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Interviews & Profiles

Fighting for bilingual doula services for new migrants

An interview with Maya Hernandez, a founding member of Doulas en Español.

New York City

9/11 day of service calls for unity against backdrop of polarized nation

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined thousands to pack meals and remember the spirit of working together that followed Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

New York City

MWBE officer role on ballot to be added to the New York City charter

The position, now an appointed one served by Michael Garner, would be a permanent addition to City Hall, if approved by voters.

New York City

How is the city handling the mental health of newly arrived migrants?

Through a constant process of referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.

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Interviews & Profiles

Standing up for low-income New York families facing the courts

An interview with Tehra Coles, executive director of the Center for Family Representation in New York

Interviews & Profiles

Fighting to meet children's needs for almost two decades

Jennifer March, executive director of the Citizens’ Committee for the Children of New York, steps down after 17 years on the job.

New York City

Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing

An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.

Nonprofits

Funding community groups to help them create meaningful change

An interview with North Star Fund Executive Director Jennifer Ching

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Perfect Your virtual and hybrid event fundraising: 5 Ideas

Use these best practices to supercharge your online fundraising strategies!

Nonprofits

Three onboarding best practices for post-COVID-19 hires

If your nonprofit’s onboarding process hasn’t undergone a refresh recently, consider these critical changes that will resonate with new employees.

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New York City

Officials sound the alarm on cuts to NYC contracts office

New York City isn’t paying nonprofits on time. The mayor wants to reduce contract services funding anyway.

Minority and women-owned businesses get tiny increase of NYC spending

Comptroller Brad Lander’s annual procurement report found that 5.3% of city contracts and purchase orders registered in Fiscal Year 2023 went to MWBEs, up from 5.2% in the previous fiscal year

Interviews & Profiles

How nonprofits benefit from Donor Advised Funds

With giving on a slow-down going into 2024, Sam Marks of FJC weighs in on how nonprofits can stay creative while attracting long-term investors

Nonprofits

The New York Community Trust awards more than $7.7 million to 39 nonprofits

Grants went to providers delivering migrant services, cancer care, supporting people with disabilities and the arts sector.

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Passenger Surcharge Provides Workers' Comp to Drivers: The Black Car Fund

See the training, resources and insurance provided to keep independent-contracted drivers safe.

Showing impact with St. Nicks Alliance and Change Capital Fund

Change Capital Fund invests in helping nonprofits demonstrate their impact, but the data collection to make that happen can be a heavy lift.

These are the FPWA's New York City budget priorities

We sat down with the leader of a leading nonprofit to discuss where the sector is at after the passage of the state budget.

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Opinion

Opinion: We do divorce wrong

The best way to protect against the harm of a marital split is not to push people to stay married at all costs, but instead to create legal systems that ensure a breakup is quick, simple and fair.

Opinion

Opinion: Building trust and embracing change

Reflecting on a year of leadership at SCO Family of Services

Nonprofits

Opinion: There’s an even better way for MacKenzie Scott to give her money away

Here’s how to resist the weakness of the will that lead to risks.