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03 May 2022

Philanthropy New York's 43rd Annual Meeting - Purpose as Compass

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Join fellow Philanthropy New York members for our 43rd Annual Meeting - Purpose as Compass . The meeting will serve as a moment to pause and ask ourselves: What desired social outcome serves as my compass, and how can I hold on to that larger...

Reimagining Reporting for Greater Impact

Release Date: 
02/16/2024
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.

A New Way Forward: Bringing an Equity Lens to the Work of Reducing the Influence of Money in Our Democracy

Publication date: 
12/2015
This touches upon key issues to help analyze grantmaking strategies. How does your definition of “winning” fit in a broader democracy reform agenda? How do we authentically connect with communities of color to develop a new framework of equity, diversity, and inclusion? How do we build effective collaborative relationships towards victory, without losing sight of long-term capacity and infrastructure needs?
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Report
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Civic Engagement
Related Organizations 
Proteus Fund (NYC Office)

Can Philanthropy Support the Transformation of Society?

Release Date: 
03/06/2014
NoVo Foundation Co-Chairs Jennifer and Peter Buffett ask this all-important question while examining the fight for equitable treatment of agricultural workers in Florida — an example of where philanthropy can play a crucial role in social change.
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Insights
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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors
Funding Area 
Food Systems
Social Justice
Workforce Development
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NoVo Foundation

Occupy The Box

Release Date: 
03/21/2012
By Maria Mottola, Executive Director, New York Foundation (This post was adapted from a keynote address given at the Better Business Bureau Charity Symposium on February 28, 2012.) When I heard the title of today’s symposium, “...
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A Road Less Traveled….

Release Date: 
11/01/2011
By Howard Knoll, Senior Director, Casey Family Programs Families who take seasonal driving trips often fall into two categories—those who want to get to their destination in the quickest time and those who want to take the “scenic...
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What BP Won’t Be Paying For—and How You Can Help

Release Date: 
07/01/2010
By Penny Fujiko Willgerodt Executive Director, Prospect Hill Foundation (This post originally appeared in OnEarth Magazine on June 11, 2010 and is reprinted with permission.) We at the Gulf Coast Fund have noticed people asking...
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From Land Acknowledgement to Land Back: Philanthropy’s Role & Responsibility in Returning Stolen Land to Native Communities

Release Date: 
02/03/2022
In addition to taking concrete steps to institutionalize racial equity in our policies and practices, we at NorthLight came to recognize that we must engage in a process of decolonization.

The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers: A Report on Community Leader-Identified Priorities, Opportunities for Funders and Key Organizing Objective

“The Nation’s Eyes on Rikers: A Report on Community Leader-Identified Priorities, Opportunities for Funders and Key Organizing Objectives” is an easy-to-scan report featuring strategic takeaways from the Funders Summit on Justice Reform hosted by Philanthropy New York in December 2017. It provides an overview of the justice funding landscape, appraisals of potential funding strategies and additional resources for funders seeking collaboration on justice reform. The report, approved by the Justice Reform Funders Steering Committee at its June 2018 meeting, focuses on six strategic takeaways,...
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Social Justice
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Philanthropy New York

Resources for Racial Equity

Resources from Leaders in the Field A multitude of resources exists -- from recorded Philanthropy New York programming to articles to guide -- to support your racial equity learning. Thought Leadership Internal Operations ...

Essential Skills and Strategies for Program Officers

Philanthropy New York's Essential Skills and Strategies for Program Officers orients newer program officers and directors to their role as funders. This intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for understanding and...

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