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The Rockefeller Foundation Awards Grants to Fuel Plans for Equitable Investment in Opportunity Zones in Washington, DC, Oakland, Dallas, and St. Louis

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09/05/2019

The Rockefeller Foundation today announced $3.7 million in grants that will benefit four U.S. cities to help drive responsible private investment in Opportunity Zones.

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Economic Security

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Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Surdna Foundation, and the Scherman Foundation's Rosin Fund Provide Anchor Funding for Creative Capital's 20th Anniversary Fund

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11/20/2019

Creative Capital Announces Move to New Three-Year, $15 Million Fundraising Model, $10 Million Pledged. Will Support Newly Expanded Annual Award Cycle

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The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

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Arts

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University of Buffalo Receives $3 Million Mellon Grant in Support of Indigenous Studies

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01/13/2020

The University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences has received a $3.174 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in support of a new department of indigenous studies.

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Education

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Ed Henry to Step Down from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation at Year End

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02/12/2020

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation announced today that after 15 years with the foundation, and 12 years as President and CEO, Ed Henry will step down in December 2020.

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On Earth Day, Open Society Foundations Announce Climate and COVID-19 Fund

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04/22/2020

The Open Society Foundations announced more than $16 million in support of urgent climate crisis priorities related to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on advancing green economic stimulus plans and stopping authoritarian efforts to roll back...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Disaster Relief

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Open Society Foundations Commit $15 Million to Gender Equality in Africa

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05/08/2020

... and services. The fund aims to advance women’s financial inclusion as well as increase gender participation at ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Economic Security

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“Together We Win”, The Rockefeller Foundation & Google.org Further Commitment to Black & Latino-Led Businesses Affected By Covid-19

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10/07/2020

Launched in June 2020, the campaign identifies and helps drive long-term solutions sought for those most impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Rockefeller Foundation

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Community Development

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces Launch of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge

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01/11/2021

City Innovation Competition Returns for the Fifth Time with New Global Focus on Uncovering the Most Transformative Ideas Borne from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Community Development

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Bloomberg Philanthropies

10 Feb 2021

Supporting digital public spaces that put people over profit - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

We invite you to join us for the third and final installment of our series exploring the problems and solutions of Big Tech.

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Civic Engagement

Communications/Media

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29 Jul 2020

Is COVID-19 Changing Business as Usual? The Corporate Response

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

The world has changed rapidly due to the COVID-19 crisis, and the transformation will continue over the foreseeable future. For corporations, the changes are impacting business models, bottom lines and ways of working, and their CSR programs. This...

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Open Society Names Mary Fitzgerald to Lead Information Democracy Work

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06/22/2021

Mary Fitzgerald will assume the newly created role, director, Information Democracy.

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The Century Foundation, Robin Hood, and Next100 Have Developed 'From Crisis to Opportunity: A Policy Agenda for an Equitable NYC'

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07/22/2021

New York City is no stranger to crises.

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Public Policy

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22 Sep 2021

Tax Credits: The Anti-poverty Tool of the 21st Century - A Webinar Hosted by Economic Opportunity Funders

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Join this session to explore the critical role of income supports – tax credits, cash supports and unemployment insurance – in building a stronger, more equitable recovery and how funders can show up to meet this moment.

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14 Sep 2021

Election Shifts in 2020 and Beyond: Vote by Mail Organizing and Research Efforts - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

The 2020 election featured a wide range of changes to election policies especially around voting by mail. This webinar will look at some of the latest research on the impact of vote by mail on turnout.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Public Policy

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Civic Engagement

27 Oct 2021

New Leaders, New Opportunities: What Does This Moment Demand From Foundations?

Wednesday, October 27, 2021 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

NYC foundations who care about community and equity are facing a city that is emerging from the pandemic, experiencing a racial reckoning, fearing climate change, and about to undergo a turnover in municipal leadership — all exacerbated by deep...

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Open Society Names Yamide Dagnet as Director for Climate Justice

Release Date:

12/07/2021

The Open Society Foundations announced today that Yamide Dagnet will take on the newly created role of director for Climate Justice.

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The Charles H. Revson Foundation Awards $1 Million in Grants to Six Recipients

Release Date:

04/04/2022

Grants were distributed within the Program Areas of “Education,” “Jewish Life,” and “Urban Affairs.”

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Charles H. Revson Foundation

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Education

Jewish Interests

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Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Supports the Rebuilding of Jacob's Pillow Theater

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12/17/2022

The $10 million gift, from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, a longtime supporter of Jacob’s Pillow, will help cover a third of the project’s estimated $30 million cost.

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