Russell Pennoyer Joins William T. Grant as Board Chair
Release Date:
06/17/2015
Pennoyer succeeds Henry Gooss, who has served in the role since 2009.
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Ella Baff will Join the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as Senior Program Officer
Release Date:
07/15/2015
Ms. Baff is currently the executive and artistic director of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
After Implementing New Strategic Approach, Andrus Announces First Round of Grants
Release Date:
07/17/2015
The Andrus Family Fund had an open call for letters of inquiry for the first time in over a decade.
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2015
Exploring Grantmaking Strategy: Options and Approaches
Thursday, October 29, 2015 -
8:15am to 10:30am
Join us for a highly interactive session organized by the Young Leaders Breakfast Club! Come and participate in a discussion and exchange on balancing the strategic options to inform your decision-making within the philanthropic sector.
Jane Beyer Named Program Officer at Center for Evidence-based Policy and Milbank Memorial Fund
Release Date:
09/09/2015
Jane Beyer will join the Center for Evidence-based Policy (CEbP) and the Milbank Memorial Fund (MMF) as Program Officer on October 5, 2015.
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Taps Sharon Alpert as Next President and CEO
Release Date:
09/25/2015
Sharon is currently the Vice President of Programs and Strategic Initiatives at the Surdna Foundation.
New Leadership at the Pershing Square Foundation
Release Date:
10/08/2015
Paul Bernstein will step down as CEO at the end of the year, and Olivia Tournay Flatto will assume the role upon Bernstein's departure
Lawmakers Respond to Century Foundation's "Covert For-Profit" Report, Ask for Immediate Action
Release Date:
10/28/2015
Seven U.S. senators sent a letter to Department of Education secretary Arne Duncan and IRS Commissioner John Koskinen urging them to take swift action against possibly fraudulent for-profit education companies.
Bloomberg Philanthropies: What C40's Report, Climate Action in Megacities 3.0, Means to Paris Climate Summit
Release Date:
11/25/2015
C40’s new report, Climate Action in Megacities 3.0, contains exciting and encouraging news about the world’s collective fight against climate change – and about the leading role that cities are playing in driving progress.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces New VP of Programs Kaberi Banerjee Murthy
Release Date:
12/02/2015
Brooklyn Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Kaberi Banerjee Murthy as the organization’s new Vice President of Programs.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Expands Support to Thirteen New Cities through the What Works Cities Initiative
Release Date:
12/10/2015
... more and apply, cities should visit www.whatworkscities. org . With the addition of the new cities to the program, ... Works Cities initiative, please visit www.whatworkscities. org . Bloomberg Philanthropies...
Commonwealth Fund Scorecard: New York Ranked 13th in Overall State of Health
Release Date:
12/11/2015
New York may be ranked 3rd for per capita health funding, but it is 40th when it comes to physical activity according to the 26th American’s Health Rankings Annual Report. In addition, New York was ranked 13th in the nation on a separate scorecard...
Erik Estrada Joins Andrus Family Fund
Release Date:
12/14/2015
The Andrus Family Fund welcomed Erik Estrada to its team this past week.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Awards its First Resident-Led Grants to Projects in Crown Heights
Release Date:
12/15/2015
The Brooklyn Community Foundation, with its Crown Heights Advisory Council, announced the 11 projects that will receive $100,000 collectively through its new Neighborhood Strength initiative.
Rita Allen Foundation Announces More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Promote Early-Stage Approaches in Government and Journalism
Release Date:
12/18/2015
Recent grants from the Rita Allen Foundation support emerging efforts to expand opportunities for civic participation and knowledge sharing.
Arabella Advisors Hires Managing Director of Advocacy, Scott Nielsen
Release Date:
02/04/2016
Scott Nielsen, who has years of experience helping foundations develop and evaluate advocacy initiatives, has joined Arabella as managing director of advocacy.
Tisch Illumination Fund Supports City Limits' Coverage of NYC Food Policy Issues
Release Date:
03/03/2016
City Limits, a non-profit community journalism website, has launched CityPlate, a special section and series covering on food policy in New York City, to increase awareness among community and policymakers alike.
Flying the Colors: Empire State Building Lights to Honor Jonas Center
Release Date:
03/17/2016
In celebration of ten years of advancing healthcare through nursing, the Jonas Center for Nursing & Veterans Healthcare will be recognized through the lights on the Empire State Building.
Karen Persichilli Keogh to Lead Global Philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase
Release Date:
04/06/2016
Karen will continue the firm’s commitment to expanding economic inclusion around the globe through innovative programs, research, and by leveraging the firm’s vast resources and talented employees.
The Daphne Foundation Appoints Yvonne Moore to Its Board of Trustees
Release Date:
04/28/2016
The Daphne Foundation has announced the election of Yvonne Moore to its Board of Trustees. A private family foundation founded in 1991 by Abigail E. Disney & Pierre N. Hauser, The Daphne Foundation focuses its investments in organizations that...