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Food Systems

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Ford Foundation Appoints Don Chen New Director of Metropolitan Opportunity

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01/05/2015

... in 2013 in developing countries, such as Brazil and South Africa , that are facing rapid and unequal urbanization. ... Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities, West Harlem Environmental...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Stonewall Community Foundation Promotes Jarrett Lucas to Executive Director

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10/18/2013

... in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer ( LGBTQ ) advocacy, organizing and philanthropy. Lucas will be replacing outgoing ... to protect, take care of and uplift itself," said Lucas. "...

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Arcus to Unveil Social Justice Request for Concepts on Dec. 3

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11/05/2018

... have forced activists and funders alike to rethink how we work together more effectively. Like most in social justice philanthropy, we at Arcus have spent time to reassess and improve our ... U.S.-based...

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Economic Recovery Through Racial Equity: Thoughts from Maya Wiley

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01/07/2010

... of color. A race-focused systems analysis, which we at CSI call a “structural racism analysis,” reveals that the ways we have organized housing, jobs, transportation, education ... to transform structural...

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All Funders

02 Jun 2025

Stronger, Smarter + Louder Together: A Report From New York's Statewide Power Fund

Monday, June 2, 2025 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

Whether you're a Mets or Yankees fan* — this spring we 're *all* rooting for real justice to grow across New York ... discuss how the fund used a power-shifting process to move resources to emerging and...

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Public Policy

Insights from “Bridging Practice to Lead Forward - An Invitation from the Leadership Transitions Funders Group”

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08/07/2023

... to strengthening the nonprofit sector as a whole. We are excited to elevate this conversation on a national ... today to participate in joint learning and access resources for equitable leadership transitions...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Building Bridges: Philanthropy's Journey Towards Active Advocacy

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04/12/2024

... create tension between our current existence and the way we say we want to operate as a member organization. Three years ... influx of new New Yorkers seeking asylum with essential resources...

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Frameworks for Private Foundations: A New Model for Impact

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07/2017

... how will it make decisions—and why? In this chapter, we discuss a foundation’s charter, which describes the ... with the special status it has been given? In this chapter we illuminate a foundation’s social compact, which is an ... foundation carries out its work and the core competencies, resources , skills, and processes that it cultivates in order ...

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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Trusted Advisors—You Rely on Them and Lower Income Families Need Them Now

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09/09/2021

... has shown us many things, but the biggest might be this: we need others . We need advice from those who know more. ... organizations to provide services, guidance, and access to resources —the...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Surdna Foundation Announces Additional $36 Million for Racial Justice

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10/14/2020

... and quality of life in their communities and beyond. “ We are at a pivotal moment in our nation’s long journey ... said Don Chen, president of the Surdna Foundation. “ We are increasing our spending to give...

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Arts

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28 Jun 2016

Young Leaders Breakfast Club: Information Session (Webinar A)

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... session if you would like to apply for the program. We will cover critical information about the program goals, ... sector. Mentors serve as facilitators, sounding boards, resources , and coaches for their...

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11 Jul 2016

Young Leaders Breakfast Club: Information Session (Webinar B)

Monday, July 11, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Take It From the Nonprofits: Even in a Crisis, Funders Are Falling Short on Equity

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07/29/2021

... philanthropy-supporting organization centered on equity, we found the challenges of racial unrest, pandemic ... of swiftly and equitably delivering responsive, flexible resources to nonprofits facing urgent...

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WES Mariam Assefa Fund Announces COVID-19 Response Grants to Support Immigrant and Refugee Workers in the U.S.

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05/11/2020

... February, the WES Mariam Assefa Fund began to respond . We looked at existing efforts and adjusted our terms to ... term, our grantee partners would have the flexibility and resources to meet the deepening...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Welcomes Three New Trustees

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06/22/2020

... on by the pandemic and the outcry over racial injustice, we are grateful for the expertise that our three new trustees ... that is educating the next generation of leaders in West Africa ...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Role of Funders in Conflict

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11/2014

The Peace and Security Funders Group (PSFG) released a white paper on how funders can affect conflict.

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The Limits Are Your Freedom

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02/15/2017

... view and voice – however humble or bold – on the way resources should be used to make the world better. Private ... it “stands united with the scientists and institutions we support in their opposition to the...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Awards Grants to Fuel Plans for Equitable Investment in Opportunity Zones in Washington, DC, Oakland, Dallas, and St. Louis

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09/05/2019

... right partners, and put community members — the people we seek to serve — at the center of the work. Our ... residents’ interests by providing cities with the resources to shape investments so they create good...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Community Development

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Philanthropy Delaware Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Tynetta Brown

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10/26/2020

... have access to national best practices and philanthropic resources . She will be responsible for the day-to-day ... Dorsey. “She brings a fresh perspective to the work that we do and has the experience and...

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