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Former Brazilian Secretary of Justice Pedro Abramovay to Join Open Society Foundations

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08/22/2013

... from circulation. He also worked on reform of Brazil’ s penitentiary system and created a blog-led drafting process ... with him.” Abramovay was nominated to become Brazil’ s “drug czar” under President Dilma...

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Relinquishing Purse Strings: Orlando Bagwell Leaves Ford Foundation’s JustFilms

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02/15/2013

... movement and the black American experience, will leave the foundation in June to make his own documentaries once again. ... Relinquishing Purse Strings: Orlando Bagwell Leaves Ford Foundation ’ s...

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New York Life Foundation Awards $1 Million to Comfort Zone Camp

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07/13/2013

... a four-year, $1 million grant from the New York Life Foundation . The funding supports BGCA’ s Great Futures Campaign for America’ s Kids, with a focus on the nonprofit’ s...

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William T. Grant Foundation Awards $1.7 Million for Research to Benefit Youth

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08/03/2013

... in which youth spend their time. The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to announce funding for seven projects ... exploring urban public schools... William T. Grant Foundation Awards $1.7 Million for...

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24 Apr 2012

Foundation Assets as Social Change Agents: Sustainable Investing for the Public Benefit

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8:45am to 11:00am

When it comes to foundation assets, the continuity of public benefit and the ... investments. A program in Philanthropy New York’ s Wealth, Endowments, and the Economy series . ... Starr , Vice President of...

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15 May 2012

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Challenges and Opportunities with Organizational Structure

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12:00pm to 2:00pm

The Foundation Administrators Network (FAN) is a professional ... structure? How do you use structure to better advance your foundation ’ s work? At the next FAN meeting, organization development...

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08 May 2013

The Trustee Education Institute: An Intensive Seminar for Family Foundation Trustees

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 12:00pm to Friday, May 10, 2013 - 2:00pm

Pew Charitable Trusts Conference Center, 901 E St NW, Washington, DC

The National Center’ s Trustee Education Institute provides a comprehensive ... grantmaking, and family dynamics issues facing family foundation board members. This three day, intensive seminar ... What does it...

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10 May 2011

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Health Benefits for Employees, Dependents & Retirees

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8:45am to 10:30am

Presented by the Foundation Administrators Network, a Philanthropy New York ... WHO SHOULD ATTEND : Members who have responsibility for foundation administration, including human resources, ... PROGRAM DESCRIPTION...

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Rockefeller Foundation Announces Winners of 2013 Jane Jacobs Medal

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10/14/2013

... seeing and understanding New York City. Today Rockefeller Foundation President Dr. Judith Rodin announced the ... York City a place of hope and expectation... Rockefeller Foundation Announces Winners of 2013...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Dr. Francisco Cigarroa to Board of Trustees

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10/28/2014

Ford Foundation Appoints Dr. Francisco Cigarroa to Board of ... appointed by President George W. Bush to the President’ s Committee on the National Medal of Science, one of twelve of the nation’ s...

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Ford Foundation Awards $1 Million to Help Prisoners Get a College Education

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08/06/2015

Ford Foundation Awards $1 Million to Help Prisoners Get a College ... best ways to help people after they leave prison.... Ford Foundation Awards $1 Million to Help Prisoners Get a College ...

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Rita Allen Foundation Passionate About Funding Breakthrough Solutions to Significant Problems

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08/26/2015

Rita Allen Foundation Passionate About Funding Breakthrough Solutions to ... sits, at a virtually pristine desk devoid of clutter, it’ s a sight that Elizabeth Good Christopherson enjoys every day.... Rita Allen...

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Ellen Meltzer Joins the Schott Foundation as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

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09/25/2015

Ellen Meltzer Joins the Schott Foundation as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives ... network of committed Roca advocates. Under Ellen’ s direction as the Vice President of Development, Marketing, ... learning...

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Henry Luce Foundation Finances Archiving of Time, Inc. Trove

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11/09/2015

Henry Luce Foundation Finances Archiving of Time, Inc. Trove Time ... long would certainly be worth noting . . . Henry Luce Foundation Finances Archiving of Time, Inc. Trove ...

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Sloan Foundation Awards Honor 7 NYC Teachers for their Creativity in Science, Math Instruction

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12/02/2015

Sloan Foundation Awards Honor 7 NYC Teachers for their Creativity ... immerse them in the worlds of math and science. . . Sloan Foundation Awards Honor 7 NYC Teachers for their Creativity ...

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'Embrace of the Serpent' Wins Sloan Foundation Prize at Sundance for Portrayal of Science

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01/29/2016

'Embrace of the Serpent' Wins Sloan Foundation Prize at Sundance for Portrayal of Science The ... cash award. . . 'Embrace of the Serpent' Wins Sloan Foundation Prize at Sundance for Portrayal...

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NY Women's Foundation, Pfizer Among "Above & Beyond" Honorees

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03/02/2016

NY Women' s Foundation , Pfizer Among "Above & Beyond" Honorees" City & ... mind." Ana Oliveira, President and CE0, New York Women' s Foundation...

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Rockefeller Foundation Grants 'Hamilton' Tix to Bronx Theatre High School Students

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04/07/2016

... a nearly $1.5 million grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American ... with concentrations of poor students... Rockefeller Foundation Grants 'Hamilton' Tix to...

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Supported by Weinberg Foundation, Program Designed to Help Seniors Wins Award

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07/21/2016

Supported by Weinberg Foundation , Program Designed to Help Seniors Wins Award ... who participate in the program... Supported by Weinberg Foundation , Program Designed to Help Seniors Wins Award ...

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