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LGBT-Themed Films Receive Support From New Arcus Fund

Release Date:

07/16/2014

... issues and informing public conversations that drive social progress," said Jason McGill, Vice President, Social Justice Programs. "LGBT people have benefited ... effectiveness; the pressing nature...

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Longtime Director June Makela Steps Down as Lorraine Marasigan Promoted to Lead the Norman Foundation

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12/12/2016

... To ensure the continued commitment to the Foundation’s social justice legacy, Makela helped the Foundation with a ... generation of family members to develop their interest in social justice issues, learn the...

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Burke Foundation’s Catalyst Program Seeking Applications

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08/23/2017

... Robin Hood’s Blue Ridge Labs, which is a Brooklyn-based social impact incubator that supports technology-enabled ... of families. The program is seeking those building a social venture or creating...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces 5 Winners of Annual Spark Prize

Release Date:

01/11/2018

... are Cave Canem Foundation, the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College, Exalt ... demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing racial and social justice. Each of the five Spark Prize...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Hilary Pennington as Executive Vice President

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01/19/2018

... at serving the organizations on the frontlines of social change." Pennington joined the Ford Foundation in 2013 ... in the long-term capacity and sustainability of up to 300 social justice organizations...

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NoVo Foundation Announces Grantees of $34 Million Radical Hope Fund

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06/13/2018

... from among 1,000 applicants doing bold and transformative social justice work in the United States and around the ... bold experimentation, and a deep commitment to social justice. What might be possible, NoVo...

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Weinberg Foundation Announces Darius Graham as New Program Director

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06/20/2018

... innovation initiatives, including FastForward U and the Social Innovation Lab, which helped transform new ... to have him join our team.” Graham previously founded DC Social Innovation Project, a nonprofit...

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Macquarie Group Launches $A50 Million Philanthropic Award to Mark Its 50th Anniversary in 2019

Release Date:

10/10/2018

... commitment, to initiate or build on bold ideas to address social need. It is expected to be awarded to five non--profit ... the world and contributed over $A330 million to drive social change at the local...

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New Paper From Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Perella Weinberg Partners Finds Investors Can Pursue Impact Without Sacrificing Returns

Release Date:

02/20/2019

... finds that investors can pursue both financial returns and social or environmental impact simultaneously. Since 2014, ... choosing fund managers that integrate environmental, social , and governance (ESG)...

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Mellon Foundation Grant Helps Capture History, 280 Characters at a Time

Release Date:

03/31/2019

... duo of archivists were inspired to explore how to preserve social media posts as a means to document history for the ages—and to empower social activists to take control of their own narratives. ... clear to...

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05 Nov 2015

Effective Meeting Design and Implementation Tools

Thursday, November 5, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

Meetings done right are practical tools for engaging stakeholders and building and changing organizational culture.

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New York City

Bloomberg’s What Works Cities Program Hits 100-City Goal

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01/17/2018

Reaching its 100-city goal, the network focused on improving data-driven management practices in mid-size municipalities is continuing to foster “sustainability of practice” in city halls.

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Community Development

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The Century Foundation Files Lawsuit in Federal Court Against Department of Education

Release Date:

02/12/2018

... for federal recognition and the ABA’s compliance report . Under non-expedited processing (20 business days), ... “achieve compliance” within 12 months and submit a “ report … documenting compliance.” In December...

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... exchange lessons learned and strategies for strengthening practice , navigate the sector and form lasting connections ...

Richard Rockefeller Killed in Plane Crash

Release Date:

06/13/2014

Dr. Richard Rockefeller, an advisory trustee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and a past president of the Rockefeller Family Fund, was killed Friday morning when the small plane he was piloting crashed shortly after takeoff.

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Ford Foundation Bets on Slow Food Movement to Help Global Poor

Release Date:

01/23/2015

Ford's grants help Slow Food USA promote food and economic security in poor rural an urban households in South and Latin America.

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Food Systems

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New York Community Trust Launches 2015 Nonprofit Excellence Awards Competition

Release Date:

03/05/2015

The awards are presented in partnership with the Nonprofit Coordination Committee.

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Citi Foundation and Living Cities Announce Selection of Five Cities to Join City Accelerator Initiative

Release Date:

05/20/2015

The selected cities are Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, New Orleans, and Seattle.

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MetLife Foundation to Support Financial Education in Rural China

Release Date:

07/20/2015

The $1.8 million grant will help Opportunity International provide services to 4200 small businesses.

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International/Foreign Affairs

Workforce Development

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The Mellon Foundation Backs Bard's Innovative Masters Program in Orchestral Performace Studies

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08/14/2015

Bard College has been awarded a $2 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the launch of an innovative Master of Music Degree Program.

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Arts

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