Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President

Seven Questions for Amy Freitag, the New York Community Trust’s New President

In July, Amy Freitag assumed her role as only the fourth president in the New York Community Trust’s 97-year history. Freitag discusses the job so far, her influences, and her vision for what community foundations can accomplish.

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A New Round of Grants Will Support the Field of Social Work. But Will They Help Social Workers?

A New Round of Grants Will Support the Field of Social Work. But Will They Help Social Workers?

The New York Community Trust gave $4.5 million to support the field of social work, an encouraging development at a time of increased reliance on social workers. But what can philanthropy do about the job’s high cost and low wages?

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Five Questions for Lorie Slutsky, President of the New York Community Trust

Last April, New York Community Trust President Lorie Slutsky announced she would retire in 2022 after 32 years in the position. We checked in with her to discuss her career trajectory, potential post-retirement plans, and more.

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6 Questions with Arturo Garcia-Costas, New York Community Trust’s Environment Program Officer

6 Questions with Arturo Garcia-Costas, New York Community Trust’s Environment Program Officer

Arturo Garcia-Costas is a rare place-based environmental grantmaker with a national and international portfolio—and perspective. Michael Kavate spoke with him about his approach to funding and the current green giving landscape.

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How Community Foundations Across the Country Are Confronting the Climate Crisis

How Community Foundations Across the Country Are Confronting the Climate Crisis

Community foundations across the nation have mounted local responses to the climate emergency. They offer models for all place-based givers on how to respond to the greatest challenge of our time.

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How K-12 Education Fundraisers and Their Donors Responded During a Year of Crisis

How K-12 Education Fundraisers and Their Donors Responded During a Year of Crisis

In the past year, education nonprofits have had to contend with short-term crises and deep-seated inequities. We talked to K-12 fundraisers about how they adapted, their greatest funding needs, and whether donors stepped up.

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“Resilience and Resolve.” A COVID Emergency Fund Reports Back to the Arts Community

“Resilience and Resolve.” A COVID Emergency Fund Reports Back to the Arts Community

In March, the New York Community Trust rolled out the NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund to provide rapid support for the city’s arts and social services nonprofits. A new report details the fund’s impacts and challenges.

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A Funder Collaborative’s Promising, Participatory Model for Diversifying Arts Funding

A Funder Collaborative’s Promising, Participatory Model for Diversifying Arts Funding

With backing from top arts funders, the Mosaic Network and Fund supports historically under-resourced cultural organizations. The fund presents an effective model of collaboration and participatory practices advancing equity.

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“A Huge Leap of Faith.” How a Nonprofit Theater Created a Relief Fund for its Actor Community

“A Huge Leap of Faith.” How a Nonprofit Theater Created a Relief Fund for its Actor Community

Theatre of the Oppressed NYC created a COVID-19 relief fund for its actors using emergency grants and converted program funds. Executive Director Meggan Gomez tells us how they did it and how funders can advance equity.

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Money Isn't Everything: How Local Funders Are Helping Nonprofits Adapt to the New Abnormal

Money Isn't Everything: How Local Funders Are Helping Nonprofits Adapt to the New Abnormal

Nonprofits need cash, but they also need support to adapt in a fast-changing world. Community funders are providing consulting and educational services to help frontline nonprofits adjust and build capacity during COVID-19.

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As Students and Schools Struggle With Remote Learning, Local Funders Shift K-12 Priorities

As Students and Schools Struggle With Remote Learning, Local Funders Shift K-12 Priorities

Fears are rising that millions of students may be left behind academically in a crisis that has exposed America’s deep digital divide. Community foundations and their education grantees are scrambling to respond.

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Youth, Hunger, and the Environment: How This Long Island Grantmaker Has Been Giving Lately

Youth, Hunger, and the Environment: How This Long Island Grantmaker Has Been Giving Lately

The Long Island Community Foundation has been on the local grantmaking scene since 1978 and recently awarded its first round of grants for 2019. We take a look at where the money is going and the priorities of this local funder.

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The New York Community Trust: Investing in Early Childhood and Much More

The New York Community Trust: Investing in Early Childhood and Much More

NYCT continues to balance responsive grantmaking with established priorities, giving millions to help New York families with young children, immigrant youth, and civic engagement initiatives.

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Who’s Bringing New Funding and Energy to Foster Care Issues in New York?

Who’s Bringing New Funding and Energy to Foster Care Issues in New York?

Helping vulnerable children has always been a staple of philanthropy. Foster care is one area that’s attracting new funder attention lately, including by a new funder collaborative in New York City.

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Going Wide: The New York City Community Trust's Broad Reach

Going Wide: The New York City Community Trust's Broad Reach

If you want to get a sense of what's happening across New York's nonprofit community, along with what issues are hot at a given moment, NYCT's regular grantmaking announcements are a good place to look.

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Envisioning the Future of Cities, With a Boost From Philanthropy

Envisioning the Future of Cities, With a Boost From Philanthropy

A competition through NYU's Tandon School of Engineering seeks to debut some of the most promising technologies to support the future of New York City. Who's providing the funding? 

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What Is This Donors' Collaborative Doing to Shape K-12 Education in New York?

What Is This Donors' Collaborative Doing to Shape K-12 Education in New York?

Pro-charter foundations and billionaires have spent many millions to influence education policy in the state. But a group of a funders with a very different agenda is also active in backing advocacy efforts. 

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Balancing Act: A Big New York Funder Mixes Responsive Grantmaking With Enduring Goals

Balancing Act: A Big New York Funder Mixes Responsive Grantmaking With Enduring Goals

New York Community Trust has engaged in quite a bit of grantmaking over the past year in response to Trump administration policies. But what about all its other longstanding priorities?  

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Six Key Highlights from NYCT’s Most Recent Local Grantmaking

Six Key Highlights from NYCT’s Most Recent Local Grantmaking

The New York Community Trust stands out lately for its unwavering support for immigrant rights. But there are a lot of different gears turning within this community foundation.

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