Turning the Tide: (Re)Claiming Belonging & Power for People of Color in Philanthropy Before experiencing it firsthand, philanthropy is commonly perceived as a space primarily dedicated to charitable giving and volunteerism, albeit with...
Microfinance has revolutionized international economic development and emerged as one of the most promising tools for providing access to credit and other financial services for the poor. Aggressive commercialization and rapid growth, however, have...
Philanthropy New York, in collaboration with The Philanthropy Roundtable, will host this event to explore strategies to help low-income workers pursue economic independence through financial development and wealth building. Leaders from the...
Join Queers for Economic Justice (QEJ) in a dialogue outlining the impact of the current economic recession’s disproportionate effect and long-term impact on vulnerable LGBTQ communities. The session is designed as a conversation and dialogue with...
Today’s volatile market environment changes how foundations are thinking about spending policy and asset allocation. Come hear leading colleague, both foundation staff and trustee, in the field about their forecast of the market for the next few...
Philanthropic advisors and consultants have been longstanding members and contributors to the Philanthropy New York community. Based on feedback from members, Philanthropy New York is piloting a peer network for philanthropic advisors to build...
Join us for a discussion among arts funders about the role of digital media within the arts, and the growing funding connections between the arts and media. In addition to data on the field of digital media funding and the arts, we'll explore the...
An increasing number of companies are developing strategies that align business goals, social impact, and stakeholder expectations. However, while some companies are consistently viewed as leading corporate citizens, others still struggle with their...
Sam Goldman, founder and chief customer officer of the solar products company d.light design, was named the winner of The Charles Bronfman Prize, which comes with a $100,000 award.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if an unexpected event occurred at your organization and you needed to communicate with the press, your board and your staff?
Nonprofit organizations face enormous challenges in finding energetic, talented, and qualified board members to help them achieve their missions. According to the 2015 BoardSource Nonprofit Governance Index , 20% of nonprofit CEOs and executive...
Paid sick leave. A higher living wage. Gender identity. Ban the box. Are you keeping abreast of the rapidly changing employment laws in New York City? Join us for a presentation from Daniel Murphy of Putney, Twombly, Hall & Hirson, LLP. Dan has...
If you’re interested in meeting other communications professionals, learning about great work in the social sector, and having a good time, join us as we kick off ComNetworkNY! In cooperation with Philanthropy New York, we want to be the go-to group...