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05 Dec 2019

Philanthropic Assistants & Coordinators Network (PACNET) Winter Meeting

Thursday, December 5, 2019 -

8:30am to 10:30am

This program is being offered as part of the Philanthropic Assistants and Coordinators ... and receive feedback. Clear and actionable feedback can be a real gift at work. But what happens when you aren’t ... link...

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Network Building

Professional Development

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Breakout Discussion

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Executive Support Staff

25 Jun 2018

Unpacking Nutrition Education – Why It Matters for NYC Students

Monday, June 25, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... students' health, academic achievement, and development as 21st century citizens. All New York City students should ... education to city schools, according to the recent “ A is for Apple” report from the...

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Children, Youth and Families

Food Systems

Health

08 Oct 2014

Executive Assistants Network - Important vs. Urgent: Managing Your Workload

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 -

8:15am to 10:30am

This program is being offered as part of the Executive Assistants Network, but is relevant ... able to manage? Have you ever felt compelled to answer a non-urgent email late in the evening? Does work-life .....

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Network Building

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Executive Support Staff

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HR & Operations

01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

Friday, June 1, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

... board." You've likely heard this sentiment uttered by a foundation program officer in the past. Maybe you've said ... overall governance. Explore How to diagnose the problem as a...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Playwright, Novelist and Songwriter Suzan-Lori Parks to Receive the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize: JP Morgan Private Bank

Release Date:

10/15/2015

... of legendary stage and screen actress Lillian Gish, known as the First Lady of Cinema, the Dorothy and Lillian Gish ... is a complex and multi-layered articulation of history, myth , sexuality...

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Member News

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Arts

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Mellon Foundation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Resilience Begins at Home

Release Date:

07/30/2013

... of such community resilience is shown in the results of a major survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center ... Sandy tested the resilience of New York and New Jersey. As the region works to rebuild...

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Insights

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All Funders

New Momentum in Youth Justice Reform

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02/08/2017

... Fund, and Liz Ryan, co-founder of Youth First Initiative As foundations continue to assess the changing political landscape for justice system reform at a federal, state, and local level, the David Rockefeller...

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Insights

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Justice Reform

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The David Rockefeller Fund

Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker In NY Times Piece on Criminal Justice

Release Date:

07/15/2016

... of white Americans told Gallup that black children had as good a chance as white kids of getting a good education. The next ... in another Gallup survey, almost half of...

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Member News

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Justice Reform

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Ford Foundation

Service for Impact

Strategic volunteerism is a critical component of how corporations harness the time and ... rooted in the principles of Reimagining Service , provides a unique opportunity for both corporate grantmakers and...

07 Nov 2013

YOUR Career in Philanthropy: Insights from the Field’s Top Recruitment Experts

Thursday, November 7, 2013 -

7:00am to 9:45am

... Wondering how to get noticed in the field or within a pool of applicants? Come hear renowned headhunter, Marilyn ...

17 Apr 2012

Are You on a Board? The Art of Good Governance

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... of difficult times. It’s not always obvious how to be a great board member – or even exactly what the job ... with grace and skill. Join us in an interactive program as seasoned board members Chris Park and...

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Issue-Based

14 Nov 2013

The Power of Urgency: Advantages and Options for Limited Life Foundations

Thursday, November 14, 2013 -

11:00am to 1:30pm

... will look at the unique issues involved in spending down a foundation’s assets. The webinar will feature the stories ... of the Eckerd Family Foundation, which was established as a limited...

09 Jan 2014

Twenty Feet From Stardom - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Film Series

Thursday, January 9, 2014 -

4:30pm to 8:30pm

Ford Foundation

 Join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom and a brief panel discussion. Millions know their voices, but no ...

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Issue-Based

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Funds New Research on the Energy and Environmental Implications of the Digital Economy

Release Date:

04/18/2018

... of Forestry and Environmental Studies , has received a $550,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to support a two-year project focused on the implications of the digital ... young researchers who can...

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Member News

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Environment and Climate Change

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Names Leisle Lin and William B. Petersen as New Senior Vice Presidents

Release Date:

02/01/2012

... Officer. Leisle Lin joined the Sloan Foundation in 2010 as Vice President for Finance and Board Secretary, where she serves as the Foundation’s chief financial and compliance officer, ... and management,...

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Appointments & Transitions

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Bessemer Trust

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

The Wenner-Gren Foundation

17 Apr 2013

The “Grit” Factor: How Community Organizations Support Students for College Success

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -

8:15am to 10:30am

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

A key lesson educators — and education grantmakers — have ... a lot about “GRIT” and other metacognitive factors, as well as the challenges of measuring them. We also know that...

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Issue-Based

10 Nov 2010

How Will Election Results Impact the Education Agenda? A Post-Election Policy Briefing for Grantmakers

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 -

1:00pm to 3:30pm

Webinar

A Philanthropy New York Collaborative Webinar , presented ... the Senate or House can influence federal legislation such as ESEA reauthorization. It can impact the level of support ... the allocation of funds for...

10 Dec 2014

Kumu Hina - Documentary Film Series

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 -

4:30pm to 9:00pm

Join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the ... Wong, a timid high school boy, to her present position as a married woman and...

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Film Screening

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All Funders

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LGBTQ

Atlantic Philanthropies Strengthens Support of Media That Matters

Release Date:

05/31/2016

... to the nonprofit since its incorporation in 2009. “ As The Atlantic Philanthropies prepare to sunset, Media ... of media that matters. Learn more at mediaimpactfunders. org . The Atlantic Philanthropies are...

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Member News

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Communications/Media

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

03 Apr 2019

The Road to Capital Is Well Before The Brick

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

... either leap at the chance to help an organization during a capital campaign or run for the hills. In partnership with ... forms. Sometimes the preparation for a campaign can be as valuable...