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Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Headwaters Foundation, and The Whitman Institute Launch the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

Release Date:

01/22/2020

... share their experiences with the approach and aid others in adopting trust-based practices. The Project’s Steering ... named the approach based on feedback from grantee partners in 2014, and has been...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

Carnegie Corporation of New York Names 10 Grant Recipients to Support Family Engagement Programs

Release Date:

03/08/2022

... Corporation of New York today announced 10 grants to nonprofit organizations serving communities in nine states. Each will receive $100,000 over a period of ... on family engagement, one of the most...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

Sophy Yem Promoted to Senior Program Officer, Philanthropy at the Surdna Foundation

Release Date:

05/11/2022

... Program Officer, Philanthropy at the Surdna Foundation. In this role, Sophy will continue to lead the Foundation’s ... the capacity, infrastructure, and equitable practices of nonprofit - and philanthropy-...

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The Whiting Foundation Announces New Grants for Public Humanities Projects Expanding Our Understanding of History and Culture

Release Date:

05/25/2022

... national grant founded to champion the public humanities in all forms, and to highlight the roles scholars play in collaborative work to deploy the humanities for the public ... beginning with nomination by a...

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Community Development

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Whiting Foundation

The Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust Announces New Program Officer for Democracy, Hannah Furstenberg-Beckman

Release Date:

08/31/2022

... a consulting practice working with private foundation and nonprofit clients on election reform, voting rights, and ... and improving voter trust and participation. In 2020, she worked on the Biden for...

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Polly Singh Promoted to Program Officer at Wallace Foundation

Release Date:

03/01/2012

... , has been promoted to the post of Program Officer in the philanthropy’s Learning and Enrichment unit. Singh, ... who joined the foundation as an administrative assistant in 2002, has been a Program Associate...

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13 Jun 2013

A Conversation with Robert C. Granger, President of the William T. Grant Foundation

Thursday, June 13, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

... programs. The panelists will then engage the audience in an interactive discussion of the strategic choices involved in developing effective grantmaking practices. A Philanthropy ...

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12 Sep 2013

Working Effectively with State Charity Regulators

Thursday, September 12, 2013 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Webinar

... Program with the Grantmakers Forum of New York , in partnership with the National State Attorney Generals ...

15 Mar 2010

NYS Education Commissioner David Steiner: A Conversation about Teaching Effectiveness

Monday, March 15, 2010 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

... Advisors . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All funders interested in education in New York State. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Commissioner Steiner ... Education Department to improve teaching effectiveness in...

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12 Sep 2013

Working Effectively with State Charity Regulators

Thursday, September 12, 2013 -

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Webinar

... Program with the Grantmakers Forum of New York , in partnership with the National State Attorney Generals ...

14 Nov 2013

The Power of Urgency: Advantages and Options for Limited Life Foundations

Thursday, November 14, 2013 -

11:00am to 1:30pm

Throughout this year, NCFP is taking an in -depth look at transitions that occur in giving families and family foundations. This month's webinar will look at the unique issues involved in...

28 Apr 2014

Meet Chancellor Carmen Fariña

Monday, April 28, 2014 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Chancellor Fariña, a long-time educator in New York City’s public schools, has served under many chancellors. When appointed chancellor herself in late December 2013, she said her focus would be collaboration,...

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Public Policy

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

Public Policy

Wallace Foundation Names New Director of Arts, Bahia Ramos

Release Date:

08/16/2018

... design and implementation of Wallace’s initiatives in the arts. “We are delighted to have Bahia Ramos joining ... Wallace Foundation. “She brings a wealth of experience in philanthropy, the arts, and community...

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New Multi-Foundation Matching Fund Recognizes Public Transit’s Importance to Social Justice and Environmental Sustainability

Release Date:

09/17/2020

... the widening racial, gender and socio-economic disparities in how people are served (or not) by public services. Our ... evident. Philanthropy has an important role to play in amplifying community-based voices...

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TransitCenter

20 Feb 2013

Public Policy Communicators NYC: “Social Media Club”

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 -

11:00am to 2:00pm

Public Policy Communicators NYC is an informal group of nonprofit and foundation communications executives that has ... from across the country have said that they are interested in forming an ongoing sub-group...

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Issue-Based

06 Jan 2010

Nourishing Strong Communities: Access to Healthy Food as an Essential Ingredient of Community Building

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 -

7:30am to 11:00am

... Illumination Fund , WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Funders interested in community building, health, families, early childhood and ... This briefing will introduce funders to food policy in New York City, model programs...

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Issue-Based

26 Sep 2011

What We Can Do for Our Returning Veterans

Monday, September 26, 2011 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Since the September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, about 1.9 million men and women have ... to civilian life after having served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. This summer, President Obama...

06 May 2015

Scaling for Social Impact: Perspectives from Both Sides

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 -

9:15am to 11:15am

... pressures for increased effectiveness and efficiency in program delivery, scaling presents important opportunities ... challenges for funders and grantees. Hear from funders and nonprofit leaders about lessons...

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Panel

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

Location

New York City

17 Sep 2015

Power Play - Slay the Elephant in the Room!

Thursday, September 17, 2015 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... examine professional relationships. Do power dynamics get in the way of your ability to work effectively with grantees ... they help us navigate the difficult situations we all face in our careers, where we...

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Roundtable Discussion

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Location

New York State

01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

Friday, June 1, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... this sentiment uttered by a foundation program officer in the past. Maybe you've said it yourself. Chances are ... Leading With Intent, BoardSource's national survey on nonprofit governance, finds...