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05 Nov 2014

Should Nonprofits Be Mandated to Pay Living Wages, and What is Philanthropy’s Role?

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

... in nonprofits, government and philanthropy are united on the idea that nonprofit organizations – all of which aim ... their families. While there is near unanimous agreement on this point, there is...

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09 Jun 2015

Catch a Ride on a Roller-Coaster! Immigration Issues Facing the New York Region

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 -

8:45am to 11:00am

In the wake of Congressional inaction on federal immigration reform, President Barack Obama announced on November 20, 2014 , the Immigration Accountability ... President has put forward in his latest Executive...

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Human Services

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Three Ways the Arts are Advancing Equity in NYC

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04/06/2016

New York Community Trust Program Associate Salem Tsegaye says the arts can help sustain a vibrant, more equitable New York.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Arts

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The New York Community Trust

The Rockefeller Foundation Commits Over USD 1 Billion To Advance Climate Solutions

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09/15/2023

... the rapidly growing divestment movement. Betting Big on Impact Because climate funding is predominantly directed ... Earth Fund during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2021 (COP26...

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Environment and Climate Change

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The Rockefeller Foundation

Groundswell Fund Shares An Open Letter to Philanthropy, from People of Color-led, Movement-Accountable Public Foundations

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06/10/2021

... Turning the conventional philanthropic logic about risk on its head, we have long argued that it is riskier NOT to ... than solid and sustained. It also signals a doubling down on white supremacy in our sector...

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Social Justice

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Groundswell Fund

Is There Really a Conflict between the Public Good and Professionalism in the Foundation Sector?

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08/26/2014

... As Stewart and Faulk point out, professionalism has been on the rise in the foundation field since the enactment of ... of foundations operated purely as grantmakers, focusing on basic due diligence with...

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Health

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

Simons Foundation Announces First Pivot Fellowship Recipients

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09/07/2022

... its statistical properties, and thus hopefully shed light on the plasticity of crystalline solids — a scientifically ... Rudin of Duke University. Specifically, he will focus on key approaches to deal with the...

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9/23/2014 - Immigrant Youth in NYC: Programs, Practices and Policy - PowerPoint Presentation

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09/2014

View related materials presented during the program, " Immigrant Youth in NYC: Programs, Practices and Policy ."

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ASPCA Elects Tim F. Wray to Chair of the Board

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07/02/2012

... public good," said Wray. "To serve an organization that is on the front line of defending those who cannot defend .....

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18 Apr 2012

Improving Teaching: What’s Evaluation Got to Do with It?

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

... In New York as elsewhere, the media have largely focused on the points of dispute and the contentious use of ... – City and State – the issue is far more complex. On March 15, the New York Legislature passed a...

24 Apr 2012

Post Penn State: Strategies for Ending Child Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... faith organizing, and arts activism—and their impact on communities. How child sexual abuse is linked to numerous ...

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09 Oct 2012

College and Career Ready: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

... -- many of them high school students -- waited on line on August 15 to begin the process of applying for deportation ... people the opportunity to finish high school and move on to college...

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09 Dec 2009

All Politics Is Local: Where Are Women and Girls?

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 -

2:00pm to 6:00pm

... Montgomery , Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Children and Families, New York State Assembly member ...

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Evan Michelson Joins Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as Program Officer

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02/12/2014

... Evan Michelson joined the foundation as Program Officer on January 1, 2014. Michelson’s primary responsibility will ... and responsibly manage radioactive materials; research on the economic, environmental and...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Our Common Purpose: The Struggle for True Democracy and Equal Rights

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10/03/2014

... or MORE ) at a recent Philanthropy New York briefing on " Inequality, Democracy and Corporate Power " to discuss these recent court cases. One in a series on “Philanthropy and the Next Economy,” the...

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19 Apr 2016

A New Vision for Gates: Bob Hughes Goes to Seattle

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... Philanthropies. We will celebrate Bob's good work, reflect on the past and future of education reform in New York City, ... to view the Gates annoucement! Explore: Reflections on education reform over the...

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17 May 2016

Unlocking the Potential of Young People: Effective Strategies for Engaging Youth

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

We all want young people to thrive, make positive choices and reach their potential. But, engaging youth in any community can be challenging and requires all sectors to consider new ways of doing business.

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Housing and Homelessness

12 May 2016

Diverse and Dispersed: Managing a Far-Flung Family - Webinar

Thursday, May 12, 2016 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... And how do families take advantage of diverse perspectives on key issues within the family? Join this session featuring ... to set up an account with NCFP. The account will be based on your professional email...

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Family Foundation

Congress’ Tax Bill Message to Charitable Nonprofits: “We Don’t Care – You’re on Your Own”

Release Date:

12/21/2017

... to Charitable Nonprofits: “We Don’t Care – You’re on Your Own” This post by Tim Delaney, President and ... was originally released by The Council of Nonprofits on December 20, 2017. “The tax bill that Congress...

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