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... child slavery, she set an audacious goal to do something about it: sell lemonade from her neighborhood roadside stand ... performance measurement — and cautioned the rest of us about taking it too far. She...

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Your Foundation in Crisis: Will You Be Ready?

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06/18/2013

... proceed. Participants had varying instincts and opinions about what to do next: Do we assemble the board? Do we hire ... out the mistakes of the characters, making suggestions about what they should have done...

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The Business of Philanthropy: “Exit Interviews” with Former and Departing Foundation CEOs

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06/30/2011

... land of commerce myself, I’ve been especially curious about the similarities—and differences—between business ... effective. Opening a candid conversation with grantees about how they measure success—and with...

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Where Do You See Yourself In the Next Five Years?

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10/06/2016

... superficial – or it can reveal something profound about a person’s goals and aspirations. It’s the ... and an ad hoc committee of dedicated members to think about what works, what we want to keep and where can...

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We Made a Comprehensive Investment in Board Service, and This Is What Happened

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04/20/2017

... with you. A number of items harmonized in 2009 to bring about our focus on nonprofit board service. We had just ... which includes a component where we survey board members about their experiences. Although...

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Credit Suisse Americas Foundation

The Next Five Years: Three Reasons We Must Adapt

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05/01/2018

... in the sector; we’ve learned some hard lessons about the constraints and challenges of “giving money ... how we measure impact, who we partner with – everything about generating social impact is in a rapid...

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As Consumers Seek Insurance Coverage During Pandemic, United Hospital Fund Study Outlines Need to Upgrade NY’s “Off-Exchange” Market

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04/23/2020

... commercial coverage with basic information by county about participating off-exchange health plans, available ... the NYSOH marketplace. “Undocumented New Yorkers made up about a third of New York’s uninsured...

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Robin Hood, in collaboration with Columbia University's Center on Poverty and Social Policy and The Helmsley Charitable Trust Released its latest Poverty Tracker report, "Special Series on Health and Health Care in New York City"

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02/09/2022

... issues. Poverty Connection : Over a five-year period, about 60% of those with high health care needs faced poverty ... compared to non-immigrants. This point raises questions about the drivers of health...

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03 Oct 2024

Resilient Resolve: Supporting Justice in NYC's Nonprofit Crisis

Thursday, October 3, 2024 -

3:00pm to 4:30pm

Philanthropy New York 320 East 43rd Street

... join us to hear firsthand accounts from nonprofit leaders about the challenges they face – including budget cuts, ... on their ability to provide essential services. Learn about innovative approaches and...

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ASPCA Elects Tim F. Wray to Chair of the Board

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07/02/2012

... professional accomplishments, he was a member of the U.S. National Rowing Team for five World Championships. ASPCA ...

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27 Jun 2012

Role of Public Media in Our Democracy - GFEM Annual Funder Conversation

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 5:00pm to Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

... Einhorn Family Charitable Trust Gary Knell , President, National Public Radio David Fanning , Executive Producer, ...

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26 Oct 2011

Everything You Need to Know You Learned Before Kindergarten: Ready for Kindergarten/Ready for Life

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

As school districts across the nation face increasing numbers of schools “in need of improvement,” many educators, advocates, policymakers, and funders are looking at early childhood education as an effective strategy for education reform. These...