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Behind the Curtain: How Do Philanthropic Advisors Influence Foundation Strategy?

Release Date:

10/23/2014

... where they are, even if you don't agree with it. Many of us get into philanthropic advising because we care ... and externally? What’s the capacity to execute? To make hard decisions? To say no? These all...

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TCC Group

Our Move

Release Date:

10/10/2018

... Social Justice in early 2019. It was exciting news for us to share with our membership and a decision we believe ... move. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments...

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President's Message

PNY News

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Philanthropy New York

Mismanagement at nonprofits? Think again

Release Date:

06/14/2022

... of credit in the millions of dollars each year, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in banking fees to “float” government contract payments. When the federal government instituted the tax code that ... for...

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United Hospital Fund Recognizes Two New Yorkers and Crisis-Response Foundation for Their Leadership to Improve Health and Health Care

Release Date:

10/01/2018

... in the nation—twice. He also helmed the city’s Human Resources Administration and the Port Authority of New York ... Ms. Butin founded Afya in 2007 the organization has sent hundreds of shipping containers,...

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United Hospital Fund

Reframing Accountability as an Act of Humanity

Release Date:

07/13/2022

... the painful impact of our words or actions. It requires us to accept that we are capable of inflicting harm and can ... the role of accountability in our human experience when she asks, “What if we embraced...

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Inspired or Frustrated, Women Go to Work for Themselves

Release Date:

10/04/2017

... their workplace experiences and career paths — at a time when women still struggle with both — are a testament to ... are their stories. Chupi Sweetman-Durney ran away from home when she was...

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Gender Justice

Improving the Accuracy of Wikipedia’s Medical Information

Release Date:

01/06/2015

... are accessible via a state-specific search function. When Consumers Union first approached us about its Wikipedia project, it was met, frankly, with a fair amount of skepticism. Many of us...

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Health

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New York Health Foundation

09 Apr 2014

Shaping the Nature of Work in the New Economy

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 2:45pm

... further from their real employers, and they and local communities will have even less input into development and ... But there is another way to approach this conversation. Communities and workers across the...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Economic Security

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Mike Bloomberg Offers to 'Match Every Donation' to Fight Gun Violence

Release Date:

10/05/2017

... that advocates for gun control that he founded in 2014. " US has a gun violence problem," the billionaire wrote. "I'll ... is a long-time advocate for tighter firearm regulations. When the...

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Newly Created Heckscher Foundation Workforce Development Grants Aim to Create More Than 1,100 Full-Time Jobs in New York

Release Date:

07/19/2023

... is partnering with employers including Delta and Hard Rock International . CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community ... to partner with the Heckscher Foundation, which requires us to bring our employer partners in...

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Children, Youth and Families

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The Heckscher Foundation for Children

10 Feb 2016

Put Your Foundation on the Impact Investing Map

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... Map April 14 – Active Ownership versus Divestment: When Is It Either-Or? Can My Foundation Do Both Well? May ... Getting Your Board on Board with Impact Investing May 10, 2017 - Which Impact Investing Tools...

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18 Dec 2012

Philanthropy's Response to Sandy: News on Housing, Aging, Health, Youth and Long-Term Infrastructure and Environmental Planning

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 -

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Please join us for the fourth call in our series convening Philanthropy ... the full scope of the disaster, the pressing needs of communities and the best ways to help on rapid response. ...

Carnegie Funded Commission Releases Report on Financial Aid & The Future of Undergraduate Education

Release Date:

05/11/2017

... the educational experience. This new analysis points us toward a fair and effective approach to financial aid." ... is analyzing undergraduate education as part of looking ahead to the educational...

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Education

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

14 Dec 2017

Funders Summit on Justice Reform: The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers

Thursday, December 14, 2017 -

9:00am to 3:30pm

... for funders to better understand the work that lays ahead and the tangible strategies for breaking down ... necessity of seeking community input – and the lack of resources dedicated to the task – to rethink...

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12 Jun 2012

The House I Live In - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Please join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening ... overseas conflict, a less visible war is taking place at home , costing countless lives, destroying families, and ... made America the...

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Issue-Based

28 Jul 2021

BBB Forum on Corporate Responsibility XIV: Exploring Business Approaches to Key Social Issues

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... by EY, Nielsen, and Major League Baseball. Explore Resources for Small Business Recovery Reskilling At-Risk ... Manager, Womens Empowerment, BSR Designed for Senior and rising executives from the corporate...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Tiffany, Morgan Stanley Join Others in Urging President to Remain in Paris Agreement

Release Date:

05/09/2017

... U.S. participation in the agreement will help them manage rising climate risks and compete in growing global clean ...

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PNY Board Chair Phil Li Named President of Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

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01/13/2016

... -- and the non-profit organizations that develop them in communities across the city. "This investment in human ... catalyst to equip and energize these leaders for the work ahead ." said Li. "...

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The Century Foundation

Doris Duke’s Andrew Bowman to Lead The Land Trust Alliance

Release Date:

11/30/2015

... at Berkeley, a Master of Laws in environmental and natural resources at the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark ... by engaging young people from underrepresented, urban communities ; reconciled the...

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Doris Duke Foundation

21 May 2015

Program Related Investment: the Promise and Pitfalls

Thursday, May 21, 2015 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... in sourcing, evaluation and portfolio management When a nonprofit might be “ready” to accept a PRI and what they should look for when they do. Presenters John MacIntosh , Partner, ...