During the 55th Anniversary Reception for the Fund for the City of New York, NYC Mayor Eric Adams presented a proclamation declaring Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 as the Fund for the City of New York Day in the City of New York. Read the full proclamation below: Whereas, New York is the proud home … Continued
In honor of Independence Day, we’d like to shine a light on a few partner projects that exemplify the United States’ greatest strength: its diversity. Diaspora Despierta In 2017, shortly after Hurricane María, Dianne Morales launched a campaign to fund grassroots groups on the island- what started as a small effort to raise $5K quickly … Continued
On this Juneteenth, we want to highlight a few of our amazing partner projects that work toward racial justice and inclusion. If you’re interested in learning more about them and our other 80+ partner projects, please visit the partner project directory. Brooklyn Movement Center Brooklyn Movement Center (BMC) is a Black-led, membership-based organization of … Continued
The Fund is proud to support several women-empowering groups who #EmbraceEquity by celebrating women’s achievements, educating and raising awareness for women’s equality, advocating for gender parity, and offering resources, access, and connections that are vital to the well-being and livelihood of countless women in New York and around the world. Today, we honor these: Coalition … Continued
The LGBTQ+ community is part of the foundation of New York City – from Stonewall to marriage equality, New York is a hub for queer and trans organizing, advocacy, and preservation. The Fund is proud to be home to a multitude of organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community, providing resources, access, and connection to organizations that … Continued
We had an incredible evening of reflection, laughter, and tears at last night’s reception for Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, hosted by Aldrin Bonilla. Thank you for your many years of service at the Fund and for all you do for your countless mentees.“My job is to launch out into the deep. We’ve got an old … Continued
SMART, a Fund for the City of New York Partner Project, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2023. This is a tremendous milestone for the women-led group. It was founded in 1998 to support women living with HIV/AIDS, and expanded in 2005 to serve youth. Although it’s a small nonprofit, SMART has been able to … Continued
If you work at a nonprofit, you know there are periods when government and foundation funds don’t arrive before bills and payroll are due. This can be anxiety-provoking, but no need to panic: Keep payments steady with the help of a cash flow loan. Cash flow loans are a type of bridge loan that fill … Continued
Many nonprofits secure bridge loans to ensure they can meet payroll and other essential expenses. We take a deep dive into the Fund’s loan offerings in a conversation with Andrew Walrond, Vice President of Loan Programs at the Fund for the City of New York. “My favorite part of the job is when I know … Continued
A transition can be a moment for celebration—an opportunity to both look ahead to the future and recognize the past. On November 18, 2022, the Fund welcomed S. Mandisa Moore-O’Neal as the new Executive Director of The Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP), a Fund Partner Project. We also honored Catherine Hanssens, who founded … Continued
This Giving Tuesday, we would like to highlight our Partner Project program. For over 30 years, the Fund has provided robust and comprehensive administrative and financial management support to nonprofits of all sizes. Our services empower nonprofit leaders and employees to focus their efforts and resources on programming and fundraising. Visit our Partner Project page … Continued
School cafeterias in the United States serve 7.35 billion meals per year, adding significantly to the global plastic waste stream. School lunches are loaded with single-use plastics, and cafeterias typically generate the most garbage in a school building. Collectively, school cafeterias in the United States have the potential to significantly reduce plastic pollution. Students … Continued