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Miriam Nelson Named President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation

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01/12/2021

Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, prominent health and nutrition scholar, U.S. policy advisor, and bestselling author, has been named president and chief executive officer of Newman’s Own Foundation.

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Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces Launch of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge

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01/11/2021

City Innovation Competition Returns for the Fifth Time with New Global Focus on Uncovering the Most Transformative Ideas Borne from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Awards More Than $72 Million to Teams Led by Humanities Scholars to Ensure “Just Futures” and Expand National Cultural Narratives

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01/13/2021

Grants Fund University Teams to Examine How the Study of Past Racial Inequality Can Inform Social Transformation

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Mellon Foundation

Philanthropy New York Signs Joint Statement Condemning Political Violence and Calls on Leaders to Protect Democracy

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01/13/2021

As representatives of nonpartisan philanthropic institutions, serving rural, urban, and suburban communities across the nation, we condemn the violence that broke out at the U.S. Capitol this week.

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Democracy is a threat to white supremacy—and that is the cause of America’s crisis

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01/14/2021

I have long believed that inequality is the greatest threat to justice.

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10 Feb 2021

Supporting digital public spaces that put people over profit - A Webinar Hosted by Media Impact Funders

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

We invite you to join us for the third and final installment of our series exploring the problems and solutions of Big Tech.

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All Funders

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Civic Engagement

Communications/Media

Social Justice

Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham Named CEO of Philanthropy New York

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01/19/2021

On behalf of Philanthropy New York’s Board of Directors, we are delighted to announce Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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The National Grid Foundation Announces Support to Nearly 50 Organizations in Communities Impact by COVID-19

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01/20/2021

The National Grid Foundation has kicked off 2021 helping its neighbors with food access, human services and emergency heating fund support.

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23 Jan 2020

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers

Thursday, January 23, 2020 (All day) to Friday, February 7, 2020 (All day)

Philanthropy New York's Essential Skills and Strategies for New Program Officers (ESS) orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This multiday intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for...

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Open Society Foundations Announce 2020 Puerto Rico Youth Fellows

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01/13/2021

The Puerto Rico Youth Fellowships, which support young Puerto Rican leaders working to elevate justice, promote human rights, and help underserved communities in Puerto Rico.

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The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $30M Advance Market Commitment with Thermo Fisher Scientific to Ramp Up Procurement and Distribution of Covid-19 Testing

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01/14/2021

Commitment leverages the purchasing power of the Foundation’s network of 23 U.S. states and territories.

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Ford Foundation Appoints Anthony Bebbington as Director of Natural Resources and Climate Change

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01/20/2021

An internationally recognized leader and scholar on extractive industries, environmental governance, and rural livelihoods, Bebbington leads the Natural Resources and Climate Change team

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Borealis Philanthropy Welcomes Amoretta Morris as President

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01/13/2021

After a national search, Amoretta Morris has been named President of Borealis Philanthropy. Her first day will be February 16, 2021.

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William T. Grant Foundation 2021 Institutional Challenge Grant Finalists

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01/13/2021

The William T. Grant Foundation is very pleased to announce the finalists for its 2021 Institutional Challenge Grant competition.

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Powerful Networks: Working Across Borders to Reconnect Separated Families

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01/20/2021

Powerful Networks: Working Across Borders to Reconnect Separated Families By: Caroline Kronley, President, Tinker Foundation. You probably remember the recording from 2018: leaked audio of a 6-year-old girl from El Salvador crying...

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Immigration

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23 Feb 2016

BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium X: Transitions

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 -

8:00am to 12:00pm

Join the Education and Research Foundation of the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York as they present the "BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium X - Transitions: Leadership Development, New Challenges & Evolving Business Models."

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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23 Feb 2021

BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium XV - Building Bridges: Powering Your Mission Through a Time of Transition

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 -

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Join us for leadership insights about what all this could mean in terms of next steps for your organization!

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Welcomes Marianna Schaffer, Vice President of Programs and Jennene Tierney, Vice President of People, Culture, Equity

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01/11/2021

The Foundation welcomes two new senior leaders who will help guide the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in embedding racial justice and anti-racism within the organization and achieving its vision of an equitable New Jersey.

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17 Jun 2020

Building Powerful Advocacy Movements: Crisis and Opportunity

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Learn how advocacy and movement building can align to all ensure that nonprofits can address structural barriers and achieve impact.

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Tools & Strategies

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All Funders

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Public Policy

27 Jan 2021

Connected? Broadband Access Remains a Challenge - A Webinar Hosted by Asset Funders Network

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

As we continue to see a record number of COVID-19 cases throughout the United States, it is imperative that we stay in, stay socially distanced, and stay connected through high-speed internet access. Join us to discuss what grantmakers are doing to...