Making Lunch Free Was Just the Beginning
Release Date:
12/10/2019
It was a proud moment for New York City when its public school system began implementing universal free school lunch on the first day of the school year in 2017.
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Salesforce Announces Work.com For Schools and $20 Million to Help Schools Reopen Safely and Support Student Learning Anywhere
Release Date:
08/11/2020
Technology helps schools make smart decisions on when it’s safe to return to campus, monitor the health of students and teachers, and better support those who are learning remotely
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Supports Database that Tracks Health Equity Implications of State COVID-19 Policies
Release Date:
07/28/2021
A publically available database is helping researchers, policymakers, journalists, and others understand how over 200 state policies implemented during the pandemic are impacting health equity.
The Role of Philanthropy in Addressing the Greek Crisis
Release Date:
08/21/2015
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Co-President, Andreas C. Dracopoulos, explores the critical nature of the role the foundation has played in assisting during Greece's economic crisis.
The Next Five Years: Three Reasons We Must Adapt
Release Date:
05/01/2018
Maya Winkelstein, Executive Director, Open Road Alliance writes "When is an organization no longer a ‘start-up’? Is it age, size, or some other acquired wisdom that moves it out of the ‘test and experiment’ stage into the ‘institutional’ one? When...
What DAFs are Learning from the Community Development Sector
Release Date:
08/05/2019
Donor Advised Funds have caught the imagination of philanthropically minded individuals and families as an efficient option to grow their philanthropic assets and support their favorite charities without developing the burdensome infrastructure of a...
Brooklyn Community Foundation Releases Results of 4-Year Study of Restorative Justice Implementation in Schools
Release Date:
10/08/2020
Focused on addressing racial disparities in school discipline, the Brooklyn Resorative Justice Project is a partnership with NYC DOE and the Mayor's Leadership Team on School Climate and Discipline
Philanthropy New York Board and Public Policy Committee Approves New Policy Position on a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity
Release Date:
09/29/2022
Philanthropy New York Board and Public Policy Committee Approves New Policy Position on a True Cost of Living Standard and Wage Equity Philanthropy New York supports the creation of a living wage standard and believes that it is...
National Service and Grassroots Youth Organizing Groups: A Strategy for Building Diverse Nonprofit and Civic Leadership for New York
Release Date:
01/14/2010
The fiscal 2010 budget includes an appropriation of $1.49 billion for the Corporation for National and Community Service, the largest budget in CNCS history.
The Affordable Care Act: Keeping Our Eyes on the Ball
Release Date:
10/24/2013
Commonwealth Fund President David Blumenthal and Vice President for Health Care Coverage and Access Sara Collins explain how we will be able to measure the success of the ACA over the coming year.
To Build Community, Start with a Question
Release Date:
11/19/2014
... keep us honest!”). We also launched BrooklyInsights. org to be a transparent view for the public into the process, ... report and explore our process at BrooklynInsights. org ): Neighborhood Cohesion Youth...
Beyond the IRS: Communicating Your Foundation’s 990-PF
Release Date:
12/21/2011
By Gail Fuller, Director of Communications, Rockefeller Brothers Fund Long ago, foundations were in what I call “The Lone Ranger” mode: they hid behind masks, addressed societal needs, and for the most part never revealed who they...
Relationships Matter: Program Officers, Grantees, and the Keys to Success
Relationships Matter: Program Officers, Grantees, and the Keys to Success sheds light on what constitutes a strong funder–grantee relationship, what nonprofits say it takes for funders to foster such relationships, and the crucial role that program officers play in the equation.
What’s Good, and What’s Missing, in Congress’ Third COVID-19 Emergency Response Package - Report from The Century Foundation
Release Date:
03/26/2020
The Century Foundation has analyzed the third phase of Congress’ emergency response to the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
What BP Won’t Be Paying For—and How You Can Help
Release Date:
07/01/2010
By Penny Fujiko Willgerodt Executive Director, Prospect Hill Foundation (This post originally appeared in OnEarth Magazine on June 11, 2010 and is reprinted with permission.) We at the Gulf Coast Fund have noticed people asking...
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A Time to Innovate: Achieving the Promise of Urban Catholic Schools
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 8:00am to Thursday, November 4, 2010 - 4:00pm
... Emily Dalpiaz Miller at EMiller@PhilanthropyRoundtable. org or 202-822-8333. A Philanthropy New York Collaborative ... at 202-822-8333 or APienta@PhilanthropyRoundtable. org . Discussion Topics Include: Which...
Big Gaps in the Big Apple: Measuring Well-Being in the New York Metro Area
Release Date:
05/10/2012
... panel, you can reach us at contact@measureofamerica. org . Big Gaps in the Big Apple: Measuring Well-Being in the ...
Finding My Power and Community in Philanthropy
Release Date:
08/03/2017
PNY's departing Public Policy Fellow Stephanie Chrispin says young professionals in any role within a foundation can wield their personal power to persuade and influence others and be a catalyst for change.
A Long Overdue Guide for New Philanthropic Organizations
Release Date:
04/17/2019
This year marks the Helmsley Charitable Trust’s tenth year as an active grantmaker. During these last 10 years, we have discovered that when it comes to ramping up a new foundation or grantmaking organization, there is no single “how-to guide” or...
It’s OK to Pause and Think. In Fact, Please Do.
Release Date:
10/04/2017
Day after day, month after month, crisis upon crisis comes. Just last month, I used this space to talk with you about what has been learned over the years from Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy that could be applied to Harvey. This month we must face...