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11 Jul 2024

#NoNaturalDisasters: Changing the Narrative on Disasters for Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, July 11, 2024 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

... and how and when we provide critical philanthropic resources . By continuing to use the phrase natural disasters, ... come from vulnerability, not from hazards originating in nature.” We invite you to join a...

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19 Sep 2024

Philanthropic Assistants and Coordinators Network (PACNET) - Building Your Brand

Thursday, September 19, 2024 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... development and networking needs of individuals serving in an administrative support function to senior leadership in their organization. The network meets quarterly and seeks ... for the purpose of sharing...

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Leadership Development

We Can’t Force Philanthropy to Talk About Power Dynamics, Can We?

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11/05/2015

... Jen Bokoff, Director of GrantCraft, Foundation Center As a sector , we embrace and use power every day, but we don’t ... conversations, relationships, and strategies can shift in surprising ways. Since power...

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16 Nov 2011

Role Models in the Classroom: Creating Teaching Pipelines for Black and Latino Males

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 -

1:30pm to 5:00pm

Over the past decade, the achievement gap in New York City schools has remained almost constant, with ... at the low end of that gap. While the City takes pride in a 2010 graduation rate of over 65%, less than 40...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

15 Jan 2016

The Drug War, Mass Incarceration and Racial Justice: Lessons from the Campaign to End the Racially Biased Marijuana Arrest Crusade in NYC

Friday, January 15, 2016 -

8:30am to 11:30am

In 1977, New York decriminalized the possession of small ... 530,000 arrests for low-level possession, including 50,000 in 2010 alone. The vast majority of those arrested were young ... Marijuana possession became...

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Children, Youth and Families

18 Jan 2017

Peer Learning: A Key to Successful Capacity Building

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... Peer learning as one strategy for building capacity in organizations to achieve impact Elements of peer learning ... interested funders. Registration 2:45 - 3:00 PM Check- in 3:00 - 5:00 PM Program...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Appoints New Managing Directors

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02/01/2012

... coordinate the Rockefeller Foundation’s domestic work in the United States, with an initial concentration on the ... expanding it.” Dr. Kete spent eight years at the World Resources Institute (WRI) as Director...

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Three Actions Philanthropic Funders Can Take to Advance Equity for Immigrant and Refugee Workers

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07/30/2020

... COVID-19, immigrant women like Leonor Albarran, a janitor in Santa Monica, California, have acted as the front line of ... provides worker-centered organizations with flexible resources to pivot, experiment,...

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New Humanities in Place Program at The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Awards More Than $15 Million to Organizations Doing Place-Based Work

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09/30/2021

New Humanities in Place Program at The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Awards ... Andrew W. Mellon Foundation today announced $15 million in grants supporting 19 projects and organizations through ... and critical...

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Simons Foundation Supports CUNY Graduate Center to Diversify Astrophysics Education

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02/09/2022

... exploration. Like many other STEM fields, though, it lags in attracting students of color. Studies have shown the benefits of diversity in STEM fields, but making the science, technology, ... promising...

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The Rockefeller Foundation Announces $3 Million in New Funding for Data Science Platform Global.health To Strengthen Pathogen Surveillance and Response

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11/01/2022

The Rockefeller Foundation Announces $3 Million in New Funding for Data Science Platform Global.health To ... investors, businesses, and governments to combine their resources to scale funding solutions and bring...

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When LINsanity Comes to Philanthropy

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03/15/2012

... that while the philanthropic community needs to invest in superstars like Mourning, we also need to spend some time ... to help us maximize our staff ROI. Even our most famous nonprofit leaders are obscure...

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Bezos Family Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and William T. Grant Foundation Award Grants to Four Partnerships Addressing Social Issues

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06/05/2023

... research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Equally important, grantee institutions ...

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26 Sep 2019

A Threat to Health and Wellbeing: Public Charge's Expected Impact and How Philanthropy Can Respond - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Thursday, September 26, 2019 -

10:00am to 11:15am

... and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* In August, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security filed and ... reshape how the country admits future immigrants. In many ways, the public charge...

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05 May 2022

Restoring Safety & Dignity to People Seeking Asylum: What Funders Can Do - A Webinar Hosted by Four Freedoms Fund

Thursday, May 5, 2022 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

... first served basis.* Our humanitarian protection systems in the U.S. are in peril, and those seeking safety and protection are paying ... denies people fleeing persecution the right to seek asylum in...

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31 May 2012

Saving Energy: New York City’s Leading Innovations

Thursday, May 31, 2012 -

8:45am to 10:30am

... York City modified its 100-year old zoning law this month in order to promote energy efficiency and the installation of ... owner, there are several important obstacles that stand in the way. One is financing...

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19 Jun 2013

Infrastructure at Risk: How to Protect Public Investments from Stronger Storms and Tidal Surges

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... How will the City become more prepared for future storms? In this session, attendees will learn about efforts of New ... to climate change, and how philanthropy can play a role in this process. Additionally,...

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06 May 2011

You Can’t Really Say That, Can You?: How Your Foundation Can (and Cannot) Use and Fund Advocacy to Support Its Mission

Friday, May 6, 2011 -

8:00am to 10:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

... trustees, program officers, and other funders interested in education, civic engagement, community development, social ... Alliance for New York. Mr. Delaney’s expertise in this field will give even the most...

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F.B. Heron Foundation Earmarks Entire Endowment for Social Impact Investments

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10/21/2014

... So she took a rare, if almost unheard of, step in the foundation world—where typically only 5% of ... of this year, 63% of Heron’s funds will be invested in such vehicles. Ms.Miller hopes to be 100% invested...

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