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Philanthropy New York’s Adventure Series: Version Red Hook

Published July 28, 2011 Program Recaps Leave a Comment
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By Daniel Lilienthal, Associate for Social and Emotional Learning,
NoVo Foundation

On June 21st, Red Hook, Brooklyn, home of one of the largest public housing communities in the city, was host to a number of funders from New York’s philanthropic community. Beginning at the Brooklyn Community Foundation (BCF), in Dumbo, representatives of the Liz Claiborne Foundation, the NoVo Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and others got an inside look at one of New York’s secret treasures, as well as an on-the-ground look at some of the projects supported by BCF.
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The Business of Philanthropy: “Exit Interviews” with Former and Departing Foundation CEOs

Published June 30, 2011 Program Recaps , Thought Leaders Leave a Comment
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By Richard Smith, President, The Pinkerton Foundation

How has the increasing influence of the tools and techniques of business affected the world of philanthropy? That was just one of the themes of a panel I had the privilege of moderating recently at Philanthropy New York. Entitled “Exit Interviews,” the panel included three genuine leaders in the field: Susan Berresford, the former head of the Ford Foundation, and two current CEOs, Lance Lindblom of the Nathan Cummings Foundation and Chris DeVita of The Wallace Foundation, both of whom have announced plans to step down later in the year. As a recent migrant from the land of commerce myself, I’ve been especially curious about the similarities—and differences—between business and philanthropy. The panel helped clarify the picture—although I hasten to add that the views expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect a consensus of all the panelists.
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Reflections from Foundations on the Hill

Published March 24, 2011 Program Recaps Leave a Comment
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By Nur Ibrahim
Executive Coordinator, Philanthropy New York

Philanthropy New York recently went to Washington, D.C. with a delegation of members to participate in Foundations on the Hill. This annual event, co-sponsored by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, is an opportunity for foundations to inform Congressional offices of the impact and concerns of the philanthropic sector. In addition to several specific legislative issues on the Council’s agenda, we focused on enhancing Congress’ awareness of the economic and social benefits foundations provide. There were 3 kinds of activities that will enhance our sector’s ability to effectively inform members of Congress in the future:
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“The City Where America Is Going to Find Herself Again”: A Funders Conversation with Mayor Mitch Landrieu

Published January 12, 2011 Program Recaps 1 Comment
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By James O’Sullivan
Director, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

On November 16th, 55 Philanthropy New York members participated in a members briefing featuring a keynote address by the Honorable Mitch Landrieu, Mayor of New Orleans. In his remarks, the mayor outlined the role he sees cities taking on in the current political situation: as laboratories for innovation. He also reviewed his goals for New Orleans and connected some of the innovations and citizens’ participation in his city to philanthropy’s efforts and support.
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Bridging the Knowledge Gap About Grantmaking for People with Disabilities

Published November 5, 2010 Program Recaps Leave a Comment
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By Laura Cronin
Director, Toshiba America Foundation

(This post originally appeared on PhilanTopic, the Philanthropy News Digest blog, on October 27, 2010 and is reprinted with permission.)

Every funder can, and should, be a disability funder.

A group of New York grantmakers and advocates gathered [on October 19th] under the auspices of the Disability Funders Network (DFN) to discuss how to make that statement a reality and to galvanize support for a fuller embrace by organized philanthropy of the twenty-one-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Bill Moyers Interviews Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava: Working Towards Progressive Reform and Social Justice

Published October 29, 2010 Program Recaps , Thought Leaders Leave a Comment
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On October 13th, Gara LaMarche, CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and Deepak Bhargava, Executive Director of the Center for Community Change, participated in an informal interview sponsored by Philanthropy New York and moderated by award-winning journalist and public commentator Bill Moyers.

The discussion focused on pressing issues that the Obama administration is currently tackling, including immigration reform, financial reform, and healthcare. Based on the positive feedback this event received, we hope to continue the conversation in the upcoming months.

Click here to see a video of the full interview.

Albany Dysfunction: Is Change Possible?

Published July 30, 2010 Program Recaps 1 Comment
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Philanthropy New York recently held a members briefing (sponsored by the Mertz Gilmore Foundation, The New York Community Trust, and The Clark Foundation) focusing on the current climate in the New York State legislature, how it affects the work of the nonprofit sector, and how funders and advocates can work together to produce change in Albany. We are pleased to have one of the program’s presenters, Dick Dadey, Executive Director of the Citizens Union of the City of New York, provide us with a recap.

Citizens Union Foundation participated in a thought-provoking session on July 20th at Philanthropy New York in which the impact of New York State government’s dysfunction on the nonprofit community was discussed. The conversation established the connection between the need for systemic reform and the desire of nonprofits to see their issues addressed more openly and the funding for the services they provide decided more impartially. The back-and-forth between the panel and the attendees opened the door for foundations to understand why change in Albany is not only needed but also possible, so that the nonprofits they fund can work more effectively and efficiently.
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Finding the Right Balance: Thoughts on Advocacy and Direct Service Funding from Ashley Blanchard

Published July 9, 2010 Program Recaps , Thought Leaders 1 Comment
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On June 10th, Philanthropy New York held a panel discussion to help funders consider how to strike their own balance between direct services and advocacy in a way that best matches their goals and achieves the greatest impact. We are pleased to have the session’s moderator, Ashley Blanchard, Senior Consultant at TCC Group, share her thoughts with Smart Assets.

As a strategic consultant to foundations, I work with clients to help them clarify what they want to achieve, and how they plan to achieve it. Among the strategies we typically discuss are advocacy and direct services. To some clients, the idea of advocacy is unappealing—it connotes protests and raises IRS concerns. For others, direct services seem too “simple,” merely plugging a hole when the core of the social problem remains unchanged. All too often, these strategies are seen to represent opposing values: you either fundamentally believe in advocacy or direct services, but certainly not both.
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The Juvenile Justice Initiative at Philanthropy New York: Closing Remarks from Judge Judith S. Kaye

Published June 22, 2010 Program Recaps , Thought Leaders Leave a Comment
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The Juvenile Justice Initiative at Philanthropy New York is philanthropy’s response to the growing momentum for systems reform in New York State and New York City. Its long-term goal is to ensure an organized and timely response by philanthropy to reduce the flow of children and youth into the juvenile justice system, and to reorient the system from a correctional to a youth-development and therapeutic model.

On June 14, 2010, Philanthropy New York held the first of a series of sessions designed to provide a forum for New York City foundations and donors to share information and develop an informed understanding of where their own funding priorities intersect with the continuum of reform efforts. The session’s closing remarks were delivered by The Honorable Judith S. Kaye, who served as Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals for 15 years until her retirement in 2008. We are pleased to share them here on Smart Assets.
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Nourishing Strong Communities: Thoughts on Food Policy from Karen Karp

Published May 3, 2010 Program Recaps , Thought Leaders Leave a Comment
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On April 20th, Philanthropy New York held a members briefing—sponsored by the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, and The Elmezzi Fund—which focused on FoodWorks New York and other ways that the public, private, and government sectors are working together to create innovative solutions to improve the food system. This program was the second in a series of Philanthropy New York briefings focusing on food policies and practices in New York City and the role nonprofits and funders can play in improving and supporting them. We are pleased to have one of the presenters, Karen Karp, President of Karp Resources, share her thoughts with Smart Assets.
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