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16 Nov 2012

Philanthropy's Next-Stage Response to Sandy

Friday, November 16, 2012 -

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Teleconference

... address the needs of specific populations and particular communities . This series of teleconferences, held on ...

06 Feb 2013

RAFEA: Solar Mama - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 -

4:30pm to 8:30pm

Please join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary RAFEA: Solar Mama , and a brief discussion to follow. Rafea: Solar Mama Trailer Rafea is a Bedouin woman who lives with her four daughters in one of Jordan’s...

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06 Feb 2013

RAFEA: Solar Mama - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 -

4:30pm to 8:30pm

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05 Mar 2013

CEO Interview Series with Clara Miller, The F. B. Heron Foundation

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 -

3:15pm to 7:00pm

... Related Investing and a mission of helping people and communities help themselves out of poverty. Having been ...

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08 Mar 2013

Corporate Funders Webinar: Strategic Philanthropy, Corporate Giving and Cause-Marketing: How do they all work together?

Friday, March 8, 2013 -

11:00am to 1:00pm

Webinar

How do you describe your company’s philanthropy? A strategic philanthropic initiative? A corporate giving program? A cause-marketing campaign? Or some combination of all of those terms? If you answered “a combination of those,” welcome to the club!...

28 Mar 2013

Online Tools for Your Grantees (and You, Too!)

Thursday, March 28, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Webinar

... is funding your issues? What other funders care about the communities you support? Who might be a good partner for your ...

08 Apr 2013

Public/Private Partnerships That Work

Monday, April 8, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Walkway Over the Hudson, created from a railroad bridge abandoned since 1974, opened as a New York state park in October 2009. The Dyson Foundation in Millbrook managed this project, making an investment of over $20 million, engaging the...

14 May 2013

Service for Impact Working Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -

9:00am to 10:30am

Supporting strategic volunteerism is a critical component to strengthening grantees in this current economic climate. A corporate volunteer program can increase nonprofit productivity and effectiveness but it must be carefully designed, matching the...

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15 Mar 2010

NYS Education Commissioner David Steiner: A Conversation about Teaching Effectiveness

Monday, March 15, 2010 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

Presented by Philanthropy New York’s special committee Philanthropy Connects , together with the Donors’ Education Collaborative (DEC), Public Education Grantmakers Network (PEGNET), The New York Community Trust , The Schott...

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03 Oct 2011

Philanthropy, Women & Social Justice: a Breakfast Conversation with Sara K. Gould

Monday, October 3, 2011 -

8:30am to 10:30am

The Funders of Women and Girls Network invites you to a candid conversation with Sara K. Gould, Atlantic Philanthropies Senior Fellow at the Foundation Center and former president & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, to explore social justice...

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Network Building

13 Dec 2010

What Are the Department of Education's Priorities for 2011 and Beyond? A Special Preview for Education Grantmakers

Monday, December 13, 2010 -

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Webinar

A Philanthropy New York Collaborative Webinar presented with the Foundation Center . WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE : All interested funders. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The $100 billion rollout of federal recovery funds, along with significant...

25 Sep 2013

Using Advocacy to Support Mission: What Your Foundation Can and Can’t Do, Can and Can’t Fund

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

True or false: It’s permissible for your foundation to advocate for specific public policy or legal issues Your foundation cannot fund nonprofits that advocate or lobby A 501 (h) election allows your foundation to take a stance on...

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08 Oct 2013

The Evolution of Corporate Philanthropy: Understanding My Role in a Changing Profession

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 -

7:45am to 10:00am

What are the skills and competencies required to be successful in corporate philanthropy today? Philanthropy no longer exists in a silo, but is a critical part of a corporation’s citizenship. Corporate philanthropy has become more deeply embedded in...

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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

Throughout this year, NCFP is taking an in-depth look at transitions that occur in giving families and family foundations. This month's webinar will look at the unique issues involved in spending down a foundation’s assets. The webinar will feature...

Jason McGill to Join Arcus Foundation As Vice President, Social Justice Program

Release Date:

10/18/2013

... sector will be a tremendous asset to Arcus and the communities we serve," said Kevin Jennings, Arcus' Executive .....

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LGBTQ

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Arcus Foundation

Philanthropy New York

10 Mar 2014

The City Budget: Understanding a Vital Lifeline for New York’s Nonprofits

Monday, March 10, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York

... better grantmakers and agents of change in New York City communities This program is " Partially Open ."   .....

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18 Jun 2014

Social Impact Exchange: 2014 Annual Conference on Scaling Impact

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 (All day) to Thursday, June 19, 2014 (All day)

At the fifth Annual Social Impact Exchange Conference, funders, advisors and leaders gather to share knowledge, learn about co-funding opportunities and develop a community to help scale top initiatives and build the field.

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Finance & Asset Management

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Impact Investing

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Legislator To Propose Federal Tax On Sugary Drinks

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06/06/2014

During her address on Thursday to the National Soda Summit, an event supported in part by Bloomberg Philanthropies, a Connecticut Congresswoman said she is working on legislation to tax sugar-sweetened beverages.

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Member News

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Health

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Team Working on Suicide Prevention Wins Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge

Release Date:

06/12/2014

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a team of Morgan Stanley professionals won the sixth annual Morgan Strategy Challenge -- an effort that pairs nonprofit organizations facing a mission critical issue with a team of the financial firm's...