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What Does It Mean to Do Policy Work in a Foundation?

Release Date:

03/27/2014

... Foundation has worked for beneficial change in our areas of interest: school leadership, afterschool and the arts. We ... below sketches out how we work. You’ll notice that one of three chief aspects ...

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All Funders

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Public Policy

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Education

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The Wallace Foundation

03 Dec 2012

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Making IT Decisions

Monday, December 3, 2012 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

... and determining the project scope. Identifying your human resources and human capital requirements. Strategizing ... a long-term return on investment. For the second half of the meeting, we’ll gather advice...

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Network Building

Topic(s)

Information Technology

27 Sep 2013

Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Employer Preparations for Health Care Reform

Friday, September 27, 2013 -

8:45am to 10:30am

New York State Health Foundation, 1385 Broadway, NYC

... professionals who have responsibility for foundation human resources , finance and operations at Philanthropy New York member organizations. In addition ... to connect with colleagues in person, discuss topics...

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Network Building

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Public Policy

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Health

09 Jul 2015

International Grantmaking for Small- to Mid-Sized Foundations

Thursday, July 9, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

In recent meetings of the International Grantmakers Network, a recurring theme ... compared to larger foundations that have more staff and resources to conduct due-diligence and build relationships. ... smaller...

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All Funders

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International/Foreign Affairs

12 Oct 2017

Census 2020: Funders Are Getting Ready Now

Thursday, October 12, 2017 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

... Census is mandated by the US Constitution for the purpose of determining congressional districts The Census is the basis for determining financial and other resources for dozens of government...

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Issue-Based

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Roundtable Discussion

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17 Jun 2019

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network (PACNET) Spring Meeting

Monday, June 17, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:30pm

This program is being offered as part of the Philanthropic Assistants and Coordinators Network ... Volkwijn , Manager of Knowledge Management at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, will facilitate...

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Executive Support Staff

Nathan Cummings Urges Firstenergy Shareholders to Vote for Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Lobbying Expenditures

Release Date:

05/06/2016

... Shareholders To Vote For Proposal Regarding Disclosure Of Lobbying Expenditures - Sec Filing Dear FirstEnergy ... shareholders in FirstEnergy Corporation (FE) and sponsors of the lobbying disclosure proposal...

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Member News

Funding Area

Environment and Climate Change

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The Nathan Cummings Foundation

The Future is Now: The Need for Health Information Exchange

Release Date:

04/30/2012

... on how we can move this project forward for the benefit of all New Yorkers. I’ve been working with the Primary ... across settings and “stitch” together a comprehensive history in order to anticipate what’s...

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Insights

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All Funders

The Rockefeller Foundation Opportunity Collective Increases to $15 Million Commitment to Support BIPOC-Owned Businesses

Release Date:

02/02/2021

... to Support BIPOC-Owned Businesses NEW YORK – As part of its ongoing effort to promote more inclusive growth in a ... organizations from across sectors to share best practices, resources and ideas to address...

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Member News

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Community Development

Economic Security

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The Rockefeller Foundation

It’s Time Responsible Business Became Business as Usual

Release Date:

03/22/2016

... here with permission. by Paula Luff, founder and CEO of Viso Strategies Corporation I recently had the opportunity ... align business activities with social benefit. While pure philanthropy remains an...

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Insights

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01 May 2012

Creating a New Normal: Financial Fitness and Competitive Job Search Strategies for Aging Baby Boomers

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

While the recent economic recession affected Americans of all ages, both genders and all ethnicities; workers 55 and over, women, and people of color were among the hardest hit. Each group brings with ... reentry...

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Issue-Based

Henry Luce Foundation Elects Two Directors as New Board Co-Chairs

Release Date:

06/09/2022

... Directors as New Board Co-Chairs Following the decision of Margaret Boles Fitzgerald to step down as Chair of the ... fields as well as deep knowledge of the Foundation and its ...

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Appointments & Transitions

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The Henry Luce Foundation

09 Dec 2014

Serving Those Who Served

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 -

7:00am to 2:00pm

With major changes on the veterans landscape, how can philanthropy stay relevant, targeted and effective? The number of Post 9/11 veterans in civilian life is swelling even as ... do so for years to come. But how...

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Workforce Development

Urban Institute and JP Morgan Release Issue Brief on Workforce Programs

Release Date:

12/16/2015

... Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the new law of the land governing public workforce programs—programs ... such as better wages or working conditions. To generate resources : Employers can pay directly for...

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Member News

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Workforce Development

15 Sep 2011

New York's Diverse Muslim Community: Building Civic Engagement and Responsive Social Services - Learning Tour

Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 8:00am

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

The events of September 11, 2001 had a profound effect on all New ... emergency needs arising from September 11th, providing resources , social services, and the emotional support to cope ... government officials,...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Community Development

Religion

Third Wave Fund, New York Women's Foundation and Ms. Foundation Pen Open Letter to Foundations and Donors Calling for Increased Funding to People of Color

Release Date:

03/09/2017

... and Donors Calling for Increased Funding to People of Color Prominent institutional and individual funders are ... equality.” The call was issued in an open letter to philanthropy signed by a diverse group...

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Member News

Funding Area

Gender Justice

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Ms. Foundation for Women

The New York Women's Foundation

10 Feb 2015

Effective Policies, Practices and Programs to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

View program materials here . Part of Philanthropy New York’s “Spotlight on Diversity” ... Series. In supporting efforts to address the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in...

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Panel

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Location

United States

15 Apr 2020

Responding to COVID-19 Globally – via Zoom

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 -

3:00pm to 4:00pm

Webinar

... , a global expert on economic and financial development, philanthropy and social innovation. In her capacity as ... and International Programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , Dr...

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Issue-Based

Format

Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

All Funders

Topic(s)

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Disaster Relief

Health

International/Foreign Affairs

08 Nov 2023

Funder Collaboratives that Support Shifting Power to Communities

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 -

3:00pm to 6:00pm

Philanthropy is increasingly acknowledging the importance of ... some constraints at individual foundations, can pooling resources catalyze efforts to cede power and decision-making ...