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PNY Member Journeys - Equitable Grantmaking Practices to Support Movement Building at the New York Foundation

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01/18/2024

Zabrina Collazo navigated a unique start, joining the New York Foundation as a program officer during the pandemic. Now, three years into their role at the New York Foundation, Zabrina funds community organizing and grassroots advocacy led by and...

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10 Oct 2024

The Youth Mental Health Crisis: A Half-day Convening Focused on How Philanthropy Can Make All the Difference

Thursday, October 10, 2024 -

1:00pm to 5:30pm

Please join us for a half-day convening, in which we will explore how philanthropy can play a pivotal role in supporting the mental health of young people in NYC by fostering a thriving, interconnected youth mental health ecosystem. We will hear...

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30 Oct 2025

Journalism and Democracy: A Convening on Philanthropy's Role in Strengthening the Press

Thursday, October 30, 2025 -

2:00pm to 5:30pm

Journalism plays a vital role in democracy and civic life. It not only provides facts and analysis, but also amplifies community voices, sparks public dialogue, and helps people make informed decisions. Please join us to explore how newsrooms and...

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“The City Where America Is Going to Find Herself Again”: A Funders Conversation with Mayor Mitch Landrieu

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01/12/2011

By James O’Sullivan Director, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors On November 16th, 55 Philanthropy New York members participated in a members briefing featuring a keynote address by the Honorable Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New...

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Can We Still Improve Philanthropy?

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07/17/2009

... What does that mean? Practically speaking, could states be within their rights to restrict partially the use ...

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What’s “Best” in Philanthropy: A Debate Recap with Aaron Dorfman and Adam Meyerson

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05/19/2009

Philanthropy New York proudly hosted a recent debate between Aaron Dorfman (pictured left), Executive Director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) , and Adam Meyerson , President of The Philanthropy Roundtable , that focused...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

10 May 2016

Philanthropy New York's 37th Annual Meeting: Rethinking American Justice

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 -

1:30pm to 6:30pm

Philanthropy New York is proud to announce that our 37th Annual Meeting “Rethinking American Justice” will focus on the history and present application of justice in America – discussing what we call criminal and examining the kinds of reforms that...

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Leading the Way for Food Equity

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07/28/2016

Laurie M. Tisch and Rick Luftglass of the Tisch Illumination Fund write that it's an immensely hopeful time for progress in the food landscape of New York City.

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Food Systems

Beyond a Portal, to Real Patient Engagement

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04/10/2017

David Sandman, President and CEO, New York State Health Foundation, writes, "portals are hardly the sum total of patient engagement. We should consider them a floor rather than a ceiling."

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Six NYC Scientists Win Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research

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05/08/2017

Recipients receive $200,000 in funding per year for up to three years, for a total of $600,000, to support explorative, high-risk/high-reward cancer research. The awards will be presented on May 24.

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Arcus Foundation Shares Findings from the Grantee Perception Report Administered by the Center for Effective Philanthropy

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10/26/2021

Arcus sought grantee feedback against four key performance goals.

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29 Jan 2016

School Funding: The Road to Equity for NYC

Friday, January 29, 2016 -

9:45am to 12:00pm

Nearly every conversation about improving New York City’s public schools includes a call for more funding.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Some Winning Ingredients in Movement Building Are the Spiciest of All

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12/14/2015

... – are we moving the ball forward with these resources or not. In the case of CMC’s work, the funder ...

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Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

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We Shouldn’t Be Batting 1000

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03/07/2016

Arcus Foundation Executive Director Kevin Jennings says succeeding all or most of the time shouldn't be philanthropy's goal.

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Forum’s New President on Reducing Duplication and Increasing Collaboration in Philanthropy’s Infrastructure

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02/01/2016

... allow regional associations to share data, information and resources . And we help regional associations pool their resources and expertise to better serve their members. The ...

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25 Jun 2018

The Money in Politics Implications of a Johnson Amendment Repeal - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, June 25, 2018 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

A repeal of the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits charitable organizations, including religious institutions, from intervening in political campaigns, could have a damaging impact on the integrity of the sector and further infuse money into our...

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04 Mar 2019

The Landscape of Money and Politics - A First Monday Discussion Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, March 4, 2019 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

This program is hosted by our partner, Funders' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* This discussion...

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Private funders should fund full project costs too

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03/11/2016

... socially responsible agenda items – from building financial skills among low-income youth in a certain ... socially responsible agenda items – from building financial skills among low-income youth in a certain...

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Give Generously—You Can’t Help It!

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12/18/2009

For those of you who read blogs about philanthropy and charity (you’re reading this, aren’t you?), maybe, like me, you’ve been struck by a few of the articles about altruism and giving and human biology. Since we are deep in the middle of the “...

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