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07 Nov 2013

"MEDIACRACY" - A Dialogue with Experts on the Troubled Intersection of Media and Democracy

Thursday, November 7, 2013 -

12:45pm to 4:00pm

Democracy and media are inextricably connected – one cannot have an informed and engaged electorate without robust access to information and guarantees of free expression. While we have a growing array of communications choices at our fingertips,...

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Issue-Based

13 Jan 2016

Using Research Evidence to Catalyze Change in Youth Services

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Join us for a conversation about the effective use of research in youth services practice. This session will explore the role of research evidence in strengthening youth programs; the utilization of such evidence by practitioners, funders, policy...

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All Funders

Funding Area

Education

Children, Youth and Families

A Critical Time for Philanthropy’s Voice to Be Heard

Release Date:

02/03/2017

... all PSOs, GCIR is a critical source of information and resources for funders on policies that affect the issues ... in their cities, states and regions, to offer research, resources and guidance to their state...

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Insights

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Related Organizations

Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers

Race to Lead; Confronting the Racial Leadership Gap

Publication date:

06/2017

The Building Movement Project released "Race to Lead; Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap." This new report, the first in the Race to Lead series, is based on our survey of over 4,000 nonprofit professionals. The report explores why people of color are still under-represented in nonprofit CEO/Executive Director positions.

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Report

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Impact Investing in Education: An Overview of the Current Landscape

Publication date:

01/2014

... that can increase the availability and allocation of resources for education systems. Impact Investing in ...

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Report

Topic(s)

Impact Investing

Funding Area

Education

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Open Society Foundations

Examine Organizational Blind Spots With This New Gender Lens Tool

Release Date:

03/31/2017

Stephanie Chrispin, Public Policy Fellow at Philanthropy New York, writes, "Why would a funder focused on education, health, or criminal justice reform consider gender equity when crafting their grantmaking strategy? Because it’s easy to miss the...

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Insights

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Gender Justice

The Carnegie Compact Revisited: Re-envisioning New York City’s Branch Libraries

Release Date:

11/26/2014

Charles H. Revson Foundation President, Julie Sandorf, examines the growing needs of NYC's libraries and why it is vital they survive.

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Insights

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

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

Release Date:

08/08/2017

... in Texas. Texas social justice organizations need more resources to deepen capacity and expand reach. Texas ... to champion progressive policies. With sufficient resources , organizations can grow and...

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Insights

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Edward W. Hazen Foundation (Closed)

When Venture Philanthropy Meets Organizing: A Page from Propel Capital’s Playbook

Release Date:

01/30/2018

... administration is essential for mobilizing the level of resources -- money and people -- necessary to build effective ... deployed. As funders, we need to act with urgency and move resources quickly and...

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Insights

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Propel Capital

Maricella Espinosa-Blohm

Maricella Espinosa-Blohm is Philanthropy New York’s current co-op intern from Northeastern University.

We've Moved!

In January, Philanthropy New York became tenants at 320 East 43rd Street. This exciting move is grounded in our mission and values, provides long-term sustainability in a central location and will increase our convening capacity to better serve our...

Jordan Joseph

Jordan Joseph serves as the Learning Services Manager at Philanthropy New York.

Joe Miller Joins The Century Foundation as Director of Digital Communications

Release Date:

02/01/2013

Joe Miller is the new Director of Digital Communications for The Century Foundation.

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Century Foundation

Martha Matsuoka Elected New Board Chair for Noyes Foundation

Release Date:

02/01/2013

Martha Matsuoka, an Assistant Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy at Occidental College, was elected Chair of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Board for 2013.

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Appointments & Transitions

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Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

Stephanie Bencivenga Joins Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Release Date:

01/01/2013

Stephanie Bencivenga is the Program Assistant for the Rockefeller Brothers Fund’s Sustainable Development program. Prior to joining the RBF, Bencivenga worked in sustainability communications, where she helped develop environmental messaging...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Julia Metro Joins Brooklyn Community Foundation as Development and Marketing Associate

Release Date:

12/03/2012

Julia Metro joined the Brooklyn Community Foundation in November of 2012. Previously, she coordinated development and fundraising efforts for Friends of Materials for the Arts, the nonprofit partner of Materials for the Arts, NYC Department of...