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Rockefeller Foundation Focuses on How to Prevent Food Waste at Events

Release Date:

04/03/2018

... to glance over at the food setup and see all that food still sitting in those chafing dishes. As Americans, we waste ... 10 percent. As with most green initiatives, there were cost savings, too—3 percent or...

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Food Systems

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Remembering Janet Kelley

Release Date:

02/03/2020

... and families. Janet threw out a wide net including as many as she possibly could – an early enactor of DEI. She ... Action, a telephone helpline organization affiliated with many radio and TV stations...

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Appointments & Transitions

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New York City Youth Funders Network

Reimagining Service: Helping Grantees Increase Volunteer Capacity to Maximize Program Impact

Release Date:

02/14/2012

... Every foundation wants its grantees to fully utilize the resources available to them. As funding from all sources ... to recognize that “volunteerism and civic engagement are cost -effective strategies that...

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Anthony Shih, MD, MPH, Named President and CEO of United Hospital Fund

Release Date:

05/03/2017

... for UHF. His wisdom and counsel shared so generously in so many ways and over so many years—extending to his 19 years in the New York State ... of service,” said Mr. Collins. “The board and staff feel...

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Health

Klarman Family Foundation Among Donors to Boston Public Schools Arts Expanision Initiative

Release Date:

06/25/2019

... education to our schools and inspiration to our students, many of whom are showcasing their talents at the festival ... and traditions. Our goal is to make all Boston residents feel welcome to engage in the...

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Arts

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The Klarman Family Foundation

Bloomberg Philanthropies Releases Report on Importance of Local Climate Actions in U.S.

Release Date:

03/08/2016

... and well-being, and they’re not taking chances. That’s why some of the most innovative climate solutions are coming ... report. Those patterns include: Cities are uncoupling growth from carbon Cities are...

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Environment and Climate Change

26 Jul 2022

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network - Summer Catch-Up

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 -

10:30am to 11:30am

... for the purpose of sharing questions, experience and resources among peers in a confidential setting. Happy ... each room: Activating personal influence and professional growth Identifying and securing a...

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Network Building

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Breakout Discussion

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Program Staff

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Community Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Issue Guide: Capping the Charitable Deduction

Publication date:

08/2013

Philanthropy New York's public policy issue guide on the Obama Administration's proposed percentage cap for charitable deductions.

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Redlich Horwitz Foundation Co-hosts New York Hackathon to Unites Foster Youth and Technology

Release Date:

01/19/2018

... like smartphone apps, social networking tools and digital resources to improve the delivery of services and resources for those in the children of the system. Following ... are there to make this easier for...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Redlich Horwitz Foundation

29 Oct 2019

Funders Briefing | Northern California Wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoff: Who’s Affected, What’s Needed from Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by Northern California Grantmakers

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... power. These events burden people with the least access to resources and barrier to mobility including 1) people with disabilities, 2) immigrants and farm workers , 3) low-income residents, and 4) older adults...

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Disaster Relief

Environment and Climate Change

Report From Century Foundation: English Learners and School Choice: Helping Charter Schools Serve Multilingual Families

Release Date:

04/30/2019

... charters enrolled over 2.8 million students.4 While this growth has many causes, the charter movement has advanced partly on the ... The question is, then, considering these parallel growth...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Immigration

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The Century Foundation

Community-Development Conference -NeighborWorks Training Institute - Supported by JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Citi Foundation - Kicks Off

Release Date:

12/03/2015

... available to middle-income homebuyers." Included in the many courses and workshops is a Dec. 9 symposium, sponsored ... keen business management skills to result in a 20 percent growth in revenue, a 10...

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Community Development

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Citi

02 Nov 2023

Acknowledging Inflation in our Grantmaking Practice - for CEOs, CFOs, and Trustees

Thursday, November 2, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... and Trustees only. ** The spike in inflation in 2022 hit many nonprofit organizations hard as the cost of supplies, fuel, and salaries grew at a historic pace. ... different from what the same amount can buy...

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Philanthropic Consultants/Advisors

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Finance & Asset Management

Governance

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

21 Sep 2012

A Dialogue with Queers for Economic Justice

Friday, September 21, 2012 -

10:00am to 11:30pm

Join Queers for Economic Justice (QEJ) in a dialogue outlining the impact of the current economic recession’s disproportionate effect and long-term impact on vulnerable LGBTQ communities. The session is designed as a conversation and dialogue with...

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President's Message: Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Announces More Than $5.4 Million in Grants

Release Date:

04/13/2022

... They use community engagement and capacity building, so workers are prepared to lead their own advocacy and ... the larger community, 4. Referring people to community resources , 5. Socially Serving the...

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Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Responding to Coronavirus with National Paid Sick Leave

Release Date:

03/13/2020

... needs of millions of Americans, particularly low-wage workers who have few—if any—financial or safety ... by establishing a national paid sick days policy for all workers . In particular, by addressing both the...

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The Century Foundation

29 Nov 2011

Time as a Tool: Strategies for Transforming Schools through Time

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

... Today, more than a decade into the 21st century, there is still no consensus about how to use time so that it actually ... both the district and private funder perspectives. Explore Why does time matter more...

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As National Momentum Grows, Advocates’ Voices Ring Out On Capitol Hill

Release Date:

12/19/2012

... The hearing was a step towards schools with the tools, resources and training to create positive supports for ... in Chicago, where despite his own success, he witnessed many of his friends being repeatedly...

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Insights

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All Funders

22 May 2012

Doing the Right Thing: “Smart Microfinance” and the Donor’s Role

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 -

8:15am to 10:30am

... for the poor. Aggressive commercialization and rapid growth , however, have led to a crisis in the industry. As a few institutions prioritized profit maximization at the cost of basic customer service, client...

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Issue-Based

03 Dec 2019

Closing the Women’s Wealth Gap: A Life Cycle Approach

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... preserve wealth are interconnected throughout her life, so why aren’t there solutions? Research shows that a ... the future economic security of women and families Why it is important to employ a gender lens...