Funder collaboratives play a crucial role in the philanthropic ecosystem, channeling resources to impacted communities while fostering knowledge and shared understanding among funder groups.
In the face of the numerous challenges confronting our democracy, the significance of election-related work led by nonprofits cannot be overstated. Yet every election year, these groups tell us the same thing: the funding came too late.
How the backlash against DEI work across the board reflects the deeply ingrained racial stereotypes perpetuated by the 'Magical Negro' trope, revealing the challenges faced by DEI specialists in effecting genuine organizational change.
At the end of 2023, a group of eight funders* with common New York City-based grantees** came together to test a new reporting approach - giving grantees the opportunity to define the scope and style of reporting for one year.
Zabrina Collazo navigated a unique start, joining the New York Foundation as a program officer during the pandemic. Now, three years into their role at the New York Foundation, Zabrina funds community organizing and grassroots advocacy led by and...
In Part 2 of our conversation, we dive deeper into the major lessons they've learned as co-leaders and recommendations for organizations who are interested.
Rebecca Tye and Camaro West, Co-Executive Directors at Peace is Loud, share their learnings and experiences as co-leaders within the nonprofit sector. Read their interview with PNY's Communications Manager, Nora Cusanelli.
The portion of the philanthropic pie devoted to criminal legal reform is not only remarkably slim but also subject to unsettling fluctuations. These trends raise pressing questions about the state of funding for criminal legal reform, particularly...
This is part 1 of Philanthropy New York’s ‘Our Journey’ series which will highlight various internal shifts our organization has made to take the necessary steps towards becoming an anti-ractist organization as outlined in our Strategic Framework.