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Give Generously—You Can’t Help It!

Release Date:

12/18/2009

... altruism and giving and human biology. Since we are deep in the middle of the “Giving Season,” I decided to look ... dogs, fish, and reptiles (cats seem to do their own things in their own ways and full...

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Wallace Foundation Study Shows Significant Progress In Building Stronger Principal Pipelines

Release Date:

10/31/2016

Wallace Foundation Study Shows Significant Progress In Building Stronger Principal Pipelines WASHINGTON, D.C. ... six large urban school districts made significant progress in building stronger principal pipelines...

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Education

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23 Oct 2018

The Art of Knowledge-in-Action: Building Your Reflective Practice as a Funder

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... and rigorous way to learn from yourself and others in order to navigate important challenges in your work How to build three practices that will help you ... and/or a colleague at your organization, please log...

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Professional Development

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All Funders

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Leadership Development

27 Jan 2021

Connected? Broadband Access Remains a Challenge - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

... the United States, it is imperative that we stay in , stay socially distanced, and stay connected through ... basic services, telemedicine, and work requirements in some cases. It is simply hard to come by for...

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All Funders

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Information Technology

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Economic Security

Bloomberg Philanthropies Expands Support to Thirteen New Cities through the What Works Cities Initiative

Release Date:

12/10/2015

... efforts to enhance the use of data and evidence in the public sector. Launched in April 2015, the $42 million initiative is already ... technology, oil refining, finance, manufacturing, health...

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Community Development

Public Policy

Technology

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NY Life Marks Fifth Year of Partnership to Provide Bereavement Services

Release Date:

01/20/2016

... can receive the help they need to heal and grow.” “ In addition to providing the means to make services available ... million have been awarded since the program’s inception in 2011. The New York Life...

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Member News

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Children, Youth and Families

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New York Life Foundation

Native American Youth Can't Wait

Release Date:

08/22/2016

... for Public Education and Vice-Chair of Native Americans in Philanthropy Re-posted with permission by the author, and originally appeared in Philanthropy News Digest Over the past decade, ... or gender — have...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Education

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The Schott Foundation for Public Education

$1.6M in Grants from NY Women’s Foundation Focus on Economic Security and Justice

Release Date:

01/19/2017

$1.6M in Grants from NY Women’s Foundation Focus on Economic ... (The Foundation) announced a total of $1,605,000 in grants awarded to 25 organizations working to promote ... focus areas of Economic Security, Anti...

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Member News

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Gender Justice

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The New York Women's Foundation

Lawyers Alliance for New York Announces 2017 Cornerstone Awards for Lawyers Providing Superior Pro Bono Service to Nonprofit Organizations

Release Date:

11/09/2017

... These awards, the highest business law pro bono honor in New York, recognize outstanding pro bono legal services to ... 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Viacom, 1515 Broadway in New York City. The 2017...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

The New York Women’s Foundation Honors DeAnna Hoskins, President & CEO of JustLeadershipUSA, and Bryan Stevenson, Founder & Executive Director of The Equal Justice Initiative, at 2019 Radical Generosity Dinner

Release Date:

10/08/2019

... paradigm to help dismantle mass incarceration in New York City and supports organizations working to create new paths for socioeconomic stability and justice in the lives of women, families and communities...

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JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity

Release Date:

10/08/2020

... advance racial equity. The firm will harness its expertise in business, policy and philanthropy and commit an additional ... the Black and Latinx communities. Structural barriers in the U.S. have created...

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Community Development

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Housing and Homelessness

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JPMorgan Chase & Co.

McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund Awarded to Emerging Organizations Challenging Entrenched Inequities

Release Date:

10/14/2020

... McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund. The Fund is awarding $75,000 in total this year to five exceptional organizations that ... individuals to advance an anti-racist and equitable vision in the US, to incubating a...

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Member News

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International/Foreign Affairs

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John P. & Anne Welsh McNulty Foundation

Bloomberg Philanthropies to Help Reduce Financial Barriers for Top Talent to Begin Careers in Public Service

Release Date:

03/02/2021

... Reduce Financial Barriers for Top Talent to Begin Careers in Public Service NEW YORK, NY: From climate change to ... urban infrastructure to transportation systems, public health to public schools, now more...

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Workforce Development

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Dana Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members

Release Date:

07/18/2023

... the country. She is the longest-serving president and CEO in PBS history. Over 17 years, Kerger has led the ... received honorary doctorates from Washington University in St. Louis, Grand Valley State...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Know Before You Go

... open to members and other funders. Exceptions are noted in the program description. Staff with fundraising ... How to Register To register for a program or event: Log in using your email address and password...

03 Nov 2010

A Time to Innovate: Achieving the Promise of Urban Catholic Schools

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 8:00am to Thursday, November 4, 2010 - 4:00pm

... foundation trustees and staff who make at least $50,000 in charitable donations annually. Public charities which ... a candid, donors-only discussion about what’s working in urban Catholic education. Private...

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27 Jan 2015

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 7:30am to Friday, January 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

... program officers with less than two years of experience in the philanthropic sector. The three day course will help ... challenges of the work, such as identifying key factors in making funding decisions, and...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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Program Staff

21 Jan 2016

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 8:00am to Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:00pm

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Professional Development

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Program Staff

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

18 Oct 2016

Funder Briefing on Poverty in the LGBTQ Community

Tuesday, October 18, 2016 -

2:30pm to 4:30pm

... than their straight counterparts? Have you heard that one in five transgender adults have experienced homelessness? Did ... of LGBTQ people have been unable to feed their families in the last year? If you are...

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Panel

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All Funders

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Housing and Homelessness

LGBTQ

18 Jan 2017

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Wednesday, January 18, 2017 (All day) to Friday, February 3, 2017 (All day)

... tools and skills learned to: Discuss philanthropy’s role in the social change ecosystem Respond to legal and ethical ... officers Discuss evaluation and learning methods used in philanthropy Recognize...