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20 Sep 2012

Luncheon Program with John Feather, Grantmakers in Aging

Thursday, September 20, 2012 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... in communities throughout the country. Explore How GIA can better meet our needs as metro-NY area members What you would like to see GIA do in the future How GIA can remain at the cutting edge of improving the...

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Schools Urged To Implement Alternatives to Zero-Tolerance Discipline Policies

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07/24/2014

... how alternatives to zero-tolerance discipline polices can improve educational outcomes, writes Kavitha Mediratta, ... month by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, " can help districts do just...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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Ford Foundation Backs New Associate's Degree Program at New York State Prison

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03/02/2015

... grant, NYU's new program began this semester and can lead to an associate's degree. According to the ... future introductory courses from its professional schools, can apply later in continuing...

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Commonwealth Fund Survey Finds People May Be Choosing the Wrong Obamacare Plan

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11/06/2015

... the Wrong Obamacare Plan Shopping for health insurance can be a baffling maze of unfamiliar terms and puzzling ... Care Act, also known as Obamacare, added new elements that can heighten the confusion:...

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NonProfitTimes Calls on Foundation Leaders to Demand Presidential Candidates Address NP Issues (Rockefeller Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund)

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02/04/2016

... surely will be out of the race after South Carolina. You can be assured that at least Donald Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz, ... of them are actually running for vice president. The same can be said for Sec. Hillary...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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The Rockefeller Foundation

NY Stem Cell Foundation: New Type of Stem Cell Found that Will Accelerate Discovery

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03/21/2016

... Dr. Dieter Egli created human stem cells, cells that can mature into any type of cell in the body, with only one ... cells mark the first time scientists created cells that can grow and divide infinitely with...

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The New York Stem Cell Foundation

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Four Projects Supported by NY Community Trust Making Real Estate Cheaper for Artists To Live & Work in NYC

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04/01/2016

... real estate is a challenge for anyone in New York, it can be doubly tricky for artists who need to find affordable ... work in unlikely places. Our challenge is how they can continue to thrive.” . . Four...

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The New York Community Trust

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Arts

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Carnegie, Helmsley Support Teacher Leadership Projects

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05/03/2016

... expand and evaluate promising practices and programs that can transform the academic trajectory of students. These teacher-led projects and programs can impact the quality of teaching in the classroom, in ...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Wallace Foundation Funds Research on Summer Academic Programs for Poor Children

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09/07/2016

... Now new research suggests that school districts can stave off the summer slide by offering free, voluntary ... leaders and others to consider whether summer programs can help them achieve their broader goals,...

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Unbound Philanthropy is Laser-Focused on Immigration. Have You Heard of It?

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07/17/2017

... is Laser-Focused on Immigration. Have You Heard of It? How can philanthropy support immigrants in a country that elected ... laser focus on the immigration issue, and how communities can welcome the newcomers...

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Immigration

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Reaching the Unbanked: Citi Inclusive Finance Wins Euromoney Award

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07/20/2017

... outside the system of formal financial services which can serve as bridge out of poverty and unlock opportunities that can fundamentally improve their lives. Over the course of six ...

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Economic Security

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Simons Foundation-Supported Research: New Map May Lead to Drug Development for Complex Brain Disorders

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07/25/2017

... of all their children’s problems, a single gene mutation can ’t be blamed for complex brain disorders like autism, ... The protein map software my colleagues and I created can help researchers create new...

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Commonwealth Fund: In the Healthcare Aftermath

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08/02/2017

... — perhaps after a period of rest and reflection — can return to consider a modest set of fixes that will ... under the ACA, and lay the groundwork for progress. If we can create the political and mental space...

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How To Choose The Right Nonprofit To Donate Your Time To

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08/23/2017

... on how the mission, time dedication and necessary skills can be factors in how you select the ... is to get crystal clear on the things you value. If you can clarify your values and priorities (Is it healthy...

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Opinion: New York’s Bad Teachers, Back on the Job

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09/11/2017

... It’s a serious problem. But it’s not just students who can slide backward during these months. Facing political and budgetary pressures, an entire school system can slide without strong leadership. That’s now...

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NYPD Releases Video of Fatal Police Shooting of Armed Mentally Ill Man

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09/15/2017

... in his Eastchester apartment. Miguel Richards, 31, can be seen in the recording wearing sunglasses and a polo ... your hand up and drop that knife," one of the officers can be heard telling Richards...

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Justice Reform

J.J. Watt's Hurricane Relief Fundraising Closes at More Than $37 Million

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09/18/2017

... he couldn't be there to help in person. And in the end, it can be stated with authority — J.J. Watt's charity website ... NFL. After opening up the site whose address Houstonians can now recite in...

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How Failure of the Obamacare Repeal Affects Consumers

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09/27/2017

... For now, people who get their insurance through Medicaid can rest easy. While some states have applied to make minor ... seems unlikely to disappear. Those with employer insurance can also coast along with the...

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What a Corporate Funder Is Doing to Meet Urgent Humanitarian Needs Through Technology

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09/29/2017

... Needs Through Technology Delivering humanitarian aid can be enormously complex. It requires far-flung logistical ... humanitarian aid supply chain has many moving parts and can easily break down. To keep the...

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