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Can Philanthropy Support the Transformation of Society?

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03/06/2014

... When was the last time you ate a tomato? Recently, we ’d guess, since tomatoes are ubiquitous in most ... to change inhumane working conditions by educating and organizing agricultural workers. The CIW has also...

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Food Systems

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NoVo Foundation

Philanthropy New York's 2022 - 2027 Strategic Framework

... inequitable society. As a philanthropic community, we must recognize the urgent opportunity we have to examine our assumptions and re-imagine a new way ... a better society for all. In this Strategic Framework...

Does Funder Risk Aversion Stifle Innovation?

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09/12/2013

... attempts to pry dollars from risk-averse donors. We don’t just aim to broadcast familiar gripes, but to ... land funds, imagine how hard it must be for others. We hope this discussion proves useful to funders...

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Mertz Gilmore Foundation

The Need for Civil Legal Aid

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06/07/2016

... interest was piqued on the issue of Civil Legal Aid. While we have a few grantees who have been working on this issue ... seeking civil legal aid are turned away due to lack of resources , meaning a majority of...

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Economic Security

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The Elmezzi Foundation

Open Society Foundations to close OSI-Baltimore after 25 years; will invest $20 million to seed the future of social justice philanthropy

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02/16/2023

... In keeping with Open Society’s legacy in Baltimore, the resources will enable OSI to make final investments in the ... evolve to better meet the tests of these times, we will carry with us the lessons ...

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Social Justice

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The Rockefeller Foundation Commits to Divesting from Fossil Fuels

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12/18/2020

... clear on the harm caused by fossil fuels, it was time that we officially aligned our internal investment strategy with ... rethink growth capital and sustainability for the future. We ’re proud to follow in...

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Finance & Asset Management

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Environment and Climate Change

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Rivian Hires Anisa Kamadoli Costa as First Chief Sustainability Officer

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04/14/2022

... Business School’s Program for Leadership Development. " We could not be more thrilled to welcome Anisa to our ... impact into our decisions. The sustainability strategies we set today will have lasting...

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For Jobseekers: Once You Get the Job

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04/2014

... professional development and education. There are numerous resources that we 've noted throughout this section of the website that you ... or your needs, there are local, regional, and national resources for you to tap. Nervous about your first site .....

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The New York Women’s Foundation Announces $3.25 Million in Grants to Address Needs of Women and Families in New York City

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06/04/2015

... Firefighters of New York General Operating $60,000 Women Organizing Neighborhoods $20,000 Year Up New York Year Up New ... New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project LGBTQ and People Living with HIV/...

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The New York Women's Foundation

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Debate Your Philanthropic Philosophies

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01/18/2017

... themselves “partners” is more than a little silly – we ’re funders and it’s a fundamentally asymmetric power ... restricted grants for small, grassroots advocacy or organizing organizations, but I do think it...

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Arcus Foundation

10 Oct 2018

Beyond Islamophobia: How American Stories Transform Communities

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8:30am to 1:30pm

... in our communities Where currently thinking and practices exist that can be adapted to advance mutual wellbeing How ... fee) Please note: To ensure fairness among our members, we reserve the right to limit the...

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Post-Sandy Assistance Needed for Long Term

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05/22/2013

... the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers looked for resources that would help guide funding organizations in how ... communities. To be most effective in philanthropy, we know it is important to understand the...

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The New York Women's Foundation

The New York Women’s Foundation and the YWCA of the City of New York Partner for Girls IGNITE! Grantmaking Fellowship

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11/22/2016

... of the community in grantmaking since its inception. We believe that philanthropy is more than an act of giving, ... engine for social change that helps shape the world. Thus, we are proud to introduce a...

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RFPs Etc

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Gender Justice

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Making Reporting Work: Aligning Grantmaking with Learning & Change - Part 1 of a Three-Part Series

... role of change management in shifting reporting practices. We ’ll discuss the role of senior leadership, fostering ... essential materials supporting the topics covered. We ’ll provide attendees with a roster of...

Director of Older Adults Grants Departs Weinberg Foundation

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01/13/2016

... to build the field of aging supports and services. We will miss him, and we congratulate him on this next, exciting chapter of his ... this year, Marcus will launch Consultants for Community Resources...

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

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22 Mar 2016

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network: Navigating Different Communication Styles in Your Workplace

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 -

8:30am to 10:30am

... delivered. And when workflows involve multiple affiliates, we all know that all-around communication is core. In this program, we will explore best practices and resources to: Effectively...

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Pop Culture Collaborative Accepting Applications for 'Pop-Up' Grants

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06/05/2017

... for people of color, immigrants, refugees and Muslims. As we continue to establish our grantmaking infrastructure, we are starting out with a phased process for reviewing and ...

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Freedom Together Foundation

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Matthew Krieger Elected Board Chair of Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation

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03/29/2019

... the organization through the next phase of growth as we work towards expanding our reach and impact. The Board is ... and dignity of blind and visually impaired persons. We believe these individuals should...

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Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Releases Global Research Reports on Strategic Time Horizons in Philanthropy

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01/22/2020

... time horizons. Through the insights from this research, we hope to create resources for funders that advance the field and practice of philanthropy. We are grateful to The Atlantic...

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