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Philanthropy Should Focus on the Assets of Aging

Release Date:

04/22/2016

... and our dismissal of the potential of older adults. And in light of the dramatically changing demographics of the ... term “silver tsunami.” A tsunami destroys everything in its path, and all you can do is run...

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The Fight Over Immigrants and Refugees Is Going to Intensify. Here's What Foundations Need to Do

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03/06/2018

... the United States signed onto our joint statement in support of immigrants and refugees. This rare act of ... words to action, committing tens of millions of dollars in new funding to protect and defend...

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Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees

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25 Jan 2012

All Children Matter: How Legal and Social Inequalities Hurt LGBT Families

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 -

7:30am to 11:00am

... report gives a voice to the more than 2 million children in the United States who have, to varying degrees, become ... To shine a light on this issue, LGBT, allied, and child welfare-focused organizations...

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Consultants & Training Organizations: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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07/2020

... commitment to and transform organizational practices in service of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The following ... to move a racial justice agenda.) See these helpful resources : Equity in the Center's So You Want to Hire an ... systems and institutional change that narrows disparities by working with its clients in philanthropy and .....

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6/11/2015 - Funding Where Poverty Lives: City and Suburban Realities - PPT Presentation & Notes

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06/2015

View the PowerPoint presentation and notes from the program, "Funding Where Poverty Lives: City and Suburban Realities."

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Social Justice

The Time is Now for Philanthropy to Talk about Healthcare

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01/18/2017

... people. That’s how many Americans will soon lose their health insurance with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act ... with plans previously advanced by Republican leaders in Congress. In a...

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PNY News

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Health

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Announces New President

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02/17/2017

... May 1. Fortunato comes to CCP after 13 years at the Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN), a national alliance of 60 philanthropic organizations based in Rockville, MD. As director of HEFN, she has...

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27 Mar 2024

2024 Financial Series: Using Financial Statements Together with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... attend? Funders with less than two years of experience in the field – program-officers, CEOs, and other staff, as ... for experienced grantmakers seeking a refresher in the basic financial tools of grantmaking...

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Learning Exchange and Discussions (in partnership with Race and Equity in Philanthropy Group)

A three-part intensive cohort exchange Are you a leader in a foundation that has committed to equity work but is now ... for foundations to be better equipped to address these disparities in how...

How Collaboration Can Spur Innovation and Spread Good Ideas (Part I)

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07/14/2016

... new ideas. They become more efficient. They increase resources , and innovation flourishes. End of story. Right? Not so fast. In reality, well-intentioned partnerships often struggle. ... work. Since 2010, the...

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The New York Community Trust

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Education

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Between Resistance and Rebuilding

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04/05/2021

... by the Building Movement Project on February 4, 2021. In advance of our webinar on April 27th titled One Year ... communities. Or, we can be weavers if we have access to resources in order to...

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Building Bridges: Philanthropy's Journey Towards Active Advocacy

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04/12/2024

... A Message from CEO, Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham “Leaders in philanthropy can no longer expect to remain neutral. Philanthropy must actively advocate in support of creating the conditions necessary for a .....

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Insights from “Resilient Resolve: Supporting Justice in NYC’s Nonprofit Crisis”

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10/24/2024

... comprise the bulk of income of nonprofit organizations in New York City. This makes nonprofits serving those ... complicating their already challenging struggle to secure resources for their essential work ...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Elizabeth Knup to Lead Its China Office

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06/03/2013

... the appointment of Elizabeth D. Knup as head of its office in China, based in Beijing. Knup has led a distinguished career developing ... all segments of Chinese society gain access to community ...

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Brooklyn Community Foundation President Marilyn Gelber to Leave in June

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04/01/2013

... June. “Marilyn has been an overwhelming force for good in Brooklyn; in fact, few can match her accomplishments in boosting the strength of neighborhoods and resources for...

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Brooklyn Org

Melissa Bradley To Step Down As Tides CEO

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04/01/2013

... justice and has opened new doors of opportunity as evident in new constituencies and new entrepreneurs joining Tides. ... for the opportunity to serve the progressive community in this way, and look forward to...

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Ford Foundation Appoints Innocent Chukwuma to Lead Its West Africa Office

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01/01/2013

... Mali, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Chukwuma will be based in the Ford Foundation’s office in Lagos and will oversee all of the foundation’s work in the region. Chukwuma is a globally renowned...

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Abby Youngblood Joins North Star Fund as Food and Environment Program Officer

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08/01/2012

... which is a philanthropic organizing project providing resources and networking opportunities for funders in the New York, New Jersey and southern Connecticut region to invest in the...

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Environment and Climate Change

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“Grads of Life” Builds Capacity for Demand-Driven Solutions to the U.S. Youth Employment Challenge

Release Date:

10/02/2014

... appeared on the Rockefeller Foundation blog . In the wake of the Great Recession, the longstanding ... pathways—requiring investment and intervention not only in the education and skill development community...

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