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Living Cities Board Commits To Fund Racial Equity Centered Mission

Release Date:

02/27/2020

... member institutions: "The work of Living Cities fuels both my and Prudential's purpose to create equity and reinforces ... Prudential Foundation and Living Cities Vice Board Chair. " My life...

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Member News

Topic(s)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Funding Area

Community Development

Related Organizations

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Bank of America [Corporate]

Citi Foundation

Freedom Together Foundation

Ford Foundation

Prudential Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation

Surdna Foundation

Getting Out of our Comfort Zone in Response to COVID-19

Release Date:

04/07/2020

... By: Ivan Rosales, Finance Director, North Star Fund One of my principal roles as the Finance Director at North Star Fund ... for you, compared to your grantees? Reach out to me or my colleagues if you want a...

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Insights

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Fundraising

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Funding Area

Disaster Relief

Economic Security

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Related Organizations

North Star Fund

Message from PNY Board Chair on Leadership Transition

Release Date:

06/25/2020

... I remember more than 10 years ago, walking into my first PNY meeting of what was then the Increasing ... was so generous with making introductions and encouraging my involvement with PNY that she had me...

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PNY News

A Message from CEO Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham

Release Date:

05/14/2021

... find ancient newspaper stuffed into the cracks! Somehow, my understanding of insulation materials did not include ... misleading narrative of a democracy that works for all. My colleague Marlon Williams...

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President's Message

PNY News

Surdna Foundation Appoints Melissa D’Arienzo, Miguel A. Santana, and Ommeed Sathe to its Board

Release Date:

12/16/2022

... and social and racial justice, deeply align with my own values and that of the Weingart Foundation,” said ... Miguel A. Santana. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Board and the foundation...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Surdna Foundation

Mass Shooting in Orlando: Resources and Networks for Action

National Teleconference for Funders June 22 @ 11a. m .: Response to Orlando Shooting For funders concerned about ... announced the creation of the Better Together Fund , www .cffound.org/give/better_together . The...

11 Jan 2012

The Infrastructure of Philanthropy Post-Economic Crisis with Rick Cohen

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

With foundations only now recovering from the devastating losses incurred from the recession, one part of the nonprofit sector is still reeling from cutbacks in grants—the nonprofit and philanthropic infrastructure. They have always been challenged...

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Issue-Based

02 Apr 2012

How Does History Inform Current Philanthropic Practice?

Monday, April 2, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... New York's Thought Leader Series. Presenters Daniel M . Fox , President Emeritus, Milbank Memorial Fund David .....

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Issue-Based

27 Nov 2012

Social Impact Bonds: The Brains Behind the Buzz

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 -

7:45am to 11:00pm

Are Social Impact Bonds the future of social change financing? Many of us in the sector have heard about them. The City of New York, in partnership with Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg Philanthropies, recently announced a major initiative to reduce...

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Tools & Strategies

13 May 2013

As the South Goes: Philanthropy and Social Justice in the U.S. South

Monday, May 13, 2013 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Grantmakers for Southern Progress (formerly the Southern Organizing Working Group) has recently released As the South Goes: Philanthropy and Social Justice in the U.S. South. This briefing will focus on research highlights and will offer a chance...

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Issue-Based

02 Feb 2010

Long-Term Consequences of Delinquency: A Presentation by New York State Office of Children and Family Services' Dr. Rebecca Colman

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 -

11:30am to 2:00pm

Presented by Philanthropy Connects , the public policy committee of Philanthropy New York, and by its working group on At-Risk Youth. WHO SHOULD ATTEND : All interested funders. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION...

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Issue-Based

20 Apr 2010

Nourishing Strong Communities II: Food Works - New York City Council Engages Around Healthy Food

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 -

8:30am to 11:00am

... by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation , the Laurie M . Tisch Illumination Fund , and The Elmezzi Fund . WHO ... . Kate Evans Heiberg (Moderator), Program Officer, Laurie M . Tisch Illumination Fund . Kate...

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Issue-Based

14 Jun 2010

Policy Briefing: The Juvenile Justice System and Opportunities for Alignment

Monday, June 14, 2010 -

8:30am to 2:00pm

... by Gail Nayowith, Executive Director of the Laurie M . Tisch Illumination Fund, will conclude with a lunch ... Gail Nayowith (moderator) , Executive Director, The Laurie M . Tisch Illumination Fund Policy...

11 Dec 2013

What Does it Mean to ‘Do’ Policy Work in a Foundation?

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 -

7:45am to 11:00am

”Public Policy Work” in foundations is like the proverb of the elephant being described by several blind men — each has a very different description of what it is based on their personal experience of it. Is it government relations? Is it funding...

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Issue-Based

25 Nov 2014

Understanding the President's Executive Actions on Immigration

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 -

12:00pm to 2:00pm

Nearly five million undocumented immigrants, mostly parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, will be able to apply for temporary work permits and avoid deportation.

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Webinar/Teleconference

Audience

All Funders

Funding Area

Immigration

Public Policy

Workforce Development

15 Jan 2015

Getting Better at Getting Better: Using Data to Improve Student Social-Emotional Learning

Thursday, January 15, 2015 -

8:00am to 11:00am

The session will focus on the use of data and measurement tools to help young people set goals for themselves and build social-emotional competencies (SEL) essential for academic and life success.

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Audience

All Funders

Topic(s)

Leadership Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Human Services

Children, Youth and Families

Location

United States

07 Jun 2017

New York City Workforce Funders Quarterly Meeting and Impact of the Minimum Wage Increase on New York City’s Workforce System

Wednesday, June 7, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The state minimum wage in New York City will increase to $15/hour within less than three years for small businesses, and within less than two years for businesses employing 11 or more workers.

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Funding Area

Workforce Development

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $70 Million Climate Challenge

Release Date:

06/05/2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $70 million commitment in support of U.S. mayors who are leading efforts to address climate change.

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Member News

Funding Area

Environment and Climate Change

Related Organizations

Bloomberg Philanthropies

Citi Foundation's Youth Workforce Fund to Prepare Youth Workforces for Employment Needs in their Local Communities

Release Date:

10/30/2018

The $3.75 million fund is supporting community organizations in key cities across the United States to help them expand their programming and connect low-income youth to a range of employment opportunities.