In Diller Island’s Demise, a Cautionary Tale of Donor Influence
Release Date:
09/21/2017
... park (cultural island? entertainment center? performing arts pier?) to be built over a dilapidated pier on the Hudson ...
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Kathy Halbreich of MoMA to Lead Rauschenberg Foundation
Release Date:
09/28/2017
MOMA's Kathy Halbreich has decided to leave the museum to head the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in Manhattan as its new executive director.
Lincoln Center Scraps a $500 Million Geffen Hall Renovation
Release Date:
10/04/2017
The new leaders of Lincoln Center and the New York Philharmonic announced they were scuttling a half-billion-dollar plan for a gut renovation of David Geffen Hall and seeking simpler ways to improve the lackluster theater.
David Geffen Criticizes ‘Shameful’ Lack of Support for Concert Hall
Release Date:
10/05/2017
The media mogul David Geffen, one of the cultural world’s leading philanthropists, attacked wealthy New Yorkers on Wednesday for what he called a “shameful” record of failing to donate to the city’s concert halls and allowing these institutions to...
In Hurricanes’ Wake, Nonprofits Worry About Fundraising Impact
Release Date:
10/10/2017
Many nonprofits in disaster-stricken areas are pondering -- although most believe that supporters and grant makers will come through, they still wonder how long the hurricanes will affect local giving, when there will be future bills to pay.
Heather Gerken Joins Mellon Foundation’s Board of Trustees
Release Date:
06/06/2018
... lifelong commitment to educational access and the liberal arts . We are delighted to welcome her to the Mellon board,” ...
Video: Celebrating 20 Years of Open Society Institute–Baltimore with Patrick Gaspard and the 2018 Open Society Institute Community Fellows
Release Date:
04/01/2019
Open Society Institute-Baltimore hosted the last of three special events marking our 20th anniversary on October 30 at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
New York Life Foundation Supports Creation of The Speaking Grief Project at WPSU Penn State
Release Date:
01/27/2020
... to help change that by opening a dialogue in communities through the creation of The Speaking Grief Project — a ... the conversation about grief to a national audience through a compelling and relatable visual...
16
Oct
2013
CEO Interview Series with Earl Lewis, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 -
3:45pm to 6:00pm
... environment, museums and art conservation and performing arts . Having had a 29-year career in academia, with ...
18
Jun
2012
9th Annual Games for Change Festival
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 8:00am to Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 6:30pm
NYU Skirball Center 655 LaGuardia Place at Washington Square, NYC
... and Technology Policy, NASA, National Endowment for the Arts , National Institutes of Health, the Smithsonian, State ... Lucy Bradshaw , General Manager, Maxis Label (Electronic Arts ) Nolan Bushnell , Founder,...
Heather Nesle Joins New York Life as President of the New York Life Foundation
Release Date:
12/11/2013
... Cares” by New York Cares. Ms. Nesle earned a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Human Services from George ...
Altman Foundation Promotes Deborah T. Velazquez to Associate Director
Release Date:
07/14/2016
... number of investments that link youth development and the arts . She also advances critical capacity building and ... the efforts of other program staff working in areas of the Arts , Education, and Health, and...
Andrew W. Mellon Supports Fellowship Program Diversifying the Intellectual Leadership of Scholarly Publishing
Release Date:
06/29/2017
The American academic and cultural heritage communities are not keeping up with societal needs for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University Press Diversity Fellowship Program, an initiative designed to diversify the acquisitions departments...
Suzanne C. Sousa Steps Into New Role as Executive Director of the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation
Release Date:
08/23/2017
... director positions at the National Guild for Community Arts Education and The Peter F. Drucker Foundation in New ...
Rockefeller Playhouse and Family Properties Gifted to the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Release Date:
07/31/2018
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund(RBF) announced today the expansion of The Pocantico Center with the addition of the “Playhouse,” a large Tudor-style building built by John D. Rockefeller Jr. in 1927 as...
The Education Foundation of America Announces Two New Staff Members
Release Date:
04/29/2019
... dmonsma@theefa.org Eliza joins EFA after a lifetime in the arts , designing sets for NYC’s downtown theater scene and ... holds an MFA in Design from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts . You can reach Eliza at...
Gish Jen Joins the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Board
Release Date:
01/26/2022
... and Harold Strauss Living from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, among other honors; it has been included ... the Century . Elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2009, Jen...
06
Oct
2015
When a Policy Win is Not Enough: Civic Engagement After the Big Win
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
With recent policy wins such as the NYC Earned Sick Time Act , the NYC Pregnant Workers Fairness Act , women (and men) have some important new protections. But ...
01
Feb
2018
Flexing Your Shareholder Muscle: How Foundations Can Amplify Impact with Strategic Shareholder Engagement
Thursday, February 1, 2018 -
9:00am to 11:00am
... shareholder engagement impactful. If the Financial Choice Act remains “live” in Washington in February, presenters will update program participants on how that Act threatens shareholder rights. Explore: The...
12
Dec
2019
Philanthropy & the 2020 Census: What a Fair and Accurate Count Means for Ending Homelessness - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Thursday, December 12, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
... the importance of bringing in funders from other sectors through mindful collaboration and coordination. Explore The ...