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Ford Foundation

21 Nov 2019

The Importance of Understanding Implicit Bias and Microbehaviors in Your Philanthropic Practice and Strategy

Thursday, November 21, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... advancements in neuroscience, and organizational and social psychology, we have learned that many of the of the ... and attitudes? Implicit bias and microbehaviors may lead funders to fall short of their own...

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Don’t Forget the Small Guys

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07/09/2010

... fantastic small organizations, for example, that are using social science research to promote advocacy or filmmaking to ... passionate, or driven individuals committed to a social cause. I realize that as...

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11 Sep 2014

Generational Transitions: The Never-Ending Story - Webinar

Thursday, September 11, 2014 -

2:30pm to 4:00pm

... from two family foundations who have developed useful techniques to plan and prepare for generational transitions ...

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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

... approached shareholder engagement, including how they’ve used this impact investing tool to help spark movements on ... Foundation of America Designed for All interested funders . Registration 8:45 - 9:00 AM...

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22 Jan 2020

Now is the Time: How Philanthropy Is Tackling Gun Violence

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... building by young people of color How to work with media to shift the gun violence narrative(s) Update on red ... California Wellness Foundation Designed for All interested funders Registration 2:45 - 3:00 PM...

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The New Nonprofit: A Model for Innovation Across Sectors

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03/14/2013

... the creation of 145 direct jobs throughout the state. The resources NYSCF provides allow the brightest minds in biology ... research as a whole. In our model, our donors are venture funders and our...

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Edna McConnell Clark Announces Spend-Down, Major Investment in Blue Meridian Partners

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12/14/2016

... decided to "sunset" the Foundation and spend all of its resources (approximately $1 billion) over the next decade. ... organizations poised to make a national impact on pressing social problems. The...

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Blue Meridian Partners, Inc.

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Supported by Surdna and NY Community Trust, Study Shows How Arts and Culture Improve Health, Safety and Well-being in NYC

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03/10/2017

... in New York City neighborhoods with many cultural resources are healthier, better educated, and safer ... those in similar communities with fewer creative resources , according to a groundbreaking study by the...

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The New York Community Trust

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Surdna Foundation

Nobody Needs a ‘Shark Tank’ in Philanthropy

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03/27/2015

... them on their plans and support those they consider most promising . We appreciate the effort to try to help ... outgrowth of a slow movement to create a marketplace for social goods and services more like the...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces the Addition of Four New Staff and Six New Board Members

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01/28/2015

... the nonprofit’s 48 regions. Before making her way to the social sector full-time, she worked in petroleum engineering ... grandmother and parents deeply involved in peasant social movements. After receiving...

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What Foundations Can Do to Help Primary Care Succeed

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03/13/2012

... close to being medical homes, or who have the capacity and resources to take on major organizational change. But many ... busy, working day to day, and do not have extra time or resources to dedicate to the...

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02 May 2013

Philanthropy in Emerging Markets: Russia as a Case Study

Thursday, May 2, 2013 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... panel of experts for a discussion that will give all funders cutting-edge ideas and critical context for ... in an occasional series on the BRICS countries, seasoned funders and business leaders will discuss...

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Corporate Philanthropy: The Challenges and Opportunities

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06/19/2009

... governmental entities, employees, company leadership, media , and vendors all have an interest in how the company ... programs takes time and energy which might be better used working with grantees. Opportunity...

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27 Apr 2023

Meeting the Moment: Experts and Innovators on the Frontlines of the Youth Mental Health Crisis in NYC

Thursday, April 27, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

It is well documented that the social isolation, academic disruption, loss, and financial ... this crisis in New York City, as well as some proven and promising approaches poised to make a difference. What will...

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What Makes for an Effective Program Officer?

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12/08/2016

... Essential Skills and Strategies (ESS): Tools and Techniques for Effective Practice is an intensive peer ... of their unique contributions within the larger sphere of social change. Through highly interactive...

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Key Facts on Mission Investing

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10/2011

... employing their investment portfolios to achieve a social benefit is on the rise, according to this report. Key ... assets— are extending the public benefit of their resources . The report also offers perspective from Stephen ...

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

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Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, University of Michigan Researchers Building System to Safeguard Confidential Data

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06/07/2018

... users learned their personal data was obtained and used by a British research firm to influence the outcome of ... of the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research at the Institute for...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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New York Community Trust Awards Grants to 56 Organizations in All Five Boroughs

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10/15/2019

... round of grants) to help health, afterschool, and other social service organizations engage their clients and ... the program. It will also work with the City’s Human Resources Administration to promote the...

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American Express NGen Fellows Program 2021 Fellows

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07/22/2021

... skills, and build connections with some of the social sector’s most influential leaders. Every year the ... will be expanding their access to networks, knowledge, and resources that will enhance their work in...

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