Ms. Foundation for Women President Amerita Examines Impact of Take Our Daughters to Work Day
Release Date:
04/24/2015
Marie Wilson discusses how the program allowed men to be seen of as a public parental figure.
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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Among Those Pushing for Stronger Climate Risk Disclosure
Release Date:
04/24/2015
Sixty-two institutional investors have called for the SEC to push for better disclosure by oil and gas companies of critical climate change-related business risks.
Howard Gilman Foundation Helps Bring the Arts to Public School Children
Release Date:
04/24/2015
The foundation has announced a $1.5 million grant to the National Dance Institute.
How Big Foundations Saved the Detroit Institute of Art
Release Date:
04/24/2015
Ford Foundation was among the top supporters.
Three Key Roles Funders Can Play in a CEO Transition
Publication date:
04/2015
The Bridgespan Group offers important advice on how to survive a CEO transition.
Earthquake Rocks Nepal
Release Date:
04/28/2015
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy reports on the response to the earthquake in Nepal.
Good Grantmaking Where Our Work is Not Always Welcome
Release Date:
04/27/2015
Jim O'Sullivan, Israel Program Advisor at the Helmsley Charitable Trust, offers takeaways from the PNY program, "Philanthropy in Nations with Weak Civic Infrastructure."
New Prudential Foundation Initiative Will Assist Job Seekers with Disabilities
Release Date:
04/27/2015
The foundation awards $1 million to the National Organization on Disability to start Bridges to a Better Workforce.
Citi Foundation, America's Promise Alliance Launch $3 Million Fund
Release Date:
04/27/2015
The fund will be a new component of Citi's Pathways to Progress initiative.
Verizon Foundation to Match Employee Contributions to Nepal Relief Efforts
Release Date:
04/28/2015
The foundation will match all gifts between $25 and $1000, from now through May 10.
Nitrogen’s Impact Changes Climate Forecast
Release Date:
04/28/2015
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation-funded study more accurately reflects the effect of nitrogen in climate change models.
Helmsley Charitable Trust Backs Global Type 1 Diabetes Prevention Initiative
Release Date:
04/28/2015
The Trust is making an initial investment of over $8.7 million in international grants to support new and existing prevention research.
NYCT Believes Backing STEM Education is Critical to Building a Strong Workforce
Release Date:
04/28/2015
Patricia Jenny, VP for Grants, discusses the need for tech-focused investments so NYC can stay competitive.
03
Jun
2015
NYC Early Childhood Mapping Convening
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 -
9:00am to 4:00pm
Given the increased focus and investment early childhood services and systems in NYC, it is an exciting time to align, coordinate, and possibly increase private investments to maximize impact for high quality early childhood services and the systems...
ASPCA Responds to Tyson's Move to Ban Antibiotic Use in Chickens
Release Date:
04/29/2015
ASPCA asserts that companies also need to give chickens more room and improve sanitation protocols.
Bloomberg Announces Winners of Genesis Generation Challenge
Release Date:
04/29/2015
The Genesis Generation Challenge started as a way to fuel ideas to better society.
JPB Foundation Backs New Childhood Obesity Research
Release Date:
04/29/2015
The study examines ordering patterns and sales data following health menu changes.
11
Jun
2015
Funding Where Poverty Lives: City and Suburban Realities
Thursday, June 11, 2015 -
8:45am to 11:00am
The largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. continue to struggle with high rates of poverty and inequality, affecting both cities and suburbs.
National LGBT Museum Board of Directors Votes to Establish Museum in NYC
Release Date:
04/30/2015
Arcus Foundation Executive Director, Kevin Jennings, has been elected Board Co-Chair.
Ford Foundation Provides $500 Thousand for Relief Efforts in Nepal
Release Date:
04/30/2015
Immediate grants will go to Save the Children, The Asia Foundation and the TEWA Foundation.