The Corporate PhilanthroNews Round Up offers a quarterly snapshot of news stories, articles, events of note, and resources from across the philanthropic sector. Whether you take a quick skim of the material or a deep dive through each item we hope to help inform your work and inspire your thinking.
Family PhilanthroNews Round Up: Apr-Jun 2024
The Family PhilanthroNews Round Up offers a quarterly snapshot of news stories, articles, events of note, and resources from across the philanthropic sector. Whether you take a quick skim of the material or a deep dive through each item we hope to help inform your work and inspire your thinking.
Corporate PhilanthroNews Round Up: Jan-Mar 2024
The Corporate PhilanthroNews Round Up offers a quarterly snapshot of news stories, articles, events of note, and resources from across the philanthropic sector. Whether you take a quick skim of the material or a deep dive through each item we hope to help inform your work and inspire your thinking.
Family PhilanthroNews Round Up: Jan-Mar 2024
The Family PhilanthroNews Round Up offers a quarterly snapshot of news stories, articles, events of note, and resources from across the philanthropic sector. Whether you take a quick skim of the material or a deep dive through each item we hope to help inform your work and inspire your thinking.
Responding to Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
Our thoughts and condolences go out to the victims and their loved ones affected by the mass shooting in Buffalo on May 14th. This horrific event has emphasized the deep need of addressing racism and hate crimes that communities across our nation are facing.
Philanthropy’s Role in Supporting Democracy
The events in Washington, DC and across the nation this week emphasized the deep divisions and inequities in our society and underscored the urgent need to protect our democracy and address systemic racism.
Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Resource Page
Our hearts and thoughts go out to members of our communities and nation that are struggling with exacerbated inequities due to the continued trauma of structural racism. We hope the anguish of the moment creates lasting change for the better.
Liftoff Names Rachel Bonsignore as its First Director
Buffalo, NY (October 23, 2019) – Liftoff, a strategic alliance of 29 funders supporting early childhood initiatives across Western New York and Monroe County has named Rachel Bonsignore as its first director. Liftoff, a collaborative effort launched in 2018, has a mission to promote and enhance high quality early childhood development for children up to age five by integrating practice, policy, research, and resources to ensure they reach their fullest potential.
Capacity Building Group Hires Director
Buffalo, NY (June 21, 2019) – A new working group comprised of five foundations, all NY Funders Alliance members, and two consultants dedicated to supporting area nonprofits has hired Katie Pieri as its first Director. The collaborative group is focused on Western New York and Monroe County and aims to strengthen communities by increasing the capacities of the nonprofit organizations that serve those communities. Pieri will have new office space at the Thomas R. Beecher Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. NY Funders Alliance is the fiscal sponsor for the Director and the working group’s related activities.