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Why Are Foundations Often Absent From Major Policy Shifts?

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08/13/2009

... that led to the Tax Reform Act of 1986, I was able to put on the table expansion of the earned income credit (it was ... of the poor from income taxation. Most foundation funding on low-income issues, however...

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After the Election, Building the Beloved Community

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11/23/2016

... their economic security erodes? Have we been too focused on familiar ground, overlooking the wider circumstances of ... sermon. The moment endures in American memory because on the evening before his...

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Economic Security

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Ford Foundation

This Is Not A Normal Grant Cycle Or A Time To Wait And See

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02/21/2017

... pursuing, find resources to give to organizations engaging on the issues in today’s news. 2. Focus on impact Every dollar counts. Our social safety net, the ... it means to be a philanthropic leader. Take them...

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Arabella Advisors

North Star Fund Announces 2017 North Star and Frederick Douglass Awardees

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04/12/2017

... The North Star Fund 2017 Community Gala will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Pier Sixty, ...

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Social Justice

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North Star Fund

Federal Judge Sides With TCF Against DeVos's Education Department

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02/20/2018

... from enforcing its February 16 deadline for public comment on information submitted by two higher education accrediting ... agency—sets a hearing for Thursday, February 22, on The Century Foundation’s (TCF)...

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16 May 2019

Philanthropy New York's 40th Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2019 -

1:30pm to 7:00pm

... our 40 th Anniversary at our Annual Meeting, focusing on the field of philanthropy. Our annual half-day gathering ... philanthropy at its best? Arrive early to cast your vote on the election of new...

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A Message from Ronna Brown and Update on CEO Search

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12/15/2020

A Message from Ronna Brown and Update on CEO Search Dear Members, As I reflect back on 2020, I almost forget that we had two full and busy ... intently with the PNY membership to create a plan on...

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A Message from CEO Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham

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05/14/2021

... throughout our nation’s history in her observation on the contributions of Black Americans in The 1619 ... individualism in a wild land and myths of wealth built on meritocracy and hard work — forming a...

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Building Trust Through Practice: A Shared Journey Toward an Inclusive Economy - New Report from the Surdna Foundation

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04/13/2022

... to recognize the power of grantees’ experiences on the ground and follow their lead. Measurement is for learning, not proving impact. We focused on establishing a system for learning rather than evaluating ...

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Surdna Foundation

Sir Alok Sharma Joins The Rockefeller Foundation to Advance Global Development and Climate Action Goals

Release Date:

05/22/2023

... in order to help build greater international consensus on reforming the international development finance system. At ... respected organization like The Rockefeller Foundation on the vitally important subject...

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05 Dec 2023

Enhancing Mental Wellbeing in NYC: A Briefing on the New York City Council’s Mental Health Road Map

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 -

10:00am to 11:30am

... City Council’s Mental Health Road Map , which focuses on both expanding prevention and intervention services and ... Sara Sucher , Legislative Counsel, Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction,...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

10 Feb 2015

The Conference Board's Business - Community Impact Symposium

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 8:00am to Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 5:00pm

With increasing demands on your company to create social good, a corporate ... positive impacts, gain the tools you need to capitalize on your company’s core competencies, employees and products ...

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Learning in Place

Release Date:

07/14/2011

... board of trustees allowed me to spend some time on a “sabbatical” of sorts, during which I worked as an executive- on -loan to Gladys Carrión , the Commissioner of the New ... York State Office of Children...

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Public Policy

... connects its members with policymakers and acts as a voice on local, state and federal public policy issues. Our goal is ... , and our issue-based working groups , which focus on specific areas like youth and...

The Rockefeller Foundation Appoints Dr. Fred Boltz as a Managing Director

Release Date:

07/01/2013

... decade, Dr. Boltz served as CI's lead technical advisor on conservation strategy and practice, providing guidance to staff and partners in over 30 countries on marine and terrestrial conservation,...

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Elects Two New Trustees

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07/01/2013

... pioneer in the field of operations research, with a focus on the modeling and optimization of transportation and ... MIT faculty and administrators who have served on the Board of the Sloan Foundation. I look...

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Arie Weissman and Jennene Tierney Appointed To Arcus Foundation Management Team

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04/01/2013

... Weissman assumes his role as Vice President after serving on an interim basis since October 2012. He is responsible for ...

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Foundation for Child Development

Melissa Bradley To Step Down As Tides CEO

Release Date:

04/01/2013

... of Housing and Urban Development in Brazil, focused on building a new pipeline of sustainable social ...

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Warhol Foundation Elects Two New Board Members

Release Date:

11/01/2012

... since October 2003, overseeing major exhibitions on a wide range of artists, including Ed Ruscha, Gordon ...

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Council on Foundations Names Vikki N. Spruill President and CEO

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04/02/2012

Vikki Spruill will become President and CEO of the Council on Foundations effective July 1, 2012. Spruill is currently ... and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Council on Foundations. "She has a...

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