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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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Center for Effective Philanthropy

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

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12/19/2012

... The hearing was a step towards schools with the tools, resources and training to create positive supports for ... remarks framed the issue well and in terms consistent with what I have learned from parents,...

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Simons and Alfred P. Sloan Foundations Fund Study That Reveals How the Brain Overcomes Its Own Limitations

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10/24/2018

... in a mirror. Your brain has all of the visual information you need, and you ’re a pro at writing your own name. Still, ... mental transformation that it’s not familiar with: using what it sees...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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Science

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The Simons Foundation

Nonprofit agencies need to create an agenda for NYC’s next administration by Doug Bauer

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10/21/2021

... various messages, policies and dollar amounts will yield what it usually yields: success for some and very little good ... which was made worse by the pandemic, but also where resources really need to be...

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The Clark Foundation

21 Jun 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Saving Our Communities: Historic Preservation Initiatives in NYC

Thursday, June 21, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

The saying “ you don’t know what you have until it’s gone” epitomizes the ... needs remains stagnant. Come learn more about the historic preservation field as...

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A Smarter Response: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy Looks to Leverage Donor Dollars

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09/11/2017

... are at your fingertips. Want a date for next week? You can meet someone from the comfort of your couch. Reading about Hurricane Harvey as you scroll through Facebook and ... and Facebook to...

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05 Oct 2015

Philanthropic Investing in Food Systems

Monday, October 5, 2015 -

12:30pm to 3:30pm

We invite you to join us for a discussion about impact investing in the food space. What is impact investing, and how can philanthropic ... the Register Now link above. In collaboration with...

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From the Macy Foundation: AAMC’s Marc Nivet On Developing LGBTI Competencies

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05/31/2012

... of culturally competent care for LGBTI patients, what he hopes will come from this project and how developing ... has expanded to include LGBTI populations. As a physician, you naturally want to understand...

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A Terrible Time for De Blasio to Cut Library Funding

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05/15/2019

... the homeless and young children. Walk into any branch and you ’ll see something completely remarkable in today’s ... backgrounds interacting, learning, and growing together. What ’s the result? Discussion...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Charles H. Revson Foundation

15 Oct 2018

Hurricane Michael: How to Respond - A Webinar Hosted by Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Monday, October 15, 2018 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) webinar will focus on tracking what we know to date about Hurricane Michael while also looking ahead ... above. Dial-in and webinar information will be emailed to...

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Environment and Climate Change

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David Spergel Takes the Helm as President of the Simons Foundation

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07/01/2021

... it’s an exciting opportunity to build on and extend what they’ve already done. I’m very grateful to them for ... — science where the outcome isn’t guaranteed, and you don’t know until...

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Simons Foundation

27 Jul 2016

Beyond the Feel Good Factor: The Corporate and Philanthropic Benefits of Building a Skills-Based Volunteer Program

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Most companies know volunteerism is one tool to help elevate employee ... functions benefit from skills-based volunteering What are some successful models of skills-based volunteer ... and Payments, Citi Alison...

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Professional Development

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Corporate Funders

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Volunteerism

Edna McConnell Clark Announces Spend-Down, Major Investment in Blue Meridian Partners

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12/14/2016

... decided to "sunset" the Foundation and spend all of its resources (approximately $1 billion) over the next decade. ... that they wanted the Foundation to make decisions based on what would produce...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Blue Meridian Partners, Inc.

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01 Oct 2015

The Facts on Fraud and Embezzlement

Thursday, October 1, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... to discuss actual cases, causes and proper controls that should be in place to help prevent fraud. Explore areas of ... websites and network appliances (Routers/Firewalls). Learn about internal policies and...

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Finance & Asset Management

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New York City

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

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03/29/2019

... visually impaired persons. We believe these individuals should have the tools and resources necessary to lead independent, productive lives. ... who have trouble reading standard size print. # # # If ...

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Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation

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26 Jul 2022

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network - Summer Catch-Up

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 -

10:30am to 11:30am

... for the purpose of sharing questions, experience and resources among peers in a confidential setting. Happy ... session to chat about a few hot topics, as suggested by you . We’ll use the...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Community Development

06 Nov 2013

Why the Affordable Care Act Matters to Diverse Older People - Conversations with Grantmakers in Aging

Wednesday, November 6, 2013 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

Webinar

... expansions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will affect you , your loved ones and your communities. The Diverse Elders ... highlight both national and state-specific examples on what is being done to ensure...

Darren Walker Reflects on the Polling Results Released on the Coverage of Race in the News Media 50 Years Post-Kerner Commission

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03/06/2018

... America's alarming disunion is evident any time you turn on the news or read the paper. But a recent survey ... people surveyed agreed. These results make sense, given what we know...

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Arts

Communications/Media

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Ford Foundation

21 Mar 2024

Quarterly Meeting of the New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative

Thursday, March 21, 2024 -

9:30am to 11:00am

Philanthropy New York 320 East 43rd Street; James Baldwin Room

... and test new outreach and training strategies. What will you learn? Major philanthropic investments in employment ... registration for the event closes on March 20. What else should...

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