Movement Building and System Change
Release Date:
05/17/2012
This spring, we hosted a members briefing (co-sponsored by the North Star Fund, The New York ...
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A Funders Conversation with Mayor Mitch Landrieu
Release Date:
01/10/2011
On November 16th, Philanthropy New York held a members briefing (sponsored by the Ford Foundation, Open Society ...
Albany Dysfunction: Is Change Possible?
Release Date:
07/30/2010
We recently held a members briefing (sponsored by the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, The New ...
Partner & Prepare: How to Fund Advocacy During Polarized Political Times
Release Date:
02/06/2012
On November 29th, Philanthropy New York hosted a funders briefing to discuss the rise of political attacks against ...
Mapping Change: Using a Theory of Change to Guide Planning and Evaluation
"What are we doing, and why do we think it's going to make a difference? Are we being effective?" Grantmakers ask evaluation questions like these of their grantees and themselves. This brief guide explains why grantmakers use theories of change to guide their questioning, unearth assumptions that underlie their work, establish common language, and develop strong action plans. Contributors to the guide also describe how a theory of change sets the stage for evaluation by clarifying goals, strategies, and milestones.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards Nearly $27 Million in Quarterly Grants
Release Date:
01/04/2013
The grants were awarded to organizations in the United States and around the world working in the areas of education, immigration and international affairs.
Carnegie Corporation of New York Awards More Than $19.2 Million in Grants
Release Date:
03/29/2013
The 26 board-approved grants were made to organizations in the United States and around the world.
Commonwealth Fund Finds Insurers Selling More of Their Individual Health Plans in ACA Marketplaces
Release Date:
06/02/2016
In 2016, insurers expect that less than one-fifth of ACA-compliant coverage will be sold outside of the exchanges.
Philanthropy New York’s Adventure Series: Version Red Hook
Release Date:
07/28/2011
... and a place welcoming our support. You can also learn about the second program in Philanthropy New York’s New ...
Brooklyn Community Foundation President Marilyn Gelber to Leave in June
Release Date:
04/01/2013
... in boosting the strength of neighborhoods and resources for residents,” said Fishman. “She has created ...
Marianna Islam Joins the Schott Foundation as Director of Programs and Advocacy
Release Date:
04/01/2016
... immigrant and woman of color to center and elevate the voices of marginalized communities in social justice ...
Schott and Arcus Foundations Partner to Empower Trans Students with Super Powers
Release Date:
06/17/2016
In partnership with the Arcus Foundation, Schott has supported the work of Massachusetts grantee BAGLY, the Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Youth, to elevate the voice of trans students in Boston Public Schools over the past...
2017 New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Awards Semifinalists Announced
Release Date:
08/02/2017
... Heard (Brooklyn) develops, amplifies, and celebrates the voices of young women through socially conscious ... management, diversity, equity and inclusion, human resources , information technology,...
William T. Grant Foundation 2021 Institutional Challenge Grant Finalists
Release Date:
01/13/2021
... challenges of the pandemic, these universities are excited about community-engaged research. Research-practice ... end of March 2021. This announcement will include details about the partnership’s research...
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Mar
2016
Campaign for Grade Level Reading: The Funder Action Series, Part 3 - Webinar
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 -
11:00am to 12:00pm
... meals. Participate in an interactive conversation about what the science says about summer learning loss and ways to solve this problem. ... and summer meals. We invite you to learn about the...
15
Oct
2019
On Nonprofit Leadership Transitions - A Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 -
8:30am to 10:30am
... practice are invited to attend a breakfast conversation about leadership transitions in nonprofit organizations. ... social justice groups and wanted to talk explciitly about how funders could better support...
06
May
2021
Could a Flourishing Small Business Ecosystem Be the Key to a More Equitable and Just Recovery?
Thursday, May 6, 2021 -
9:00am to 10:30am
... to: form a funder’s collective to learn more deeply about the targeted needs of small businesses owned by people ... us and come prepared to engage in an authentic dialogue about why sustained funding of the...
05
Apr
2022
NYC Speaks: NYC Philanthropy & Co-Governance in the New Mayoral Administration
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 -
10:30am to 12:00pm
... partnerships between philanthropy and local government are about to be redefined. Join us to learn about the ways the Adams administration is building out civic ... you engage the new administration. You will...
Adam Connaker appointed Director, Impact Investing at the Surdna Foundation
Release Date:
03/07/2022
... voice, impact investments, and endowment—to help bring about a more just and sustainable future.” “Impact ... impact and positive outcomes for people and the planet.” About Surdna’s Impact Investing Surdna has...
10
Apr
2025
Making Reporting Work: Aligning Grantmaking with Learning & Change - Part 2 of a Three-Part Series
Thursday, April 10, 2025 -
2:30pm to 3:45pm
... reporting to better support learning and center grantee voices in reporting for impact. This session will dive into ... Participants will hear from funders and nonprofit leaders about their experiences moving...