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Philanthropy Can Help Build a Thriving Democracy by Building Up Programs and Places That Fuel Civic Involvement

Release Date:

01/20/2022

... States, Biden promised , “will serve as an example by investing in our own democracy.” To build a thriving ... The U.S. government has long understood the importance of funding civic infrastructure to help...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

More Informality, Please.

Release Date:

03/16/2016

... groups, such as our local affinity groups on education, health , women and girls and international grantmaking, that ... grantmaking to join the conversation . Registrants are being asked to submit their...

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PNY News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

The Rockefeller Foundation Calls for Transformation of the U.S. Food System to Address the Hunger and Nutrition Crisis

Release Date:

07/28/2020

... food industry executives to social justice, environmental, health and nutrition advocates. The conversations focused on what was being learned about the U.S. food system during Covid-19, ...

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Disaster Relief

Food Systems

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The Rockefeller Foundation

25 May 2017

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network Spring Program: Effective Communication Across Generations

Thursday, May 25, 2017 -

8:45am to 10:00am

This program is being offered as part of the Philanthropic Assistants and ... for the purpose of sharing questions, experience and resources among peers in a confidential setting. Our ... Steering Committee member...

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Network Building

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Workshop

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All Funders

Executive Support Staff

Topic(s)

Communications

Ford Foundation Appoints Samantha Power to Board of Trustees

Release Date:

10/19/2020

... on issues including preventing mass atrocities, promoting LGBTQ + and women’s rights and combatting corruption and ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Ford Foundation

Casey Family Programs Announces 2020 Casey Excellence for Children Awards

Release Date:

01/13/2020

... build Communities of Hope that will ensure the safety and well - being of all children and families. The awards are named in ... with children and families to improve life outcomes and well -...

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

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Casey Family Programs

New Member Spotlight: ASPCA

Release Date:

07/10/2009

... euthanasia of homeless animals simply because of a lack of resources . AM:O is a five-year program currently operating in ... professionals to each community, and communities receive resources depending upon...

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Philanthropy New York Speaks Out After the Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action

Release Date:

07/26/2023

... backlash against racial justice work. Below we've shared resources and analysis from across the sector designed to .....

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PNY News

Engagement Snapshot: A Strategic Approach

Release Date:

11/28/2011

... York signed on to the EngAGEment initiative and the funding partnership with Grantmakers In Aging . ... to educational opportunities. Future forums currently being discussed will expose funders to the...

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How COVID-19 Sent Women’s Workforce Progress Backward: Congress’ $64.5 Billion Mistake - Report from The Century Foundation

Release Date:

10/29/2020

... possible implications for long-term gender equity and the well - being of women and families? Unfortunately, too many unknowns ... will react to the ever-shifting landscape of public health ,...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Workforce Development

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The Century Foundation

Westchester Community Foundation Welcomes Millie Hernandez Becker, Dr. Jennifer Cruz to Advisory Board

Release Date:

05/02/2023

... she leads clinical operations providing integrated mental health services, school-based mental health programs and clinics, evidence-based treatment for ... life in Westchester by promoting responsible...

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Westchester Community Foundation

Henry Luce Foundation Announces New Grants to Promote Full Participation of Women Across STEM Disciplines

Release Date:

11/15/2021

... and Sonja and William Davidow Presidential Chair. “Such resources enable young faculty members to fulfill their ...

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Member News

Funding Area

Gender Justice

Technology

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The Henry Luce Foundation

May 25, 2023 - A Day Without Human Services

Release Date:

05/26/2023

... that there is a stable, secure, and dependable rate of resources , which is essential for nonprofits to plan for and ...

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Workforce Development

28 Sep 2016

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Embracing Change Management

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... discussion, led by Maureen Rayhill, Director of Human Resources at the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable ... Maureen Rayhill (Moderator), Director of Human Resources , Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley...

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Professional Development

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All Funders

HR & Operations Staff

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HR & Operations

Philanthropic Responsibility in the Wake of the Killing of Jordan Neely

Release Date:

05/12/2023

... all of us. Instead, he was unhoused, struggled with mental health , and dehumanized in the moments he cried for help. We ... its institutional power to advocate for and distribute resources to ensure the social...

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PNY News

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Public Policy

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Social Justice

30 Nov 2011

How DREAM Leaders Are Building a New Immigration Movement

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 -

11:00am to 2:00pm

... development trainings, UWD provides the tools and resources for DREAMers to organize their communities for ... access (Dream Educational Empowerment Program, DEEP); LGBTQ issues (Queer Undocumented Immigrant...

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Issue-Based

Urban Land Institute to Partner with 100 Resilient Cities, Pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation to Help Improve Resilience of Urban Areas Globally

Release Date:

06/15/2017

... Resilience Strategies. The Platform Partners are a vital component of 100RC’s efforts, providing cities with ... acute shocks such as hurricanes, fires, and floods, as well as ongoing stresses such as water...

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Member News

Funding Area

Community Development

Environment and Climate Change

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The Rockefeller Foundation

What Philanthropy Can Do to Stabilize Homeless Families and Break the Cycle of Homelessness

Release Date:

03/13/2018

... who we are trying to reach, than the services and funding won’t go to the majority of those in need. Win is ... philosophy and approach for holistic programming is being matched at the city level. Advocates,...