05
May
2023
Past Events
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...
02
Mar
2023
Financial Series: What to Look for in a Nonprofit's Financial Statement
Thursday, March 2, 2023 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walkthrough a set of sample financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of numbers.
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...
14
Dec
2022
New York City Workforce Funders Collaborative Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 -
9:30am to 11:00am
The NYC Workforce Funders Collaborative is pleased to return in person (with a virtual option) on December 14th from 9:30 to 11:00 am for its final quarterly learning session of 2022.
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...
17
Nov
2022
Evolution of the Work Place in Hybrid Times
Thursday, November 17, 2022 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Join a panel of your colleagues in a roundtable discussion that highlights the roles of IT, Ops, and HR in contributing to a hybrid work model that is aligned with organizational mission while valuing the staff they support.
20
Oct
2022
From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 2 of 2)
Thursday, October 20, 2022 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Join us as we dive deeper into 501(c)(4) advocacy and provide additional context about how to amplify the power of nonprofit advocates by investing in social welfare organizations and diverse coalitions of 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) organizations.
18
Oct
2022
Putting Equity at the Heart of Government: 3 Ballot Proposals to Dismantle Structural Racism
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join us to learn more about and discuss the Racial Justice Commission’s three landmark ballot proposals for NYC voters. The November election is your chance to make changes to the NYC Charter.
12
Oct
2022
Applying Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to Child and Family Services Research: Implications for the Federal and Philanthropic Sectors
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Join this session to learn about opportunities to leverage national, state, city, and foundation funding… and practical ways to improve how research is designed and funded. See what components can be easily added to a Request for Proposal so that...
29
Sep
2022
From Cautious to Courageous: How Foundations Can Step up Advocacy & Invest in Change (Session 1 of 2)
Thursday, September 29, 2022 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
This session will unpack the reasons your foundation should consider funding 501(c)(4) advocacy work and offer a deeper understanding of federal tax and election law.
22
Sep
2022
How Funders Can Best Support "Non-Traditional" College Students
Thursday, September 22, 2022 -
10:00am to 11:30am
This panel will feature leaders of three organizations dedicated to college completion for such students, sharing their recommendations for philanthropies committed to supporting educational equity and college completion. The panelists will...

