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Century Foundation Report Examines The Real Value of What Students Do in College

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02/26/2016

... to learn skills and gain experience that will put them on a path to becoming employable adults. Unfortunately, some ... are not met and they waste their time and money on low-quality instruction—sometimes...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

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The Century Foundation

Darren Walker Writes on Lessons Learned from Rikers Island

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05/15/2017

Darren Walker Writes on Lessons Learned from Rikers Island About 18 months ago, ... reform. There was rare bipartisan agreement on the scale and scope of the challenges America’s ... with America’s criminal-...

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Justice Reform

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Ford Foundation

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Notes Ways Foundations Can Step Up to Scale Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals

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09/25/2017

... Development Goals Many discussions about scale often focus on what NGOs or social entrepreneurs should do. But this week ... on interviews with leading NGOs and grantmakers, seeks to offer...

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International/Foreign Affairs

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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Where You Live, How You Give: What a Fidelity Study Says About U.S. Donors

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10/06/2017

... When this philanthropy juggernaut takes a moment to offer insights about giving trends in America, it's worth .....

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Mellon Foundation Launches New Initiative to Support 1,500 Artists and Small Arts Organizations as COVID-19 Crisis Continues

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08/27/2020

... resources to lessen the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on livelihoods and the larger arts sector. The initiative is ... Grants program. We’re delighted that these grants will offer immediate financial...

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Arts

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20 Jun 2023

After Title 42: Implications for the Americas - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 -

1:30pm to 3:00pm

... will be provided. What will you learn? What groups on the ground have been doing to support and empower people who are on the move Recommendations on how funders can best...

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Immigration

01 Mar 2012

Using Time to Transform Schools: Opportunities, Challenges, and How Foundations Can Make a Difference

Thursday, March 1, 2012 -

1:45pm to 5:00pm

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

... schools and diverse partners collaborate successfully to offer more and better opportunities for students? What are ... going to scale? How can foundations help? What should be on our To Do lists? Philanthropy...

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17 Jun 2016

Special Screening & Discussion: Stepping Up for NYC's Youth

Friday, June 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

As funders grapple with programs to increase college readiness and access, a recent documentary, Stepping Up, offers insights into solutions that work. Stepping Up follows high school seniors who have been trained by College Access: Research &...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Education

31 Jan 2017

Built to Scale: How and When to Help Grantees Replicate Their Work

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Out-of-school time (OST) providers offer a number of diverse opportunities for youth across New ...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Children, Youth and Families

16 Feb 2023

For the Love of Data: How Census Data Drives Decision-Making - A Webinar Hosted by the New York State Census Equity Fund

Thursday, February 16, 2023 -

11:00am to 12:30pm

... know that baseline statistics that leaders often rely on to make informed decisions – poverty levels, ...

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Census 2020

11 Jan 2022

Economics, Equity, and the Case for Supporting the Care Infrastructure in Greater New York - A Webinar Hosted by AFN and NYWF

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 -

9:30am to 11:15am

COVID-19 has had devastating impact on American workers, particularly women and people of color. ... 10th. Members and Non-Member Funders: Please click on the "Register Now" link above. Webinar...

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Putting Capital to Work for Democracy

Release Date:

07/10/2018

... CEO of Propel Capital The Saturday before July 4th, I was on an island 10 miles off the coast of mainland USA, ... are showing up in different ways every day to take action on these and so many other issues –...

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Civic Engagement

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Propel Capital

22 Apr 2025

Navigating the AI Revolution: A Practical Guide for Foundation Administrators

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

... grantmaking organizations. FAN hosts quarterly meetings on a broad range of topics relevant to HR and operations ... the hype from genuine opportunities in AI? This hands- on workshop deciphers artificial...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

HR & Operations Staff

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Foundations and Peer Review: Time to Reconsider the Process?

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05/02/2017

... research, such as our foundation, have long relied on scientific peer review as an essential tool for ... proposal than to solicit the perspectives of a group of experts in the same fields. They are best...

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ASPCA Shares Tips to Keep Pets Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic

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03/17/2020

... of Cruelty to Animals ® ) is providing information on keeping animals safe during a human health crisis and ... the necessary precautions and incorporate pets into their preparedness plans to keep their family...

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Animal Welfare

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NY Community Trust-Supported UHF Report Outlines Ways to Strengthen Consumer Access to Provider Networks In NY State

Release Date:

05/23/2017

... Provider Network Standards and Protections , is based on analysis of health plan regulatory filings, actions in ... to enhance access to care when network problems arise.” Recommendations from the report...

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The New York Community Trust

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Health

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The Juvenile Justice Initiative at Philanthropy New York: Closing Remarks from Judge Judith S. Kaye

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06/22/2010

... correctional to a youth-development and therapeutic model. On June 14, 2010, Philanthropy New York held the first of a ... accountable for their behavior, but simultaneously we must offer them the structure,...

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11 Apr 2024

It Gets Hotter Every Year: How to Proactively Fund the Heat Crisis - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, April 11, 2024 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

This program is hosted by our partner, Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), who has extended an invitation ... disaster responders and NGO staff interested in or working on disasters and other...

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After a Gay Rights Victory, a New Challenge for Grantmakers

Release Date:

07/10/2013

... the 44th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots that occurred on the streets of my own neighborhood, Greenwich Village, the ... funders formed partnerships to maximize their impact. By 2013 , the foundations that...

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