Ford Joins Other Major Foundations in Requiring Funded Projects to Be Open Through Creative Commons License
Release Date:
02/04/2015
Open licensing will allow for transparency and accessibility.
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NoVo Executive Director Finds Correlation Between Domestic Violence and Other Violent Crimes in NYTimes Editorial
Release Date:
02/04/2015
Pamela Shifman co-authored an opinion piece detailing the critical need to end violence at home.
Ask the Right Questions: Funders Toolkit
Publication date:
02/2015
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers as released two toolkits both designed for structured group reflection. The first is a self-assessment tool that can help affinity groups engaging in policy work determine how well they're set up for success. The second is a set of planning checklists that affinity groups can use to do policy work and regional associations can use to support that work.
1/22/2015 - What’s Next on the Healthcare Horizon? Five Big Trends Affecting Philanthropy - Live stream Recording
Publication date:
01/2015
View the live stream recording of the program, "What’s Next on the Healthcare Horizon? Five Big Trends Affecting Philanthropy."
State Recoups $30 Million for Workers Who Failed to Receive Proper Minimum Wage
Release Date:
02/05/2015
The recovered funds were part of the Department of Labor’s Division of Labor Standards investigation.
Ford, OSF and Others Join Forces to Safeguard Internet Liberties
Release Date:
02/05/2015
The new coalition will be called NetGain and will work to create an Internet-based public sphere.
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2015
Executive Assistants Network - Resources to Further Your Professional Goals
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 -
7:15am to 10:30am
Career progression isn’t only about getting a new job and climbing the career ladder of success — it also requires gaining the tools and resources you need to excel and deliver the best results in your current position.
Brooklyn Community Foundation Launches Brooklyn Accelerator
Release Date:
02/06/2015
The Brooklyn Accelerator will connect community-based nonprofits to new donors and board members.
JPMorgan Chase Pledges $10 Million to Study Its Philanthropic Impact
Release Date:
02/06/2015
JPMorgan Chase will analyze the efficacy of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
We Can Build a Better, More Inclusive Tech Workforce
Release Date:
02/06/2015
Hive Digital Media Program Associate, Leigh Ross, explores the shortage of qualified, tech employees in NYC.
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Mar
2015
Food Systems and Movements
Monday, March 16, 2015 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
The modern food system has been shaped by the privatization of public goods and the deregulation of corporate capital— leading to the highest levels of global inequality in economic history.
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Mar
2015
Beyond Gender Equity: How Philanthropy is Taking Gender Norms into Account
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Is your grantmaking responding to new understandings of the importance of addressing gender norms along with age, race and class? Gender norms are the beliefs, scripts and expectations we all have for how to be men and women. And addressing them is...
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Mar
2015
THREADS NEW YORK
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 -
8:30am to 12:00pm
The world is rapidly changing around us. If the nonprofit and philanthropic sector is to thrive in the decades ahead, we must come together to assess the daunting challenges and incredible opportunities that face us.
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Mar
2015
Using Social Media to Engage Your Stakeholders in Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts
Thursday, March 26, 2015 -
9:15am to 11:15am
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is defined as using resources wisely and acting responsibly. Social media is a primary medium that is used to deliver CSR messages to well-parsed groups of stakeholders.
TRANSformational Impact: U.S. Foundation Funding for Trans Communities
Publication date:
02/2015
LGBTQ Funders has crafted a report that examines funding for trans communities.
PNY's Disaster Relief Work Featured in SSIR
Release Date:
02/09/2015
Stanford Social Innovation Review highlighted Philanthropy New York's post-Hurricane Sandy work as an example of ways to improve the sector's data infrastructure.
Helmsley Charitable Trust Funds Heart Attack Care in the Rural Midwest
Release Date:
02/09/2015
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted the Midwest affiliate of the American Heart Association $4.6 million.
The John A. Hartford Foundation Names Terry Fulmer President
Release Date:
02/10/2015
Terry Fulmer succeeds Corinne H. Rieder, who has led the foundation since 1997.
NYCT Announces the Retirement of Program Director Len McNally
Release Date:
02/10/2015
Len McNally spent 25 years at The New York Community Trust.
Rachel D. Pardoe Appointed NYCT Program Officer for Health and People with Special Needs
Release Date:
02/10/2015
The New York Community Trust as named Rachel D. Pardoe as their new Program Officer.