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.
We are delighted to feature one of Philanthropy New York’s newest members, the Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation (RDPFS), in our Member Spotlight. We asked Susan Olivo, RDPFS’s Vice President and General Manager, about the foundation and...
Elizabeth Mendez Berry, Director, Voice, Creativity and Culture at The Nathan Cummings Foundations writes "The Black Panther conversation is an example of what pop culture critics of color can do with resources and real estate. The coverage of Coco...
JK Rowling has said, "The internet has been a boon and a curse for teenagers " According to Common Sense Media , teens are spending nearly nine hours a day on average using media. Given this state of affairs, how can we use technology to embolden...
in acting quickly and decisively to COVID-19, it is vital that philanthropic responses don’t inadvertently perpetuate and exacerbate existing bias, racial inequity, and injustice through their giving.
As a result of COVID-19, economic insecurity is increasing–especially among Black and Latinx households. Join AFN for an engaging discussion about best practices, effective models, and emerging tools to apply a racial equity lens in the specific...
By: Walter Panzirer, Trustee, Helmsley Charitable Trust. There is no question we are in a race to make up for decades of underinvesting in behavioral health, compounded by growing needs.
Please join us for a half-day convening, in which we will explore how philanthropy can play a pivotal role in supporting the mental health of young people in NYC by fostering a thriving, interconnected youth mental health ecosystem. We will hear...