Insights
A Crash Course in the Foundation World: Reflections on Philanthropy New York’s Philanthropy 101
Release Date:
09/23/2022
Why do foundations exist? For a love of humanity and the public good? To fill a void created by government or market failure? Controlled wealth redistribution?
Insights from “Racial Pay Equity: Putting Your Money Where Your Values Are”
Release Date:
09/08/2022
With the new slated to go into effect in New York City in November 2022, many employers are reexamining how salaries align with their values, and whether race has played a historical role in determining compensation practices.
The Three Vs for Voter Engagement: Validators, Volunteers and Visibility
Release Date:
08/26/2022
In this week’s late August primary, the second primary this summer in New York, voter turnout barely cracked ten percent in New York City.
The Philanthropic Community Can Help 250,000 New Yorkers Access $10 Billion in Loan Forgiveness: A Conversation on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Release Date:
08/11/2022
The philanthropic community currently has the opportunity to help hundreds of thousands of people apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Can Conversational Leadership Shift an Entire System?
Release Date:
07/28/2022
Can Conversational Leadership Shift an Entire System? By: Donita Volkwijn, Senior Director, Member Engagement, Philanthropy New York Have you ever had a conversation with someone you don’t respect? Or maybe one with someone who...
Insights from “Risk, Reward, and the Reality: What Don’t We Know About Intermediaries?”
Release Date:
06/28/2022
Philanthropic intermediaries play an important role, often serving as a liaison between foundations and nonprofits in re-granting foundation resources and providing important technical assistance and hands-on support to grantees.
Mismanagement at nonprofits? Think again
Release Date:
06/14/2022
The most significant issues facing the non-profit sector are not widespread fraud but low wages, constricted budgets, and government contracts that only cover a fraction of the total cost of critical life-saving services and are rarely paid on time...
Equitable Opportunities for Effective Philanthropy
Release Date:
06/08/2022
When you first stepped into philanthropy, whether you have been in the field for a few months or for quite some, how did your race, gender, age, class, sexual orientation, etc. affect your experience? Was your voice respected? Did you feel trust in...
