Philanthropy New York is pragmatic in its public policy work. With limited staff and resources, we choose our issues carefully based on their centrality to our members’ needs. When organizations like the Council on Foundations and the National...
What makes a vibrant, thriving community great is a merging of diverse cultures and backgrounds which leads to a confluence of new perspectives and a greater understanding of the strength in our differences.
The term “policy work” is so vague that it can seem a bit mysterious to some funders. We know that private foundations are legally prohibited from engaging in lobbying or partisan politics, and we sometimes generalize, erroneously, that all funders...
Adam will direct Surdna’s impact investing program, overseeing a $100 million portfolio and leading an ongoing effort to align the Foundation’s investment policies and practices with its social justice mission.
Philanthropy New York is pleased to announce the appointments of Shanqua Harrison as the organization's new Controller and Allyson Goldhagen as our new Member Services Manager.
New York Life Foundation Corporate Vice President, Matthew Nelson, explains that it's never too late to take advantage of the social media landscape to create connections.
The Editorial Board will be a fun opportunity for PNY members to bring their own expertise, knowledge and social media connectedness to help us better communicate the voice of the philanthropic sector.
Candice Meth, CPA, Partner in the Not-for-Profit Services Group of EisnerAmper LLP, says a financial statement audit is not designed to provide assurance.
Phil Li of the Clark Foundation writes about the first of his two-year term as chair of Philanthropy New York’s board of directors. And wow, what a year it has been!
Philanthropy New York’s Education Working Group has frequently examined how schools – both in the City and across the nation – pursue discipline policies that disproportionately punish Black and Latino students and set back their education.
Today Propel Capital announced that Katya Levitan-Reiner will take on the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Levitan-Reiner joined Propel Capital in 2015, playing a critical role in expanding Propel’s innovative approach to tackling some...