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Phillip Brian Harper Named New Program Director for Higher Learning At The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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08/27/2020

... and scholarship can address the evolving needs of our society , Phil brings his generosity of intellect, clarity, ...

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Joanne Berger-Sweeney Joins the Henry Luce Foundation’s Board of Directors

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09/23/2020

... aspirations and goals of leadership, scholarship, and global engagement to which the Luce Foundation has aspired ... and that of the institution I lead, Trinity College. As a global community of learners, we...

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20 Issues, to Be Specific

Release Date:

07/19/2017

... in March of this year. This slate – 20 federal, state and local issues, to be exact – provides background ... we believe it is critical that the United States, the State of New York and New York City (and...

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Knight Foundation Invests $3.6 Million in Black Male Engagement Network

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09/22/2013

The project, in partnership with the Open Society Foundations' Campaign for Black Male Achievement and .....

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The Changing Face of Philanthropy

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10/12/2015

... can adapt to become better suited to improve the global community. We are confident that we can drive that ... What is unique about philanthropy’s role in resolving society ’s most urgent issues, and how do we...

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Doris Duke Foundation

21 Apr 2016

Documenting Impact featuring “Girl Rising” (OVEE screening, featuring clips and live chat)

Thursday, April 21, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... Sparrow from Vulcan Productions. Girl Rising has led a global movement to break the cycle of poverty through ... the social impact of media and its capacity to transform society . "Girl Rising" was...

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Communications/Media

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Children, Youth and Families

Edwin Gould Foundation and the Education Writers Association Announced the Winner of the Eddie Award

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06/19/2018

... and policy makers create a more fair and equitable society . We want to highlight and support the very best of ... which are college access programs, the New York outpost of Global Glimpse, which sends students...

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Arts

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Edwin Gould Foundation | EGF Accelerator

30 Jan 2019

New Tools, New Partnerships: Is It Time To Break Your Engagement Mold?

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... Presenters Dana Graves , SVP, Corporate Communications in Global Public, Citi Foundation Will Neville-Rehbehn , Vice ...

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28 Mar 2019

Enlisting a Critical Constituency: Youth Civic Learning and Engagement

Thursday, March 28, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... youth voice. Martin Luther King, Jr. was 26 when he gained global prominence by leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott. His ... civic skills to improve their communities and our society . Explore Core, evidence-...

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Issue-Based

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All Funders

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Civic Engagement

Ford Foundation Appoints Depelsha McGruder as Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer

Release Date:

04/08/2020

... executive leadership team in New York, overseeing the global operations and finance for the $13-billion foundation. ... men are perceived and treated by law enforcement and in society . Since their founding in...

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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

... ** We are at a critical juncture in our country. Following global protests for racial justice in the summer of 2020, ... approaches to fulfill the vision of a more racially just society . Philanthropy has the...

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Breakout Discussion

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Resilience Begins at Home

Release Date:

07/30/2013

Rockefeller Foundation Vice President of Global Communications Neill Coleman discusses the findings of ...

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Disaster Relief

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Long Island Community Foundation Issues RFP for the Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund

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12/04/2019

... proposals to restore and protect the health and living resources of the Long Island Sound. We are interested in ... on restoration and protection of the health and living resources of Long Island Sound...

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Long Island Community Foundation

University of Montana Receives Mellon Foundation Grant to Expand Native American Humanities

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07/13/2023

... the voices of Tribal communities in Montana. The Montana State Constitution mandates Indian Education for All (IEFA) ... and has been part of the Blackfoot Women’s Headdress Society since 1996, Beaver Bundle (...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Incubator Project

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01/19/2017

... information, idea exchange, and gathering of philanthropic resources across the borough. Among its many functions, the ...

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Brooklyn Org

Brooklyn Community Foundation's Incubator Project Offers Free Co-Working Space and $5,000 Grant for Start-Up Nonprofits

Release Date:

04/17/2019

... information, idea exchange, and gathering of philanthropic resources across the borough. Brooklyn Community Foundation's .....

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RFPs Etc

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Community Development

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Brooklyn Org

Day Of The Girl: A Worldwide Reminder That Gender Parity Awaits

Release Date:

10/25/2016

... Parity Awaits by Sarah Middleton, Vice President for Global Corporate Citizenship at PIMCO and Executive Director ... it hasn’t been enough. And if we want to accomplish Global Goal #5 – achieve gender...

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Gender Justice

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PIMCO Foundation

19 Jul 2012

Decision of the Century: How Will Philanthropy Respond to the Supreme Court Ruling on the Health Care Reform Act?

Thursday, July 19, 2012 -

11:45am to 2:00pm

... influence national health care policy, impact New York State and affect individuals seeking medical care. Come ... Court rulings of the century. Explore What New York State will do in light of the Supreme...

American Express, BofA, Citigroup, & JP Morgan Chase Adopt Policies to Deter Human Trafficking

Release Date:

04/04/2016

There are many non-profit organizations dedicated to identifying and helping victims of labor trafficking and now private businesses are joining in to help address the issue.