New York City

New York City Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Schools Chancellor David Banks on strengthening workforce development post COVID-19

The members of the Adams administration highlighted public-private partnerships as an answer at the 2023 NYCETC Conference at Civic Hall.

New York City

Coalition fighting right to shelter changes to rally in Albany and NYC

The group has expanded its ranks in the last month.

New York City

A historic goal: Creating a New York City Freedom Trail

Jacob Morris, head of the Harlem Historical Society, wants to highlight the history of the Underground Railroad and a New York City Council bill may make his vision a reality.

New York State

Poll: Broad support for universal free school meals, higher food stamp benefits

Siena College found that strong majorities backed these anti-hunger measures to be considered by the state Legislature.

PersonalityShow All

Personality

Acacia Network builds on a legacy of Latino pioneers

The Bronx-based organization has preserved and continued the work of activists, community leaders and other nonprofits since it was founded nearly two decades ago.

Interviews & Profiles

Helping New Yorkers in need of food

An interview with Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest.

New York City

Manhattan’s Meatpacking District emerges a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood

Jeffrey LeFrancois, the business improvement district’s executive director, discusses his work on the historic area’s pedestrian-first streetscapes and its resiliency after COVID-19.

Personality

Wayne Ho on Chinese-American Planning Council support for 2023 Somos

The organization’s CEO talks about partnering with the state Assembly AAPI Task Force, community partners and others to bring an energy-charged event to the annual conference in San Juan Puerto Rico.

AdviceShow All

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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Nonprofits

Where traditional nonprofit fundraising ends and the house party fun begins

Chad Cooper, executive director of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, doesn’t want to just host another gala.

Nonprofits

Amplify Her Foundation plans $1 million inaugural grantmaking cycle

The new philanthropic organization at the same time has released the new report, “If She Can Make it Here,” which will be used in the selection process.

Nonprofits

Hochul launches $60 million infrastructure investment program for nonprofits

Eligible organizations will receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the completion of small and large scale construction projects.

Harlem-based arts organization receives $2 million ‘transformational’ grant

The funding from the Mellon Foundation will help EMERGE125 expand longevity and capacity for future projects.

PodcastsShow All

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.

OpinionShow All

Opinion

Opinion: Enforcing the law means engaging today’s youth

The perception that police are an occupying force worsening the struggles in young people’s lives must be reversed.

Opinion

Opinion: The crisis in New York’s child welfare system must be addressed

The solution starts with comprehensive care

Opinion

Opinion: Here's how to get the state to actually work for the frontline feeding sector

These three steps can improve how well Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program and Nourish New York grants help feed hungry New Yorkers.

Opinion

Commentary: The second miracle of East Harlem

Explaining this summer’s dramatic reduction in teen violence in our local community.