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Ford Foundation

15 Jul 2025

Fostering Citizen Engagement and Trust, 21st-Century Style - A Webinar Hosted by Democracy Funders Network

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

Today, democracy is under threat and trust in government is at historically low levels. Nevertheless, there are bright spots emerging across America that show us how governments can leverage citizen engagement and tech to give the public a greater...

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Free To Fail? Foundations Face Few External Performance Pressures

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01/11/2017

... going to save us. As one respondent in the report put it, being a foundation CEO is a “comfortable perch.” Let’s risk being uncomfortable for a change. Let’s challenge our ...

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Arcus Foundation

Philanthropy New York Leadership Transition

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06/24/2020

... was a hard decision to make. The simple truth is that being Philanthropy New York’s President is wonderful. I ... development, and steady commitment to their communities. Being part of the many changes and...

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PNY News

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Open Society Foundations Announce 2020 Soros Justice Fellows

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12/18/2020

... of immigration. These are just a few of the projects being undertaken by the 2020 class of Soros Justice Fellows, ... just and equitable society.” Among the other projects being undertaken by this year’s...

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The Century Foundation Welcomes Jeff Madrick as Senior Fellow

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04/01/2014

The Century Foundation Jeff Madrick as a senior fellow. Madrick is the Director of the Bernard L. Schwartz Rediscovering Government Initiative, which will now be housed with TCF.

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The Century Foundation

21 May 2014

Building Assets Through the Tax Code: Proposals for Reform

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

In the context of current national debates over the federal budget and deficit reduction, deliberations about ways to reform the tax code - including discussions about the cost and benefits of various tax expenditures - are underway in Congress...

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Jewish Foundation for Education of Women

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Classic and Cutting Edge

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12/05/2014

Elizabeth Leiman Kraiem, Executive Director of the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women, explores the structure of funding scholarship programs.

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Oscar Raposo Jr. Joins United Way of New York City

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08/18/2016

Raposo brings to UWNYC decades of experience in global finance and operations across industrial, consumer and financial services—in both the public and private sectors.

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United Way of New York City

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Ellen Braune Joins the Surdna Foundation as Director of Communications

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11/15/2016

Bringing more than 20 years of communications, media production, advocacy, and strategic planning experience, Braune joins the Foundation to lead the organization's internal and external communications efforts.

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Surdna Foundation

01 Mar 2017

New York City Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting and Adult Education and Workforce Development: WIOA Opportunities to Work Together

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law by President Obama on July 22, 2014.

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Pinkerton Elects Daniel Mosley as New Chair

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02/17/2017

A graduate of the University of Alabama, Mosley earned his earned his J.D. at Alabama and an LL.M. from NYU. He is the former chairman of the board of the Greenwich Hospital and a board member of the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club and several...

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Adam Falk Named Next President of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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06/29/2017

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has named Adam Frederick Falk to be the next president of the Foundation, effective January 2018. Falk is currently the President of Williams College.

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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27 Feb 2018

The Evidence Base for Asset Building: Moving Families Toward Economic Security

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Asset Building strategies shift the focus from a deficit model to one that helps people build financial security and opportunity. Funders across sectors have invested in asset-building strategies as a means for greater impact and financial security...

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation President Lori Bezahler Writes Op-Ed on Activism Led by Young People of Color for The Nation

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03/28/2018

Gun control becomes only one part of the larger solution to violence in our communities.

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JPMorgan Chase Commits $2.3 Million to NPower to Prepare More than 700 Veterans for High-Quality Technology Jobs

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11/11/2019

JPMorgan Chase today announced a $2.3 million, two-year commitment to NPower to provide technology-focused job training to more than 700 veterans in San Jose, CA, Jersey City, NJ and Dallas, TX.

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27 May 2020

The COVID-19 Origin Story: A Case Study - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

... Speakers Simone Friedman , Head of Philanthropy and Impact Investing at EJF Philanthropies Reyhaneh Maktoufi , Civic ...

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16 Jun 2020

Refugees, Resilience and COVID-19: Opportunities for Philanthropic Engagement - A Webinar Hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

This webinar will consider what role philanthropy can play in responding to the inequities and vulnerabilities in immigrant communities that COVID-19 has illuminated.

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10 Nov 2020

Financial Coaching with a Racial Equity Lens: Recommendations for Funders

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 -

9:30am to 10:30am

Grantmakers are increasingly applying a racial equity lens to their investments as an essential element to effective philanthropy. This session, in partnership with the Asset Funders Network, will offer an in-depth discussion on best practices,...

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