-BG-Web.jpg Throughout his career, Marlon Williams has specialized in leading initiatives where success requires the mobilized coordination of stakeholders across agencies and sectors. He has most...
Donita Volkwijn
Donita_Volkwijn.jpg As Senior Director of Member Engagement, Donita leads member engagement and recruitment, understands member goals and learning priorities, and facilitates several of PNY's signature networks and leadership...
14
Jun
2011
Speaker's Bio: Commissioner Nirav R. Shah, M.D., MPH
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 12:00pm
Dr. Nirav R. Shah is the 15th New York State Commissioner of Health. As Commissioner, Dr. Shah oversees the administration of the state’s public health insurance programs, which provide health care to 5 million New Yorkers. He leads a major...
17
Dec
2013
Molto Media: Digital Media Culture
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
Studios of WQXR and WNYC
Join us for a discussion among arts funders about the role of digital media within the arts, and the growing funding connections between the arts and media. In addition to data on the field of digital media funding and the arts, we'll explore the...
Commonwealth Fund Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Craig to Retire at the End of 2014
Release Date:
03/17/2014
John E. Craig, Jr., The Commonwealth Fund's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has announced he will retire at the end of 2014, after 33 years at the Fund. Since joining the foundation in 1981, he has served as vice president and...
17
Jul
2014
Pulitzer Winner Barton Gellman on Philanthropy’s Role in Better Balancing Competing Demands on Civil Liberties and National Security
Thursday, July 17, 2014 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
In the wake of 9/11, government actions have led to an ongoing national debate about how to strike the right balance between civil liberties and national security in the U.S. From the swift enactment of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and creation of...