We’re thrilled to help develop the future leaders of urban innovation and civic engagement by announcing the 2024-2025 Community Planning Fellows Cohort: Akwasi Agyeman Mateo Alexander Leah Barazani Madeline Ahn Brandfonbrener Malak Diouri Zoë Evans XuanXuan Huang Jake Iaccino Oranette Johnson Isabel Jordan Lauren Leiker David Ludwig Emma McCauley Lakeisha Quarles Gabriela Ramos Zev … Continued
Join us on Thursday, September 26 @ 6pm for a special artist talk back with Ife Adeniyi as he explores themes of community and resilience through his work. Click here to register
Last week, the Fund for the City of New York concluded our inaugural Education and Education-Adjacent Leader’s Summit at Rhodes House, Oxford. We were delighted to bring together this year’s outstanding participants; Alban Boucher, Steven Colón, Rob DeLeon, Recy Benjamin Dunn, Lynn LaPointe, Brian Lewis, Jesús Pérez, Darryl Rattray, Eddie Silverio, Nico Victorino, who engaged … Continued
We are thrilled to announce that Noel S. Anderson, Ph.D., has joined Fund for the City of New York as our new Scholar in Residence! Dr. Anderson, Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in public and private sectors, including significant roles at New York University and … Continued
Nonprofits and AI 101 – Finding easy, productive uses for AI as a nonprofit leader Following on the oversubscribed, in-person FCNY Nonprofits and AI Leadership Forum, we’re pleased to offer this supplementary webinar. The content here will be useful to anyone interested in getting a basic overview of AI tools like ChatGPT and learning how … Continued
Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), Daisy Khan, has released a new book “30 Rights of Muslim Women.” The book aims to educate women on how to express their rights within Islam. The most effective means of improving Muslim women’s lives is connecting them to their deeply … Continued
We are saddened to share the passing of Debby Lee Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of partner project Cafeteria Culture. Through her commitment to achieve equitable zero waste in NYC public schools, Debby Lee paved the way for New York City’s 2019 and New York State’s 2022 foam bans. With passion, leadership, and immense kindness, … Continued
Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of New York City’s Community Boards and their preparation for upcoming term limit transitions. Moderated by Celestina Leon, District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 4, the panel features Hon. Gale A. Brewer, Council Member for the 6th District, Rosie Mendez, Director of Legislation & Policy for … Continued
We are excited to announce that President Lisette Nieves will be a panelist at the 2024 NYU Future Workforce Global Summit on Thursday, June 20 and Friday. June 21, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. Register now to join FCNY President, Lisette Nieves, NYU SPS, and others in discussions about themes of future workforce development, including … Continued
Join us on June 6 for an immersive armchair chat with FCNY President, Lisette Nieves and Letisha Marrero, the author of “Salsa Magic,” her debut middle-grade novel. Listen as Marrero shares her inspiration behind “Salsa Magic,” her deep Nuyorican roots, and the importance of Latine representation in children’s literature. About the Book: In “Salsa Magic,” … Continued
The youth mental health crisis is escalating, and we need collective solutions to navigate this complex challenge. Join us on May 30th for a fireside chat featuring The Door’s CEO, Kelsey Louie, and Linda Lausell Bryant, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at NYU, and FCNY President, Lisette Nieves. This thought-provoking discussion will delve into the … Continued