Aetna Foundation: Closing the Health Divide, One Community at a Time
Release Date:
12/16/2015
... we're doing just that by implementing programs in schools , churches in neighborhoods, and in community parks. . .....
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Opinion from Ford Foundation's Walker: Why Giving Back Isn’t Enough
Release Date:
12/17/2015
... — endowed and expanded foundations that built schools and libraries, developed new vaccines, revolutionized ...
Century Foundation Fellow in NYTimes OpEd: Strong Unions Equals Strong Democracy
Release Date:
01/12/2016
... “Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools , Unions, Race and Democracy.” Century Foundation ...
Simons Foundation Study Shows New Insights on Ocean Microoganisms
Release Date:
01/26/2016
For microorganisms in the oceans -- including those that capture half of the carbon taken out of the atmosphere every day -- viruses are a major threat. But a paper to be published Jan. 25, 2016 in the journal Nature Microbiology shows that there's...
Gould Foundation’s Tyre is Author of In-Depth Atlantic Investigative Piece on Math and Low-Income Students
Release Date:
02/12/2016
Peg Tyre, director of strategy at the Edwin Gould Foundation, wrote a deep examination on mathematics whizzes and reaching glory in math competitions. She is also the author of the book, "The Good School: How Smart Parents Get Their Kids the...
Pershing Square Foundation-Supported Study: 5% Weight Loss Can Make A Difference for Obese People
Release Date:
02/23/2016
For those who struggle with obesity, losing as little as 5% of body weight is enough to reap significant health benefits, according to a study published February 22 in Cell Metabolism.
Duke Foundation Gives $1.5M for Arts to Increase Understanding of Muslim Societies
Release Date:
03/04/2016
... themes of Muslim heritage that will be performed in public schools and distributed to community theater nationwide; ...
How Do I Master That Skill? LinkedIn, Markle Want To Help
Release Date:
03/18/2016
A partnership between LinkedIn and the Markle Foundation has resulted in the work-focused social network piloting a service that helps job seekers get connected with live training programs in their area.
Revson Foundation Supports Steinem Program to Address Underrepresentation of Women In Media & Technology
Release Date:
03/28/2016
The nine-month pilot program, which organizers hope to extend, is funded by a $35,000 grant from the Charles H. Revson Foundation and addresses the underrepresentation of women and minorities in leadership, production and creative roles across all...
JPB Foundation Promotes Betsy Krebs to Vice President, Poverty Program
Release Date:
04/22/2016
As of April 18, 2016, Betsy Krebs has been promoted to Vice President, Poverty at the JPB Foundation.
Artstor President James Shulman Joins Mellon Foundation as Senior Fellow in Residence
Release Date:
05/02/2016
... available to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities, and schools around the world, democratizing access to the world's .....
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Welcomes New Trustees to its Board
Release Date:
07/15/2016
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has elected several new members to its board of trustees. Jennifer Nolan was elected to the board in March, and she is joined by Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Heather McGhee, Miranda Kaiser, and Wyatt Rockefeller, who were...
NY Community Trust Teams Up with Muslim-American Leaders to Counter Anti-Islamic Stereotypes
Release Date:
08/09/2016
More than 80 percent of media coverage of Muslims is negative.
Charles Nuñez, Community Advocate at Youth Represent, Was Only 17 but Charged as an Adult
Release Date:
05/10/2016
In 2007 he was a normal teenager who wanted to be a handsome ladies man and keep some money in his pocket while living with his parents and brothers.
Overdeck and Simons Foundations Launch "Science Everywhere" to Inspire Math and Science Learning Beyond the Classroom
Release Date:
01/25/2017
Overdeck Family Foundation and the Simons Foundation today launched Science Everywhere, an initiative to catalyze math and science learning beyond school walls, in partnership with DonorsChoose.org.
Rona Sheramy Appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women
Release Date:
03/01/2017
... for professional development. In partnership with schools and nonprofits, JFEW fosters a community of women ...
Paula Luff Named New Director of Sustainability & Impact at the Inherent Group
Release Date:
03/07/2017
Board member Paula Luff has a new job as Director of Sustainability & Impact at the Inherent Group.
Mark Zezza Joins NYSHealth as Director of Policy and Research
Release Date:
04/18/2017
In this newly created position, Dr. Zezza will focus on developing the evidence base to support and advance the Foundation's role as a changemaker.
The Forum Welcomes Jay Hutchins as Associate Director of Policy and Communications
Release Date:
04/24/2017
In this new position, Jay will be responsible for ensuring that the Forum works as effectively as possible to advance the work of the Forum's members to engage in government relations and public policy work at the state and national level, and to...
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Names Meghan Jambor Interim Informed Communities Program Officer
Release Date:
07/12/2017
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is pleased to announce that Meghan Jambor has been named interim Informed Communities Program Officer and Communications Director.