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Foundation CEO Angst: Moral Imperatives and Insomnia

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12/09/2016

... than two-thirds of the CEOs of large, staffed foundations in the United States believe foundations have the potential to make a significant difference in society. That’s the good (and perhaps hardly surprising...

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NY Women’s Foundation’s Oliveira Offers Blueprint for Investing in Vulnerable Young Girls

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02/28/2017

... Foundation’s Oliveira Offers Blueprint for Investing in Vulnerable Young Girls A study released last month in the journal Science found that by age six, girls are ... this applied to girls regardless of race...

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The New York Women's Foundation

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Gender Justice

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Open Society Foundations Targeted by New Hungarian Law Requiring NGOs to Disclose Foreign Funding Sources

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03/10/2017

... new legislation regulating nongovernmental organizations in the next two weeks, the Associated Press reports. The ...

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Rockefeller Foundation Joins Effort to Curb Hotel Food Waste

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03/24/2017

... as well as bottom lines — companies that invest in reducing food waste can expect a 14:1 ROI — are ... The Rockefeller Foundation hopes to make food waste in the hotel industry a thing of the past. Food...

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Food Systems

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Century Foundation Analysis Finds Millions Could Lose Health Benefits If Congress Repeals and States Replace the ACA

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04/10/2017

... Benefits If Congress Repeals and States Replace the ACA In the wake of House Republicans’ failed attempt to ... to remove consumer protections that had been established in Title I of the ACA. Given this new...

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Ford Foundation Study Cites 'Unfairness' as the Leading Factor in Flight from Tech Jobs

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05/01/2017

... Foundation Study Cites 'Unfairness' as the Leading Factor in Flight from Tech Jobs A new study, billed as the first of ... or former tech employees that have voluntarily left a job in the past three...

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With Support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, New Survey Reveals Effects of Incarceration for Older Americans' Work And Retirement Plans

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05/05/2017

... Work And Retirement Plans Americans age 50 and older who report that they have been incarcerated at some point in their lives are more likely to express anxiety about ... aspects of retirement, to have...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

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Economic Security

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Ms. Foundation Noted in Article on Fighting for Women of Color

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06/21/2017

Ms. Foundation Noted in Article on Fighting for Women of Color By now it’s clear ... that would only further marginalize women at greatest risk in the current political environment and who have long been ... I...

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Clark Foundation Emphasizes Access to Higher Ed for City Students

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06/27/2017

... morning to discuss issues related to higher education in New York, especially how to ensure that more New Yorkers ... Space and titled “Moving the Needle on College Success in NYC,” was hosted by the Center...

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Education

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Rita Allen Supported Prize Goes In Part To Vanderbilt Project Intended To Combat Fake News

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06/28/2017

Rita Allen SupportedPrize Goes In Part To Vanderbilt Project Intended To Combat Fake News ... Combating fake news and bolstering the public’s trust in journalism is the aim of a Vanderbilt research project ... the...

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NY Women's Foundation's Oliveira Discusses Women and Rikers in NYN Media Insights Podcast

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06/30/2017

NY Women's Foundation's Oliveira Discusses Women and Rikers in NYN Media Insights Podcast Rikers Island is known as a harsh place, but it can be particularly bad for women. In March, the New York Women’s...

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F.B. Heron: Charitable Giving Is Only a Small Part of What Foundations Do With Their Money

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06/30/2017

... a sixth—of all the charitable giving that happens in the U.S. But some would argue that their biggest impact ... a collection of assets that attracts much less attention. In 2012, a little over $300 billion...

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Warren Buffett Donates $3.17 Billion to NoVo Foundation and Other Charities

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07/11/2017

... on Monday. Since taking control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, Buffett has given away more than 40% of his stake in the company, according to Reuters. But even with the new donation, he still owns about 17%...

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The Blaustein Foundation Focuses on Mental Health Diversion

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07/28/2017

... officers with social workers on calls that involve people in the throes of a mental health crisis in an effort to calm situations that can easily move from ... years undergone some crisis intervention training...

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CareConnect Pulling Out Of New York Insurance Market

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08/28/2017

... it can be for new companies to compete with legacy players in the insurance space. The company reported a $59 million ... a $48 million underwriting loss through the same period in 2016. Revenues were growing...

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NYPD Boss James O’Neill Vacated Guilty Verdict Against Officer Accused Of Using Banned Chokehold: Sources

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08/29/2017

... recently overturned a guilty verdict against an officer in a department misconduct trial. Then the NYPD and the ... an administrative judge since he took over as commissioner in September. . . NYPD Boss James...

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Holistic Therapy Programs May Help Pain Sufferers Ditch Opioids

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08/29/2017

... year, more than 300 patients with chronic pain take part in a three-week program at the Pain Rehabilitation Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Their complaints range widely, from ... And many previous...

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Should Kids Be Sedated for Dental Work?

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08/30/2017

Should Kids Be Sedated for Dental Work? In dental offices nationwide, children who need cavities ... a liquid sedative or inhale laughing gas and once it kicks in , they will be conscious but calmer, so the dentist...

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Giving Up 4.3% Compared To 2016

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09/05/2017

... To 2016 Santa packed more into his sleigh for Christmas in July this year as compared to last year, according to the Blackbaud Index. The index, which measures giving in three-month increments and compares it...

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