Civic & Social Engagement

06 Oct 2026

New York for the Count: A Convening on Census 2030

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 -
1:30pm to 5:30pm
Please join us for New York for the Count , a cross-sector, in-person convening designed to build shared understanding, align strategies, and identify actionable opportunities for philanthropy to support a complete and equitable Census 2030.
10 Jun 2026

The People's Plan: Budget Justice, Community Power, and Accountability for FY2027

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
In collaboration with The People's Plan, New York Foundation, the New York Women's Foundation, North Star Fund, and the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, please join us for a special funder briefing on this year’s People’s Budget. This in-person...
14 Nov 2025

NYS Census 2030 Launch - A Webinar Hosted by New York State Census Partnership

Friday, November 14, 2025 -
12:00pm to 2:00pm
The road to Census 2030 starts now. Please join New York State Census Partnership for a virtual convening that brings together experts, advocates, and partners from across New York to kick off the conversation, share key updates, and begin building...
30 Oct 2025

Journalism and Democracy: A Convening on Philanthropy's Role in Strengthening the Press

Thursday, October 30, 2025 -
2:00pm to 5:30pm
Journalism plays a vital role in democracy and civic life. It not only provides facts and analysis, but also amplifies community voices, sparks public dialogue, and helps people make informed decisions. Please join us to explore how newsrooms and...
17 Sep 2025

NYC Charter Amendments on the Ballot: Housing, Democracy, and the Future of the City

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Join us to learn more about key housing and democracy proposals on the ballot for NYC voters this November. Hear how you can actively participate in shaping the future of NYC governance and elections. Co-sponsored with GoVoteNYC and Robin Hood...
20 Aug 2025

Preparing for the Future Now: Counting All Kids in the 2030 Census - A Webinar Hosted by Economic Opportunity Funders

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Join the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative (ECFC), the Children, Youth and Family Funders Roundtable (the Roundtable), and Economic Opportunity Funders (EOF) for a discussion on how Census data matters for young children and what actions funders...
12 Aug 2025

Anti-Authoritarian Funder Learning Series Part I: In Defense of Civil Society - A Webinar Hosted by GCIR

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
In this series for grantmakers of all geographies and strategies, we will learn from experts deeply engaged in the study and practice of resisting autocracy and building the systems and infrastructure necessary to defend democratic forms of...
15 Jul 2025

Fostering Citizen Engagement and Trust, 21st-Century Style - A Webinar Hosted by Democracy Funders Network

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Today, democracy is under threat and trust in government is at historically low levels. Nevertheless, there are bright spots emerging across America that show us how governments can leverage citizen engagement and tech to give the public a greater...
30 Sep 2024

Deciding NYC's Future: The Latest Charter Revision Commission and November Referendum

Monday, September 30, 2024 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Virtual Meeting - Register by 9/27
Join us to actively participate in shaping the future of NYC governance. Gain insights from key stakeholders, engage in dynamic discussions, and ensure that the NYC Charter reflects the needs and aspirations of all New Yorkers, including the vital...
17 Sep 2024

Youth Power Now: Lessons from Youth Organizers in New York

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Philanthropy New York, 320 East 43rd Street
Please join us for an interactive conversation with youth leaders from the Summit about the challenges facing youth organizers, as well as opportunities to support their work to transform our democracy and forge a just future for all of us.

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