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NYC politics
fromUnHerd
9 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.
NYC politics
fromUnHerd
9 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani is pushing New York towards fiscal disaster

New York City's finances are severely strained, with spending outpacing revenue growth, leading to potential credit downgrades.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
fromThe Atlantic
14 hours ago

The Man Holding MAHA Together

Tony Lyons believes that Republicans can secure the midterm elections by embracing the Make America Healthy Again movement, particularly its popular initiatives like banning soda from SNAP benefits.
Right-wing politics
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
#philanthropy
Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

A generation remembered, a future funded: Inside DIFFA's defining night | amNewYork

Philanthropy is essential for redirecting power toward care and dignity in a capitalist system indifferent to human costs.
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why MacKenzie Scott's Philanthropy Leaves Recipients Stunned

MacKenzie Scott has distributed over $26 billion to more than 2,450 organizations since 2019 through unsolicited grants with no application requirements or strings attached.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Fundraising

MacKenzie Scott is using her $26 billion philanthropy push to rescue organizations in danger after the Trump administration's funding cuts | Fortune

Fundraising
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

A generation remembered, a future funded: Inside DIFFA's defining night | amNewYork

Philanthropy is essential for redirecting power toward care and dignity in a capitalist system indifferent to human costs.
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why MacKenzie Scott's Philanthropy Leaves Recipients Stunned

MacKenzie Scott has distributed over $26 billion to more than 2,450 organizations since 2019 through unsolicited grants with no application requirements or strings attached.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Fundraising

MacKenzie Scott is using her $26 billion philanthropy push to rescue organizations in danger after the Trump administration's funding cuts | Fortune

fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
US politics
fromThe Lever
4 days ago

The Quiet Fortune Of NYC's Top Anti-Tax Democrat

A New York City Council speaker opposes tax increases while concealing her family's multimillion-dollar wealth through disclosure loopholes.
#brooklyn
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.
Remote teams
fromAxios
3 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Chris Rokos: the camera-shy billionaire behind the biggest UK university donation in modern times

Chris Rokos donated £190m to establish a school of government at the University of Cambridge, emphasizing diverse intellectual viewpoints in education.
#child-care
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Mamdani's outrageous child-care boondoggle shows who comes first in NYC

Mamdani's 'free' child-care center costs taxpayers $10 million to renovate and $2.3 million annually, serving only 40 children.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks

New York City is launching free on-site child care for municipal workers' infants and toddlers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building.
Poker
fromPolitics NY
4 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission's Division of Charitable Gaming Director Stacy Harvey

The New York State Gaming Commission oversees charitable gaming, ensuring compliance and revenue management for authorized organizations.
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Mayor Mamdani expands NYC scholarship program to include undergraduate degrees

"Our city advances when our workers can too. By connecting city workers to undergraduate and graduate educations, we're empowering the next generation of civil servants who act ambitiously, think creatively and believe firmly in government's ability to improve the lives of working people."
Higher education
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going?

Mamdani's appeal against expanding housing vouchers contradicts his campaign pledge, angering advocates amid a homelessness crisis and budget deficit.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Modern social impact conferences need a new playbook

Conferences must address real tensions and foster candid discussions to remain relevant and effective in today's uncertain environment.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Build housing so fewer people sleep on the streets like I did | amNewYork

Permanent housing solutions are essential for addressing homelessness in Harlem, as exemplified by the Hill Top Apartments project.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

Former Brooklyn-based nonprofit leaders indicted for allegedly embezzling over $1.3 million

Former nonprofit leaders indicted for embezzling over $1.3 million intended for vulnerable New Yorkers.
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

I watched my mom and the attitude she takes to life. She always believes there is a 'better' coming; even if you can't see it now, it is coming soon.
Online Community Development
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
#grants
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Non-profit organizations
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Game-Changer': Non-Profit Throws Financial Lifeline to Open Streets Program - Streetsblog New York City

The new funding model for open streets provides upfront financial support to volunteer organizations, improving efficiency and community engagement.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Mamdani plows ahead with NYC homeless shelter construction this week - despite mass protests

Construction of a controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn will begin despite significant protests from local residents.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Macquarie bets impact investing can fill an Asian financial access gap left by microfinance and commercial banks | Fortune

"The specific barrier is capital," says Lisa George, global head of the Macquarie Group Foundation. "Without access to capital, it's very hard to get social mobility and educational mobility in life."
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mamdani fires back at Menin over City Council's budget response, charges it ignores bigger financial problems | amNewYork

Mamdani stated that the City Council's budget strategy effectively ensures this structural deficit will continue indefinitely, impacting vital city services and failing to solve deep financial problems.
New York City
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

'Love Letter' No. 2: Oregon Community Foundation gives $7 million for Oregon arts * Oregon ArtsWatch

The three-year commitment is rooted in the understanding that arts and culture are essential civic and economic infrastructure in Oregon. The foundation's $20 million commitment has grown to more than $23 million thanks to new donations and strategic grants.
Portland
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

She Invited Homeless Men to Run. That Instinct Fueled Her $100M Business.

