Past Events

24 May 2023

Inclusive Career Connected Learning: How CBO’s are working to Bridge Gaps and Pilot Solutions to Meet Diverse Student Needs

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Join us for a panel discussion to learn more about NYC’s current landscape for work-based learning and career exploration pathway opportunities. We will explore how schools and CBO’s are working together to meet the needs of alternative school...
18 May 2023

Setting a New Standard: The Role of Philanthropy in Grantee Working Conditions

Thursday, May 18, 2023 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
High rates of staff turnover, dissatisfied team members, and stressed directors. Organizational leaders are asking big questions about how to best support their staff, while trying to remain accountable to the rigorous impact metrics from their...
18 May 2023

Waking the Sleeping Giant of Electoral Politics - A Webinar Hosted by GoVoteNYC

Thursday, May 18, 2023 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Join this panel led by a Gen Z moderator that will help donors understand young people’s attitudes and beliefs about politics; what it takes to provide pathways to action and leadership, break down barriers to participation, and sustain civic...
11 May 2023

Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy Part 2 of 6 - Does Unrestricted Funding Automatically Make a Funder Trust-Based?

Thursday, May 11, 2023 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
During the second session, we will distinguish the difference between unrestricted funding that is deployed in a trust-based way and what it looks like when it's not, and identifying strategies for aligning trust-based values with the way grants are...
11 May 2023

“No Justice Without Love” & Community: A Roundtable Discussion on Criminal (In)Justice in NYC and How to Disrupt the System

Thursday, May 11, 2023 -
2:00pm to 4:30pm
Join us in person for a guided tour of Ford Foundation Gallery’s latest exhibition, No Justice Without Love , and an afternoon of community-building and learning to inspire collective action that disrupts the criminal legal system.
05 May 2023

Policy Core - A Virtual Screening with Marlon Williams: Advocacy 101

Friday, May 5, 2023 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Join Philanthropy New York’s Public Policy team for a virtual screening of Advocacy 101 as an opportunity for you to learn why, how, and when philanthropy can most effectively engage with public policy.
27 Apr 2023

New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative Quarterly Convening: The Future of NYC’s Workforce Development Board

Thursday, April 27, 2023 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
This session will bring together philanthropic, business, nonprofit, and government leaders to discuss the role empowered workforce development boards play in securing and strategically allocating federal funds, partnering with industry, and...
19 Apr 2023

Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy Part 1 of 6 - Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Mean Unconditional Trust?

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
In this first out of six part webinar series, we will clarify the misperception that trust-based philanthropy means unconditional trust, identify strategies for cultivating and maintaining trust, and ways to work through challenging moments when...
30 Mar 2023

Financial Series: Getting the Financial Information You Need Without Overburdening Grantees

Thursday, March 30, 2023 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
In this interactive wrap-up to the Financial Series, participants will step into the shoes of grantees, providing a new perspective on financial due diligence. Join us to explore what can be gleaned from internal financial reports, such as budgets,...
24 Mar 2023

2023 Applied Financial Analysis for Program Officers: A Three-Part Series

Friday, March 24, 2023 - 10:00am to Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 12:00pm
The Program What does it take for a nonprofit to move from surviving to thriving? How will nonprofits respond to the impact of COVID-19? What kind of support can funders provide to meaningfully shift the trajectory of an organization? Financially...
23 Mar 2023

Financial Series: Using Financial Statements Together with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees

Thursday, March 23, 2023 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Financial statements and an organization’s 990 each tell a story. This session will show how using the two financial documents together can yield so much more information than the financial status of the organization.
16 Mar 2023

Financial Series: Looking at the 990 Part I (March 9) and Part II (March 16)

Thursday, March 16, 2023 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
This session will focus on the IRS Form 990, which is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant applicants and recipients. The form creates a level playing field for an otherwise diverse...
15 Mar 2023

The State of Philanthropy Tech and Implications for Our Workplace

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
How common is it for foundation staff to be back in the office? What platforms and tools are others using for remote and grantmaking? How can I leverage peer benchmarking to advocate change within my organization? Please join us in this interactive...
09 Mar 2023

Financial Series: Looking at the 990 Part I (March 9) and Part II (March 16)

Thursday, March 9, 2023 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
This session will focus on the IRS Form 990, which is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant applicants and recipients. The form creates a level playing field for an otherwise diverse...
16 Feb 2023

For the Love of Data: How Census Data Drives Decision-Making - A Webinar Hosted by the New York State Census Equity Fund

Thursday, February 16, 2023 -
11:00am to 12:30pm
This upcoming webinar will highlight innovative ways in which various entities have made use of recently released Census 2020 data to inform funders, advocates, community organizations, service providers, and businesses.
14 Feb 2023

Financial Series: Introduction to Financial Statements

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
In this primer to the Financial Series, participants will get a peek into how a grantee assembles the financial statements and the stories they tell. It is a broad overview for all newcomers who must work with nonprofit organizations’ financial...
08 Dec 2022

The Case of the "Missing" Students: Investigating Reasons Young People Opt Out of College

Thursday, December 8, 2022 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Join us for a discussion that will explore national and local data around college attendance and workforce participation among recent high school graduates. We will hear from a panel of staff and participants of community-based organizations...

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