This program is hosted by our partner, Asset Funders Network , who has extended an invitation to PNY members.
Great Depression, the Great Recession, and, more recently, the COVID-19 Pandemic are among the many pivotal times where economic uncertainty led to advancement and opportunity in policy change to build assets and equity. Early Social Security arose from safeguarding individuals and families from another great depression. The GI Bill of Rights provided veterans with funds to use for education, unemployment insurance, and housing, offering a reward to servicemen after World War II. In 2010, Dodd-Frank issued in an era of Wall Street reform and consumer protection, including the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in response to the Great Recession. Throughout history, we see that economic and political uncertainty can be the very time to invest in pivotal change.
However, one critical element missing from these transformative developments has been true inclusion. At each of these moments, certain population groups have been purposefully left out of structural advancements, leaving us vulnerable to the racial and sexist division that exclusionary policies can provoke. As we think towards the future, we must consider how best to lean into our next transformation in ways that are affirmatively inclusive from the start.
Please join Asset Funders Network and the Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy for an in-person funder-only discussion.
What will you learn?
- What is our shared vision for economic opportunity, and how do we create that vision?
- What helps to move things forward vs. regress in times of uncertainty?
- Where do we see hope and investments in a shared vision for the future?
- What examples from history inspire us to lead transformation even through uncertainty?
- How do we move from immediate crisis response to investing in long-term economic transformation?
- What lessons have we learned from past economic and social crises that can inform philanthropic investments in policy-innovative programming today?
Who should attend?
This is a funder only discussion open to philanthropic foundations, financial institutions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), credit unions, United Ways, and public sector funders. Specific focus on the New York City region.
Speakers
- Darrick Hamilton, Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy, and Founding Director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at the New School
- More Speakers to be Announced
How do you sign up?
In - Person Program: 1 PM to 2:45 PM
Registration is required by May 15th. If you have any accessibility requests or questions, please email Paula Dworek at paula@assetfunders.org.
Members and Non-Member Funders: Please click on the "Register Now" link above.
Please note: To ensure fairness among our members, we reserve the right to limit the number of attendees per organization for select professional development programs.
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.
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