Nonprofits serving our communities are navigating an increasingly complex and high-stakes environment. This session, designed for philanthropic partners, will deepen your understanding of how to support grassroots organizations like the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), Vera Institute of Justice, and Human Services Council (HSC) in building resilience and capacity during challenging times.
Participants will gain insight into the broader social and political context affecting nonprofits today, including the impact of movement building, elections, and congressional actions. You’ll learn about the core elements of capacity building—legal preparedness, strategic communications, and data protection—and why they are critical to organizational stability and impact.
The session will also explore best practices in allyship and long-term partnership, offering practical strategies for funders and nonprofit leaders to strengthen collaboration. By reflecting on past leadership lessons and current organizational needs, you’ll leave equipped with tools to foster stronger, more adaptive, and more secure nonprofit partnerships.
Join us to better understand today’s nonprofit landscape and to develop actionable approaches for supporting organizations as they advance their missions under heightened pressure.
What will you learn?
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The specific legal, communications, and data security challenges nonprofits are facing.
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The tangible impact of inquiries on staff, programming, operations, and most importantly, our communities.
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Key strategies for funders to stand in true allyship with nonprofits as they navigate this moment.
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Lessons learned from nonprofits meeting intense scrutiny, including what capacity building support truly means.
Speakers
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Wayne Ho, President & CEO, Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC)
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Nicholas Turner, President & Director, Vera Institute of Justice
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Alana Tornello, Director of Resilience, Human Services Council (HSC)
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Marlon Williams (Moderator), Executive Vice President of Public Policy & Collaboration, Philanthropy New York (PNY)
Who should attend?
All interested funders in grantmaking, public policy, and related roles. What to expect: panel discussion followed by Q&A.
How do you sign up?
10 AM to 11:30 AM Program
Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the “Register Now” link above. (No fee.)
Guests of Collaborators: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with your name, title, organizational affiliation, business mailing address, and phone number. Please indicate by which organizer you were invited. (No fee.)
Non-Member Funders: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org. ($150 fee.)
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