Results List
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What is Strategic Learning
and How Do You Develop an Organizational Culture that Encourages It? The Evaluation Exchange Volume XI, No. 2, Summer 2005 Issue Topic: Evaluation Methodology Ask the Expert John A. Healy, Director of Strategic Learning and Evaluation at The Atlantic Philanthropies, shares ways to position learning…
Author: The Evaluation Exchange
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The Global Financial Crisis and Philanthropy: Altering Course in a Perfect Storm
The roots of the global financial crisis, and the paths out of it, are matters for debate. But what no one disputes is that the landscape in which foundations like Atlantic are working has been dramatically altered, and likely will be for some time to…
Author: Gara LaMarche
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US Health Researchers Look to Cuba for Better Outcomes
By Joseph Vargas For many Americans, Cuba is perceived as a forbidden island associated with Soviet era revolutionary leaders mixed with distant memories of cold war politics that culminated in the Cuban missile crises of the 1960’s. Although the country maintains its Communist ideology, Cuba…
Author: MEDICC
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In Tight Times, Many Nonprofits Feel the Pinch as Contributions Dwindle
By GLENN COLLINS Could we have picked a worse time for a gala? asked Richard J. Moylan, president of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, regretting the disappointing turnout for the institution’s fund-raising dinner on Friday night. He could have spoken for hundreds of nonprofits of all…
Author: The New York Times
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Answers About the City's After-School Programs
By The New York Times Following is the first set of answers from Lucy N. Friedman, the president of a nonprofit organization that provides children with after-school programs. We are no longer accepting questions on this feature. Read Ms. Friedman’s biography. Read the second set…
Author: The New York Times - City Room blog
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Job Posting: Executive Director, Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC)
Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) is an Atlantic grantee through the Population Health programme. Position Description Search for the Executive Director Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (MEDICC) Oakland, CA Medical Education Cooperation with Cuba (“MEDICC”), a highly regarded non-profit organization working to enhance cooperation among the US,…
Author: Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
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Just and Fair Schools Fund Newsletter: July 2012
The Just and Fair Schools Fund (JFSF) at Public Interest Projects supports grassroots organizing initiatives that work to eliminate harsh school discipline policies and practices – and that uphold the right to education for all youth. Our newsletter shares updates on parent-, youth-, and congregation-led victories,…
Author: Just and Fair Schools Fund
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Commitment to Service, Volunteerism
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, VOLUNTEERISM; COMMITTEE: HOUSE EDUCATION AND LABORCQ Congressional Testimony Statement of Harris Wofford Former Senator United States Committee on House Education and Labor February 25, 2009 Let me first thank Chairman Miller and Ranking Member McKeon for convening this hearing on national service and…
Author: CQ Congressional Testimony
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Just and Fair Schools Fund Newsletter: February 2013
The Just and Fair Schools Fund (JFSF) supports grassroots organizing initiatives that work to eliminate harsh school discipline policies and practices – and that uphold the right to education for all youth. Our newsletter shares updates on parent-, youth-, and congregation-led victories, partner spotlights, news, and resources to…
Author: Just and Fair Schools Fund
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What We’ve Learned: Helping Remaining Uninsured Obtain Health Coverage
By Benjamin Kerman and Annmarie Benedict, The Atlantic Philanthropies It’s been almost three years since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into full effect. During that time, 13 million people gained health insurance coverage. With open enrollment starting tomorrow, communities have another opportunity to extend…
Author: Georgetown Center for Children and Families
