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Youth Leaders are Changing the Conversation on College Access

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06/30/2016

Cassie Schwerner of the Schott Foundation writes about "Stepping Up," a film that frames youth leadership and organizing in a profoundly needed way.

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

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Education

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Classic and Cutting Edge

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12/05/2014

... gap, fostering understanding between countries : all use scholarships as one way to move the needle. Measuring ... candidates, staying current in evolving fields, delivering services and...

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Jewish Foundation for Education of Women

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Education

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Violence Against Women Is Not Only a Local Issue

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03/22/2017

... Is Not Only a Local Issue By Bintou Sankareh, Learning Services Associate & Hunter College Public Service Scholar ... Morocco is not the only country that has family code, countries like Algeria, Egypt and...

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Gender Justice

UJA-Federation of New York Announces Emergency Grants to Organizations in India for COVID-19 Relief

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05/05/2021

... and trauma prevention programs and assess long-term public health needs. Gabriel Project Mumbai (GPM): $45,000 GPM works ... its reach from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world,...

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International/Foreign Affairs

Health

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UJA-Federation of New York

18 Jun 2018

No Place Like Home: Responding to the Unique Needs of Homeless Children and Their Families

Monday, June 18, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... can experience long-term negative impacts on their health , mental health , education, and could ultimately ... who leave shelter. Explore Prevention and post-shelter services for at-risk...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Advancing Women in Science: A Groundbreaking Model

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08/27/2012

... premier research center, that they had a problem. Only 13 % of the Institute’s tenured faculty members were women, ... to [this] award that we were able to send our kids for day care , and even buy them basic...

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The William T. Grant Foundation Welcomes Scott Evans as New Board Chair

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06/17/2021

... and perspectives are valuable assets that will serve us well. We are also grateful for the able leadership of ... any funder that aims to reduce inequality and increase the use of science in policy and...

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... areas like youth and education, criminal legal reform, health , and environment. We monitor and address policy and ... affects the issue areas they fund, such as education, health , social justice and the arts...

North Star Fund’s Hugh Hogan to be Executive Director of van Ameringen Foundation

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04/21/2016

... Foundation has supported prevention, education, and direct care in the mental health field, with a particular focus on low-income communities. For 13 years, Hugh has demonstrated visionary...

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17 Mar 2016

Changemakers: National Networks Engaging Next Gen Philanthropic Leaders - Webinar

Thursday, March 17, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... from several national organizations - including the Nexus Global Youth Summit , Resource Generation , and Youth ... Biz Ghormley, Director of Operations and Member Services , Emerging Practitioners in...

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Salesforce, Johnson & Johnson, and New York Women’s Foundation Harnessing Talent To Remake Workplace Giving

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04/02/2018

... totaled some $6 trillion in 2016. But the smarter use of these funds is opening up new streams of support for ... savvy about tapping one of their greatest philanthropic resources : their employees. As we'...

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The New York Women's Foundation

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MetLife Foundation Provides Millions in Grants to Support Ongoing COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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11/18/2020

... MetLife Foundation’s $25 million commitment to the global response to COVID-19 and underscore its ongoing ... local outreach, transitional housing, and critical social services . $1.25 million of total support...

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Food Systems

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Pershing Square Foundation-Supported Study: 5% Weight Loss Can Make A Difference for Obese People

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02/23/2016

... as 5% of your body weight is enough to reap significant health benefits, according to a study published February 22 ... 40 obese men and women compared, for the first time, the health outcomes of 5%, 10%, and...

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Pershing Square Foundation

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Health

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What’s at Stake and What’s at Play: My Reckoning with Philanthropy

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12/02/2022

... myself. Even as I write this piece I feel like I have to use terminology or intellectualize my current self to be ... who isn’t here with me. Philanthropy can move capital resources quickly and with less...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Maverick Capital Foundation

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The Pocantico Center at The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Announces Summer Performance Series to Support Artists and Honor Local Frontline Communities Impacted by the Pandemic

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06/07/2021

... in-person at Pocantico in accordance with New York State health guidelines. The series marks the first reopening of ... saxophonist Melissa Aldana ’s jazz quartet on July 13 . On August 3, Pocantico will...

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Arts

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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The Mastercard Foundation Research Shows How African Youth Navigate Risk To Survive

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10/30/2015

... age of 25 and 72 percent of its youth live on less than US $2 per day. The Youth Livelihoods Diaries research ... agricultural initiatives that increase access to financial services and prepare young people for...

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Children, Youth and Families

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Three Ways Funders Delude Themselves About Equity

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04/26/2017

... Delude Themselves About Equity By Kris Putnam-Walkerly, global philanthropy advisor, speaker and author. This ... in education while another looks for equity in terms of health outcomes for a particular...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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26 Mar 2020

Advancing Natural Climate Solutions in New York - A Webinar

Thursday, March 26, 2020 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... and continue the pursuit of a rapid transformation in global infrastructure, fossil fuel reductions, and transition ... of these natural climate solutions on both a local and global scale. How will society’s...

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Environment and Climate Change

Philanthropy New York Calls for Solidarity Amid Ongoing Pressures on the Philanthropic and Nonprofit Sector

Release Date:

10/27/2025

... fear of political reprisal; interdependence reminds us that our strength lies in relationship and mutual support. ... of community, we are committed to using our voice and resources to: Stand together in...

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