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24 May 2022

100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting and Philanthropy's Role

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

... , as they tackle this question. They make the case that making voting a required civic duty for every citizen—which ... lessons the U.S. can learn from other countries around the world that have successfully...

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Issue-Based

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Livestream

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Roundtable Discussion

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Civic Engagement

Public Policy

Pair of Community Foundations Chosen to lead Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Flagship New Jersey Grantmaking Program

Release Date:

11/14/2022

... Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced a grant to the Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) and ... policy change, systems change, and equitable benefits and resources for everyone in New...

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Member News

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Community Development

Health

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

$50-Million from Goldman Sachs Seeds Fund for Businesswomen

Release Date:

03/05/2014

Goldman Sachs and the World Bank will partner to raise $600 million in support of ... of Philanthropy. Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs and the World Bank will unveil an initiative Wednesday to raise ... capital for...

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Gender Justice

U.S. Slashes Funds For Family Planning In Madagascar

Release Date:

10/16/2017

... they perform or actively support abortion anywhere in the world . U.S. Slashes Funds For Family Planning In Madagascar ...

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Sector News

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International/Foreign Affairs

Leading With Race Equity: Building Stronger Culture and Practice 2024-2025

... designed to help foundation leaders gain the tools and resources to work towards equity internally and externally. ... demonstrate that they are: Committed – Applicants are making a commitment to racial equity...

The Rockefeller Foundation Releases New Action Plan for Gathering and Sharing Information on SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Variants and Other Pathogens

Release Date:

03/08/2021

... role he will lead the Foundation’s work to incubate a global data-driven, pandemic prevention institute. “This ... is vital to ending the Covid-19 pandemic. Most existing global genomic surveillance efforts...

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Brooklyn Community Foundation Welcomes Michael Burke as New Chief Operating Officer

Release Date:

01/02/2012

... Chairman Alan Fishman. “I’m so pleased that he is making the transition to philanthropy, to apply his talents ... locally, to support the best ideas and programs that are making our borough a stronger and...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Brooklyn Org

20 Mar 2018

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Meeting and Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... for foundation administration, including human resources and operations. Registration 8:45 - 9:00 AM ...

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Professional Development

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Presentation

Audience

HR & Operations Staff

Topic(s)

HR & Operations

How the David Rockefeller Fund has Responded to the Crises of 2020

Release Date:

09/24/2020

... plans that had to be scrapped once COVID-19 changed our world , the anniversary reception was cancelled and replaced ... to address multiple crises to our programs, nation, and world . Reacting to COVID-19,...

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Member News

Funding Area

Civic Engagement

Disaster Relief

Environment and Climate Change

Health

Public Policy

Social Justice

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The David Rockefeller Fund

The Annie E. Casey Foundation Shares New Policy Brief on Supporting Youth and Young Adults Transition From Foster Care

Release Date:

09/23/2021

... federal policymakers to urgently reform and expand the resources , tools and guidance young people need as they move ... foster care, housing assistance or other well-being resources under this temporary...

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Member News

Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

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The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Consultant & Vendor Lists: Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Publication date:

02/2015

... www.lawyersalliance.org Executive Coaching/Advising, Human Resources / Staff Effectiveness Legal advice of all kinds to ... Financial Management, Fundraising/ Development, Human Resources / Staff Effectiveness, Program Development/ ...

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Benchmarks

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

HR & Operations

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Resilience Begins at Home

Release Date:

07/30/2013

Rockefeller Foundation Vice President of Global Communications Neill Coleman discusses the findings of ...

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Insights

Funding Area

Disaster Relief

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Leadership Transition at Philanthropy New York

... Ronna, the board, and PNY staff are committed to making this a smooth transition for members and staff alike. ... about structural racism through our programming and resources shared throughout the sector. The...

Open Society Launches Fund for a Free and Democratic Ukraine

Release Date:

03/03/2022

... credible documentation of war crimes. This will include resources for investigative journalists, artists, and ... great pride in seeing how Ukraine, Europe, and much of the world are standing against Putin’s...

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Member News

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Disaster Relief

International/Foreign Affairs

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Open Society Foundations

Mellon Foundation Supported New York Historical Society Fellows Announced

Release Date:

10/21/2015

... their academic careers—provide scholars with material resources and an intellectual community to develop new ... collections and their relevance to today’s world ,” said Valerie Paley, Vice President, Chief...

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Member News

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Education

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Mellon Foundation

Council on Foundations Announces 2013 Philanthropy Awards

Release Date:

04/04/2013

Carnegie Corporation of New York President Vartan Gregorian is among the honorees, receiving CoF's Distinguished Service Award.

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Member News

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

Updated: Government Shutdown: What It Means for Nonprofits

Release Date:

10/01/2013

Stephen Heintz, President of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and Diana Aviv, President of Independent Sector, weighed in on the government shutdown during Independent Sector’s annual conference.

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Member News

Topic(s)

Public Policy

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence Founders Named American Academy of Nursing 2013 Honorary Fellows

Release Date:

09/18/2013

Donald and Barbara Jonas, Founders of the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence, have been named to the American Academy of Nursing 2013 class of Honorary Fellows. Each year, the Academy recognizes a small group of individuals as Honorary Fellows in...

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Member News

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Health

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

Release Date:

10/23/2014

... circumstances. You have to understand the client's world deeply - their incentives, their motivations, their ... you’re willing to enter and understand the client’s world , you need to revisit your own...