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With Support From UJA-Federation Of New York, The Mayor’s Office For People With Disabilities Launches The First Cyber Security Training For People With Disabilities

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10/23/2018

This program uses a train-to-place model that will prepare individuals with disabilities to secure employment in the cyber security industry. It delivers an industry-recognized Cisco certification program through a curriculum adapted to suit various...

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UJA-Federation of New York

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New Study Funded in Part by Simons Foundation Study Hopes to Predict Autism Behaviors

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11/26/2018

... people where you did not know it was coming, and these are big, serious behaviors; people can get hurt,” she said. ... small.” O’Donovan said she and her husband, Tim, are impressed by Siegel’s dedication to...

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Scientists Develop a New Tool to Boost Regenerative Medicine and Cancer Research with Support from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

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12/06/2018

... liver. Without this cellular tracking device, researchers are able to study the original cells and the final cells in ... cells is the same as for liver cells or brain cells. What are the special conditions...

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16 May 2019

Relationship Between the Board Chair and CEO - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, May 16, 2019 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

How do board chairs and CEOs develop and maintain their partnerships?

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Family Foundation

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08 Aug 2019

Family Philanthropy Through Multiple Vehicles - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, August 8, 2019 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... efforts – those with multiple foundations or funds, who are also using impact investing and other creative strategies ... that accommodate this complexity? What processes are these “complex” families using to...

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Warhol Foundation Board Lifts 8-Year Funding Ban on the Smithsonian

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01/15/2019

... the Foundation-supported exhibition Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture... Warhol ...

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The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

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Arts

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Zegar Family Foundation Supported Research Uncovers Genome-Wide Responses That Limit Crop Growth

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03/26/2019

... to ways to engineer crops in soils around the world that are currently too dry or lack the nutrients needed to sustain ... Since the nutrients that plants absorb from the soil are always dissolved in water,...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Science

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Research Funded by the William T. Grant Foundation Finds Bonding Exercises Cut Discipline Disparity for Students of Color

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04/04/2019

Exercises that address middle school students’ worries about belonging can help black and Latino boys develop better relationships with teachers, according to new research.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

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William T. Grant Foundation

Pfizer Invites Proposals for Psoriatic Arthritis Educational Projects

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05/15/2019

... patient outcomes in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with the company’s medical and/or scientific ...

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Morgan Stanley Foundation to Fund Houston Food Bank School Pantry Program

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05/31/2019

... and sustain critical child nutrition programs. “We are thrilled to receive this vital grant from Morgan Stanley ... Stanley is a terrific partner for our organization, and we are grateful for the support its...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Community Development

Food Systems

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Research Funded by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Shows Glimpse of How Moisture and Humidity Affect Mold Growth

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06/10/2019

... wet conditions or just high-humidity conditions, we saw a difference in the types of microbes that flourished on the ... says Stephens, pointing out that, "certain [microbes] are harmful to health and can...

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The Estée Lauder Companies Partners With Humane Society to End Global Animal Testing

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06/21/2019

... to end global cosmetic animal testing in history. "We are proud to partner with Humane Society International, an ... than 30 years ago, however, many of the company's brands are sold in countries...

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The Estée Lauder Companies

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Animal Welfare

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Michigan State University Awarded Grant From Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for Less Commonly Taught Languages

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07/23/2019

... initiative seeks to transform the way LCTLs are taught by leveraging cutting-edge research and advances ... with higher levels of proficiency in languages that are less commonly taught and more difficult to...

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Burgess Health Center Receives eCARE Emergency Funding From Leona M. And Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Rural Health Program

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08/05/2019

... emergency physicians and critical care nurses can mean the difference between life and death. Burgess Health Center will ... can also consult with doctors on difficult cases. “We are committed to delivering...

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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Open Society Foundations Announce 2019 Soros Equality Fellows

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09/20/2019

... and disenfranchisement of whole communities are on the rise in America, the Soros Equality Fellows ...

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Social Justice

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Rita Allen Foundation Supports UC Berkley Research Findings that Could Improve Diagnosis, Treatment of Depression

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10/29/2019

... therapies, and that side effects of these medications are common. “If we had a biomarker for specific symptoms of ... and cell biology. “That would be the ideal case, but we are far away from that situation...

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12 Feb 2020

Prose for Program Officers: A Workshop in Writing for Philanthropic Audiences

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

*Program is currently at capacity* Are your board reports and grant summaries hitting the mark, ...

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Professional Development

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Program Staff

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Communications

Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak Receives Grant from Westchester Community Foundation to Expand Saw Mill River Restoration Efforts

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12/16/2019

A new grant has been given to the Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak so that it can expand its studies of water quality issues plaguing the Saw Mill River.

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