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Is Nonprofit Board Service Worth It? Reflections from a One-Time Skeptic

Release Date:

01/16/2014

... It would be difficult to convince a skeptic otherwise, for we ’ve all heard the not-so-apocryphal-sounding stories of ... years ago, when Surdna rejoined Living Cities, which we helped create, I took a seat on...

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Surdna Foundation

Nathan Cummings Foundation Announces New Fellows Tackling Inequality and Climate Change

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06/27/2017

... sustainable and democratic society. Now, more than ever, we must invest in transformative ideas that empower ... Sharon Alpert, President and CEO of the Foundation. “ We have chosen leaders who believe in the...

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Kelly Granat and Sherrilyn Ifill Join Mellon Foundation's Board

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05/26/2021

... organization fighting for racial justice and equality. “ We are delighted that Kelly and Sherrilyn will bring their ... love for the arts, culture, and humanities will ensure we continue to undertake our work...

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Recording: 2025 Financial Series: Reframing Financial Due Diligence

... plan for previously unexpected scenarios. In this session, we will discuss critical issues for nonprofits in an era of ... new challenges. Incorporating considerations for equity, we will also explore building...

28 May 2013

Community Food Funders Breakfast Series on Risk and Resiliency in the Food System: Fostering Equity and Adaptation in a Post-Sandy World

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 -

8:30am to 10:00am

... as evidenced by recent storms, floods, and droughts. We invite you to join Community Food Funders, farmers, ... farms and in our food distribution infrastructure as we anticipate the effects from our changing...

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Names Dalila Wilson-Scott Head of Global Philanthropy

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10/08/2014

... and impact to the firm’s philanthropic strategy so that we can better use our core strengths and expertise to tackle global challenges. We are thrilled to recognize her significant accomplishments ...

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Children, Youth and Families

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Howard Gilman Foundation Appoints Anna Campbell to Program Officer

Release Date:

01/06/2015

... in philanthropy, Anna was a professional ballerina. “ We are thoroughly delighted to have Anna join our team, and we look forward to tapping into her insights on New York ...

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Arts

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Howard Gilman Foundation

Vic De Luca Will Retire as President of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

Release Date:

03/16/2015

... Noyes,” said Vic. “When I arrived, after 16 years of organizing in Newark, we were just getting our feet wet on social justice grantmaking and now we ’re fully immersed. I am proud of our...

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

06 May 2015

Executive Assistants Network - Tech Trends

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 -

8:15am to 10:30am

... support role. In this hands-on Technology Fair, we will work in small groups and have the chance to ask and ... to administrative staff. At this interactive session, we will explore: Questions and tips...

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Network Building

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All Funders

Executive Support Staff

Topic(s)

HR & Operations

12 Jan 2017

Family Philanthropy Stories- Capture the Legacy of your Giving with NCFP and The History Project- Webinar

Thursday, January 12, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... foundation staff and trustees only.* Why, in 2017, are we still relying on grandma’s photo albums and poorly ... creating a dynamic and engaging family story. Join us as we reveal our new History of Family...

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Family Foundation

Private Foundation

Board & Trustees

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

08 Jun 2017

21st Century Philanthropic Pipelines for Twentysomethings - Webinar

Thursday, June 8, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... and family foundation staff and trustees only.* How do we inspire and prepare the best generation of philanthropic ... and for our family work? Now in NCFP’s 20 th year, we ’ve been thinking a lot about what...

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Professional Development

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Leadership Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

09 Mar 2017

Secret Film Screening & Funder Discussion of Sundance Award-Winning Documentary

Thursday, March 9, 2017 -

4:30pm to 7:00pm

This program is a part of our new Climate Change Series. We invite you to join co-sponsors, Media Impact Funders ... it before it hits the major outlet that just picked it up! We will engage in a conversation with...

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Information Technology

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Arts

Environment and Climate Change

Science

14 Nov 2017

Hats on, Hats Off – A Creative Approach to Capacity Building

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... a team of arts funders who will bring creativity into how we think about and approach capacity building. The session ... discussed will cut across organizational and field types. We hope you’ll join us...

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Tools & Strategies

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Workshop

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

The New York Women’s Foundation Appeared On NBC’s Show, “Give“

Release Date:

10/30/2017

... grant from The Foundation between two organizations. We were proud to work with NBC on this very special episode ... first ever highlighting the needs of women and girls. We hope that you’ll tune in to see The...

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Member News

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Gender Justice

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The New York Women's Foundation

18 Dec 2017

YLBC Info Session Webinar 2

Monday, December 18, 2017 -

12:30pm to 1:30pm

... agendas, and practice leadership skills. Through YLBC, we are building a more networked philanthropic sector ... will provide more information about the program, what we look for in candidates, and how to...

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Professional Development

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Emerging Leaders

12 Dec 2017

YLBC Info Session Webinar 1

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 -

9:00am to 10:00am

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All Funders

Emerging Leaders

Michael Bloomberg Donates $4.5M to U.N.Climate Body After U.S. Cuts

Release Date:

04/23/2018

... and as an American if the government's not going to do it we all have responsibility. I'm able to do it,” Bloomberg ... of the problem. America is a big part of the solution and we should go in and...

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Member News

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Environment and Climate Change

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Bloomberg LP

New Report Funded By The New York State Health Foundation Offers Solutions to Help NY’s Unpaid Family Caregivers

Release Date:

09/17/2018

... build economic opportunity and social connectedness. “ We now have a great roadmap for how to better support New ... a blueprint for our elected officials and policymakers as we face an aging population that...

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Member News

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Protect Non-Profits from Federal Tax Hike

Release Date:

12/12/2018

... "By decoupling from this area of the federal tax code, we are taking action to protect these critical organizations ... a tax increase as a result of the Trump tax plan. We want to ensure that nonprofits...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Brooklyn Community Foundation Increases Investment in Youth Initiatives to $2.8M in 2018

Release Date:

12/14/2018

... initiatives, and direct engagement with youth. “As we increase our support for Brooklyn’s next generation of leaders, we are proud to fund so many outstanding programs developed ...

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

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Brooklyn Org

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