Calendar of Events

16 Apr 2026

Spring Happy Hour with Philanthropic Assistants and Coordinators Network (PACNET)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 -
4:00pm to 6:00pm
We invite you all to join us this April for a casual Spring Happy Hour. Whether you’ve been in the sector for years or just started your first foundation role, this is your space to step away from the inbox and into the community. All PACNET members...
21 Apr 2026

Opportunities for Philanthropy to Take Action: Aligning Mission with Investment Governance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 -
9:30am to 11:30am
This in‑person session will explore practical approaches and emerging frameworks that help foundations more intentionally align mission with investment governance, enabling organizations to bring their values to life not only through grantmaking,...
22 Apr 2026

Grantmaking Equity Hour: Deepening Your Practice - Towards More Trust-Based Philanthropic Practices

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 -
12:00pm to 1:15pm
Philanthropy New York is pleased to continue our series, Grantmaking Equity Hour: Deepening Your Practice , for programming and programming-adjacent staff.
23 Apr 2026

Where Has Certainty Got Us? Let's Try Clarity - A Conversation for CEOs, Sr. VPs, and Trustees

Thursday, April 23, 2026 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
What can you name about your philanthropic strategy and what shapes it? What might you hold a bit lighter to afford you more clarity? Imagine that your end game was not to be as necessary as you might be currently. Instead, guiding your strategy is...
29 Apr 2026

Lessons from Year 1: How America Responded to Trump 2.0 and Philanthropy's Duty to Act - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
*This program is hosted by our partner, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), who has extended an invitation to PNY members.* From the beginning of the second Trump administration, it was clear that its leaders...
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30 Apr 2026

Philanthropy New York's 2026 Annual Business Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2026 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join Philanthropy New York for our Annual Business Meeting. As a membership association, we gather annually to share the collective work of governance. Help us celebrate the past year's work and thank our organization's leadership...
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30 Apr 2026

Emerging Leverage Points for Foundation Funding in a Rapidly Shifting Environment - A Webinar Hosted by the Nonprofit GPS

Thursday, April 30, 2026 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
This session draws on real-time insights from nonprofit CEOs and CFOs, including some individual cases to be shared during the session, as well as firsthand accounts by foundation leaders responding to the challenges of an uncertain and shifting...
30 Apr 2026

Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short - A Book Party Hosted by Surdna Foundation

Thursday, April 30, 2026 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us for refreshments and a thoughtful discussion, as Don Chen (President, Surdna Foundation) and Glen Galaich (CEO, Stupski Foundation) discuss Glen's new book CONTROL: Why Big Giving Falls Short. Come away inspired and learn how you can help...
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12 May 2026

Creating a Bold Vision: Rethinking Norms, Embracing Uncertainty - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
By embracing uncertainty as a generative opportunity, you’ll hear practical guidance from peers to help your family move from comfort to possibility, and from legacy to transformation.
21 May 2026

Capacity Building, Reimagined: Practical Approaches for the Current Moment and Beyond

Thursday, May 21, 2026 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
In this session, practitioners will explore the evolving definition of capacity building and the many ways funders can show up — from embedding support into grantmaking structures to one-on-one technical assistance to investing in community...
09 Jun 2026

Philanthropy in Complex, Multigenerational Families - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The National Center for Family Philanthropy limits attendance to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* In this community conversation, we invite family philanthropy practitioners to explore how giving evolves as...
11 Jun 2026

Seeing the Full Landscape: Using Impala and the New York Philanthropy Hub to Inform Strategy and Equity in Philanthropy

Thursday, June 11, 2026 -
11:00am to 12:15pm
Grounded in questions of equity, access, and decision-making, the discussion will consider how data tools can help funders better understand who is being supported, where gaps remain, and what opportunities exist to reduce bias and strengthen...
17 Jun 2026

Practice Makes Better – Navigating Difficult Dialogues Across Difference, 2026 Revisited

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Zoom Meeting
Whether you manage difficult conversations between peers or find yourself a participant in one, challenging the norms around power in your professional partnerships is easier said than done. It’s with this in mind that we’ve cultivated a space for...
18 Jun 2026

Knowledge Management, Power, and Group Dynamics: Making the Invisible Visible

Thursday, June 18, 2026 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Join us for an interactive workshop during which we will ground on shared definition(s) of Knowledge Management (KM), explore a knowledge lifecycle, and engage in an interactive activity that will illustrate the often invisible connections between...
14 Jul 2026

Creating a Legacy: Cultivating Shared Leadership - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
The National Center for Family Philanthropy limits attendance to private and family foundation staff and trustees only.* Join us to hear from philanthropic families who are exploring the art and opportunity of generational...
11 Aug 2026

Creating a Legacy: Planning for the Future - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
This webinar will examine how to thoughtfully evolve, not just preserve, giving for the long-term. We’ll explore decisions about spending down versus operating in perpetuity, the implications of splitting or restructuring, and how to align evolving...
15 Sep 2026

Sustainability and Resilience in Family Philanthropy - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual Meeting - Register by 09/14
Join us to explore what it takes not only to give, but to endure—avoiding burnout, nurturing wellness, and reinforcing accountability so your work remains vibrant across generations
12 Nov 2026

The Recipe for Influence: Leading Without Authority

Thursday, November 12, 2026 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
In the world of philanthropy, our ability to drive change often relies less on our titles and more on our ability to move others toward a shared vision. Whether you are navigating internal organizational shifts or working with external grantees and...
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