Why do I get to be the runner, and these guys get to be the homeless guys on the corner? Why can't we all be runners? She didn't have an answer. It would've been easy to let that question dissolve with her footsteps. Most people would have. But Mahlum saw something in those men that others had missed.
Running
Fundraising
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

North York food bank receives 'transformative' donation to help build new community hub | CBC News

The North York Harvest Food Bank received a transformative $4 million matching donation to build a new community food hub to address rising demand.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | A six-decade legacy of access and opportunity | amNewYork

SEEK, the nation's first state-funded academic opportunity initiative founded in 1966, has helped over 100,000 students access and complete college degrees through comprehensive support services including tutoring, mentoring, and financial assistance.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
6 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Non-profit organizations
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

City to Offer Free Classes for Religious Orgs Interested in Developing Affordable Housing

NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development offers free workshops to help faith-based organizations develop affordable housing on their owned properties to address the city's housing shortage.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Family foundation donating $25M to establish new model for tackling Toronto homelessness | CBC News

The money will go to a St. Michael's Hospital research centre, as well as non-profit United Way Greater Toronto, to establish the Slaight Family Housing Lab a program that aims to put roofs over people's heads while providing wraparound services.
Toronto
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Hey Mamdani: It turns out you DO need millionaires in NYC

Wall Street bonuses reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, impacting state and city tax revenues, but Mayor Mamdani's projections were overly optimistic.
NYC parents
fromAol
4 weeks ago

Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC schools driving parents to competitive private education: report

Mayor Mamdani's plan to cut gifted programs in NYC public schools is driving parents toward private schools, which require intensive tutoring and networking to access.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

The Epstein scandal is a wake-up call - new rules are needed on links with rich donors

Academic institutions failed to implement proper oversight of faculty donor relationships, allowing Jeffrey Epstein to influence research despite having no scientific expertise and a criminal history.
New York City
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Mamdani's Master Class in Impression Management

New York's mayor showcases political symbolism during Eid-al-Fitr celebrations, emphasizing the diversity and unity of the Muslim community.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on falling donations to charity: rising living costs are part of the problem, but not all of it | Editorial

UK charitable donations fell from 15.4 billion to 14 billion, marking the first overall drop since 2021, with fewer donors giving smaller amounts despite high-profile fundraising campaigns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Readers reply: what would be the most socially useful way to spend a billion dollars?

I've always thought it would be good to acquire an old warehouse in every town throughout the land and convert it into low-rent community workspaces for artists, local charities and small businesses getting off the ground. A kind of people's WeWork. What would others do with a humungous, but not unlimited, pile of dosh to benefit society? Roland Freeman, West Yorkshire Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com.
Left-wing politics
#nyc-budget-crisis
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Menin pushes back on Mamdani's plan to tap rainy day fund | WATCH

NYC Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Menin clash over using the $2 billion rainy day fund to close a $5.4 billion budget deficit, with the council firmly opposing the withdrawal.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Menin pushes back on Mamdani's plan to tap rainy day fund | WATCH

NYC Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Menin clash over using the $2 billion rainy day fund to close a $5.4 billion budget deficit, with the council firmly opposing the withdrawal.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What $1 Million of Anti-Racist Leadership Training Buys You

My reporting charts the changes the foundation has undergone since 2018, when Elizabeth Alexander, a noted poet, became its president. The nonprofit has become more and more openly political; in 2020, Alexander declared that Mellon would prioritize 'social justice in all of its grantmaking' going forward. Because Mellon is the country's largest humanities funder by several orders of magnitude, larger even than the federal government, this new direction has
Higher education
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Amid NYC budget challenges, the ASPCA should pay its fair share | amNewYork

New York City's chief savings officer initiative aims to improve government spending efficiency, with animal welfare services like the Animal Care Centers needing better funding coordination between city agencies and private nonprofits.
Fundraising
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Asia's family offices and corporations must step up to replace a cash-strapped UN and fill the SDG funding gap | Fortune

