Philanthropy New York’s Board of Directors is one of the most highly engaged boards with which I have ever worked. Not only do they show up (!) but they attend their quarterly board meetings well prepared and ready to explore complicated membership...
On many days, I feel small. I feel powerless to influence those who can make the world more democratic and caring. But not last Friday. And not today. Last Friday at Philanthropy New York’s 38 th Annual Meeting: The Power of Participation, hundreds...
The Surdna Foundation has announced George Soule as its first-ever Director of Communications. Bringing more than 20 years of communications and foundation experience, Soule joined the Foundation on June 11 to lead the organization's internal and...
As politics in the US become ever more polarized, effective policy advocacy organizations are frequently drawn into the public eye for their good work. With increased visibility comes added scrutiny, and navigating this work can become more...
A Philanthropy New York Members Briefing sponsored by New York Community Trust , New York Foundation , and Robert Sterling Clark Foundation , with Philanthropy Connects . WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This session is for all funders who want to be updated on...
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A kick-off event presented by Philanthropy New York's new program series, Foundation Advocacy 2011. WHO SHOULD ATTEND : CEOs, trustees, program officers, and other funders interested in education, civic engagement, community...
For the first time, Philanthropy New York's CEO Interview Series will feature two newer leaders in philanthropy. Both bring years of experience to their roles at the helm of sizeable philanthropic organizations which make grants of a combined total...
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know about the ins-and-outs — and what's licit and what's not — about using or funding advocacy to further your foundation’s work.
Julia Sze has joined Arabella Advisors as its new managing director of impact investing. Sze will work with Cynthia Muller, Arabella’s head of impact investing, to lead the firm’s rapidly growing impact investing practice.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation announced that Barry I. Schloss has been named the new Chair of the Board. He will also continue in his role as Treasurer/CFO.
Fiscal sponsorship has evolved as an effective and efficient mode of starting new nonprofits, seeding social movements, and delivering public services. Fiscal sponsorship has become a popular, widespread and a reputable vehicle for a flexible and...