State-by-State Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Children - New Report from the United Hospital Fund
Release Date:
11/13/2019
... in each state in 2017, revealing a wide variation. West Virginia had the highest rate, with 54 out of every ...
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Pinkerton Foundation Launches Literacy Initiative in Queens
Release Date:
06/01/2014
The Pinkerton Foundation has announced the launch of a neighborhood literacy initiative in South Jamaica, Queens, and awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants in support of the community-based program.
NYC Schools Chief Vows to Preserve Number of Gifted Programs and Their Exams
Release Date:
06/17/2014
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña plans to preserve the hallmarks of New York City’s gifted programs, the immensely popular classes and schools that draw high achievers but have been criticized as shutting out low-income children.
Simons Foundation Gives $40M for Astronomy Facility in Chile
Release Date:
05/12/2016
The Simons Foundation has given $38.4 million to establish a new astronomy facility in Chile’s Atacama Desert, adding new telescopes and new detectors to existing instruments.
Mastercard Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary By Donating Close To $700K To Canadian Organizations
Release Date:
06/28/2016
... marking its 10th anniversary by addressing needs that exist here at home and abroad through a special Giving ...
Guttman Foundation Leads Funder Collaborative All About Child Care in New York City
Release Date:
07/25/2016
... child care funders are few and far between, they do exist . Alongside the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Ms. ...
Carnegie Corporation Seeks Ideas to Reduce Nuclear Risks
Release Date:
09/23/2016
Through the program, Carnegie will support projects aimed at generating innovative, solutions-oriented approaches that can be taken up by government and industry.
Former Capital One Foundation President Forms Consulting Practice to Strengthen Nonprofit-Corporate Partnerships
Release Date:
12/02/2016
When Capital One Foundation President Carolyn Berkowitz stepped down earlier this year to pursue other opportunities, one question remained: Just what were those opportunities?
Peterson Foundation Fiscal Summit Convenes Nation’s Leaders To Discuss “Rising Debt in a Changing Economy”
Release Date:
05/24/2017
... reform proposals, and examine the opportunities that exist to ensure policy solutions are sustainable, fiscally ...
With Bloomberg Support, Rice University Researcher Maps “How to Succeed in College”
Release Date:
05/31/2017
What are common characteristics of student success in college? A team of researchers, including one from Rice University, narrowed it down to several: having a sense of belonging, intrinsic motivation, personal goals and a growth mindset.
Opinion from NY Community Trust: How Arts And Culture Make New York A Place For All Of Us
Release Date:
06/21/2017
A city like ours doesn’t happen overnight. It is the result of centuries of migrations, policies, protests, and practices of people that value culture, heritage, and expression.
More Than Half of City's 1.1M Students Attend Overcrowded Schools: Watchdog
Release Date:
09/21/2017
More than half of the city’s 1.1 million public school students attend overcrowded schools, according to a new report from the watchdog group Class Size Matters.
Four Communities Are to Receive Smart Growth Funds, Cuomo Announces
Release Date:
10/05/2017
Four communities in Western New York will receive up to $2.5 million in state funding apiece to enhance their assets and help dress up their streetscapes to attract new businesses, residents and tourists.
Protesters Demand Affordable Housing Outside City Hall
Release Date:
10/10/2017
More than 1,000 demonstrators gathered outside City Hall to demand more affordable housing from Mayor de Blasio.
13
Nov
2014
Infographics: Make Sure Your Picture Doesn’t Actually Say a Thousand Words
Thursday, November 13, 2014 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
... one often wonders – what does it all mean? How should we interpret it? Concisely conveying meaning visually is a ...
22
Jan
2015
What’s Next on the Healthcare Horizon? Five Big Trends Affecting Philanthropy
Thursday, January 22, 2015 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
... two major leaders in healthcare, with audience Q&A, we will explore the implications of macro-level changes ...
21
May
2015
Program Related Investment: the Promise and Pitfalls
Thursday, May 21, 2015 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
... to source, evaluate and structure them. In this session, we will take a deeper dive into the opportunity and challenge ...
Altman Foundation, NY Community Trust, PNY Among Nonprofit Leaders Named to Value-Based Payment Commission
Release Date:
02/01/2017
... explains why HSC is so committed to this project, " We believe this process will leave us with a deeper ... to Commission members for dedicating their time and resources to this effort. The project is...
21
Mar
2017
Foundation Administrators Network Meeting: Managing Difficult Workplace Conversations
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 -
9:00am to 10:30am
... different work styles, and so on. In this workshop, we will provide context and practical methods for handling ... for foundation administration, including human resources and operations. Registration 8:45 - 9...
21
Jun
2017
Evolving Roles for Intermediaries Can Add Value to International Grantmaking
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 -
9:00am to 11:00am
... the intermediary as a crucial link in using philanthropic resources to build strong, resilient and sustainable ... organizations to carry out the work. In this conversation, we will talk with each of the three...