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The Johnson Amendment, Nonprofit Political Activity

... In addition to the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers , National Council of Nonprofits , Independent ...

From Possibility into Practice – Post-Annual Meeting Series

... to hear an overview of their research and explore how grantmakers can support their grantees to “practice what ...

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Elects Two New Trustees

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07/01/2013

The Board of Trustees of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced the election of two new members to its Board: Dr. Cynthia Barnhart and Dr. Michael Purugganan. Dr. Barnhart is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering...

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New President Selected to Lead the William T. Grant Foundation

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03/01/2013

The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Gamoran as its new president.

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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 challenge of historic preservation. The demolition of Penn Station in 1963 led to a movement to preserve the City’s architectural, historical, and cultural heritage before it...

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27 Jun 2012

Role of Public Media in Our Democracy - GFEM Annual Funder Conversation

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 5:00pm to Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 6:00pm

... New York in a Collaborative Program presented by the Grantmakers in Film and Electronic Media . Presenters ...

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20 Jul 2012

New Opportunities for Undocumented Youth: One Step Closer to the Dream

Friday, July 20, 2012 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... Fund for New Citizens in The New York Community Trust , Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees and ...

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17 Apr 2013

The “Grit” Factor: How Community Organizations Support Students for College Success

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -

8:15am to 10:30am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

A key lesson educators — and education grantmakers — have learned over the last few years is that ...

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01 May 2013

CEO Interview Series: Christopher Stone, Open Society Foundations, with Phil Henderson

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Christopher Stone , President of the Open Society Foundations , is our guest for the third session in our CEO Interview Series. Chris came to Open Society in 2012 with a charge to use his international expertise —...

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23 Mar 2010

Change Philanthropy: Stories of Successful Policy Work and Collaboration

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 -

8:30am to 11:00am

MEMBERS: Please log in to register yourself or a colleague online by clicking on the link above (visible through March 19th). NON-MEMBERS: Please fill out this online form . Presented by Philanthropy New York’s...

01 Jun 2011

From Sustainable Foods to Sustainable Communities: Stories from the Northeast Region

Wednesday, June 1, 2011 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... Environmental Issues series, presented with Environmental Grantmakers Association . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All interested ...

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26 Mar 2010

Getting It Right: Reauthorizing NCLB To Leave No Child Behind

Friday, March 26, 2010 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... Education Collaborative (DEC), and Public Education Grantmakers Network (PEGNET). WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All ...

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06 May 2011

You Can’t Really Say That, Can You?: How Your Foundation Can (and Cannot) Use and Fund Advocacy to Support Its Mission

Friday, May 6, 2011 -

8:00am to 10:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

A kick-off event presented by Philanthropy New York's new program series, Foundation Advocacy 2011. WHO SHOULD ATTEND : CEOs, trustees, program officers, and other funders interested in education, civic engagement, community...

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03 Oct 2013

Service for Impact Working Group

Thursday, October 3, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... quarterly, will provide an opportunity for both corporate grantmakers and corporate volunteer coordinators to share ...

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07 Nov 2013

"MEDIACRACY" - A Dialogue with Experts on the Troubled Intersection of Media and Democracy

Thursday, November 7, 2013 -

12:45pm to 4:00pm

... policy reform activists, supported by a dedicated cadre of grantmakers and individual philanthropists. This fall ...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Xavier de Souza Briggs as Vice President of Economic Opportunity and Assets

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11/01/2013

The Ford Foundation has announced the appointment of Xavier (“Xav”) de Souza Briggs as Vice President of the foundation's program on Economic Opportunity and Assets.