Asia's wealthy families and corporations must replace declining UN funding through coordinated philanthropic efforts and strategic partnerships to address regional development challenges.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Moody's Lowers NYC's Credit Outlook To Negative Due To Budget Gaps

Moody's downgraded New York City's credit outlook to negative due to structural budget imbalances and persistent projected deficits despite favorable economic conditions.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Here's What Happens When Philanthropy, State Government, and Local Nonprofits Work Together - San Francisco Bay Times

Community foundations can effectively funnel public funds and provide hands-on support to expand gender-affirming care and community programs for LGBTQ people.
#new-york-city-budget
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Mamdani halts NYC's 'predatory' private tax lien sale process

Mayor Mamdani suspends the city's tax lien sale program to review its impact on homeowners and address concerns about predatory debt collection and foreclosure risks.
Education
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. college's foundation admits unauthorized use of $20M MacKenzie Scott gift

About $10.5 million of MacKenzie Scott's $20 million gift was used for the Promise Program without approval from the foundation board, college officials, or trustees.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Creative Public-Private Partnerships Can Help Tackle NYC's Housing Shortage

To address the housing shortage, the city should make it cheaper for landlords to build new units. A public-private partnership where the city builds the shells of new apartment buildings and leases the interiors to landlords, who in turn develop and rent them to tenants, can increase supply and lower rents. Some estimate that the city needs 500,000 more housing units by 2032 to keep up with demand. Rental prices are skyrocketing because of this high demand and limited supply.
Real estate
New York City
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

Opinion: Payment Delays to City's Legal Nonprofits Put Thousands at Risk

New York City's chronic delays in paying nonprofit contractors for essential services force organizations to subsidize public services with private funds, jeopardizing their financial stability and ability to serve vulnerable residents.
Fundraising
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYC Pours $74.3M Into 1,171 Cultural Organizations

New York City allocated $74.3 million in Cultural Development Fund grants to 1,171 cultural organizations across all five boroughs to support arts programming and address pandemic-related financial strain.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Why Mamdani's New 'Office of Mass Engagement' Matters

The order names a problem that anyone who has spent time in civic life recognizes. Too often, "community" is defined by the few who repeatedly show up or happen to be in the room. That is not because they care more, but because they have the time, flexibility, and familiarity with civic processes that many New Yorkers do not. When those voices are treated as synonymous with an entire district, our understanding of the public and consensus becomes distorted.
New York Islanders
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

This Is Not a Retreat | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The change in the administration's tactics in Minneapolis is not a retreat. Instead, they are regrouping and planning another mode of attack, with the hopes that their repression might be met with resistance that is easier to control and contain. People who garner their relevancy and power through the dehumanization and oppression of others will do whatever it takes to cling to their soulless sense of self.
US politics
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Is the Mellon Foundation Doing to Higher Education?

Humanities face long-standing crises—chronic underfunding, limited graduate support and jobs, STEM prioritization, and risks from institutional control threatening intellectual freedom.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Muslim nonprofit fundraiser that raked in $265K from taxpayers features trinkets promoting Hamas, other terror groups

Muslim American Society's NYC chapter, which received over $265,000 in city discretionary funds, hosted a fundraiser selling merchandise promoting Hamas, Hezbollah and designated terror groups.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Nonprofits Devise Creative Solutions to Address Federal Funding Cuts | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Over the years, I've worked as a consultant on numerous federal grant projects from the US Department of Agriculture and elsewhere that focused on local economic development and were granted to nonprofits serving their communities. But since the 2024 elections, the focus of my work-and that of the small New Mexico-based consulting firm, Prospera Partners, that I lead-has shifted to help nonprofits develop strategies to sustain themselves despite federal cuts in funding and to programs that once supported their work.
Non-profit organizations
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Does Personal Investment Hurt Fundraising? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

I've seen this before-many times, in fact. What you're describing is not unheard of in the nonprofit sector. Founder energy is one of the most powerful forces driving new missions into the world. It can also be one of the riskiest. Many organizations, especially those built from lived experience, passion, and necessity, begin with little more than a vision, a problem to solve.
Fundraising
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | Mamdani needs to find another way to fix NYC finances, spare middle class | amNewYork

Mamdani's property tax threat pressures Albany but risks middle-class burden and undermines housing affordability while cuts could close the $5.4B gap.
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Mamdani's budget includes millions for class size reduction, but other programs left out

“firmly within a budget crisis”
New York City
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