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Ford Foundation Appoints Bryan Stevenson to Board of Trustees

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02/17/2017

Ford Foundation Appoints Bryan Stevenson to Board of Trustees The Ford Foundation announced today the election of Bryan Stevenson to ... between 1871 and 1950. Stevenson is also the author of the New...

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Simons Foundation Provides Annual Grants to Scientists in Ukraine

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01/25/2023

Simons Foundation Provides Annual Grants to Scientists in Ukraine ... part of a tranche of $1.2 million in grants by the Simons Foundation that was announced on Wednesday. They are meant to ... their country last...

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12 Nov 2021

Philanthropy 101 - Foundation Governance and Legal Issues

Friday, November 12, 2021 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... 101? It is a five-part series that helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. This ... is available for ALL roles. What will you learn? In Foundation Governance and Legal Issues , we...

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09 Nov 2018

Philanthropy 101: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues

Friday, November 9, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... What makes up the leadership and governance of a foundation ? What are the legal dos and don'ts? What role do ... a 501(c)3, identifying who philanthropy is accountable to, foundation board...

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The Open Society Foundations Announce Justice Rising Awards

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02/10/2022

The Open Society Foundations Announce Justice Rising Awards NEW YORK—The Open Society Foundations are proud to announce their Justice Rising Awards, a new investment in leaders working towards racial justice and...

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How Big Foundations Saved the Detroit Institute of Art

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04/24/2015

... city and its creditors. He called in an all-star squad of foundation presidents—the newly appointed chief of the Ford Foundation , Darren Walker; Kresge Foundation head Rip Rapson; ... where...

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14 Nov 2013

The Power of Urgency: Advantages and Options for Limited Life Foundations

Thursday, November 14, 2013 -

11:00am to 1:30pm

... will look at the unique issues involved in spending down a foundation ’s assets. The webinar will feature the stories of the Eckerd Family Foundation , which was established as a limited life ... many valuable...

Polly Singh Promoted to Program Officer at Wallace Foundation

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03/01/2012

Polly Singh, a Program Associate at The Wallace Foundation , has been promoted to the post of Program Officer ... Learning and Enrichment unit. Singh, who joined the foundation as an administrative assistant in...

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The 2017 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Announced

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06/05/2017

The 2017 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Announced The Rita Allen Foundation has named its 2017 class of Rita Allen Foundation ... whose research holds exceptional promise for revealing ...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Expands Access to Electricity in India

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11/15/2017

The Rockefeller Foundation Expands Access to Electricity in India In rural ... of households have access to electricity. The Rockefeller Foundation aims to connect these underserved citizens to ... in India, The...

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MetLife Foundation Supports Expansion of Green Schoolyard Initiative

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10/20/2015

MetLife Foundation Supports Expansion of Green Schoolyard Initiative ... in the initiative, the pending completion of a new green schoolyard at the William Cramp Elementary School. ... in the Green2015 initiative...

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Rockefeller Foundation To Invest $20M To Electrify Rural India

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08/21/2018

The Rockefeller Foundation will invest $20 million in India over the next ... to Vice President Christine Heenan. The U.S.-based foundation has raised an additional $32 million in debt over ... for last-mile...

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The Century Foundation Announces President Janice Nittoli’s Resignation

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04/17/2014

The Century Foundation announced that Janice Nittoli , President of the ... in the process), settling the organization into its new offices, and upgrading its web presence, corporate ... her tenure,” said Bradley...

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Burke Foundation’s Catalyst Program Seeking Applications

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08/23/2017

Burke Foundation ’s Catalyst Program Seeking Applications For ... in the early childhood development sector, the Burke Foundation is seeking applications for its Catalyst Program. ... improve the lives of low-...

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10 Feb 2016

Put Your Foundation on the Impact Investing Map

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... 2016-17 PNY Core Curriculum : February 10 – Put Your Foundation on the Impact Investing Map April 14 – Active ... versus Divestment: When Is It Either-Or? Can My Foundation Do Both Well? May 18 – Can Failure...

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Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration

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09/02/2015

Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration ... Communications.... Research to Prevent Blindess Finds New Clues to Vision Loss in Macular Degeneration ...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Supports ALA Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

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10/26/2016

Carnegie Corporation of New York Supports ALA Medals for Excellence in Fiction and ... on Sunday, January 22, 2017... Carnegie Corporation of New York Supports ALA Medals for Excellence in Fiction and ...

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Sozosei Foundation Announces Inaugural Summit in December

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11/19/2020

Sozosei Foundation Announces Inaugural Summit in December The Sozosei Foundation (Sozosei) is pleased to invite you to our ... on the Register Now button below. Sozosei is a new non-profit...

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06 Oct 2020

Measuring and Addressing Institutional Racism in Your Foundation - A Workshop

Tuesday, October 6, 2020 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... for All interested funders, regardless of role within your foundation . What to expect: presentation blended with ... with any questions. Co-Sponsored by Philanthropy New York's Foundation...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Ursula Burns to Board of Trustees

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02/20/2015

Ford Foundation Appoints Ursula Burns to Board of Trustees The Ford Foundation announced today the election of Ursula Burns to ... work as a member of the board.” A native New Yorker, she was...