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Interviews & Profiles

NY Writers Coalition ending after nearly a quarter of a century of programming

Aaron Zimmerman, executive director of the nonprofit, discusses how the writing organization was created to provide workshops for New Yorkers with a love of writing, including those in “marginalized groups.”

Interviews & Profiles

Making sure older New Yorkers have meals on the holidays – and always

An interview with Citymeals on Meals CEO Beth Shapiro

Nonprofits

Giving students a head start into the media and entertainment industry

How the nonprofit Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network helps to bring state-of-the-art broadcast and production programs into New York schools.

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Ending homelessness, one person at a time

An interview with Frederick Shack, CEO of Urban Pathways

Nonprofits

Educators for Excellence tell their stories

A collection of essays written by members of this nonprofit, women of color educator advocacy group.

Nonprofits

The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services marks a milestone of helping New Yorkers

An interview with the 150-year-old nonprofit’s CEO Jeffrey Brenner

New York City

Building a community-focused arts mecca in Harlem

A Q&A with Sade Lythcott, the CEO of the National Black Theatre.

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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: Why NYC should pursue data-driven risk management

A win-win opportunity for timely payments to nonprofit organizations and more effective oversight.

Opinion

Opinion: With another Trump presidency on the horizon, NYC needs to pay its damn bills

The city can move now on the more than $500 million it owes nonprofits before they face possible federal cuts in funding.

Opinion

Opinion: Domestic violence services in New York City are underfunded and mismatched to communities most in need

A coalition of nonprofits explains what needs to be changed.

New York City

Opinion: Nonprofits keep New York running, but the city’s pushing them off a cliff

The city’s failure to pay nonprofit contractors on time is harming the social safety net.