Past Events

Nonprofits have retained a strong presence in New York City; yet, to date, this industry has not been seen as an economic driver, despite its strong ties to NYC’s financial center and other vibrant industries. On this panel, NYC nonprofit leaders...

Thus far, the costs of Hurricane Sandy are estimated as high as $60 billion: $20 billion in property damages and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, with an overall impact on the economy for the fourth quarter of 2012 near .6 percent...

Please join us for a wine-and-cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary RAFEA: Solar Mama , and a brief discussion to follow. Rafea: Solar Mama Trailer Rafea is a Bedouin woman who lives with her four daughters in one of Jordan’s...

Learn about the field of philanthropy from one grantmaker's personal perspective. Philanthropy New York members who receive requests for informational interviews from jobseekers may refer those individuals to us for this session. Explore The...

This briefing will focus on unique high-quality after-school and summer learning partnerships between private schools in NYC and youth-serving organizations that leverage the resources of private schools to expand learning time for low-income public...

The Community School District 16 (CSD16) initiative is a project that seeks to improve educational outcomes and achievement levels for the children of Community School District 16 (Central Brooklyn), inform reform efforts in other low-performing and...

Once again, the nation has been shocked by a mass shooting, this time at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. where 20 young children and six educators lost their lives. This tragic incident has sparked a more widespread and profound demand for...

Hiring a new CEO is one of the most important transitions that any family foundation must go through. The role of a family foundation chief executive is unique—running a philanthropic enterprise in partnership with a family. This webinar, based on...

According to the 2012 Bank of America Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy, 43 percent of the households they surveyed said they make more charitable contributions during the holiday season (October to December) than during the rest of the year...