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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 ... rights have shaped real, true change in the world and we are thrilled she has joined us,”...

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Ford Foundation

Rediscovering the Enterprise Investment Approach

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09/17/2014

... noisy global economic environment. Recently here at Heron we adopted a new investment policy statement that puts an ... an entire portfolio in favor of asset allocation. However, we are inspired by Mr. Buffett...

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Impact Investing

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F.B. Heron Foundation

Philanthropy Must Shift Power to Others

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05/06/2016

... those who don’t have it’ In our years in philanthropy, we ’ve seen the idea of “empowerment” thrown around a ... about domestic violence, and to run for office. Of course, we also want women and girls to feel...

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Gender Justice

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NoVo Foundation

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

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01/20/2022

... own democracy.” To build a thriving democracy, however, we must address not only the formal institutions and ... Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship. We produced a report calling for a Trust...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

31 Mar 2026

Philanthropy New York's 2026 Annual Learning Meeting - Embracing Risk To Lead With Courage

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 -

1:00pm to 6:00pm

Philanthropy New York; 320 East 43rd Street; NYC 10017

... in purpose and values. During our annual gathering, we will explore what courage looks like for philanthropy at ... organizational, and systemic levels. Together, we will explore: Navigating risks for...

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Leon Levy Foundation Supports Bird Migration Forecasts

Release Date:

04/27/2018

For the first time, new maps are using radar to forecast nighttime clouds of migratory birds and track their flights in near real-time. A potential boon to conservation efforts.

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Animal Welfare

Environment and Climate Change

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Leon Levy Foundation

Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Breaks New Ground in a Critical Health Niche

Release Date:

06/28/2017

... on the problem of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa . Legatum’s initial success in just two countries, ...

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Health

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

23 Feb 2023

Pushing Philanthropic Practice to Support Black Migrants - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, February 23, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... Cuba, Panama, and Honduras. Foreign-born individuals from Africa and the Caribbean are more likely than other ...

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Issue-Based

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All Funders

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Immigration

Philanthropy New York Welcomes Donita Volkwijn as Senior Director of Member Engagement

Release Date:

07/08/2021

... a B.M. and M.M in vocal performance. She was born in South Africa and has lived there as well as in Germany, Belgium, ...

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PNY News

Amazon to Open Fulfillment Center On Staten Island

Release Date:

09/07/2017

... Amazon fulfillment center will open on Staten Island's West Shore, and is expected to employ 2,250 people, Gov. .....

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Workforce Development

Are You a ‘Fatigued Fighter’? D5 Coalition Identifies Five Philanthropic Professional Types

Release Date:

08/08/2014

Davis Winslow, Strategic Philanthropy Intern, Foundation Center, reviews effective communications strategies for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in philanthropy.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

Pooled Journalism Funds Could Help Save Local Newspapers

Release Date:

03/24/2021

... in their communities. A smattering of such pooled funds exist across the country, although on a much smaller scale ... could be deployed as a local match to attract national resources such as collaborations...

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Communications/Media

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Charles H. Revson Foundation

Sample IRS Form 990

Publication date:

04/2014

A sample of IRS form 990, which is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances.

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Two Changes in Executive Team at Carnegie Corporation of New York

Release Date:

02/04/2020

... Trish Callahan joins the foundation as chief human resources officer, bringing more than 25 years of human resources leadership to the role, most recently with The ... Georgia Foundation. Ms. Callahan’s...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

What BP Won’t Be Paying For—and How You Can Help

Release Date:

07/01/2010

... on June 11, 2010 and is reprinted with permission.) We at the Gulf Coast Fund have noticed people asking why ... and made whole again. BP will not pay for advocacy and organizing to lessen our dependence on...

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NYC Youth and Education Funders Working Group

... the city's young people learn and develop the skills and resources necessary to become healthy, happy, and ... discussions of how changing public policies and resources affect the well-being of youth and...

As National Momentum Grows, Advocates’ Voices Ring Out On Capitol Hill

Release Date:

12/19/2012

... “There are four tracks in our school. College track, and we ’re not on that, military track, low wage work track and ... The hearing was a step towards schools with the tools, resources and training to create...

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Co-Impact Launches Systems Response Fund to Strengthen Systems Around the World

Release Date:

04/06/2020

... Co-Impact – as in every organization and community – we continue to reflect on the current situation around COVID-19. Here, we share our evolving approach and the launch of our Systems ... to their limits. It...

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Disaster Relief

Health

International/Foreign Affairs

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Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds, Inc.

Six NYC Scientists Win Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research

Release Date:

05/08/2017

... and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. “ We are proud to support these scientists and their innovative ... the body’s reaction to inflammation. By targeting NETs, we may be able to prevent cancer...

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Pershing Square Foundation

15 Mar 2023

The State of Philanthropy Tech and Implications for Our Workplace

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

... for foundation administration, including human resources and operations. What to expect: presentation ... should you know? If you missed the session, recording and resources shared during the session are...