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Philanthropy & Hurricane Sandy: A Report on the Foundation & Corporate Response
Publication date:
10/2014
A new report examines the response of foundations, corporations and other institutional donors to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.
On The Foundation Freeway: Entering And Exiting Priority Areas With Caution
Release Date:
08/02/2016
David Sandman of the NYS Health Foundation writes about the challenges of funding health care needs in the large and diverse state of NY.
Giving While Living
Publication date:
09/2017
The common quest of all who seek to achieve lasting improvements in our communities and in our world—whether we are individual donors, foundations, nonprofits or government agencies—is to make the highest and best use of our resources. It requires us to ask questions like: What are our best opportunities to make a difference? What impact can we have and how do we know what impact our grants are having? What are grantee organizations accomplishing? What’s working… what’s not? Or, as Chuck Feeney, founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies, never hesitated to ask, starting with the foundation’s...
Leadership for Change: Will, Skill, and Courage
Release Date:
03/23/2023
At Philanthropy New York, we have no shortage of will to see equity-centered change management succeed in our organization and within our ecosystem, but we are just beginning to fully appreciate the different skills and courage required for the work.
"As the South Grows: Weathering the Storm"
Publication date:
11/2017
New Southern Community Leaders' newest report, " As the South Grows: Weathering the Storm ," explores opportunities for philanthropy to invest in environmental, racial and climate justice in the South.
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Rethinking Democracy Through Electoral Reform - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, March 5, 2018 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Our current elections require systemic reforms to increase voter participation, counter racial and partisan gerrymandering, overcome zero-sum polarization, and advance a reflective and representative democracy.
8 Characteristics of Successful Venture Philanthropies
Publication date:
03/2014
The Rockefeller Foundation hosted the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for the launch of a new study on venture philanthropy.
We Cannot Let COVID-19 Be a Death Sentence For Refugees
Release Date:
08/12/2020
For those working in the fields of protecting the rights of refugees and asylum seekers, the last few years have been a persistent and mounting challenge.
The Teagle Foundation Awards Grants to Colleges and Universities Nationwide for Novel Humanities-Focused Programs
Release Date:
06/08/2023
The grants, which totalled $5.38 million, support novel approaches for students of all backgrounds and majors to engage with literature, philosophy and history.
Philanthropy New York Supports a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity
Philanthropy New York Supports a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity Statement: Philanthropy New York advocates for a “true cost of living” standard in New York City and believes that this standard should...
Blue Meridian’s Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Release Date:
04/10/2020
At Blue Meridian Partners, we are acutely aware that this virus is causing immense, disproportionate harm to the most vulnerable among us.
Salesforce Gives $19M to Support Five School Districts Across the US and Education Nonprofits
Release Date:
09/20/2021
... its middle schools. Additionally, OUSD uses Salesforce. org ’s Education Cloud for K-12 to connect staff members ...
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...
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.
Warhol Foundation Elects Two New Board Members
Release Date:
11/01/2012
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has announced the election of two new board members, Adam Weinberg and Carrie Mae Weems.
Long Island Community Foundation Appoints New Advisory Board Members
Release Date:
04/02/2012
The Long Island Community Foundation recently named three new members to its Board of Advisors: Phyllis Hill Slater, John Murcott, and Edward C. Palleschi.
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...
Educational Foundation of America Welcomes New Staff Members
Release Date:
09/04/2013
Anna Campbell and Jessica Mowles have joined the staff of the Educational Foundation of America — Campbell will serve as a Program Officer for the Foundation, and Mowles as Program Associate.
The Sister Fund Welcomes Two New Team Members
Release Date:
04/18/2014
The Sister Fund welcomed Violet L.D. Lee, Ph.D., as the new Executive Director and Laura Risimini, as the new Office and Grant Administrator.