The Future of ‘Zipcode as Destiny': Three Scenarios
Release Date:
01/14/2016
The Rockefeller Foundation's Claudia Juech and Rachel Korberg talk about new researchhighlighting some ways to mitigate birthplace as determinant of life outcomes.
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Citi Director and NYC Commissioner Jointly Advocate for Helping Immigrants Become Citizens
Release Date:
01/14/2016
Naturalization may lead to an average increase in individual earnings of 8.9%, or $3,200, in the first year after becoming a U.S. citizen, according to new research. If all eligible immigrants were to naturalize, employment and homeownership rates...
20
Jan
2016
Disaster Philanthropy Playbook - Webinar
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join us for a webinar on the launch of the Disaster Philanthropy Playbook.
07
Jul
2016
Service for Impact
Thursday, July 7, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Strategic volunteerism is a critical component of how corporations harness the time and talent of employees at all levels to support nonprofit partners and meet true community needs.
The Robert Bowne Foundation Spends Down
Release Date:
01/15/2016
For the Robert Bowne Foundation, the loss of over one-third of its funds forced it to consider spending down its remaining assets.
In New York, More Than a Thousand in Record-Breaking Kids Challah Bake (UJA-Federation of NY)
Release Date:
01/15/2016
Some 1,128 children gathered on Tuesday afternoon for a “Kids Mega Challah Bake” event, which took place at the New York Hilton in Midtown Manhattan and sought to break a world record in challah baking.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Elects New Board Chair and Five Members to Its Board of Directors
Release Date:
01/15/2016
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), one of the world’s leading nonprofit philanthropy services, announced today that five new members have been elected to its Board of Directors.
PhilTV: Funders, “Blow People’s Minds” on Gender Norms to Reduce Teen Suicide
Release Date:
01/15/2016
Carlie Steen, Program Manager at Stonewall Community Foundation, calls on funders to focus on dismantling gender norms to reduce teen girl suicide. WATCH the 2 minute clip!
NPs Share Excellent Management Practices (New York Community Trust)
Release Date:
01/19/2016
Attendees of The New York Community Trust’s 2015 Nonprofit Excellence Awards Best Practices Workshop and Awards Presentation learned about ways to improve the management of their organizations, while supporting their missions.
Rockefeller Supported, ‘Futures of Work” Report Examines Global Disruptions
Release Date:
01/19/2016
The Futures of Work, a groundbreaking new report from Foresight Alliance, a Washington DC-based foresight consultancy, says workers everywhere will be impacted by accelerating distruptions to the world of work.
Grace Nicolette Named CEP’s Vice President, Programming and External Relations
Release Date:
01/19/2016
The Center for Effective Philanthropy announced Grace Nicolette’s promotion to vice president, programming and external relations. She previously served as a manager on CEP’s assessment and advisory services team and, most recently, as director of...
Co-Chief Investment Officer of Carnegie Corporation of NY Meredith Jenkins Goes to Trinity Wall Street
Release Date:
01/19/2016
Meredith Jenkins of Carnegie Corporation of New York stepping down to lead the investment team at Trinity Church Wall Street.
Guardian: Are Gates and Rockefeller Using Their Influence to Set Agenda in Poor States?
Release Date:
01/19/2016
Ultra-rich philanthropists and their foundations have increasing influence on decision-making and are setting the global health and agriculture agenda in developing countries, according to a major study.
Carnegie, Helmsley-funded Report: Fewer than 1 in 7 Community College Students Get Bachelor’s Degree
Release Date:
01/19/2016
Low-income students who transfer from community colleges to four-year colleges are less likely to get a degree than their wealthier peers, a new report shows.
JP Morgan Chase Launches 'New Skills For Youth'; Invests $75M to Build Tomorrow’s Economy
Release Date:
01/19/2016
Young people need pathways to high-quality training and skills to compete for jobs and JP Morgan Chase is starting an initiative to help youth be successful.
The John A. Hartford Foundation Announces Hiring of Rani Snyder as Program Director
Release Date:
01/19/2016
Rani Snyder, MPA, will join The John A. Hartford Foundation as its new Program Director in March, bringing experience in philanthropy, aging, geriatrics, health care financing, and education.
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Feb
2016
NYS Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia: The State of the Schools
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 -
11:00am to 12:30pm
Commissioner Elia took on this role in July 2015 after a career as a classroom teacher, Principal and superintendent, in New York and Florida.
Crotona Park East and Morrisania Have City's Highest Rate of Jailed Residents, Data2Go.NYC Shows (Helmsley Charitable Trust)
Release Date:
01/20/2016
Residents of two Bronx neighborhoods — Crotona Park East and Morrisania — are more likely to be spending the night behind bars than people who live in any other part of the city, according to an analysis using DATA2GO.NYC, a new free mapping and...
02
Mar
2016
Playing Catch Up: Are You Up to Date on Changing NYC Employment Laws?
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Paid sick leave. A higher living wage. Gender identity. Ban the box. Are you keeping abreast of the rapidly changing employment laws in New York City? Join us for a presentation from Daniel Murphy of Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson, LLP. Dan has...
Rauch Foundation Announces ‘Imagine Awards’ for Disabilities Inclusion
Release Date:
01/20/2016
Rauch Foundation's Imagine Awards celebrate those who work to create a community where everyone belongs on behalf of people with disabilities in our community.