This document identifies and summarizes current public policy issues and updates for Philanthropy New York's collective membership and the Public Policy Committee of the Board. The issues included represent issues that are aligned with our vision and values and where peers have identified the continued need for advocacy in the coming year.
A new report examines the response of foundations, corporations and other institutional donors to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.
This report examines the racial, gender, sexuality, and disability staff demographics of participating New York City-area foundations and nonprofits. It also looks at grantmaking policies and data collection around diversity and inclusion, examines the institutional capacities of nonprofit organizations, and looks at the range of ways that nonprofits define themselves as “minority-led.”
Senior Fellow At The Century Foundation Writes About the Syrian Civil War and Avoiding Trump’s First Big ... and his inchoate and often contradictory impulses about the world on display during his campaign. To the...
Sheena Wright of the United Way of NYC Talks About Removing Silos and Saving Lives Sheena Wright is the ... and health. She spoke with editor-at-large Aimee Simpierre about how work has progressed since she joined...
Darren Walker of Ford Foundation Speaks Out About Why It's Essential to Partner With Businesses Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation speaks out about why it's essential to partner with businesses.....
MAC AIDS Fund Supports Efforts to Spread the Word About HIV Prevention For African-American Women ... officials and advocates are trying to get the word out about PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis. It’s a daily .....
ASPCA-Backed Program Uses Dogs to Help Teach NYC Students About Animal Welfare Some cuddly canines are helping teach New York City school students serious lessons about animal welfare. Every week, several .....