A Free Lunch Coalition Tries to Make School Meals a Mayoral Issue
Release Date:
10/17/2013
On the steps of City Hall this morning, an education advocacy group held a rally that had nothing to do with universal pre-kindergarten or charter schools.
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Groups seek changes in NY policy as hunger grows
Release Date:
10/14/2013
Advocacy groups are pushing for changes in New York policy to attack what they say is a rising tide of hunger among the working poor, children and the elderly while combating obesity and boosting farming.
One year after Sandy, are we prepared for another superstorm?
Release Date:
10/31/2013
Philanthropy New York's Superstorm Sandy work was cited in a CNN op-ed by Lori Bertman, Board Chair of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
One year after Sandy, are we prepared for another superstorm?
Release Date:
10/31/2013
Philanthropy New York's Superstorm Sandy work was cited in a CNN op-ed by Lori Bertman, Board Chair of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.
Sandy support from institutions underwhelms
Release Date:
10/25/2013
PNY's Michael Remaley and the North Star Fund's Hugh Hogan were quoted in a Crain's New York Business article on our research into institutional giving totals for Superstorm Sandy.
Goldman Sachs, Buying Redemption
Release Date:
10/26/2013
The New York Times' DealBook section examined the philanthropic giving of Goldman Sachs and its foundation, while PND reported on Goldman's new $250 million Social Impact Fund.
Serving those who served our nation
Release Date:
11/10/2013
The Jonas Center for Nursing Excellence's Ret. Brig. Gen. William Bester and Darlene Curley contributed an op-ed to Politico on maintaining our nation's commitment to our veterans.
How to Determine If a Charity Is Effective
Release Date:
11/10/2013
Arabella Advisors Principal & Managing Director Bruce Boyd and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors President & CEO Melissa Berman are quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about evaluating charity effectiveness.
Giving Circles: More Impact to Go Around
Release Date:
11/07/2013
Ana L. Oliveira, President of the New York Women's Foundation, is quoted in a New York Times examination of the rise of giving circles.
Target, General Mills, McKnight foundations top list of Minnesota grantmakers
Release Date:
10/30/2013
The Target Foundation and Corporation topped the Minnesota Council on Foundations' Top 50 Minnesota Grantmakers report for 2012, reported the Star Tribune.
MetLife Foundation Launches $200 Million Campaign for Financial Inclusion
Release Date:
10/28/2013
PND reported on the MetLife Foundation's five-year, $200 million campaign to bring financial services to low-income communities in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States.
Fidelity Charitable Reports Record Results in First Three Quarters in 2013
Release Date:
10/26/2013
PND reported that Fidelity Charitable has announced record results through the first three quarters of 2013.
NY begins first statewide school-to-job project
Release Date:
11/03/2013
IBM's Stanley Litow was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about a new statewide workforce development program for high school students.
Donald Moulds to Join Commonwealth Fund as Executive Vice President for Programs
Release Date:
11/01/2013
Donald Moulds will join The Commonwealth Fund as its new Executive Vice President for Programs, effective January 2014.
Christy Loper Joins the Educational Foundation of America
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) is thrilled to welcome Christy Loper as a new Program Officer.
Ford Foundation Appoints Xavier de Souza Briggs as Vice President of Economic Opportunity and Assets
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The Ford Foundation has announced the appointment of Xavier (“Xav”) de Souza Briggs as Vice President of the foundation's program on Economic Opportunity and Assets.
Ford Foundation Appoints Amy Falls to Board of Trustees
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The Ford Foundation has also announced the election of Amy Falls to serve as a member of its Board of Trustees.
Two New Members Join The William T. Grant Foundation Board
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to announce that Prudence L. Carter, Ph.D., and Scott C. Evans, C.F.A., have joined its Board of Trustees.
Beeta Jahedi Joins The JPB Foundation
Release Date:
11/01/2013
Beeta Jahedi has been named the new Senior Program Associate, President's Office at The JPB Foundation.
Milbank Memorial Fund Announces Board and Staff Appointments
Release Date:
11/01/2013
The Milbank Memorial Fund has announced additions to its Board of Directors and management team.