What does NY Funders Alliance do?

We support funders throughout eight regions of New York State by:

  • convening members for meetings and programming offered across the state through multiple platforms – in person, webinars, and teleconferences.
  • providing a wide range of resources, tools, and services to promote effective philanthropy
  • hosting an annual funders meeting and biennial conference
  • creating spaces for engaged networking between members
  • coordinating research on behalf of foundations around shared priorities
  • acting as a voice for upstate New York philanthropy on identified issues

Who Can Join?

Full membership is open to the following organizations:

  • Charitable Trusts
  • Corporate Foundations & Giving Programs
  • Community Foundations
  • Donor-Advised Fund Advisors
  • Federated Funds
  • Government Agencies that make grants to 501(c)(3) organizations
  • Individuals/Families who donate $5,000 or more a year to multiple organizations
  • Public Foundations and Grantmaking Public Charities
    (e.g. United Ways, Art Councils, Junior Leagues)
  • Private Foundations (Family and Independent)
  • Religious and Religious-Affiliated Foundations
  • Organized Giving Circles

Associate Membership is available for philanthropic advisors from:

  • Law firms
  • Bank Trust Offices and Wealth Management Departments
  • CPA/Accounting Services
  • Other Philanthropic Services

Benefits of Membership

NY Funders Alliance is an association of grantmakers and philanthropic advisors throughout New York State.  We develop and provide opportunities for funders to convene and connect, deliver tools and resources, and engage our members in programming that highlights national, state, and regional thought leaders that focus on issues members care about.

The challenges and opportunities facing the philanthropic sector are significant. In the midst of this complex environment, we provide a forum where funders can forge partnerships and, through us, work collectively to address many issues confronting our community.

Grantmaker exchanges fostered by your regional association produce numerous benefits. Connecting through NY Funders Alliance means you and your colleagues will:

  • Expand your personal knowledge and that of your organization by extending your network. With discussions, workshops, and webinars, NY Funders Alliance strives to keep members abreast of the latest philanthropic trends, research, and resources.
  • Retain strong peer networks. Trustees, chief executives, program and administrative staff at all levels have a safe space to share ideas, challenges, and best practices. Participants reap benefits on all fronts of philanthropic leadership and administration.
  • Enjoy presentations by regional leaders. Learn first-hand and join the conversation about developments around New York State.

Full List of Benefits

View our full list of vendor discounts, programming, and other benefits

Become a Member

To become a member, please call our office at 315-565-0451 or email Sarah Davis at sarah@nyfunders.org