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Despite Gridlock In Washington, Funders See Enormous Potential to Move the Needle on America’s Gun Crisis

Release Date:

11/15/2016

... true of the Gun Violence Prevention Program. MIF: Why did Joyce take up the issue of funding gun violence ... the necessary research? NV: Given the sheer scope of the resources the government can bring to this...

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Heckscher Foundation Congratulates Heather Sutton on New Role

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10/25/2017

... model that will bring professional life, leadership and career coaching to young “first-gen” professionals who ... access to such services. Her model addresses the first two years following degree completion...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Rakesh Rajani as the New Director of Democratic Participation and Governance

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10/21/2014

... government transparency and accountability. In three years , 65 countries have joined the Partnership and made over ... for sexual health, linking work on HIV/AIDS, sexuality, youth , gender and human rights. Mr...

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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

... it feels devastating and defeating to read those findings. Why isn’t philanthropy showing up fully and equitably to ... of swiftly and equitably delivering responsive, flexible resources to nonprofits facing...

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ASPCA Names Helene Gordon Senior Director of Licensing & Retail Development

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08/01/2012

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has ... forward to tapping into Helene's expertise and her 20 years of experience in the licensing industry," said Elysia ... of increased...

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The Century Foundation Releases Report Detailing President Obama's Executive Actions

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05/07/2015

The goal of the report is to support creative and impactful policymaking.

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16 Oct 2019

Who is Poor in NYC? Hint: Many More People Than You Think

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... tax credits for working households, reducing fares for low - income riders, and reforming New York’s equal pay laws and ... of New York City, The Women’s Center for Education and Career...

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12 Oct 2023

Baby Bonds: Leveraging Systemic Change Through Philanthropy, Government and Community Partnerships - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network

Thursday, October 12, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... together to support asset-building opportunities for low and moderate income families. At the same time, it allows us to identify ... in wealth building opportunities. What will you learn? Why...

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18 Jan 2018

First Annual PNY Policy Forum Honoring Janice Nittoli: An Evening with John King

Thursday, January 18, 2018 -

4:00pm to 6:00pm

... positions in the New York City Department of Health, Human Resources Administration, and Board of Education. The ... at all levels, particularly for students of color and low - income students...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Honors COVID-19 Responders Among 38 Distinguished Immigrants

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07/01/2020

... the community health network SOMOS advocated for hard-hit, low - income , and immigrant New Yorkers and worked with the state ... goals, but collectively, they have shared a desire to become...

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Prudential Doubles Down On Financial Wellness

Release Date:

05/17/2017

... has deepened its commitment to the financial wellness of American families. The company announced a three-year $5 ... advance solutions that increase financial security for all American workers, and armed...

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Jewish Foundation for Education of Women Supports College and University Basic Needs Insecurity: A National #RealCollege Survey Report

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05/16/2019

... Overall rates of food insecurity were higher among African Americans (58 percent) and Latinx (50 percent) than ... while the rate of housing insecurity was highest among American Indians/Alaskan Natives (67...

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United Hospital Fund Literacy Project, funded by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, Makes Lasting Difference at East Harlem Health Center

Release Date:

09/27/2023

... or English proficiency. While providing tangible resources like books are important, physicians also focused ... equity, social justice, and anti-racism in its literacy resources . This has included ensuring...

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Ford Foundation Launches Effort To Diversify Art Museum Leadership

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11/29/2017

... today they are each committing $3 million over three years to support creative solutions to diversify curatorial ... and offering fellowships, mentorships, and other career development options for diverse...

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Whiting Foundation Announces 2019 Literary Magazine Prizes

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07/18/2019

... place. The judges commented: “The Common’s exemplary resources for teachers and its devotion to elevating new ... with a budget under $150,000, the $30,000 award went to American Short Fiction in Austin, Texas...

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Commonwealth Fund Scorecard: New York Ranked 13th in Overall State of Health

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12/11/2015

... when it comes to physical activity according to the 26th American ’s Health Rankings Annual Report. In addition, New ... well when it came to premature death rate (5th), and low prevalence of smoking (4th),...

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Ford and Open Society Foundations Comment on the Legacy of Lynching, On Death Row

Release Date:

08/16/2016

... Legacy of Lynching, On Death Row In 1989, a 29-year-old African - American civil-rights lawyer named Bryan Stevenson moved to ... and has spared 125 offenders from execution. In recent years ,...

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The Uphill Battle Of United Way NYC’s First Female President

Release Date:

04/19/2017

... of the United Way of New York City (UWNYC) nearly five years ago, she was the first woman to hold the position in ... Raised in the South Bronx, Wright was one of a handful of African - American...

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United Way of New York City

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A Top State Education Policymaker Benefited From Integration. Now, He Wants To Bring It Back.

Release Date:

09/06/2017

... Back. If Vice Chancellor Andrew Brown had been born a few years earlier, his schooling — and possibly his life — ... away from home, wealthier and whiter — and Brown, who is African American...

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