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United Way of New York City

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26 Mar 2012

Changing the System: Effective Strategies for Grassroots Activism to Make NYC More Fair, Just, and Compassionate

Monday, March 26, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... in a discussion about the leadership, strategy, and resources required to change the underlying systems that ... movement building—, where it’s working, and where resources are needed to engage more people in...

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Young Professionals, Get On Board

Release Date:

10/07/2014

... that young professionals in New York City have the skills, resources and drive to affect social and political change. ... It’s never too early or too late to get involved. Resources such as NYLPI’s annual “Get...

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Volunteerism

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Community Development

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Morgan Stanley

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month and Our Collective History

Release Date:

08/09/2016

... they are and doing what we can: rent parties; assuming care -taker responsibilities; sharing food and hospitality ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Moore Philanthropy

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Announces New President

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02/17/2017

... served as associate director of policy for Health Care for All in Boston, engaging in policy research, ...

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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

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The Whiting Foundation Provides New Grants for Public Humanities Projects Filling in the Tapestry of History and Culture

Release Date:

05/11/2021

12 wide-ranging projects showcase partnerships among scholars, nonprofits, and citizens across the US and beyond

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Arts

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Whiting Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation and WFP Launch Initiative To Strengthen School Meals for Millions of Children

Release Date:

01/18/2023

... economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to health care and nutritious food. For more information, sign up for ...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Food Systems

International/Foreign Affairs

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The Rockefeller Foundation

JPMorgan Chase Announces $75 Million Commitment to Help Close the Racial Wealth Divide in Greater Washington

Release Date:

01/25/2022

... and sustained efforts by public and private sector partners that seek to build wealth for Communities of Color. ... Gap By combining business, data, policy and philanthropic resources , the firm aims to improve...

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Community Development

Economic Security

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Weinberg Foundation Approves $500,000 in Emergency Funding to Those Affected by Hurricane Irma in Florida

Release Date:

09/27/2017

... Duval, Collier, Palm Beach, and Broward counties: Senior Resources Alliance (SRA) ($150,000): To distribute relief ... food bank that services the Florida Keys. With 360 agency partners and a capacity to...

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Disaster Relief

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors

Release Date:

02/09/2022

... the Chief Operating Officer at Girls Who Invest, where she partners with the CEO to grow the organization and its ... and drives collaboration with board members and external partners . Michelle was previously...

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Brooklyn Org

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Appoints Three New Board Members to Help Accelerate Global Philanthropy

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12/20/2022

... grants administration, information technology, human resources , and organizational development and capacity ... Arthur Andersen. Vinit serves on the board of the ‘ Partners for a New Economy’ donor...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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Trinity Awards Grants Addressing Housing Insecurity and Mental Health Needs

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06/15/2023

... investments in the work of our remarkable grantee partners , and in work that will have a direct impact on ... organizations, faith leaders, and cross-sector partners to ensure that everyone has access to safe...

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Trinity Church Philanthropies

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Health

Housing and Homelessness

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5/12/2015 - Funding General Operating Support - Live stream & Presentations

Publication date:

05/2015

View materials and the live stream recording of the program, " Funding General Operating Support ."

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All Funders

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Arts

Environment and Climate Change

Social Justice

DC Dysfunction Isn’t the Whole Story

Release Date:

04/20/2016

... nonprofits and encourage Congress to view foundations as resources on key public policy issues. Creating new materials ... understand the issues and hear directly from us that we care . Waiting until next year...

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PNY News

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The Rockefeller Foundation Announces Ten Grants at COP27 to Scale Indigenous and Regenerative Agriculture Practices Globally

Release Date:

11/09/2022

... from the market economy and returning them to a system of care . The grant will support Indigenous land management on ...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Food Systems

International/Foreign Affairs

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The Rockefeller Foundation

David Spergel Takes the Helm as President of the Simons Foundation

Release Date:

07/01/2021

Astrophysicist David Spergel began his tenure today as president of the Simons Foundation

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The Simons Foundation

New York Community Trust Announces $4.5 Million in Grants

Release Date:

02/12/2013

... violence, the shortage of affordable housing, and health care . In addition to helping nonprofits help their ... an overwhelmed housing court, and a changing health care system... New York Community Trust...

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Community Development

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Commonwealth Fund President Dr. David Blumenthal Explains North-South Health Divide

Release Date:

04/12/2016

... in the U.S. As our next president sets his or her health- care agenda, an often overlooked problem deserves the White ... House’s attention: big gaps in the health and health care of people in different...

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