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What Funders Need to Know About the Next Big Democracy Challenge

Release Date:

12/06/2019

... toward the next essential step in fortifying our nation’ s democratic health . The New York State Census Equity Fund organized its ... for independent commissions and other improvements (Public opinion...

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Census 2020

Civic Engagement

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The New York Community Trust

Study: Giving Leads to Happiness

Release Date:

09/18/2017

Study: Giving Leads to Happiness The adage says it’ s better to give than to receive. But is it really? The ... showed that generosity changed the activity in people’ s brains in ways that increase feelings of...

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Sector News

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Philanthropy & Nonprofit Sector Support

The New Philanthropic Village

Release Date:

09/01/2016

... data on the sector, and promptly support the sector’ s needs. “Timely and overdue,” “Amen,” “We can’t do business as usual,” and “It’ s time to stop floating in our own orbits” were repeatedly ... heard...

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Philanthropy & Nonprofit Sector Support

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Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

01 Apr 2026

Rethinking Risks in Philanthropy: Myths, Misconceptions, and Where Funders Should Focus - A Webinar Hosted by Foundant

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Across the philanthropic sector, funders are being asked to navigate increasingly complex forms of risk - financial, operational, reputational, and programmatic - while supporting nonprofit partners who are facing their own rising uncertainties.

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All Funders

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Philanthropy & Nonprofit Sector Support

The New York Life Foundation provides a $2m boost for students attending two prominent Historically Black Universities.

Release Date:

06/02/2022

... hurdles. Support when it is needed In line with Heather’ s message, an important area of the $2 million funding is ... in 1867, is a prestigious destination for professionals in health , science, engineering,...

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The New York Community Trust

18 Nov 2025

Prefiguring the Future We Want: Practicing Liberation & Sovereignty

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

... of racial equity, well-being, gender justice, economic health when people, institutions, and the systems that have ...

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Tools & Strategies

Format

Livestream

Presentation

Webinar/Teleconference

Workshop

Audience

All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Leadership Development

Commonwealth Fund Advice: It’s Important to Read the Fine Print of Healthcare Coverage

Release Date:

12/16/2015

Commonwealth Fund Advice: It’ s Important to Read the Fine Print of Healthcare Coverage The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all health plans to fully cover preventive services, such as ...

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Member News

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Health

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The Commonwealth Fund

Blue Meridian’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

Release Date:

04/10/2020

Blue Meridian’ s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis What we are doing to act ... are reeling from the devasting effects of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of our loved ones. No one has been ... and bring relief...

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Disaster Relief

Health

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Blue Meridian Partners, Inc.

23 Apr 2013

Elder Abuse: How Funders Can Make a Difference — Conversations with GIA

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 -

11:00am to 12:00pm

Webinar

... With growing knowledge about the aging process, systems of care and health care reform, there is now an unprecedented opportunity to ...

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $70 Million Climate Challenge

Release Date:

06/05/2018

... has announced a $70 million commitment in support of U. S . mayors who are leading efforts to address climate change. ... on the one-year anniversary of the Trump administration' s statement that it would...

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Member News

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Environment and Climate Change

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

How Philanthropists Can Play Politics

Release Date:

09/24/2012

... committee that is responsible for advancing the issues you care about may be best able to help you advance your goals. ...

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Insights

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All Funders

10/28/2014 - Collective Impact: From Concept to Reality in NYC - Presentations

Publication date:

10/2014

View related materials presented during the program, "Collective Impact: From Concept to Reality in NYC."

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Community Development

01 Feb 2023

2023 New York Age-Friendly Funders Network - Winter Meeting

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... healthy aging in New York are invited to join the group' s meetings. Join the New York Age-Friendly Funders Network ... this particular meeting will be an update on Age Friendly Health Systems-NYS, the...

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces Grants Dedicated to the Well-being of Native Communities

Release Date:

07/09/2020

... Corporation . This investment is part of DDCF’ s ongoing commitment to supporting the health , vibrancy and overall well-being of Native communities ... Alaska Native youth, youth transitioning out of foster...

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Member News

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Community Development

Health

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Doris Duke Foundation

Mass Shooting in Orlando: Resources and Networks for Action

... to preliminary reports. One of Philanthropy New York' s core values is the embrace of equity and inclusion. We ... announced the creation of the Better Together Fund , www .cffound.org/give/better_together...

Rockefeller Brothers Fund Invests in Venture to Install 1.3 Gigawatts of Renewable Electricity across Africa by 2018

Release Date:

01/20/2017

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund invested in the Lekela Power platform -- a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd. and Actis LLP that plans to install more than 1.3 gigawatts of renewable electricity across Africa by 2018.

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Member News

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Environment and Climate Change

International/Foreign Affairs

Charles H. Hamilton to Retire from Bessemer Trust

Release Date:

05/01/2013

... Services at Bessemer Trust , will retire at the end of May 2013 . In his role at Bessemer, Hamilton has helped clients ... Hamilton has been a Visiting Fellow at Yale University’ s Program on Non-Profit...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Bessemer Trust

The J.M. Kaplan Fund

03 Jun 2013

A Special Screening of American Promise

Monday, June 3, 2013 -

2:45pm to 6:00pm

... kindergarten through high school graduation at Manhattan’ s Dalton School, this provocative, intimate documentary presents complicated truths about America’ s struggle to come of age on issues of race, class...

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Issue-Based

12 Feb 2025

February 2025 New York Age-Friendly Funders Network - Winter Meeting

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... healthy aging in New York are invited to join the group' s meetings. The meeting will include presentations by LiveOn NY and an update on Age Friendly Health Systems by Health...