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Philanthropy Leaders Call for Greater Role in Tackling Global Challenges Defined in New Sustainable Development Goals
Release Date:
09/25/2015
Ahead of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, where member states are expected to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Ford, Mastercard and RPA under the SDG Philanthropy Platform call for greater philanthropic engagement...
UU Veatch's Molly Schultz Hafid joins NCRP's Board of Directors
Release Date:
09/25/2015
Hafid is one of four newly-elected nonprofit leaders to NCRP's board of directors.
Ellen Meltzer Joins the Schott Foundation as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Release Date:
09/25/2015
The Schott Foundation for Public Education is pleased to announce that Ellen Meltzer has joined our team as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Ellen will guide collaborative efforts with philanthropic partners, help leverage...
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Oct
2015
Mergers: What is the True Cost of a Merger?
Thursday, October 29, 2015 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
This program dives into the “true cost” of merging. Hear from seasoned experts about their merger experiences – the impact on their organizations’ bottom lines and human capital - and other unforeseen implications.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Backs Study Exploring Taskmaster Brain Region
Release Date:
09/25/2015
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation supports Brown University research, which reports evidence that a particular part of the brain is responsible for keeping oneself on task.
The Century Foundation Welcomes New Trustees Sonal Shah and Damon Silvers
Release Date:
09/25/2015
Sonal Shah and Damon Silvers will be joining The Century Foundation board of trustees. Together they bring decades of rich experience in public service, social innovation, and economics to TCF.
The Nathan Cummings Foundation Taps Sharon Alpert as Next President and CEO
Release Date:
09/25/2015
Sharon is currently the Vice President of Programs and Strategic Initiatives at the Surdna Foundation.
Gap Inc. Announces Commitment To Advance The Lives Of One Million Women
Release Date:
09/28/2015
Gap will expand its award-winning P.A.C.E program to harness collectiver action for the advancement of women throughout the world.
Ford, Citi and MasterCard Among Leaders to Commit Millions to Gender Equality
Release Date:
09/28/2015
These organizations pledged support during the UN Women summit.
Is Travel the New Face of Philanthropy?
Release Date:
09/28/2015
Tourism Cares has released 'Good Travels,' the first study of the philanthropic habits of American travelers, which was supported by American Express.
09
Nov
2015
How Does Implicit Bias Influence Philanthropic Effectiveness?
Monday, November 9, 2015 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
How does Implicit Bias influence the effectiveness of our philanthropy?
James R. Knickman, Founding President and CEO, Stepping Down from New York State Health Foundation
Release Date:
09/29/2015
Knickman has been with the New York State Health Foundation since May 2006.
J.M. Kaplan Fund Names Innovation Prize Finalists
Release Date:
09/29/2015
Up to 10 of the finalists will be awarded the J.M.K. Innovation Prize. Winners will be announced in November 2015.
The John A. Hartford Foundation Approves Three Grants Totaling More Than $3.28 Million
Release Date:
09/29/2015
The grantees are Community Catalyst, The SCAN Foundation and ReFraming Aging.
The Gender Divide in Ballet Leadership and Choreography
Release Date:
09/29/2015
In the past, Ford Foundation and Wallace Foundation have worked to increase diversity in the arts.
08
Oct
2015
Funding Atrocity Prevention and Response in Iraq - Webinar
Thursday, October 8, 2015 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join PSFG's Conflict and Atrocities Prevention Working Group for a call to discuss the current response to ISIS funding landscape in Iraq.
20
Oct
2015
Funding Women’s Groups to Prevent Conflict - Webinar
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 -
10:30am to 11:30am
This webinar will highlight the importance of core, flexible and long-term funding to women’s groups to prevent and solve conflict with examples from Indonesia, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Daphne Foundation President Receives Top Honors from the International Women's Media Foundation
Release Date:
09/30/2015
Abigail Disney, Co-Founder and President of Daphne Foundation, will be presented with the Leadership Honor Award on October 21.
Rebuild By Design Joins Rockefeller's 100 Resilient Cities Initiative
Release Date:
10/01/2015
The partnership will bring resilience, best practices and solutions to cities around the world.