The integrity of the Census 2030 is foundational to New York’s social sector, shaping how billions in federal resources are allocated across healthcare, education, housing, and infrastructure. For funders committed to strengthening nonprofit capacity and advancing equity, the census is not a distant civic exercise—it is core data infrastructure that determines whether communities are seen, resourced, and supported. At a moment when philanthropy is grappling with how to deploy resources more effectively and equitably, investing in a complete and accurate count is a critical, shared responsibility.
New York faces a significant risk of undercounting communities that are already most impacted by inequity, including immigrants, low-income households, rural residents, and communities of color. These risks are compounded by broader political and structural challenges that threaten the integrity of census data collection, including pressures on the American Community Survey. Without intervention, an undercount in 2030 would lock in a decade of under-resourcing, weakening the very systems and organizations funders seek to strengthen. This conversation will ground participants in what is at stake, unpack current risks and opportunities, and explore how philanthropy can play a proactive, coordinated role in ensuring a fair and accurate count.
Please join us for New York for the Count, a cross-sector, in-person convening designed to build shared understanding, align strategies, and identify actionable opportunities for philanthropy to support a complete and equitable Census 2030.
What will you learn?
- How census data functions as critical infrastructure for the nonprofit sector, shaping funding flows, program design, and advocacy across issue areas
- The key risks to a complete count in New York, including operational vulnerabilities and emerging threats to data integrity
- Where philanthropy can have the greatest impact between now and 2030 to support hard-to-count communities and strengthen statewide readiness
- How cross-sector coordination can enhance collective effectiveness and ensure a unified, strategic approach to Census 2030
Speakers
- Speaker List in Formation
Who should attend?
All interested funders grantmaking in civic engagement, public policy, community development, and related roles. What to expect: plenary and roundtable discussions, followed by Q&A and light networking reception.
Registration
1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Program
Registration is required by October 2nd.
Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the “Register Now” link above. (No fee.)
Non-Member Funders: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org. ($150 fee.)