If We Want to Strengthen Democracy, Let's Start in Our Back Yard
Release Date:
04/14/2021
... to supporting the arts sector. But we are all committed to building a more vibrant, strong, livable, and just city. We ...
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History of U.S. Philanthropy
Publication date:
08/2008
A brief history of U.S. philanthropy, along with key facts about philanthropy in New York.
Mellon Foundation and Digital Preservation Coalition Sponsor Formation of Task Force for Email Archives
Release Date:
11/03/2016
While archivists, technologists, librarians, and others continue to make progress in capturing, preserving, and providing access to various forms of digital expression, email has remained resistant to a variety of efforts at preservation.
12
Jun
2019
Why Gender Pronouns Matter in the Work to End Homelessness - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 -
1:00pm to 2:00pm
... served basis.* If you’ve wondered about why we should care about others’ gender pronouns or why they’re ... is for you. We’ll talk about why everyone should care about gender pronouns and why they are...
Insights from “A Fireside Chat on the ‘True Costs’ of Nonprofits”
Release Date:
08/03/2022
... and the communities that they serve. Additional Resources : Resources for further reading Tool and Guide for Calculating ...
PNY Core: Legal Series: On-Demand Learning Opportunities on Key Topics
This series is a set of perennial programs at Philanthropy New York that provide an overview of the legal and regulatory boundaries in a number of key legal topics. It is for PNY members only. It is a part of our PNY Core offerings.
The Johnson Amendment, Nonprofit Political Activity
Official Statement of Philanthropy New York on: The Johnson Amendment, Nonprofit Political Activity Enacted in 1954, the Johnson Amendment is a provision of the U.S. tax code that prohibits all 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
Recording: Reimagining Access: Philanthropic Leadership in the Post-Affirmative Action Era
Reimagining Access: Philanthropic Leadership in the Post-Affirmative Action Era Over a year has passed since the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Affirmative Action reversed decades of progress in achieving diversity and equity in higher...
Surdna Foundation Names George Soule As Director Of Communications
Release Date:
06/03/2013
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...
Ms. Foundation for Women Selects Deborah Jacobs as Vice President, Advocacy and Policy
Release Date:
06/04/2012
The Ms. Foundation for Women is pleased to announce the launch of their first Advocacy and Policy department and, after a lengthy search, have selected renowned civil rights advocate and champion Deborah Jacobs to lead the new department as the Vice...
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Names Leisle Lin and William B. Petersen as New Senior Vice Presidents
Release Date:
02/01/2012
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Leisle Lin to the position of Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations and William B. Petersen to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.
09
Oct
2012
College and Career Ready: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 -
2:45pm to 5:00pm
... ability to prepare them for success in college? What roles can private funders play in helping young people gain ...
28
Nov
2012
Coordination Updates on the Philanthropic Response to Hurricane Sandy: A Webinar for Funders and Regional Associations Nationwide
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Webinar
Join us for this Webinar convening funders and Regional Associations from across the nation to hear updates on the short-term and long-term planning for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. There will be updates from the New York and New Jersey...
07
Nov
2013
"MEDIACRACY" - A Dialogue with Experts on the Troubled Intersection of Media and Democracy
Thursday, November 7, 2013 -
12:45pm to 4:00pm
Democracy and media are inextricably connected – one cannot have an informed and engaged electorate without robust access to information and guarantees of free expression. While we have a growing array of communications choices at our fingertips,...
03
Mar
2015
Expanding Your Advocacy Toolbox - Webinar
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Funders have a critical role to play in advocacy – but what are your options for engagement?
08
Oct
2015
Making Space for Tinkering, Design-Thinking and Technology in Education
Thursday, October 8, 2015 -
8:45am to 10:30am
Over the past five years, the “maker movement” has generated significant buzz, and “makerspaces” are popping up in libraries, museums and schools.
Grant Foundation Shifts Research Focus, Invites Studies that Improve Use of Research
Release Date:
12/17/2015
Grant Foundation seeks to support studies of how to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth.
PNY Board Chair Phil Li Named President of Robert Sterling Clark Foundation
Release Date:
01/13/2016
Philip Li has been named President and CEO of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation effective February 1, 2016.
25
May
2016
No More Fake Funder Budgets! Transforming Grantee Financial Review
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 -
9:00am to 11:00am
Many foundations ask nonprofits to share their annual operating budget as part of grant application and reporting processes. But here's the dirty little secret (perhaps not so secret) - the numbers often aren't real.
New Joint NEH & Mellon Foundation Fellowship Encourages Digital Research in the Humanities
Release Date:
03/01/2016
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the two largest funders of humanities research in the United States, announced a new joint fellowship opportunity to support high-quality “born digital” research in...