Nonprofits

Filling seats and satisfying staff at a uniquely funded nonprofit theater

An interview with 59E59 Artistic Director Val Day

Nonprofits

Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers

A look at the monthly service provided by Doulas En Espanol for the Hispanic community.

Nonprofits

Empowering Asian and immigrant youth to pursue their futures

An interview with Jiyoon Chung, executive director of Apex for Youth, on how the nonprofit wants to expand its services throughout New York City and beyond.

Homelessness

How homelessness can be viewed as a symptom of mental illness

Robust outreach initiatives may be the best solution to help chronically undomiciled individuals, according to the Center for Urban Community Services.

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Personality

A spotlight on community schools, as migrant students join their cohorts

A conversation with City Year New York’s Annie Kessler, former AmeriCorps member and now executive director of the nonprofit.

C. Virginia Fields’ retirement plan: Being a voice for civic engagement

The former City Council member and Manhattan borough president discusses what’s next after stepping down as CEO of the health advocacy nonprofit Black Health in an interview with City & State.

Interviews & Profiles

How will Biden’s executive action on undocumented spouses of US citizens impact New York?

An interview with New York Immigration Coalition CEO Murad Awawdeh.

Helping low-income families and their babies flourish

Room to Grow has been working to ensure parents and their little ones receive the resources they need for more than 25 years.

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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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.

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: How Joe Biden’s decision is relevant to nonprofit leadership

We all need to know when to step down, before it hurts the institution.

Opinion

Commentary: When a nonprofit should – or shouldn’t grow

What can be learned from the failed expansion of Benefits Data Trust and how New York organizations are looking to make an impact without taking on the same risks.

Opinion

Opinion: To welcome immigrants, NYC’s government and philanthropists should invest in settlement houses

New York City now boasts more than 40 settlement houses, collectively serving over 800,000 New Yorkers each year.

Opinion: Partnering together to support NYC families

How interagency collaboration is providing better support for parents and their children when facing life’s challenges.