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A consensus has emerged among policymakers, practitioners, and advocates that how schools use time is key to their effectiveness. Like other resources, time can be used well or squandered. The question that confronts districts, schools, and the...

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15 Jun 2012

What Role Can Philanthropy Play in Restoring Civility to Our Society? - 2012 Spring Colloquium

Friday, June 15, 2012 -

10:30am to 1:00pm

Every other year, the Council brings together recognized thought leaders from both the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors for a conversation exploring topics of critical interest to the future of the social sector. The 2012 Spring Colloquium will...

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10 Oct 2012

A World of Opportunity: Increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the HR Perspective

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Over the past decade, diversity, equity and inclusion have become a major focus of the philanthropic sector. Initiatives like the D5 Coalition work to collect best practices and strategies and advise the sector on the benefits that diversity, equity...

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15 Jan 2013

Reframing the Debate Over Gun Violence: Advocacy and Education Efforts Working with Partners in Media

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 -

1:45pm to 5:45pm

Once again, the nation has been shocked by a mass shooting, this time at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. where 20 young children and six educators lost their lives. This tragic incident has sparked a more widespread and profound demand for...

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19 Jun 2013

Infrastructure at Risk: How to Protect Public Investments from Stronger Storms and Tidal Surges

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irene made New Yorkers painfully aware of the effects of tidal surges and storms on the transit, wastewater and power infrastructure on which we all rely. This subject was one of the most popular topics of the 2013...

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26 Oct 2011

Everything You Need to Know You Learned Before Kindergarten: Ready for Kindergarten/Ready for Life

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

As school districts across the nation face increasing numbers of schools “in need of improvement,” many educators, advocates, policymakers, and funders are looking at early childhood education as an effective strategy for education reform. These...

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06 May 2011

You Can’t Really Say That, Can You?: How Your Foundation Can (and Cannot) Use and Fund Advocacy to Support Its Mission

Friday, May 6, 2011 -

8:00am to 10:00am

Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC

A kick-off event presented by Philanthropy New York's new program series, Foundation Advocacy 2011. WHO SHOULD ATTEND : CEOs, trustees, program officers, and other funders interested in education, civic engagement, community...

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Partnering for Change: Learning Together to Make a Bigger Impact

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02/20/2014

PNY Executive Coordinator Nick Collins talks about the Service for Impact working group and the growing corporate commitment to long-term volunteer programs and partnerships with community-based nonprofits.

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Staten Island after Sandy: A Funder Update

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04/10/2013

By Betsy Dubovsky, Executive Director, The Staten Island Foundation As a Philanthropy New York member, I’m looking forward to this year’s Annual Meeting as an opportunity to connect with colleagues and reflect on what’s been...

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Ask Your Question to Duncan, King and Walcott!

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05/14/2012

UPDATE: We have reached our deadline for accepting questions. We thank everyone for their suggestions, and we will work with our moderator to incorporate them into our panel discussion with Secretary Duncan, Commissioner King and Chancellor Walcott...

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NY Juvenile Justice Initiative Chair Penny Willgerodt Passes Baton to Julie Peterson and Kaberi Banerjee Murthy

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08/04/2016

... reform-minded government leaders in place at ACS, DOP, DOC and the Mayor’s Office. The state level leadership may ...

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Call for Applications: Racial Equity in the Arts Innovation Lab

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04/04/2017

The Racial Equity in the Arts Innovation Lab will run from June 2017 to June 2018 , and will support participating arts leaders in developing and implementing strategic racial equity prototypes and interventions, either within their organizations or...

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19 Sep 2017

Documentary Film Screening - "Unrest": Women, Resilience and the Disease Medicine Forgot

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Join us for a screening and panel discussion of the documentary film Unrest , which exposes deep flaws in the U.S. healthcare system in its treatment of patients afflicted with rare, orphaned diseases.

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12 Nov 2019

Disability 101: Let’s Talk about the I in D.E.I.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

The disability community, comprised of more than 1 million people, is New York City’s largest and most diverse minority group. Despite efforts to make practices and policies more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, foundations often leave disability...

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Philanthropy New York Signs Joint Statement Condemning Political Violence and Calls on Leaders to Protect Democracy

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01/13/2021

As representatives of nonpartisan philanthropic institutions, serving rural, urban, and suburban communities across the nation, we condemn the violence that broke out at the U.S. Capitol this week.

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12 Apr 2021

Funder Briefing on Summer 2021 Programming for Children and Youth

Monday, April 12, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Please join us for a funder briefing on New York City’s plans for 2021 summer programming for children and youth. Representatives from the Fund for Public Schools, Department of Education, and Department of Youth & Community Development will...

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20 Jul 2021

Can Knowledge Management Support the Path Towards Racial Equity?

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

As organizations work to progress along the racial equity continuum, staff in all areas are reexamining internal functions and practices through a racial equity lens (from program development to consulting and procurement, to hiring and staff...