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Ford Foundation Appoints Cara Mertes to Lead JustFilms

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06/03/2013

... than 80 documentary films in its first three years. Mertes is an award-winning leader in the field of independent ... after eight years at the foundation. During Bagwell’ s tenure, JustFilms launched as a five...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Noha El-Mikawy to Lead Its Middle East and North Africa Office

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01/02/2012

... Foundation. “In a region undergoing transition, Ford’ s work will continue to focus on local initiatives for social ... for social justice over more than 50 years in the region is as...

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12 Apr 2011

Are Current Immigration Enforcement Policies Good for New York?

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... in 2011 alone, compared to the 448,830 who were deported over a 15-year span from 1981 to 1995. Secured Communities ... report information regarding any arrest they make to ICE, is now being implemented in...

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A Response to Louisiana Recovery Efforts

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08/22/2016

... together we can have a far greater impact on Louisiana’ s recovery. Organizations accepting donations: The Greater ... , in partnership with the New Orleans Mayor Landrieu' s NOLA Pay It Foward Fund. The...

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Surdna Foundation Announces Additional $36 Million for Racial Justice

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10/14/2020

... 2020) — The Surdna Foundation announced today that it is increasing its grantmaking by approximately $36 million ... the next three years to advance racial justice in the U. S . at this historic moment...

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24 Oct 2011

Taking the Next Steps Toward a Greater Collective Impact

Monday, October 24, 2011 - 8:45am to Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 9:30am

On October 24, Philanthropy New York presented a program led by FSG Managing Director John Kania on Collective Impact, a new approach first featured in the Winter 2011 Issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review. To utilize a Collective Impact...

Jonas Center for Nursing & Veterans Healthcare Celebrates 10 Years & 1,000 Scholars

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02/05/2016

... aspects of the nursing profession must continue. The U. S . faces a new and dire nursing shortage: nearly two-thirds of registered nurses over age 54 say they are considering retirement[i], while ... role in...

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Jonas Center / Barbara & Donald Jonas Family Fund

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12 Sep 2013

Inequality For All - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Thursday, September 12, 2013 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

... for All Official Trailer In the wake of the U. S . economic crisis, the widening gap between the rich and the ... facing has roots in economic and policy changes that began over 30 years ago. Through newly shot...

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A Long Overdue Guide for New Philanthropic Organizations

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04/17/2019

... 2018. This year marks the Helmsley Charitable Trust ’ s tenth year as an active grantmaker. During these last 10 ... up a new foundation or grantmaking organization, there is no single “how-to guide” or step-...

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October 2013 Working Group Updates

Release Date:

10/23/2013

Community Food Funders (CFF) Partners: CFF is funded through the support of several Philanthropy New ... It will involve walking the avenue, visiting a Farmer' s Market and dynamic community gardens on NYCHA...

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Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month and Our Collective History

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08/09/2016

... to your favorite institution (Robert Smith!), but that’ s actually part of the beauty of Black philanthropy. We have ... To learn more about Black Philanthropy Month visit www ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Moore Philanthropy

Social Justice Funders: For National Movements to Win, Invest in Texas

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08/08/2017

... Gov. Greg Abbott signed the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 ( S B 4 ) , empowering local law enforcement officers to ask ... officials are eager to implement the Trump agenda, it is Texas. U. S...

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation (Closed)

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Philanthropy Can Help Bridge the Gap Between the Idea of Disability Rights and the Reality

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11/05/2021

... on July 27, 2021. I have an older brother, age 42. This is not unusual. Approximately 80 percent of Americans have ... capital to invest in those whose visions extend just over the horizon and who will guide...

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Germany Provides One Example for Ending the Cycle of Homelessness to Prison

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04/18/2017

... Fellow Steven attended the February 28 program “ Prison Is The Most Unaffordable Housing ” and provided excellent ... to incarceration cycle. At Philanthropy New York’ s Prison is the Most...

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The David Rockefeller Fund

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Housing and Homelessness

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Announcing the Salesforce.org Social Impact Report 2019

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09/23/2019

... those of us trying to make the world a better place, it is our calling to help create the most meaningful, ... the Power of Us Hub. In fact, our customers reported an average 36% improvement in their...

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Open Society Foundations and Bloomberg Philanthropies Noted In Report Released By Foundation Center: Quantifying Hope: Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys

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11/01/2017

... Hope: Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys U. S . foundation funding in support of programs and ... $45.6 million in 2013 — down from $64.6 million in 2012 — but increased, to $61.4 million, in 2014, a...

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Children, Youth and Families

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11 Jan 2012

While We Watch - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -

5:00pm to 8:30pm

... news from Zuccotti Park to the world. Kevin Breslin’ s riveting documentary captures this media revolution at its ... and raw motion ruled every second!” Breslin’ s film is a transfixing...

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11 Oct 2012

One Day on Earth - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series

Thursday, October 11, 2012 -

5:30pm to 8:30pm

... to follow. One Day on Earth Trailer One Day on Earth is the first film made in every country of the world on the ... an exclusive meet-and-greet during the reception. Member' s guests are also welcome...

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