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David Gentile

is an editorial intern for New York Nonprofit Media.

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Here's the latest of what's going on in youth development

About 380 people from after-school nonprofits and advocacy groups discussed recent trends.

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New report highlights subway accessibility concerns

A recent report from New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer highlights “transit deserts."

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DYCD public contract hearings lack engagement

So why does the NYC agency hold these public hearings? Because they have to.

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New York funders gear up for 2020 census challenges

The New York Community Trust has joined with other funders in the state to create the New York State Grantmakers for Census Equity.

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Senior services nonprofits demand accountability from New York City

Nonprofit service providers say they weren’t sufficiently engaged in the New York City Department for the Aging’s model budgeting process.

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Can scaling help nonprofits make meaningful progress?

Scaling, as a philanthropic strategy, can help nonprofits make meaningful progress against social problems, the audience concluded at Baruch College’s second Great Debate.

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Giving USA's report sends mixed messages

Charitable giving reached an all-time high in 2017, according to Giving USA’s recently-released 2018 Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2017.

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How New York nonprofits can make the most of awareness months

Well-timed fundraising events can be one way to take advantage of the increased media attention awareness months bring.

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New York City Council efforts to confront opioid deaths push forward

The council’s Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction unanimously passed eight bills on June 5.

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Here are the harsh truths nonprofit startups learned

Optimistic nonprofit entrepreneurs received a reality check at Baruch College’s 15th annual Consulting Day for New York City’s nonprofits.

Juvenile justice

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Is New York City ready to implement Raise the Age?

Unanswered questions seem to jeopardize New York City's ability to meet the Oct. 1 deadline for implementing Raise the Age legislation. The city must remove youthful offenders from Rikers Island and move juvenile offenders to age-appropriate juvenile delinquent facilities.