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Let’s Address the Real Reason Great Fundraisers Are in Short Supply
Release Date:
01/27/2023
“We need a unicorn.” That’s what we hear nearly every week from organizations seeking their next development director.
"Unveiling the Illusion: How DEI Roles Echo the 'Magical Negro’ trope in Philanthropy
Release Date:
03/01/2024
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.
38th Annual Meeting Program
Publication date:
06/2017
The Johnson Amendment, Nonprofit Political Activity
Official Statement of Philanthropy New York on: The Johnson Amendment, Nonprofit Political Activity Enacted in 1954, the Johnson Amendment is a provision of the U.S. tax code that prohibits all 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
CSR in Focus: What did we learn in 2020?
... A Corporate Grantmaker Explains How. (philanthropy. com ) 2020’s Top 10 Trends in Purpose and What They Could ...
Laura Callanan Joins the Foundation Center as Visiting Fellow
Release Date:
04/01/2013
Laura Callanan, an expert in the field of social innovation, has joined the Foundation Center in the role of Senior Fellow. During this one-year fellowship, Callanan will be in residence at the Center’s New York City office.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Names Leisle Lin and William B. Petersen as New Senior Vice Presidents
Release Date:
02/01/2012
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Leisle Lin to the position of Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations and William B. Petersen to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.
New Board Leadership at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Release Date:
08/22/2013
... editor of the Middle East Channel at foreignpolicy. com . He has written for a number of publications and is a ...
01
Mar
2012
Using Time to Transform Schools: Opportunities, Challenges, and How Foundations Can Make a Difference
Thursday, March 1, 2012 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
A consensus has emerged among policymakers, practitioners, and advocates that how schools use time is key to their effectiveness. Like other resources, time can be used well or squandered. The question that confronts districts, schools, and the...
31
May
2012
Saving Energy: New York City’s Leading Innovations
Thursday, May 31, 2012 -
8:45am to 10:30am
New York City modified its 100-year old zoning law this month in order to promote energy efficiency and the installation of solar and other renewable power technology. Called Zone Green, it is recognized as the nation’s boldest green building plan...
19
Jul
2012
Fracking in New York: A Donor Briefing
Thursday, July 19, 2012 -
8:45am to 10:45am
Large parts of New York sit atop the Marcellus Shale formation, and the oil and gas industry has been aggressively pushing for Governor Cuomo to open up New York to fracking. Governor Cuomo’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued...
15
Nov
2012
Putting a Human Face on the Fiscal Cliff for Nonprofits and Foundations: A Post-Election Reality Check with Tim Delaney
Thursday, November 15, 2012 -
7:45am to 11:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
Barack Obama has not just won the election, he also has a dire set of circumstances that lie ahead -- circumstances that will be even worse if Congress fails to act before January 1, 2013. If you read National Council of Nonprofits CEO Tim...
18
Dec
2012
Philanthropy's Response to Sandy: News on Housing, Aging, Health, Youth and Long-Term Infrastructure and Environmental Planning
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Please join us for the fourth call in our series convening Philanthropy New York members to communicate and collaborate around Superstorm Sandy recovery funding. This series of teleconferences is designed to let funders share decisions about...
18
Mar
2013
Measuring What Matters: Indicators of College and Career Readiness
Monday, March 18, 2013 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
Over the last several years, policymakers, educators, and philanthropy have increasingly highlighted the challenge of maintaining a college educated work force in the US: both the economy and American society increasingly require more than a high...
17
Apr
2013
The “Grit” Factor: How Community Organizations Support Students for College Success
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 -
8:15am to 10:30am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
A key lesson educators — and education grantmakers — have learned over the last few years is that a high school diploma is no longer an adequate measurement of college readiness. It can provide an indication of academic readiness, but it often...
15
Sep
2010
Can You Hear Us Now? Evaluating Policy Change and Advocacy
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
MEMBERS : Please log in to register yourself or a colleague online by clicking on the link above (visible through September 13th). NON-MEMBERS : Please fill out this online form . A program presented by ...
30
Nov
2011
How DREAM Leaders Are Building a New Immigration Movement
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 -
11:00am to 2:00pm
Join us for an interactive discussion with DREAM leaders about how they successfully built a new movement for change and succeeded in affecting local and national policy, changing the discourse on immigration, and empowering a new generation of...
28
Jul
2010
New York Juvenile Justice Initiative: A Discussion with Advocates
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
This program is part of Philanthropy New York’s NEW YORK JUVENILE JUSTICE INITIATIVE and is hosted by the New York Foundation , The New York Community Trust , and The Prospect Hill Foundation . WHO SHOULD ATTEND:...