Most investors, smart investors want to build on the skilled competencies and professionalism of the organisations they fund. This is enlightened self-interest.
Asian American leaders in philanthropy dicscuss anti-Asian bigotry and xenophobia, their foundation's response to the COVID-19 crisis, and philanthropy's role in promoting people of color into executive roles.
The Ford Foundation announced last week that it would roughly double its grantmaking in each of the next two years. This is terrific as the immense challenges of the present moment require this type of outside the box thinking by foundations.
Philanthropy can be a partner in dismantling systemic racism if we commit our actions and resources to our words. And we, at Philanthropy New York, are committed to supporting each of our members on this path.
All of us together – members and PNY staff – have managed the transition to remote collaboration and learning. We have learned just how flexible and adaptable we can all be.
Lisa Hinds is a Senior Vice President at EnTrust Global, one of the world’s largest hedge fund investors. With over $19 billion in assets, she manages the endowment and foundation channel for all alternative investment products, globally.
Philanthropy New York continues to send letters to New York Senators and Congressional delegation on behalf of NYC nonprofits during COVID-19. We delivered this letter to Senator Chuck Schumer’s office on Monday, April 20, 2020.
Congress tasked the Treasury Secretary with creating a loan program for employers with 500 to 10,000 employees to fill the gap between the Paycheck Protection Program for smaller employers and the industry stabilization loans for big business. On...