Public Policy

20 Oct 2020

Will New York Politicians Get to Pick Their Voters? Why Redistricting Matters

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Beyond a full, fair and equitable 2020 census count, redistricting is just as important to our democracy. Join us, along with the New York State Census Equity Fund, and an expert panel to discuss the challenges ahead, and consider opportunities for...
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15 Oct 2020

Democracy in Crisis: Will Philanthropy Finally Wake Up?

Thursday, October 15, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm
Less than 2 percent of foundation dollars spent in the past decade have been dedicated to efforts to advance democracy reform. The indifference that this number reflects is astonishing, given the importance of a functioning democracy to almost...
07 Oct 2020

Nevertheless, It Persists: Can Philanthropy Disrupt Sexism?

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Even in a year where we are seeing women of color in increasingly prominent roles, and essential workers -- who are disproportionately women -- have been widely lauded as “heroes,” we continue to witness the intersection of gender and race as...
18 Aug 2020

#PoliceFreeSchools Funders Briefing with the Schott Foundation

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join us for this timely funders briefing and learn how philanthropy can support education justice organizers in local campaigns to remove police from schools and dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.
27 Jul 2020

Racial Gerrymandering: A Fundamental Threat to Equity - A Webinar Hosted by FCCP

Monday, July 27, 2020 - 2:00pm
Join FCCP and the Fair Representation in Redistricting initiative for an engaging panel discussion to understand the implications of redistricting on racial equity, how groups are organizing to ensure fair representation, and how funders can engage...
02 Jul 2020

Funding a Racially Just Regenerative Regional Food System - A Webinar Hosted by Community Food Funders

Thursday, July 2, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
In New York State, agriculture is one of the most racially inequitable of all the state's economic sectors. There is burgeoning black interest in farming and healthier food resulting from decades of organizing, institution-building, and by ongoing...
25 Jun 2020

Beyond Defunding the Police: Reimagining Safety for Communities of Color in the Time of COVID

Thursday, June 25, 2020 -
1:00pm to 2:30pm
Join us for this timely and important conversation examining the devastating consequences of this pandemic due to systemic racism and decades of mass incarceration, and the community-led solutions we can apply in our neighborhoods to prevent it from...
09 Jun 2020

Secure Vote By Mail for Democracy's Sake

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 -
10:00am to 11:30am
Whether you care about the environment, the economy, health care, racial justice, criminal justice, or foreign policy, the 2020 election is considered the most critical in our nation’s history and will take place under unprecedented circumstances...
28 May 2020

Humanizing Immigration: A Conversation in Three Parts

Thursday, May 28, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Philanthropy New York is excited to announce Humanizing Immigration , a special three-part series, examining the U.S. immigration system. Through presentations, performances and panels, we will take a close look at a topic that’s vital this election...

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