Recent federal actions — including threats to deploy the National Guard and expand ICE activity in major U.S. cities — have raised urgent questions about the safety, stability, and rights of our fellow New Yorkers. In New York City, increased enforcement activity and rhetoric about a “war from within” suggest that the months ahead may bring new challenges for local organizations and residents alike.
We are bringing together Philanthropy New York members for a tabletop scenario planning meeting to better prepare for both individual and collective responses around possible federal enforcement actions.
*Due to the sensitive nature of this scenario planning exercise, we ask that members leave phones, tablets and laptops in your offices or outside of the room. We will have storage for devices and notepads available for your note taking needs*
Intended Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
• Learn From Other Cities: Hear from funders in other impacted cities about promising ways that they have addressed increased federal actions
• Know The Threats and Who’s Who on the Ground: Work with peers to understand the possible threats, and align your actions with leaders on the ground who are working directly with impacted communities
• Prepare for Individual and Collective Actions: Generate individual actions and collective agreements to keep staff, grantees, and the sector safe and in solidarity
• Scenario Plan: Build risk-mitigation scenarios to share with your stakeholders in the event of federal enforcement actions in our city
Speakers
- Michelle Jackson, Executive Director, Human Services Council
- Alana Tornello, Director of Resilience, Human Services Council
- McGregor Smyth, New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
- Sanjiv Rao, Vice President, Democracy Fund
- Additional Speakers to be Added
Who should attend?
We encourage 2 participants per organization to attend if possible. One representative should be a leader with the authority to make decisions for your organization. The other representative should be someone who will implement the decisions.
How do you sign up?
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Check-in
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Program
Registration is required by December 12th.
Members: Please log in and click the Register Now link above (no fee).
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with questions or for further information on this program or on eligibility.