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Capacity Building Begins At Home

Release Date: 
06/04/2009
... we should ask is “what is the best use of foundation resources ?” The whole independent sector would be better ... technical assistance for grantees should be an important part of what foundations do. In fact,...
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Centering Disability Justice

Release Date: 
02/06/2019
... changes to its grantmaking practice to catalyze greater funding for disability-inclusive efforts. Incorporating a ... alternative-text descriptions, and changes in our human resources...
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Disabilities
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Ford Foundation
03 Oct 2025

Investing in Change: Foundation Support for Lobbying and Other Advocacy

Friday, October 3, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual via Zoom
... advocacy activities and implement best practices for grantmaking that provide maximum flexibility for your ... equity and inclusion)? What are the parameters for funding grantees that lobby, particularly when...
30 Mar 2023

Financial Series: Getting the Financial Information You Need Without Overburdening Grantees

Thursday, March 30, 2023 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
... processes. Who should attend? Funders with less than two years of experience in the field – program-officers, ... seeking a refresher in the basic financial tools of grantmaking . What will you learn? Upon...

Workplace Flexibility

Publication date: 
03/2011
... In addition, FAN member Gail Pesyna , VP for Human Resources and Program Management at the Alfred P. Sloan ...
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Program Presentation
02 Nov 2017

Understanding NY City & State's Legislative Landscape: An Overview for Funders with the Advocacy Institute

Thursday, November 2, 2017 (All day) to Thursday, November 16, 2017 (All day)
... the operating environment in order to maximize their own resources . Ensuring real impact at the local and state level ... training. This program takes Advocacy Institute’s core two -day training program that...
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All Funders
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Public Policy
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Public Policy

JPMorgan Chase Announces new business and philanthropic commitments to help close the housing affordability gap in Washington D.C. and beyond

Release Date: 
06/28/2023
... new philanthropic and expanded business commitments as part of its firmwide approach to addressing the housing ... members, decisionmakers and lenders to make public resources more accessible and aligned to...
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Community Development
Housing and Homelessness
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Philanthropy New York Policy Priorities

Publication date: 
04/2021
Philanthropy New York’s public policy efforts are guided by the belief that local, state, and federal laws and policies should 1) promote a just and equitable society, 2) strengthen nonprofits and 3) support a healthy and sustainable philanthropic sector. Philanthropy New York will: Advocate for tax and fiscal policies that support philanthropic giving. Support policies and practices that create and sustain a thriving nonprofit sector. Champion public policies that have systemic effects on issues and marginalized communities our members serve. Review our full list of policy priorities below.
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PNY Issue Guide

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