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With foundations only now recovering from the devastating losses incurred from the recession, one part of the nonprofit sector is still reeling from cutbacks in grants—the nonprofit and philanthropic infrastructure. They have always been challenged...

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02 Apr 2012

How Does History Inform Current Philanthropic Practice?

Monday, April 2, 2012 -

2:45pm to 5:00pm

What can 21st-century practitioners learn from the annals of American philanthropy? As the Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Ford foundations celebrate 100, 99, and 75 years of service respectively, pausing to reflect upon the role and practice of...

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01 May 2012

Creating a New Normal: Financial Fitness and Competitive Job Search Strategies for Aging Baby Boomers

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

While the recent economic recession affected Americans of all ages, both genders and all ethnicities; workers 55 and over, women, and people of color were among the hardest hit. Each group brings with them their own unique set of challenges and...

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16 May 2012

Understanding the Rules of Engagement: Advocacy in an Election Season

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 -

8:45am to 11:00am

This new program series begins with an overview of the legalities concerning foundations and advocacy. Many foundations impose restrictions on themselves and on grantee use of funds that are far narrower than required by law. Restrictions in...

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13 Jul 2012

One Step Closer to DREAM: Helping Undocumented Youth Obtain Relief under New Immigration Policy

Friday, July 13, 2012 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

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On June 15, 2012, President Obama announced a new policy that could allow up to 1.4 million undocumented youth to apply for temporary relief from deportation and obtain employment authorization. Learn more about this policy directive: what it is,...

13 May 2013

As the South Goes: Philanthropy and Social Justice in the U.S. South

Monday, May 13, 2013 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Grantmakers for Southern Progress (formerly the Southern Organizing Working Group) has recently released As the South Goes: Philanthropy and Social Justice in the U.S. South. This briefing will focus on research highlights and will offer a chance...

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $70 Million Climate Challenge

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06/05/2018

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a $70 million commitment in support of U.S. mayors who are leading efforts to address climate change.

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Environment and Climate Change

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Citi Foundation's Youth Workforce Fund to Prepare Youth Workforces for Employment Needs in their Local Communities

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10/30/2018

The $3.75 million fund is supporting community organizations in key cities across the United States to help them expand their programming and connect low-income youth to a range of employment opportunities.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Citi Foundation

Seth Pinsky Named New Chief Executive of the 92nd Street Y

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09/29/2019

The new leader, Seth Pinsky, advised the Bloomberg administration on economic development and currently works in real estate.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

08 Sep 2022

Staffing for Success - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, September 8, 2022 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Join us for a conversation on how to hire and prepare staff for success.

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Professional Development

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Family Foundation

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

09 Jun 2022

Participatory Grantmaking - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, June 9, 2022 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Learn how funders engage community members in the decision-making process and what strategies have been successful.

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Tools & Strategies

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12 Oct 2022

Applying Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Child and Family Services Research: Implications for the Federal and Philanthropic Sectors

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Join this session to learn about opportunities to leverage national, state, city, and foundation funding… and practical ways to improve how research is designed and funded. See what components can be easily added to a Request for Proposal so that...

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All Funders

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Public Policy

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Children, Youth and Families

Education

Adam Sweidan Joins Arcus Foundation Board of Directors

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12/08/2022

The Arcus Foundation, a global foundation promoting respect for diversity among peoples and in nature, announced today that Adam Sweidan, a leading conservationist and philanthropist, has joined the foundation’s board of directors.

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12 Dec 2023

Strategies and Tactics for Changing Hearts and Minds - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 -

2:30pm to 3:30pm

In this webinar, we will explore the strategies and tactics organizations are deploying to move hearts and minds in support of immigration.

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Immigration

14 Jan 2025

Trends in Family Philanthropy 2025 Report: Exploring the Main Findings - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 -

2:00pm to 3:15pm

What does the family philanthropy landscape look like? How has it changed across the last decade, and what do those changes mean for the field? Join us as we discuss the findings of the Trends in Family Philanthropy 2025 report.