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The Racial Wealth Gap: Implications for Philanthropy in the Black CommunityIn this article, the author argues that any consideration of race and formal philanthropic activity must consider the issue of wealth differences; it is in the area of wealth that the greatest degree of racial in equality exists, with Black families …
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGY FOR PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESSThe Institut Pasteur is a private, nonprofit foundation and internationally renowned center for biomedical research with a worldwide member network and 135-year history dedicated to studying infectious diseases. The client launched its “Pandemic …
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Evaluation of Continuums of Care For Homeless PeopleThe purpose of this project was to examine Continuums of Care for homeless people throughout the United States, to understand their development, their current structure, and their likely future. A Continuum of Care (CoC) is, ideally, a system for helping …
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About NYU Wagner NYU Wagner's mission is to empower public service leaders to create and to implement innovative policies with sustainable impacts on the public good. Our faculty, through their research, teaching, and public service, transform approaches to resolving …
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Health Plus PHSP, Inc.At Health Plus, one of New York Citys largest managed care organizations, the resident worked on several organizationwide projects, including implementing a performance improvement program. The goal of the program is to develop a culture of continuous …
News
SI3 Student + Alumni Speed NetworkingBy Loren Sass (MPA 2025) and the SIIA Board On December 1, 2023, the Social Innovation & Investment Alliance (SIIA) graduate student group, co-hosted its first Student + Alumni Speed Networking event! Think speed dating, but with a professional twist. The …
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Student Spotlight: Ceinna Little (MUP 2024)Ceinna Little (MUP 2024) embarked on her urban planning journey fueled by a profound personal experience that sparked a keen interest in housing, the impacts of gentrification, and the policies influencing city planning. This catalyst not only inspired …
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Financial Support for PhD StudentsNYU RESEARCH APPRENTICESHIPS WITH TUITION REMISSION All Ph.D. students without alternate funding sources are eligible to receive a five-year research apprenticeship, which carries a stipend, health insurance, a $1000 start-up grant, and 100% tuition …
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The Health Effects of Decentralizing Primary Care in BrazilA renewed focus on primary health care could lead to improved health outcomes in developing countries. Moving more control to local authorities, or decentralization, is one approach to expanding primary care’s reach. Proponents argue that it increases …
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Fundraising Assessment and Action PlanThe Asian American Film Lab (AAFL) works to promote gender and ethnic diversity in films and elevate the voices of underrepresented groups. Each year, AAFL hosts several activities that are critical to the organization’s fundraising goals, including its …
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ENHANCING THE IMPACT MANAGEMENT PROCESSThe Surdna Foundation is a 100 year-old charitable organization with an endowment of over $1 billion, roughly $170 million of which is allocated to impact investing in racial equity, climate justice, and narrative change. In order to measure the …
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A GUIDEBOOK FOR IMPLEMENTING NON-CITIZEN VOTING RIGHTS
NATIONWIDEUnited We Dream is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of immigrants and underrepresented citizens. The organization has been a champion for non-citizens, whose lack of voting rights excludes them from the democratic processes that …
Alumni In Action
Marc VigliottiPlease describe your current job duties: I focus on fundraising from donors who are considering leaving money to Save the Children in their wills. This is a fast growing part of fundraising, especially as the baby boomer generation begins to consider …
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ADVANCING GENDER-RESPONSIVE PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGETINGThe World Bank’s Governance Global Practice (GGP) works with countries facing governance issues to build capable, transparent, and inclusive institutions. Governments use Gender-Responsive Public Financial Management (GRPFM), also known as Gender- …
Alumni In Action
Michael CzaczkesWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner for two reasons. First, while working in New York government and considering graduate school programs, both in and outside of New York City, I realized that many of the leaders in local and …
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How We Consider ApplicantsWork Experience We value professional experience from all sectors and fields. We believe that professional experience helps students ground their studies in real experiences, enriching discourse and learning in the classroom. In addition to full-time …
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Peter GraceTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? After spending three years in the Obama Administration …
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Student Spotlight: Reuben Forman (MPA 2024)As a housing advocate and Co-Chair of the Stonewall Policy Alliance (SPA) , Reuben Forman (MPA 2024) is embracing the Wagner student experience as an opportunity to gain hands-on expertise in policy research as well as build community amongst queer public …
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Safety in the 21st Century City: What is the relationship between fairness and safety?What is the future of criminal justice in NYC? How does NYC become even safer after the big declines? In this series of panel events, we will investigate what a safe city looks like and the role that actors outside of the criminal justice system can—and …
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Commencement & Convocation FAQ1. What is the difference between Commencement and Convocation? Commencement is the NYU-wide ceremony held in honor of the completion and/or in anticipation of your fulfilling all academic requirements at the University. The ceremony, held at Yankee …
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DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE SCALING AND FUNDING PATHWAYSDAYLIGHT was founded in 2013 to build intersectional racial justice across disciplines, sectors, and geographies through a range of activities, including research, advocacy, and client-specific interventions. DAYLIGHT’s founder enlisted a team to help …
Alumni In Action
Michelle R. WongWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? The people, academics, and location influenced my decision to study at Wagner. I asked myself what I wanted to gain in terms of skills, non-classroom opportunities, living experience, and an alumni network. …
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Student Spotlight: Lina Dieudonné (MPA-PNP 2025)Lina Dieudonné (MPA-PNP 2025), chair, Wagner Philanthropy Could you share a bit about yourself and tell us what inspired you to attend NYU Wagner? I have been interested in public service from a young age. I was raised in France but my mother is from …
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A Philanthropy Tackles Growth In Health Costs At The State LevelSlowing the rate of growth of health spending is as critical a goal at the state level as it is at the national level. Philanthropy can hardly address this issue alone, yet it has an obligation to take on big and seemingly intractable problems. The …