Dara Kagan

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Join me, MOFP Executive Director Kate MacKenzie & fantastic pioneers on food, climate, and regional policy for a live event during #ClimateWeekNYC We'll talk about how cities are utilizing their purchasing power to align with climate and sustainability goals and the importance of regional colaboration. Three panels with government officials, development organizations, advocates, and researchers doing pioneering work. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gZJn8sie Date: September 24, 2024 Sessions: ⭕ “Think Locally, Act Regionally”: NYC’s Regional Approach to Local Food Policy This panel will spotlight how New York City and State are strategically collaborating with regional partners to support a sustainable, healthful, and resilient food system. Moderator: Michael Hurwitz, CFP Project Speakers: Michelle Hinchey, NY State Senate, Kate MacKenzie, NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, Rohit Aggarwala (NYC Dept of Environmental Protection and NYC's Chief Climate Officer), @LaurenWilliams, NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets ⭕ “The Research-Policy Integration / Feedback Loop” The goals of this session are to: 1) Understand ways in which researchers and decision makers can work together more effectively; 2) Improve coordination across researchers and disciplines to support NYC’s food policy-making; and 3) Discuss what we know about the ability of food policies to meet NYC’s climate goals and where gaps remain. Moderator: Milagros de Hoz, NYC Mayor’s office Speakers: Becca Jablonski, Cornell University, Jessica Fanzo, Columbia University’s Climate School, Craig Willingham, City University of New York, Elsie Moore, Cornell University ⭕ Understanding the Role of City Food Policy at a Global Level How can lessons from regional success be translated across continents? What are unique assets in different parts of the world that can inform and benefit other cities and regions? While every region has different priorities, this panel will bring together learnings, challenges, and principles for success from representatives across Africa, the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Keynote speaker and moderator: Corinna Hawkes, FAO Speakers: Leticia Campos Bardi, State of Bahia, Brazil, Betina Bergmann Madsen Madsen, City of Copenhagen, Denmark, Luana F. Joppert Swensson Swensson FAO, Wawira Njiru, Food4Education Co-hosted by The City Food Policy Project, The Rockefeller Foundation Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, NYC Office of the Mayor RTI International Colorado State University, Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, and Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management.

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Our new guide, "Diversifying Giving: The Case for Alternatives in Donor-Advised Funds," is now available! Discover the advantages and anticipated growth of incorporating alternative investments into donor-advised fund (DAF) portfolios. Don’t miss out on this essential guide to diversifying client philanthropy and delivering a modern giving experience. 🔗 Download it now: https://lnkd.in/g77Bcqqk #philanthropy #charitablegiving #alternativeinvestments #wealthmanagement #technology

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GUIDE | Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) released a new guide, "Care is Fundamental: How Funders Can Accelerate Vital Progress on Caregiving," drawing on interviews with seventeen leaders in philanthropy, including JAHF's Rani Snyder. The new guide shows how people across different sectors are stepping up to promote caregiving strategies, shift societal attitudes, create public-private partnerships and drive change. "Looking back, RAISE was a signal moment," says JAHF's Vice President of Program, Rani Snyder. "Prior to it, there had been no national approach to recognize and support family caregivers." Read more: https://ow.ly/OGiq50Rk4so

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Did you know that one in three vulnerable US households is deeply concerned about debt? And some diversity groups are disproportionately impacted? Financial institutions have an opportunity to make a difference by offering tailored debt management tools and flexible repayment options that cater to the specific needs of these groups. In this insightful article, Sigourney Berry explores the unique financial challenges facing diversity groups and how tailored solutions can make a difference.  Discover how financial institutions can better serve diverse communities here: https://lnkd.in/eYhNMT2k #FinancialServices #Diversity #MarketResearch   

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