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For Family Foundations, Family Ties and Good Governance Work Together

Release Date:

05/30/2017

... That commitment to serving vulnerable people has been a guiding principle throughout the foundation’s transition to ... by supportive leadership and a board that embraces learning and welcomes innovation and...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Surdna Foundation

Center for Effective Philanthropy

NYC Youth and Education Funders Working Group

... the city's young people learn and develop the skills and resources necessary to become healthy, happy, and ... discussions of how changing public policies and resources affect the well-being of youth and...

20 Sep 2012

Money and Politics: The Impact of Citizens United on the 2012 Presidential Election

Thursday, September 20, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:45am

The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has fundamentally altered the strategy and structure of elections and electioneering in the United States. Early evidence suggests that spending on the 2012 election will easily surpass the $3 billion...

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Issue-Based

12 Oct 2017

Census 2020: Funders Are Getting Ready Now

Thursday, October 12, 2017 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

... Census is the basis for determining financial and other resources for dozens of government programs The Census is the ... in other locations around the country that might serve as learning opportunities...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $70 Million Climate Challenge

Release Date:

06/05/2018

... of high-impact policies; data, design, and innovation resources to help city officials develop and deliver ... the impact of mitigation activities; and peer-to-peer learning and networking opportunities...

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Member News

Funding Area

Environment and Climate Change

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Unbound Philanthropy and OSF Among U.S. Foundations Taking Action to Address Refugee Crisis, Report Finds

Release Date:

06/20/2018

... offers suggestions for how philanthropy can leverage its resources and calls on funders to facilitate collective learning with respect to the crisis and related issues, ...

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Member News

Funding Area

Immigration

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Unbound Philanthropy

Open Society Foundations

17 Jun 2019

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network (PACNET) Spring Meeting

Monday, June 17, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:30pm

... people are kept in the loop. In the spirit of continuous learning and resource sharing, the June PACNET meeting will ... for the purpose of sharing questions, experience and resources among peers in a...

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Executive Support Staff

25 May 2022

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network: Navigating Difficult Conversations. How?

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... for the purpose of sharing questions, experience and resources among peers in a confidential setting. Join your ... peers to provide you with a chance to share insights and resources . Peer moderated role-...

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Network Building

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Executive Support Staff

Program Staff

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

26 Jun 2025

Service for Impact - Summer Meeting

Thursday, June 26, 2025 -

9:30am to 11:00am

... Real-world corporate case studies Methods to optimize resources and budget strategies Corporate funders and ...

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25 Jun 2015

Preparing Cities for Foreign Trade and Investment

Thursday, June 25, 2015 -

1:45pm to 4:00pm

... the preeminence of cities. Cities show great promise for better lives for so many, yet cities often struggle to absorb ...

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Panel

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Finance & Asset Management

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

International/Foreign Affairs

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Community Development

Location

New York City

Philanthropic Responsibility in the Wake of the Killing of Jordan Neely

Release Date:

05/12/2023

... its institutional power to advocate for and distribute resources to ensure the social safety net that includes ... philanthropy dedicating its full energy, time, and resources to build power with persistently...

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PNY News

Topic(s)

Public Policy

Funding Area

Social Justice

Donita Volkwijn

... engagement and recruitment, understands member goals and learning priorities, and facilitates several of PNY's ... New York's staff, Donita was an active member and leader within the PNY community...

09 Jan 2017

David vs. Goliath: How Arizona Advocates Won Victories in the Fight Against Extremism - Webinar

Monday, January 9, 2017 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

Despite a 2016 election season which saw the rise of xenophobic rhetoric, advocates in Arizona have surprised many by successfully pushing back against anti-immigrant bills in the state legislature, defeating leading anti-immigration figure Sheriff...

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07 Mar 2024

How Foundations are Responding to the Supreme Court Affirmative Action Rulings

Thursday, March 7, 2024 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s June 2023 rulings against university policies that take race directly into account for admissions, there was concern that the changes would discourage philanthropic efforts to support racial equity. Come hear how...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

California Governor Jerry Brown and Michael Bloomberg Launch “America’s Pledge”

Release Date:

07/12/2017

... and Bloomberg, the Rocky Mountain Institute and the World Resources Institute will jointly lead an inclusive analytical ...

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Member News

Funding Area

Environment and Climate Change

Related Organizations

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Why Bring People Together In Person?

Release Date:

08/13/2013

Robert Garris, Managing Director of the Bellagio Programs at The Rockefeller Foundation, answers that question while talking about Gather, the new Rockefeller guide for planners and change agents interested in harnessing the potential of collective...

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Insights

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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The Rockefeller Foundation

27 Mar 2012

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Working with Vendors

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 -

8:30am to 10:30pm

... Please come prepared to share scenarios of challenges and learning opportunities you have experienced when working with ... for foundation administration, including human resources , finance, and operation. See...

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Issue-Based

12 Nov 2024

Clarity and Bravery in Times of Uncertainty - A Workshop for CEOs and Senior Programming Staff

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

... and the support of thought partners. If you are a leader who has recently asked yourself “How do we build an ... will have time to work together to share wisdom and peer learning around approaches for work...

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Network Building

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Breakout Discussion

Presentation

Roundtable Discussion

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Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

18 Sep 2025

New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative Quarterly Convening: A Systemwide Approach to Career Connections at CUNY

Thursday, September 18, 2025 -

9:30am to 12:00pm

... of CUNY’s systemwide strategy to drive career-connected learning and student career success. Who should attend? All ... Development, Hostos Community College David Fischer , Principal , Altior Policy Solutions...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Workforce Development

Philanthropy in Focus

Release Date:

10/07/2020

... of us can relate to. It was a time of many firsts and much learning , understandably, as someone working in philanthropy ... many of our members quickly sought to collaborate, pool resources and increase giving...