Ira R. Halperin Named Vice Chair to Long Island Community Foundation Board
Release Date:
02/01/2012
... and vision to his work with LICF,” noted David M . Okorn, the foundation’s Executive Director. “As a ...
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Gabriel Morales Joins the Citi Foundation
Release Date:
08/20/2013
Gabriel Morales has joined the Citi Foundation’s staff as a Project Manager. He is responsible for helping execute its employee engagement strategy and is working to broaden the Foundation’s visibility with key stakeholders both internally and...
Richard Correia Named as Surdna Foundation’s Assistant Controller
Release Date:
10/14/2013
The Surdna Foundation has announced the appointment of Richard Correia, an experienced operations and fund accountant, and C.P.A. candidate, as Assistant Controller.
27
Feb
2014
What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement
Thursday, February 27, 2014 -
7:45am to 11:00am
Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walk through a set of financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of numbers. A brief history of GAAP, as it...
15
Feb
2012
New Approaches to Collaborative Funding: A Case Study of the Young Men’s Initiative
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 -
1:45pm to 5:00pm
A new model for social change will be investigated as those involved in The Young Men’s Initiative Action Plan share their varied experiences. The Initiative has been described as the nation’s boldest and most comprehensive effort to tackle the...
16
Feb
2012
Funders Supporting Veterans
Thursday, February 16, 2012 -
7:30am to 10:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
Since September, funders have met twice at Philanthropy New York to learn about the issues facing returning veterans that can be addressed by philanthropy. This group has continued the conversation but is now delving deeper into each other’s grants...
28
Feb
2012
Thinking Out of the Box: Meeting Challenges with Creative Leadership
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 -
7:00am to 12:00pm
You are invited to attend the "BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium VI" presented by the Education and Research Foundation of the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York. Explore Creative leadership and performance issues affecting nonprofits...
22
Mar
2012
What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement
Thursday, March 22, 2012 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, NYC
Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walk through a set of financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of numbers. A brief history of GAAP, as it...
29
Mar
2012
Looking at the 990 Part I (March 29) and Part II (April 5)
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 8:45pm to Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 11:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, NYC
*Please note: Participants will automatically be registered for both sessions in this two-part series. The IRS Form 990 is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant...
12
Apr
2012
Family Philanthropy: Diverse Voices in Family Giving
Thursday, April 12, 2012 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm
While little is certain about the future of giving, one trend is clear: the diversity of voices active in family philanthropy will reflect the increasing diversity of society at large. What are the emerging trends in this area, and how can existing...
19
Apr
2012
Beyond the 990: Effective Nonprofit Financial Data Analysis
Thursday, April 19, 2012 -
9:00am to 10:15am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
What trends and metrics are most critical to understanding whether a nonprofit organization is prepared to pursue new opportunities and manage future risks? In this webinar, a financial expert from the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) will provide...
20
Jun
2012
Summer 2012 NYC Progressive Philanthropy Cocktail Party
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Philanthropy New York members are invited to the 6th NYC Progressive Philanthropy Cocktail Party. Join NYC colleagues for an informal gathering of progressive foundation staff and trustees, major donors, advisors, & philanthropy organizers. No...
05
Oct
2012
New Adolescent Brain Research and its Implications for Services
Friday, October 5, 2012 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Webinar
New scientific evidence shows that, far from being fully formed by kindergarten, the adolescent brain experiences a period of major development comparable to that of early childhood. This new knowledge calls for significant changes in the way older...
11
Oct
2012
"Excuuuse ME!!!" -- Fostering Understanding and Trust in Challenging Conversations
Thursday, October 11, 2012 -
2:30pm to 5:00pm
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
Have you ever reached an impasse with colleagues, grantees, a family member or a person on the street? Have you sought a solution that was more satisfying, effective and empowering, but felt unable to take the next step? Using curiosity to...
18
Oct
2012
Creating New Approaches to Community-Based Family Support: Where is Innovation Happening?
Thursday, October 18, 2012 -
1:45pm to 4:00pm
Please join prominent researcher Dr. Peter Pecora, Managing Director of Research Services at the Casey Family Programs, for an intimate brownbag conversation. Peter will cover highlights from his research in various states and counties, as well as...
24
Oct
2012
Meeting Strategic Objectives through Persuasive Writing: The Grant Write-Up
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 -
8:30am to 11:00am
Effective writing often requires clear, concise and purposeful language. A foundation’s internal grant recommendations or write-ups depend on these qualities, providing an assessment of a proposed project and its merits in relation to the...
11
Dec
2012
Grants Management as a Career? One Grants Manager’s Personal Experience, with Adam Liebling, ASPCA
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Learn about the field of philanthropy from one grants manager's personal perspective. Philanthropy New York members who receive requests for informational interviews from jobseekers may refer those individuals to us for this session. Explore The...
11
Mar
2013
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: Community Networks in New York State - WEBINAR
Monday, March 11, 2013 -
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. Yet every year, more than 80 percent of low-income children miss this crucial milestone. As part of the Grantmakers Forum exploration of...
21
Mar
2013
What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement
Thursday, March 21, 2013 -
8:45am to 11:00am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
Learn how to analyze and evaluate nonprofit financial statements and know what questions to raise for further analysis. Walk through a set of financial statements, focusing on definitions and relationships of numbers. A brief history of GAAP, as it...
28
Mar
2013
Looking at the 990 Part I (March 28) and Part II (April 4)
Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 8:45am to Thursday, April 4, 2013 - 10:30am
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
*Please note: Participants will automatically be registered for both sessions in this two-part series. The IRS Form 990 is used by funders as a tool to track and scrutinize the finances, governance, and accomplishments of grant...