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Philanthropic Responsibility in the Wake of the Killing of Jordan Neely

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05/12/2023

... in the Wake of the Killing of Jordan Neely Philanthropy New York joins our community in the collective heartbreak, ... its institutional power to advocate for and distribute resources to...

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Social Justice

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $9 Million Mayors Challenge in Latin America, Caribbean

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01/22/2016

... announcement on Jan. 20 from billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The media and investment ...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Technology

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Food Funders Working Group

... ecologically sound, and economically robust food system in New York , New Jersey, and Connecticut. We provide information, resources , and networking opportunities for funders...

14 Nov 2013

A Quantum Leap Forward: How Funders Can Go from Building “Capacity” to Building “Resilience” in Their Grantees and the Nonprofit Sector

Thursday, November 14, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York

... nonprofit sector become more resilient. Philanthropy New York has convened a number of its member foundations during ... small start into substantial, impactful efforts. New York...

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Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation To Help Support Expansion of the Empire State Trail Initiative

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09/18/2018

... Initiative Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic ... State Trail spans from Buffalo to Albany and New York...

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COVID-19 Could Mean Extinction for Many Charities

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03/23/2020

... in social service, arts and culture, recreation and education . For example, the countless nonprofits ... Employment & Guidance Service (FEGS) in 2015, then New York City...

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Mayor de Blasio Signs Sweeping Legislation to Curb Smoking, Tobacco Usage

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08/29/2017

... a series of bills to help reduce the number of smokers in New York City by 160,000 by 2020. While smoking rates in New York City ...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Maria Torres-Springer As Next Vice President for US Programs

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02/01/2019

... 2019 . In close to 15 years of public service with the City of New York , Torres-Springer has led three agencies with over 3,000 ...

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Six Subway Stops, Worlds Apart

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05/15/2015

by James R. Knickman, President and CEO, New York State Health Foundation It’s just six subway stops ... The map shows variations in life expectancy in New York City...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce The Selection Committee For 2017 U.S. Mayors Challenge

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11/29/2017

... Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages city leaders to think big, be bold, and uncover inventive ... of Bloomberg Philanthropies and three-term Mayor of New York ...

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Albany Dysfunction: Is Change Possible?

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07/30/2010

Philanthropy New York recently held a members briefing (sponsored by the ... New York ’s myriad problems—complex challenges around education , jobs,...

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24 Oct 2019

Beyond Bail: Justice Reform 2.0 - A Food for Thought Conversation

Thursday, October 24, 2019 -

12:30pm to 2:00pm

... into concrete legislative reforms. Most recently, New York , New Jersey, Washington DC and California have enacted ... to be aware of? How can we lead the next level of reforms? ...

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Smaller High Schools and Outside Funding Increase Graduation Rates, Test Scores and College Enrollment

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10/17/2014

... Test Scores and College Enrollment Findings from a new long-term study of small high schools in New York City show the approach may not only boost a student's chances...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Welcomes Four Seasoned Business and Philanthropy Professionals to its Board of Directors

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02/01/2013

... consulting services, today announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. These new members are ... knowledge and experience in everything from public education reform...

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04 Dec 2015

Catching Up: What High Schools Are Doing to Move Kids from Elementary Knowledge to College Ready

Friday, December 4, 2015 -

9:15am to 11:30am

Almost a quarter of our New York City kids do not graduate from high school. Thousands ... Children Shawn Morehead (Moderator), Program Officer, Education & Human Justice,...

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17 Jun 2016

Special Screening & Discussion: Stepping Up for NYC's Youth

Friday, June 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... rich and provocative conversation with funders involved in education and youth programs. Explore How well-trained ... Christine Rodriguez , Student, Eugene Lang College at The New School Cassie Schwerner (...

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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Works to Preserve Scholarly Latin Texts

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08/19/2015

... Latin Library project, which—when complete—will create resources that people of varying levels of interest and ... and launch of this Linked Open Data resource for providing resources and support of ...

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Breaking Down Barriers: Meet the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation's "Open Call" Grantees

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10/25/2023

... this process is critical to achieving a just and equitable New Jersey. These ten organizations will join our community ... labor protections.  Their programming includes worker education and leadership...

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The Tow Foundation Announces Playwrights in Residence

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08/03/2017

... their 2017-2018 Tow Playwrights-in-Residence at seven New York nonprofit theater companies. Each theater has been ... allows Diana and Rattlestick the artistic freedom and resources to fully...

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