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04
Mar
2019
The Landscape of Money and Politics - A First Monday Discussion Webinar Hosted by FCCP
Monday, March 4, 2019 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
This program is hosted by our partner, Funders' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP), who has extended an invitation to PNY members. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.* This discussion...
06
Mar
2019
Innovative Workforce Strategies for Criminal Justice: Involved Populations and Quarterly Meeting of the New York City Workforce Funders
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 -
9:00am to 11:00am
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, even with the rate in 2016 reaching a 20-year low. While there have been several promising legislative changes at the federal, state, and local levels recently, significant...
State UBIT and Commuter Benefit - Legislative Fix in the Governor's Budget
Release Date:
02/06/2019
A drafting error that created problems for organizations with a fiscal year start date that does not align with the calendar year has been fixed and is included in Governor Cuomo's budget this month.
Robert Smith III Joins the Surdna Foundation as Program Officer, Thriving Cultures
Release Date:
02/06/2019
The Surdna Foundation is pleased to announce its hire of Robert Smith III as Program Officer of the Thriving Cultures program.
Weinberg Foundation Partners with Major Donors in Groundbreaking $25M National Initiative to Increase Mobility from Poverty
Release Date:
02/04/2019
A pioneering $25 million, four-year initiative to spur the development of new solutions to sustainably lift families out of poverty, and to promote dynamic leaders who will aim to change the national conversation around social and economic mobility...
J.M. Kaplan Fund Announces Open Call for Applications to 2019 Innovation Prize
Release Date:
02/06/2019
New York City – On January 29, The J.M. Kaplan Fund announced an open call for ideas and first-round applications to the J.M.K. Innovation Prize, which will award up to ten prizes of $175,000 each to catalytic social change organizations across the...
Ford Foundation to Open Gallery for Socially Engaged Art in New York
Release Date:
02/13/2019
Next month, the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice will open an art gallery in its iconic Midtown headquarters, which just underwent a two-year renovation
JPMorgan Chase Launches Loan Fund to Boost Minority Entrepreneurs
Release Date:
02/13/2019
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is spearheading a new $6.65 million investment fund aimed at helping minority entrepreneurs get access to low-cost loans.
Commonwealth Fund Survey Shows Coverage Gains Under ACA Have Stalled
Release Date:
02/13/2019
Among adults who were insured all year, 29 percent were underinsured in 2018, up from 23 percent in 2014, according to results from the Commonwealth’s Fund’s latest Biennial Health Insurance Survey.
New York Community Trust to Provide Accessible Tickets in New York City
Release Date:
02/13/2019
The one-year grants will gift each of the theatres amounts ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 to support community access programs, discounted ticket outreach, young member programs, and more. The fund aims to diversify audiences and reach potential...
Johnson & Johnson Announces 10-year Initiative to Help End Tuberculosis
Release Date:
02/13/2019
Johnson & Johnson announced a comprehensive 10-year initiative in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal target of ending the TB pandemic by 2030.
Century Foundation Launches New Public Policy Pop Up Think Tank - Next 100
Release Date:
02/21/2019
Today’s young people are the most diverse, engaged, and progressive generation in history. Whether organizing online, protesting in the streets, or running for office, they are joining together and demanding change on the issues most central to...
03
Apr
2019
The Road to Capital Is Well Before The Brick
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Funders either leap at the chance to help an organization during a capital campaign or run for the hills. In partnership with New York Grantmakers in the Arts, join us for this session to hear from professionals who serve the nonprofit community...
05
Jun
2019
State and City Workforce Policy Update and the Quarterly Meeting of the New York City Workforce Funders
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 -
9:00am to 11:00am
The unemployment rate in New York City is at an all time low and many employers struggle to find the employees with the right skills.
28
Mar
2019
Enlisting a Critical Constituency: Youth Civic Learning and Engagement
Thursday, March 28, 2019 -
9:00am to 11:00am
History demonstrates the value of youth voice. Martin Luther King, Jr. was 26 when he gained global prominence by leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott. His early impact was not just a sign of precocity. He brought a youth perspective that is often...
26
Mar
2019
alt.gov - Governance in the Twenty-First Century - A Roundtable Discussion
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
One of the most critical factors in any non-profit’s success is its governance. Boards impact our partners’ strategic direction, leadership selection, staff time allocation, and financial security. Philanthropic organizations thus have a vested...
Joel Wallman Named Director of Research at Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
Release Date:
02/20/2019
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG), a leader in understanding violence, has named Joel Wallman Director of Research. In this role, Dr. Wallman will guide the Foundation’s research agenda on the nature, consequences and responses to violence...
Heckscher Foundation Supported EdTrust–NY Launches New Data Tool “The New York FAFSA Challenge” to Highlight Success and Encourage FAFSA completion.
Release Date:
02/19/2019
New data tool allows educators, parents, and the public to track progress of high schools in their region.
Carlie Steen Joins New York Women's Foundation as Director of Programs
Release Date:
02/20/2019
The New York Women’s Foundation is pleased to welcome Carlie Steen as Director of Programs. Ms. Steen joins The Foundation from Stonewall Community Foundation.