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Surdna Foundation

Brooklyn Community Foundation President Marilyn Gelber to Leave in June

Release Date:

04/01/2013

... an overwhelming force for good in Brooklyn; in fact, few can match her accomplishments in boosting the strength of neighborhoods and resources for residents ,” said Fishman. “She has created a...

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Community Development

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Brooklyn Org

Laura Callanan Joins the Foundation Center as Visiting Fellow

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04/01/2013

... the social sector demands, and Laura’s expertise can help us deliver the resources that foundations and nonprofits need to succeed." .....

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Don’t Be A Stranger: Tips for Philanthropy on Distancing vs. Building Solidarity

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04/27/2021

... like as we emerge from the pandemic. I believe we should use this time as an opportunity to examine the relationships we hold and consider ways we can emerge from the pandemic with a greater commitment to .....

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation (Closed)

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Is Bail Reform Causing an Increase in Crime? - New Research & Policy Report from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Releases

Release Date:

01/20/2023

... throughout the U.S. consider reducing or eliminating the use of pretrial detention and cash bail, criminologists Don ... examine eleven jurisdictions that constrained or ended use of these long-established...

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Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation

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Social Justice

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Newly Created Heckscher Foundation Workforce Development Grants Aim to Create More Than 1,100 Full-Time Jobs in New York

Release Date:

07/19/2023

... they need to succeed in the hospitality industry, but we can ’t do it alone. Thanks to work readiness funding through the Heckscher Foundation Challenge, we can help many more fellows rebuild their lives,...

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The Heckscher Foundation for Children

Workforce Development

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The New York Community Trust Awards Grants to 66 Nonprofits

Release Date:

10/20/2022

... housing for adults with mental health and substance use disorders who are without a place to live. JustFix(opens ... in a new tab) : $200,000 for research and advocacy to reduce the risk of homelessness for...

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Arts

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The New York Community Trust

Gender Justice

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Immigration

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Names Atlanta and Seattle First Winners American Cities Climate Challenge

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09/21/2018

... climate change and promote a sustainable future for their residents . Atlanta and Seattle were announced in the first ... into a two-year acceleration program with powerful new resources and access to cutting-...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

Prudential Foundation Joins Donors Pool $40 Million to Light a Fire Under Pay-for-Success Programs

Release Date:

05/14/2018

... reduction in recidivism or increased employment, at a net savings to taxpayers. The process is intended to reduce the government’s budgetary load, allowing it to give part of the savings to...

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Prudential Foundation

Do Health Care Costs Fuel Economic Inequality in the United States?

Release Date:

09/09/2014

... When health insurance premiums go up, employers may reduce take- home pay to keep overall compensation in check.... Do Health ...

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The Commonwealth Fund

Mastercard and Rockefeller Foundation Announce Data.org: A Platform for Data Science Partnerships

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01/23/2020

... science is rooted in the belief that data-driven insights can deliver transformational change that improves the lives ... civic and public sector institutions still lack the resources to do so,” said Dr. Rajiv...

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Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Technology

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The Rockefeller Foundation

12 Oct 2023

Baby Bonds: Leveraging Systemic Change Through Philanthropy, Government and Community Partnerships - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network

Thursday, October 12, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... it tells a story of how philanthropy and state advocates can leverage policy change by working together to support ... and provide a blueprint for state-level investments that can make sure that future Baby...

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Finance & Asset Management

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Economic Security

Century Foundation Analysis Noted, Poverty in Syracuse Examined

Release Date:

11/20/2015

... defined as areas where 40 percent or more of residents live below the federal poverty threshold, according ...

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Housing and Homelessness

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Community Development

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The Century Foundation

12 May 2015

Funding General Operating Support

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 -

2:15pm to 4:00pm

... - 4:00 PM Program Registration is required by May 11th. Can 't attend in person? You can watch the discussion via livestream! Members: To .....

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New York City

Arcus Foundation Supports Efforts to Protect Forest Habitats Through Local and International Strategies

Release Date:

01/20/2021

... around the world consume more and more products relying on resources that come out of their tropical forest homes, ... and hunting, Arcus supports sanctuaries that offer residents a chance to live with dignity...

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Animal Welfare

International/Foreign Affairs

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Arcus Foundation

Small Victories in Affordable Housing? We'll Take it!

Release Date:

01/19/2018

... stronger enforcement of penalties for property owners who use construction as a form of harassment in tenant-occupied ... zoning as a way of maneuvering the real estate market to generate affordable housing in...

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Insights

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Housing and Homelessness

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The New York Community Trust

Guardian's 6th Annual Workplace Benefits Study Finds Student Loan Debt Growth Fastest Among Boomers

Release Date:

04/17/2019

... boomers with no choice but to tap into their retirement savings or Social Security payments to pay off the debt. ...

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The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Pennsylvania College Consortium Created With $800,000 From Mellon Foundation

Release Date:

07/03/2014

... Ten liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania will use an $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation ...

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Education

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Mellon Foundation

The Burke Foundation Plans to Expand CenteringPregnancy and CenteringParenting to 50 Sites in the Next Five Years

Release Date:

04/20/2021

Expanding access to transformative Centering group care model will improve birth, maternal health and pediatric outcomes, address racial health disparities

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