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Philanthropy New York Names Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham Chief Operations Officer

Release Date:

01/31/2014

... of the organization’s day-to-day activities. “We are delighted to welcome Kathryn to our staff and to this ... pro-bono program to improve nonprofit capacity in Human Resources , Technology, Fundraising and...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Macquarie Group Foundation

Philanthropy New York

United Way of New York City

For Jobseekers: Facts About the Sector

Publication date:

04/2014

... the nonprofit sector. The statistics provided on this page are designed to broaden your understanding of the sector but ... Staff at Community Foundations: 8.2 Representative Human Resources Data: Benefits, tenure, and promotion Close to ...

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Article

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Job Seekers

From Boston to New York: Is a More Just City Possible?

Release Date:

04/21/2014

... and informative moments during the learning tour. Below are five points that resonated most with me: 1. Cultural ... the impact of low-income migration from communities that are experiencing gentrification,...

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Insights

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Community Development

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New York Foundation

15 Oct 2014

Busting the Business of Trafficking Women and Children

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... U.S. State Department estimates 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year with ... people trafficked into the U.S. each year. More than 70% are female and half ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

18 Sep 2014

Inequality, Democracy and Corporate Power

Thursday, September 18, 2014 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... can become unfair and inadequate. When corporations are granted constitutional rights, they can override local ... Free Speech For People ; Author of Corporations Are Not People Julia Ho, Organizer,...

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09 Oct 2014

Mission and Impact Investing: Overcoming Resistance and Getting Started - Webinar

Thursday, October 9, 2014 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Family foundations and family offices are increasingly turning to mission (or impact) investing ... and added benefits of the impact investing approach? What are some of the best ways to get started with impact ...

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Family Foundation

Board & Trustees

Grantmakers Should Seize the Moment to Support Racial-Justice Solutions

Release Date:

10/10/2014

... The Chronicle’s article " After Ferguson, Grant Makers Are Seeking Fresh Solutions to Racial-Justice Problems " ... violence and profiling motivated by racism and fear are also affecting America’s...

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Insights

Funding Area

Social Justice

Related Organizations

Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

How Philanthropy Can Address the Needs of Our Veterans

Release Date:

11/05/2014

... have arisen. Nonprofits, government and philanthropy are learning a lot about the real problems veterans are experiencing and how best to deploy resources to address them. Veterans Day is...

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President's Message

PNY News

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Veterans

26 Feb 2015

What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement

Thursday, February 26, 2015 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

... A better understanding of which notes to the financials are integral to your assessment of the organization ...

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Professional Development

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Webinar/Teleconference

Workshop

Audience

All Funders

New Staff

12 Jan 2015

Ebola: Philanthropy’s Multidimensional Approach to Healthcare Amidst Crisis

Monday, January 12, 2015 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

... when protocols for the provision of high quality care are followed, the case fatality rate for Ebola may be lower ... the socioeconomic fabric of West Africa. In that, people are faced with issues of food...

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Location

See the Storify and More: Education Funders Research Initiative Launch Event

Release Date:

10/10/2013

... of our launch event — you can read it (and several other resources and write-ups) below. The first two full ... of a Cohort” — and short summaries of each paper are now available at http://edfundersresearch...

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Insights

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All Funders

Women 4 Health Care: Helping Uninsured Women Get Covered

Release Date:

10/01/2013

... Health Care We Need (RWV) and the Ms. Foundation for Women are working together to reach uninsured women with this ... low-income women and women of color. Our key messages are : The new health plans will cover...

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Ms. Foundation for Women

4 Questions about Disaster Philanthropy for Bob Ottenhoff

Release Date:

04/23/2013

... disaster. What’s the biggest challenge for donors who are interested in disaster philanthropy? When we see scenes ... We used to think disasters only happen somewhere else. We are beginning to understand now...

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Insights

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All Funders

Which Nonprofits Are Most Ready for Capacity Building?

Release Date:

07/19/2012

... world, desire to change trumps many other factors that are used to gauge “readiness.” A recent study of an ... firm TCC Group to provide one-on-one coaching and other resources to participants to guide them on...

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Insights

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All Funders

13 Apr 2015

Social, Environmental and Economic Resiliency - Follow-up to Puerto Rico Learning Tour

Monday, April 13, 2015 -

9:00am to 11:15am

MIssed this session? View recording here . As in many places in the United States, economic, social and environmental degradation in Puerto Rico disproportionally affects the island's most vulnerable populations. Investments that build community and...

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All Funders

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Environment and Climate Change

19 May 2015

The Value Philanthropy Consultants Bring to Foundations: The Data is Here!

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 -

2:45pm to 4:30pm

... foundations and larger foundations (by total giving)? How are New York foundations using consultants? What is the best ... bringing fresh or neutral perspectives to the work? What are the potential challenges...

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Panel

Livestream

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Philanthropic Consultants/Advisors

All Funders

Topic(s)

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

16 Jul 2015

IT Security: Combat Advanced Persistent Threats

Thursday, July 16, 2015 -

11:30am to 1:00pm

View presentation here . Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) is a set of continuous computer hacking processes, often conducted by a group such as a government with the capability and intent to persistently and effectively target a specific entity...

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Information Technology

Good Grantmaking Where Our Work is Not Always Welcome

Release Date:

04/27/2015

... preventing terrorism organizations from obtaining support, are now used by authoritarian governments to stifle the ... the globe, thereby helping to ensure that all nonprofits are able to act freely and...

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Insights

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Community Development

International/Foreign Affairs

Related Organizations

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

30 Jun 2015

Understanding Trends in Global Peacefulness - Webinar

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

... years. Has the world become more or less peaceful? What are the main threats to and opportunities for peace today? ...

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

International/Foreign Affairs

08 Dec 2015

Nonprofit People Rising: How Foundations Can Nurture Diverse Grantee Talent and Build Organizational Strength

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... in nonprofit people should seem like common sense: funders are only as effective as their grantees, and grantees are only as effective as their people. Yet, there are many reasons greater...