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Reflections on Launching a Philanthropic Fund in Six Months

Release Date:

09/19/2019

... to five inaugural grantee partners: The Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation , Jobs for the Future , Mission ... fund. Lesson 2: Build on what you know. Since 1974, WES research , programs, products,...

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World Education Services / WES Mariam Assefa Fund

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09 Feb 2023

The Essentials of Good Governance - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, February 9, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

In this webinar, learn the “nuts and bolts” of good governance, including common policies and practices, strategies for how to build an effective board and decision-making framework, the core roles and responsibilities of board members, and best...

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11 Mar 2025

Laying the Foundation Part Two: Governance Structures and Considerations - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

This session will go beyond regulatory requirements and equip you with the best practices in stewardship to ensure your principles, policies, and practices are aligned with your philanthropic goals.

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New Commonwealth Fund Survey Sheds Light on Seniors' Opinions of Their Health Care System

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02/08/2018

... care they received. Despite this, Canada's seniors report better perceived health than the international ... From The Commonwealth Fund's 2017 International Health Policy Survey of Seniors , released...

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Health

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20 Jun 2012

Learning a New Language: Digital Media for Advocacy

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... 21st century calls for the adoption of new media. Assorted resources including blogs, webcasts, digital services, and ...

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Issue-Based

30 May 2013

Knowledge Tools for Funders

Thursday, May 30, 2013 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... help funders track trends in their areas of interest, find resources focused on their issues, build capacity for ... philanthropy Free tools used by funders to improve their practice Custom projects that blend...

Markle Foundation's Rework America Task Force Is Bridging The Tech Skill Gap

Release Date:

10/23/2017

... advancement will mean the end of their jobs. A recent report by the National Bureau of Economic Research estimates that hundreds of thousands of employees ... is already changing labor markets, according to a...

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John & Mary R. Markle Foundation

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Workforce Development

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United Hospital Fund Names New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

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11/30/2020

... Fund announced that Vaughn R. Murria, Director of Human Resources , was named to the additional position of Chief ... and inclusion. Mr. Murria joined UHF as Director of Human Resources in 2013. Previously, he...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Lisa Frantzen Joins TCC Group as Senior Consultant

Release Date:

12/02/2014

... TCC Group as Senior Consultant in the firm's Evaluation Practice . She will be based in New York City. Lisa will ... collaborations that work effectively to achieve social change. In addition to consulting...

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Best Conference EVER!: #ForumCon18

Release Date:

07/25/2018

... By Michael Hamill Remaley, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Communications You may have read the construction of ... Jimenez, Grant Oliphant and Sara Eagle Heart. Exceptional Policy Ideas. This year...

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PNY News

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors COVID-19 Responders Among 38 Distinguished Immigrants

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07/01/2020

... health care, journalism, music, politics, religion, research , and sports. Among the COVID-19 responders: Fabian ...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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Immigration

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What Makes a Good CSR Leader?

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09/26/2013

... I’m often asked what makes a good Corporate Social Responsibility professional, and what training and ... of CSR leaders gathered under the auspices of the LBG Research Institute to discuss the matter, and the...

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Leadership Development

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For Jobseekers: Once You Get the Job

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04/2014

... professional development and education. There are numerous resources that we've noted throughout this section of the ... or your needs, there are local, regional, and national resources for you to tap. Nervous about your first site ... work on core knowledge. But the best learning comes with practice and time. Remember that our nonprofit partners are .....

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20 Jun 2024

Responding to the Moment: Participatory Approaches in Philanthropy

Thursday, June 20, 2024 -

3:00pm to 4:30pm

... and share our funder readiness assessment to see if the practice is a fit for your fund. This workshop is well suited ... expect: presentation followed by breakout discussions and practice . Recording Co-...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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What DAFs are Learning from the Community Development Sector

Release Date:

08/05/2019

... platforms can do, and they are pushing for more innovative uses of their capital. DAF donors are increasingly ... The loans from the Fund provide early stage, catalytic resources so that its portfolio of...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Kicks Off CityLab Paris Summit

Release Date:

10/24/2017

... to make efforts to help women get into politics.” Read a report on the session on CityLab . Mayor of Greater ... on the danger of extremist views across the political and social spectrum. On President Trump’s...

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Community Development

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Fewer Rocks & a Traffic Light = Greater Effectiveness & More Success

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12/14/2010

... role. Wellspring first considered “off the shelf” resources , particularly to strengthen its financial due ...

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Wallace Video Series Shows How Illinois Revamped Requirements for Preparation of Principals

Release Date:

10/18/2016

... reapply for accreditation under higher standards, based on research about effective principal preparation. In the past, ... project directors at the Center for the Study of Education Policy at Illinois State...

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