Past Events

Join us for a discussion on how private philanthropy continues to support long-term recovery across the New York and New Jersey regions post-Superstorm Sandy. Explore Private philanthropy's role in response and recovery How opportunities for private...

The Education Funders Research Initiative (EdFunders) is a project of Philanthropy New York supported by 16 funding organizations that have pursued a diverse array of education reform strategies. These and other private foundations have invested...

The headlines are unrelenting: Four Teenagers Shot, One Fatally, at Housing Complex; Queens Girl, age 14, Fatally Shot on Bus; Brownsville Child Needlessly Dies from Gun Violence. Supported by state, city and private funding, emerging and innovative...

Join us as we bring three of the world’s leading economic visionaries together to discuss investing in local economies. Sustainability at a local level is becoming an increasingly important issue, and helps to create more self-reliant and joyful...

Supporting strategic volunteerism is a critical component to strengthening grantees in this current economic climate. A corporate volunteer program can increase nonprofit productivity and effectiveness but it must be carefully designed, matching the...

True or false: It’s permissible for your foundation to advocate for specific public policy or legal issues Your foundation cannot fund nonprofits that advocate or lobby A 501 (h) election allows your foundation to take a stance on...

Make plans to join this special guided tour of the world’s largest online knowledge center for family philanthropy - currently accessible to you as part of your Philanthropy New York membership. Explore Efficient ways to download articles and...

The City of New York has excitingly launched the HHS Accelerator tool, part of an initiative to reduce administrative burdens, simplify and speed provider selection for contracts and redirect resources to mission-driven activities. HHS Accelerator,...

How has the field of family philanthropy evolved over the past 15 years? And where is it headed in the future? Join this wide-ranging conversation with former board chairs of the National Center for Family Philanthropy as they discuss issues,...