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A Crash Course in the Foundation World: Reflections on Philanthropy New York’s Philanthropy 101

Release Date:

09/23/2022

... Communications Officer, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Why do foundations exist? For a love of humanity and the public ... debate in the foundation world. Back in my native UK, what we call ‘charity’ looks...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Immigration Arms Race Begins on Capitol Hill

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09/12/2017

The Trump administration’s decision to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is sparking a legislative arms race on Capitol Hill.

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Immigration

Following Years Of Political Tumult, Charters Are A Non-Issue In Mayoral Race

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10/10/2017

Four years later, as the mayor coasts toward reelection, he isn’t saying much of anything about charters.

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Caroline Kennedy Joins Carnegie Corporation of New York Board of Trustees

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03/09/2018

... as a distinguished diplomat, an advocate for public school reform , and a best-selling author, Caroline Kennedy is an ... a diplomat, an author, a champion of education, education reform , and civics — a citizen...

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Century Foundation Hosts Discussion on College Affordability Ideas for the Next Congress and Beyond

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10/01/2018

The Century Foundation convenes higher education experts, lawmakers, faculty, and advocates to discuss and debate the next big thing in college affordability.

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Advancing Racial Equity in Arts and Culture, Part 1

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08/28/2015

... Program , designed to offer advocates space, time, and resources to work together in generating ideas for shoring up ... in the cultural sector. It is important to keep in mind what Race Forward facilitators...

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The New York Community Trust

Toyota Named Among of World’s Best Companies on Addressing Water Concerns

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10/22/2015

... that are on the path to sustainably managing water resources . They are taking action to mitigate corporate ... quality. One risk in investing is not knowing what you own. Looking at water issues through CDP...

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How Collaboration Can Spur Innovation and Spread Good Ideas (Part I)

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07/14/2016

... new ideas. They become more efficient. They increase resources , and innovation flourishes. End of story. Right? ... we’re helping our grantees get past the competitive, “ what ’s in it for me?” mindset that...

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J.M. Kaplan Fund Announces Open Call for Applications to 2019 Innovation Prize

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02/06/2019

... funding offers flexibility, letting awardees deploy resources where they are most needed, whether investing in ... Miller of Coworker.org, a 2015 Innovation Prize winner. “ What we so appreciated about the J.M...

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Initiative Launched to Improve Accountability of Climate Change Adaptation Finance

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12/12/2012

... by Oxfam, the Overseas Development Institute and the World Resources Institute to increase the transparency and ... Oxfam, the Overseas Development Institute, and the World Resources Institute with funding...

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4 Organizations Team On Mapping Tool For U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

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09/20/2017

In a collaborative partnership, Global Impact, Blackbaud, the Council on Foundations and the Foundation Center have developed and launched a resource to support organizations in aligning and tracking charitable giving to the United Nations (U.N.)...

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Lessons Learned from a Journey to Impact Investing

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03/13/2017

... the previous year, but in 2014 we began asking whether we could systematically incorporate impact investing into our ... understanding that any such change in investment strategy could only be done under the...

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Surdna Foundation

The John A. Hartford Foundation Board of Trustees Approves New Grants

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03/09/2023

... six grants totaling $10,131,568 that will make public health and health care more age-friendly, assist older adults and family ... aging issues in philanthropy. Trust for America’s Health...

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NEO Philanthropy Promotes Melinda Fine to Vice President

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01/14/2015

... and Director of the Communities for Public Education Reform Fund (CPER), has been promoted to the position of Vice ... and Director of the Communities for Public Education Reform Fund (CPER). A national...

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Investing in our Mission: A Five-Year Case Study of Fossil Fuel Divestment at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

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05/11/2020

... that a more profitable and less risky investment portfolio could be constructed without exposure to fossil fuels,” ... weeks of reduced consumption—a drop in the bucket of what will be required to curb global...

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

So, You Want a Job in Philanthropy?

... your first job. Philanthropy New York provides valuable resources for grantmaking institutions in the New York ... July 17, 2024 - Interested in Working in Philanthropy? What types of jobs exist? Where can I...

PNY Core: Philanthropy 101

... sector! This session offers a comprehensive overview of what drives philanthropies to give, the different types of ...

Rockefeller Foundation Grants $4.6M for Bay Area Resilience by Design Competition

Release Date:

01/23/2017

... while continued sea-level rise is threatening coastal resources . These are real and serious challenges, and they ... as one of many stresses that – if not addressed – could ultimately put the region in...

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Community Development

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Funders Give and Get Advice From NYC Teens

Release Date:

05/02/2013

... the field of philanthropy, how to build their careers and what they love about their work. The conversation benefits the students by providing information, ...

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16 Jun 2016

Will Philanthropy Join In The Fight To Vote?

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8:30am to 11:00am

... United era. Where and how does philanthropy fit in? What are the particular challenges faced by the voting rights ... system from local and national perspectives. Join us for a conversation about the short-...