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January 2019

Meet Our Spark Breakfast Honoree: Rev. Emma Jordan-Simpson
January 31, 2019
Jeanne Landers
Communications Intern

We’re thrilled to honor the incomparable Rev. Emma Jordan-Simpson at this year’s Spark Breakfast!

A Call to Philanthropy: Community Engagement for Stronger Decision Making
January 28, 2019
Jeanne Landers
Communications Intern

Last week, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy’s director of research, Ryan Schlegel, responded to an all-too-common trend among foundations in his article, “Recent Calls for Foundation Engagement Leave Out Grantees and Communities They Serve.”

Fair and Just Fellow Heather McGhee on MLK, Race, and Democracy
January 22, 2019
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy (She/Her/Hers)

Tune into the latest episode of BRIC TV’s 112BK for an inspiring conversation with our Fair and Just Fellow Heather McGhee.

A Record Year: $7M to Nonprofits in 2018!
January 18, 2019
Amy Chou-Sheikh
Senior Program Officer (She/Her/Hers)

This is a record-breaking total in the Foundation’s nearly 10-year history and a huge milestone for our growth.

BP Adams and Brooklyn Community Foundation Joint Statement on 2020 Census Citizenship Question
January 15, 2019
Cecilia Clarke
President & CEO (She/Her/Hers)

"This is a resounding victory in our fight to #MakeBrooklynCount."

Announcing the 5 Winners of Our Annual $100,000 Spark Prize!
January 9, 2019
Liane Stegmaier
Vice President of Communications and Strategy (She/Her/Hers)

We are pleased to announce the winners of our annual $100,000 Spark Prize, the only honor celebrating the most pioneering organizations advancing equity in the borough.

5 Reasons to Give Where You Live in 2019
January 2, 2019
Cecilia Clarke
President & CEO (She/Her/Hers)

As 2019 shapes up to be even more politically volatile than last year, there are lots of national issues and organizations grabbing our attention. But the greatest impact we can make as individuals is often right at home.