We are pleased to announce that Jimmy Tom has been appointed director of the Center's New York library. Many of you know Jimmy, as he has been with the Center for more than 10 years. As manager of bibliographic services for the past four years, Jimmy has helped build one of the country's most robust collections of nonprofit and philanthropic literature. In his new position, Jimmy will be responsible for the leadership, management, and administrative oversight of our headquarters library. He is well-known for his clear and knowledgeable teaching style, his savvy for integrating new technologies in small library settings, and his deep knowledge of reference materials, databases, and research in the field. Please join us in congratulating Jimmy on his appointment — stop by and wish him well!
Scholarships are now available to assist representatives of under-resourced nonprofits to attend Foundation Center full-day training seminars in 2010. If you represent a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a budget under $1,000,000, you are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications should be completed at least two weeks prior to the seminar date.
A blog that spotlights grantmakers, their grants, and the work of the Foundation Center and other nonprofit organizations in the New York metro area and beyond.
Benchmarking Diversity: A First Look at New York City Foundations and Nonprofits
New York City foundations and nonprofit organizations have racially diverse staffs, according to a new report by Philanthropy New York and the Foundation Center, but this diversity decreases at higher levels of seniority. A substantial number of foundations and nonprofits are tracking information about the racial and ethnic makeup of the grantees and populations that they respectively serve. The study is the first of its kind in New York City and the nation to examine "both sides" of the equation — with survey data from 95 grantmaking foundations and 540 nonprofit organizations in the
five boroughs.
Meet the Grantmakers: After the Grant
Segment 1 of 8 San Francisco, CA
March 25, 2010
Based on the Foundation Center's book, After the Grant: The Nonprofit's Guide to Good Stewardship, panelists addressed a variety of stewardship issues including meeting and communicating with funders, issues related to reporting on grants, and troubleshooting advice when things don't go as planned. Janet Camarena, Director, Foundation Center-San Francisco, moderates.
Investments in Expanded Learning Time: A Dialogue with Lucy N. Friedman
New York, NY
May 25, 2010
Lucy N. Friedman describes how The After-School Corporation advocates with policymakers and elected officials to shape policy and grow sustainable public funding for after-school, summer and expanded learning time programs.
Volunteers are NOT Free! Building a Volunteer Program That Flourishes
New York, NY
April 20, 2010
A panel discussion, moderated by Fran Smyth, Manager of Arts Services, Arts & Business Council of New York, discusses some of the ingredients of a successful volunteer program.
Philanthropy Chat: Tom Adams Discusses Leadership Transition and Development
May 12, 2010
In this interview, Tom Adams, the president and co-founder of the national consulting and educational services company, TransitionGuides, talks about his book, The Nonprofit Leadership Transition and Development Guide: Proven Paths for Leaders and Organizations.
Investing in our Children's Future: Understanding Stimulus Funding and
Leveraging Philanthropy to Support Long-term Education Goals
February 16, 2010
Featured speakers from the U.S. Department of Education:
Judy Wurtzel, Deputy Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
Charlie Rose, General Counsel
We are pleased to announce that Jimmy Tom has been appointed director of the Center's New York library. Many of you know Jimmy, as he has been with the Center for more than 10 years. As manager of bibliographic services for the past four years, Jimmy has helped build one of the country's most robust collections of nonprofit and philanthropic literature. In his new position, Jimmy will be responsible for the leadership, management, and administrative oversight of our headquarters library. He is well-known for his clear and knowledgeable teaching style, his savvy for integrating new technologies in small library settings, and his deep knowledge of reference materials, databases, and research in the field. Please join us in congratulating Jimmy on his appointment — stop by and wish
New York City foundations and nonprofit organizations have racially diverse staffs, according to a new report by Philanthropy New York and the Foundation Center, but this diversity decreases at higher levels of seniority. A substantial number of foundations and nonprofits are tracking information about the racial and ethnic makeup of the grantees and populations that they respectively serve. The study is the first of its kind in New York City and the nation to examine "both sides" of the equation — with survey data from 95 grantmaking foundations and 540 nonprofit organizations in the
five boroughs.
Lucy N. Friedman describes how The After-School Corporation advocates with policymakers and elected officials to shape policy and grow sustainable public funding for after-school, summer and expanded learning time programs.
A panel discussion, moderated by Fran Smyth, Manager of Arts Services, Arts & Business Council of New York, discusses some of the ingredients of a successful volunteer program.
In this interview, Tom Adams, the president and co-founder of the national consulting and educational services company, TransitionGuides, talks about his book, The Nonprofit Leadership Transition and Development Guide: Proven Paths for Leaders and Organizations.
