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Nudge Your Grantmaking: Applying Behavioral Science Insights to Enhance Program Impact

Release Date:

12/13/2017

... donor designations in which participation is set as the default and people can choose to opt out, results in much ... engaged behavioral science and design experts to advise City agencies on how to use these...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

The Blaustein Foundation Focuses on Mental Health Diversion

Release Date:

07/28/2017

... for people who would be better served in treatment. New city police recruits have for years undergone some crisis ...

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Health

Justice Reform

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The Morton K. and Jane Blaustein Foundation

IFC, Mastercard Foundation Extend Financial Inclusion for Millions in Africa

Release Date:

05/16/2018

... 2011 to 43 percent in 2017, according to recently released data from the World Bank Findex survey. Sub-Saharan ...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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MasterCard Foundation

Me/We & Public Policy: A Journey from Foundations on the Hill to NYC to…

Release Date:

05/25/2023

... my public policy journey. I have joined members at City Hall to speak with the City Council on the impact of nonprofit contracting delays on ...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Public Policy

Student Debt and Social Justice: Five Things You Should Know

Release Date:

09/10/2014

... 3. Those who don’t graduate are really stuck. The data is pretty clear that over time, an investment in higher ... color. They are more likely to be behind on payments and default on their debt. Their student...

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

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Ford Foundation

Seeking Member Comments: Public Policy Position on a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity

... for a “true cost of living” standard in New York City and believes that this standard should inform wages for all New York City workers, especially those employed in the nonprofit ... contracts. Background and...

Evaluation of OSF-Funded Education Program for Boys of Color Finds Efforts Didn’t Improve Outcomes

Release Date:

05/10/2018

... of color graduating “college ready” at the time, city officials hoped to boost that number by giving extra ... strides getting those students to graduation. With extra resources , the theory went, those same...

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Education

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Open Society Foundations

Google Sued by 3 Female Ex-Employees Who Say It Pays Women Less Than Men

Release Date:

09/15/2017

Three women who worked at Google are suing the company over its salary practices, accusing the search giant of discriminating against its female employees by systematically paying them less than men who do similar jobs.

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Gender Justice

We Made a Comprehensive Investment in Board Service, and This Is What Happened

Release Date:

04/20/2017

... to move an aspect of this work beyond supposition to data -supported. I hope all funders see a role for ...

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Insights

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Credit Suisse Americas Foundation

MetLife Foundation Noted Among Funders of Arts and Justice Initiative

Release Date:

07/19/2017

... I now bring you Exhibit B, courtesy of Carnegie Hall . It recently announced that its Weill Music Institute ... held in September in Los Angeles and in March in New York City . . . MetLife Foundation Noted Among...

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MetLife

19 Jul 2010

Turbulent Economic and Budget Times: What Lies Ahead and How Should Grantmakers Respond?

Monday, July 19, 2010 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... is for all funders who want to be updated on New York City and State budgets and discuss how funders might respond. ... aid and federal stimulus dollars do not bode well for the city budget currently being...

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Travelers’ Philanthropy: A Growing Trend in Development Assistance

Release Date:

07/02/2009

... travel (whether it is within the five boroughs of New York City or around the globe) can provide an opportunity to ... to create local livelihoods, and to restore cultural sites and natural settings. When I...

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Insights

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All Funders

23 Mar 2016

Family Engagement: Partnering for Student Success

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Join us for this conversation which will explore and recognize the importance of developing successful partnerships among families, schools, and communities to support the development, learning, and success of our youth.

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Panel

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Education

Children, Youth and Families

2/11/2016 - "National Leadership as Diverse as the U.S. - Philanthropy Can Make It Happen" Live Stream Recording & PPT Presentation

View materials and recording of the program "National Leadership as Diverse as the U.S. - Philanthropy Can Make It Happen."

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Elects Two New Trustees

Release Date:

07/01/2013

The Board of Trustees of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has announced the election of two new members to its Board: Dr. Cynthia Barnhart and Dr. Michael Purugganan. Dr. Barnhart is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering...

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Appointments & Transitions

Alisa Doctoroff and Linda Mirels Nominated to Lead UJA-Federation of New York

Release Date:

03/01/2013

UJA-Federation of New York has announced the nomination of Alisa Doctoroff for president and Linda Mirels for chair of the board.

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Appointments & Transitions

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UJA-Federation of New York

Council on Foundations Announces Key Appointments to Senior Leadership Team

Release Date:

08/22/2013

The Council on Foundations has announced the hiring of two senior executives to help lead the organization. Jesse Salazar will be the new Vice President of Communications, where he will lead the Council’s communications, marketing and digital...

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New Board Leadership at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund

Release Date:

08/22/2013

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has elected Valerie Rockefeller Wayne to chair the RBF Board of Trustees and also elected new trustee Daniel Levy. Ms. Wayne is a middle school special education teacher specializing in adolescents with learning...