Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

09 Mar 2018

Philanthropy 101: So You're Working for a Foundation... Power and Your New Community

Friday, March 9, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

So you are working for a foundation. While Parts 1 through 4 of this series provided an overview of the history of philanthropy, a foundation's leadership and governance, a high-level overview of grantmaking at foundations, and the philanthropic...

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Professional Development

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Breakout Discussion

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All Funders

New Staff

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

01 Feb 2018

Supporting Local Organizations: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Foundations - Webinar

Thursday, February 1, 2018 -

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join PSFG and the Human Rights Funders Network for a funders-only discussion on the challenges to “locally-led” grantmaking and recommendations for how to overcome them.

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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All Funders

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

19 Jan 2018

Philanthropy 101: Fundamentals of Grantmaking

Friday, January 19, 2018 -

8:30am to 11:00am

What is grantmaking? What are the main components that make up grantmaking in a foundation? What resources, approaches, and tools does a foundation employ to leverage for impact?

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Professional Development

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

14 Dec 2017

Leveraging Small Grants for Big Impact - Webinar

Thursday, December 14, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Domino effect. Snowballing. Chain reaction. Ripple effect. Reverberation. There are plenty of ways to describe this simple truth: small actions can have big results.

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Tools & Strategies

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Webinar/Teleconference

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Family Foundation

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

08 Dec 2017

Philanthropy 101: The Great Debates

Friday, December 8, 2017 -

8:30am to 11:00am

Join Philanthropy New York as we pit seasoned philanthropists, one-on-one, in robust debates around the philanthropic topics of the century. From impact investing vs. divest/activism, to perpetuity vs. spend-down, be ready to take a side!

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

07 Nov 2017

From There to Here: Adapting Global Solutions to American Problems

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Could the solutions to some of America’s most vexing social issues originate in a faraway land? Although social challenges in education, health, youth engagement, and community development play out differently in locations and contexts across the...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

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Civic Engagement

Health

03 Nov 2017

Philanthropy 101: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues

Friday, November 3, 2017 -

8:30am to 11:00am

What makes up the leadership and governance of a foundation? What are the legal dos and don'ts? What role do trustees play? Join us as we review the ethics and legal guidelines of a foundation.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

27 Sep 2017

Foundation Administrators Network : New York State Paid Family Leave: What You Should Know And How to Prepare

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 -

9:00am to 10:30am

New York State’s new Paid Family Leave legislation is one of the strongest and most comprehensive policies in the nation.

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Professional Development

Network Building

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Presentation

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All Funders

HR & Operations Staff

Topic(s)

Governance

HR & Operations

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Children, Youth and Families

19 Sep 2017

Documentary Film Screening - "Unrest": Women, Resilience and the Disease Medicine Forgot

Tuesday, September 19, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Join us for a screening and panel discussion of the documentary film Unrest , which exposes deep flaws in the U.S. healthcare system in its treatment of patients afflicted with rare, orphaned diseases.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Health

15 Sep 2017

Funders Guide to Climate Week NYC - On Topics Like The Rise of Subnationals and Beyond

Friday, September 15, 2017 -

10:00am to 12:00pm

This September 18-24 marks the 9th Annual Climate Week NYC, a time when leaders from around the globe gather in support of the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This summit coincides wth the UN General Assembly, and...