Simons Foundation Invites Applications for Autism Research
Release Date:
06/06/2019
The foundation is inviting applications to its annual Bridge to Independence Award Program.
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Beyond Rigor - Building Philanthropy's Equitable Evaluation Infrastructure
Release Date:
07/17/2019
Should the “rigor” yardstick, used in traditional evaluation practice, be used to assess an equity-focused mission? Does centering questions of validity, objectivity, and appropriateness advance equity? A growing group of funders and evaluators are...
NYT Opinion: Darren Walker Reflects on Why Museums Need to Step Into the Future
Release Date:
07/26/2019
America’s museums are more than repositories of ancient Greek statues and Renaissance paintings. They are guardians of a fading social and demographic order. On Thursday, Warren Kanders resigned from the board of the Whitney Museum of Art, after...
23
Jun
2020
Exploring Your Foundation’s Role in Advocacy: From Board to Boots on the Ground
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Join us to learn how peer foundations are carving out roles as advocates, informing public officials, and building the relationships necessary to influence change at a systemic level.
Citi Foundation Issues RFP Aimed at Supporting Community Development Financial Institutions
Release Date:
06/30/2020
A $15 million open request for proposals (RFP) aimed at supporting Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) serving small businesses owned by people of color and low- and moderate-income individuals and communities.
To Serve Racial Equity, What Are You Doing Less Of?
Release Date:
10/28/2020
I was running a workshop on tools to address institutional racism within our organizations when I was asked, how do we to create buy-in to fund these tools in the first place?
Jonathan Horowitz of The Klarman Family Foundation Wins 2021 JJ Greenberg Memorial Award
Release Date:
04/01/2021
Jewish Funders Network awarded the 2021 JJ Greenberg Memorial Award to Jonathan Horowitz of The Klarman Family Foundation at its international conference.
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Releases a Research and Policy In Brief, Mass Shootings: Causes and Prevention
Release Date:
04/21/2021
In the week this research synthesis was released by HFG, CNN reported that 45 mass shootings had occurred in the U.S. in the previous month.
Build Up Advisory Group Shares Podcast - Leveraging Systems for Sustainability and Opportunity with Jim Shelton
Release Date:
06/09/2021
Build Up Advisory Group Shares Podcast - Leveraging Systems for Sustainability and Opportunity with Jim Shelton This week on the Nonprofit Build Up, we’re talking Jim Shelton . Jim is the Chief Impact and Investment Officer at Blue...
02
Nov
2021
HERO Act and Other Compliance Considerations Amidst the Pandemic – A Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 -
10:00am to 11:00am
As organizations begin transitioning to a new hybrid environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, questions come up frequently about how to stay compliant, what trainings are required, and how to navigate employee wellness amidst masking and...
The Whiting Foundation Announces New Grants for Public Humanities Projects Expanding Our Understanding of History and Culture
Release Date:
05/25/2022
11 wide-ranging projects showcase partnerships among scholars, nonprofits, and citizens across the US and beyond
28
Jul
2022
Funder Briefing with the Energy Foundation
Thursday, July 28, 2022 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Join us for a discussion with the Energy Foundation as we learn about their work in continuing to position New York as a leader in the climate change movement, including the opportunity to provide feedback on their impact strategy.
21
Sep
2022
Strategies for Advancing Pro-Immigrant Policies - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Join us for this session to learn more about the status of each of these policies and what is needed from philanthropy to help secure victories.
Regional Community Calendar
The events listed below take place in the New York region, or are accessible remotely.
Giving Circles in Cross-Cultural Context
Release Date:
11/14/2013
Natan Fund Executive Director Felicia Herman discusses the role that giving circles play in different communities and how they help people access the world of philanthropy in innovative ways.
Accelerating Your Impact: On-Ramps to Effective Advocacy Funding
Release Date:
10/24/2024
Ask any funder what they hope to accomplish, and the answer will likely be “lasting change”. But in the current ever-shifting policy environment, we must recognize that lasting change is increasingly difficult to come by.
Workforce Funders Collaborative
New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative meets quarterly, along with colleagues from City and State agencies, to share information about workforce development. A subset of the Workforce Funders makes grants to the collaborative fund to develop...
Program Officers Join Expanding Surdna Teams in Thriving Cultures, Sustainable Environments, Strong Local Economies
Release Date:
02/01/2013
The Surdna Foundation is also pleased to announce the appointment of four new Program Officers. To more effectively deliver on their mission to foster just and sustainable communities in the United States, the Foundation recently decided to expand...
16
May
2012
Love Free or Die - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 -
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Please join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary Love Free or Die , and a brief discussion to follow. Love Free or Die, Official Trailer (2011) Love Free or Die is about a man whose two defining passions are...
20
Sep
2012
Money and Politics: The Impact of Citizens United on the 2012 Presidential Election
Thursday, September 20, 2012 -
8:30am to 10:45am
The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has fundamentally altered the strategy and structure of elections and electioneering in the United States. Early evidence suggests that spending on the 2012 election will easily surpass the $3 billion...