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Century Foundation Fellow Co-Authors Report on Admission Preferences of Low-Income Students

Release Date:

01/11/2016

... and make up a mere 3 percent of enrollment at the elite schools , according to a landmark report issued today by the ... differences between enrollment rates at the most selective schools for students from...

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

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The Century Foundation

The Joys and Frustrations of Managing Young People

Release Date:

09/29/2016

Stephanie Chrispin, Public Policy Fellow at Philanthropy New York, reflects on the difficulties and rewards of managing the organization's first high school intern.

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Insights

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Leadership Development

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Public Policy

Westchester Community Foundation Awards 22 Grants

Release Date:

07/11/2023

Westchester's Muslim community to receive support for civic awareness and legal rights.

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Arts

Children, Youth and Families

Environment and Climate Change

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The Westchester Community Foundation

Recording: 2025 Financial Series: Reframing Financial Due Diligence

The Program A participatory discussion on revising language, practice, and purpose for a values-aligned and grantee-centered process in a rapidly changing environment As the funding landscape and operating environment undergo rapid change, many...

2025 Financial series - Intro to Financial Statements

The Program In this primer to the Financial Series, participants will get a peek into how a grantee assembles the financial statements and the stories they tell. This session will provide a foundational understanding of nonprofit financial...

Rosa Asciolla Joins Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence

Release Date:

07/02/2012

Rosa Asciolla has joined the staff of the Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence as Grants Management Associate. Most recently, she was the Development Assistant at the Bayou District Foundation in New Orleans, LA.

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Financial Know-How for Nonprofits Online

Release Date:

02/18/2013

The Wallace Foundation is launching the website strongnonprofits.org, which covers all facets of financial management, from budgeting to oversight to working with a board on financial accountability. The resources are designed to help charities...

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Finance Staff

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Finance & Asset Management

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The Wallace Foundation

17 Jan 2012

Improving Effectiveness in an Age of Uncertainty

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 -

1:00pm to 3:30pm

Webinar

In this age of austerity, it is more important than ever to ask and answer how foundations’ decisions impact the fields they work in. Can you do better? Heidi Williamson, vice president for grantmaking and communication at the Berks County Community...

29 Mar 2012

Strategic Partnerships: Unlock the Keys to Maximizing Cross-Sector Relationships

Thursday, March 29, 2012 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Great ideas, innovation, and sustainable solutions are what we all hope for when corporations and nonprofits come together to achieve a goal. The results of high quality partnerships can be powerful, yet the hard work required to discover and...

14 Jun 2012

Celebrating Milestones in Family Philanthropy

Thursday, June 14, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Teleconference

Family foundations celebrating their 20th, 40th, 50th or 60th anniversaries have found creative ways to honor the giving legacy of the donor and subsequent generations, while also celebrating the importance and potential of their nonprofit partners...

20 Jun 2012

Learning a New Language: Digital Media for Advocacy

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

Effective advocacy communication in the 21st century calls for the adoption of new media. Assorted resources including blogs, webcasts, digital services, and other innovative technologies offer immense potential and provide increased access to a...

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09 Aug 2012

Advocacy and Family Philanthropy: Leveraging Limited Dollars for Impact

Thursday, August 9, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Webinar

New research from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy shows that family foundations are a leading source of support for nonprofits active in policy advocacy and civic engagement. Why do family foundations choose to invest in these...

13 Nov 2012

-- POSTPONED -- Social Media: What is it and Why Should I Care?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 -

1:45pm to 4:30pm

You have heard the phrase “Social Media.” Do you know what it is and how your grantees can use it? Is social media something your organization could use? Join NY-GIA and Philanthropy New York for a panel discussion on effective use of social media...

13 Dec 2012

Family Philanthropy at the Holidays: Faith, Gratitude & Tradition

Thursday, December 13, 2012 -

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Webinar

According to the 2012 Bank of America Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy, 43 percent of the households they surveyed said they make more charitable contributions during the holiday season (October to December) than during the rest of the year...

18 Apr 2013

Five Months Since Landfall: What Are We Learning from Hurricane Sandy?

Thursday, April 18, 2013 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Webinar

This 60-minute webinar will explore how private philanthropy has played a leadership role in Superstorm Sandy and what it is doing to sustain recovery and rebuilding in New York and New Jersey. A Philanthropy New York Collaborative Program...

14 May 2013

Service for Impact Working Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 -

9:00am to 10:30am

... also spend time learning more about Reimagining Service ( www .reimaginingservice.org ) and how to apply the Reimagining ...

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28 May 2013

Community Food Funders Breakfast Series on Risk and Resiliency in the Food System: Fostering Equity and Adaptation in a Post-Sandy World

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 -

8:30am to 10:00am

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have now surpassed 400 parts per million. Our food and agricultural system is already exhibiting impacts from our changing climate as evidenced by recent storms, floods, and droughts. We invite you to join...

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Issue-Based

12 Sep 2013

Igniting the Spark: Effective Next Generation Boards

Thursday, September 12, 2013 -

2:30pm to 4:00pm

Webinar

For many families, it is important that the next generation not only gives but gives as part of the family. This Family Philanthropy Webinar introduces an increasingly popular method for preparing the next generation for philanthropic service: the...

08 Mar 2011

Foundations on the Hill

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 -

7:30am to 12:30pm

Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th St, NW, D.C.

Members and Non-Members should register as soon as possible. The registration fee is $125. For additional information including scheduled meetings, hotel, and travel arrangements, please contact Nur Ibrahim at...

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George Soros receives 2013 Freedom Award

Release Date:

11/06/2013

The International Rescue Committee presented its 2013 Freedom Award to George Soros in recognition of his constant advocacy and support for human rights and democracy worldwide. Soros, the Founder of the Open Society Foundations, received the award...

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Open Society Foundations

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