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August 2022

#BrooklynGives 2022: Upcoming Nonprofit Trainings
August 31, 2022
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

It's that time of year again: nonprofit registration opens September 1st at BrooklynGives.org! Powered by Brooklyn Community Foundation, #BrooklynGives unites donors and nonprofits across our borough in support of social change on Giving Tuesday, the year’s biggest day of giving. To help you prepare your campaign, we're hosting several nonprofit training webinars over the next few months — see below for more details. 

Pix11 Highlights Community Garden Supported By Our Invest in Youth Grantmaking
August 29, 2022
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

Pix11 highlighted our investment in youth-centered nonprofits on a recent "It's a G Thing" feature, focusing on a new community garden stewarded by our grantee partners at Green Guerillas.

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month with Lawanna Kimbro
August 29, 2022
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

Our Board Member Lawanna Kimbro, Managing Director of the Stardust Fund, shared with us her thoughts on the meaning of philanthropy—acknowledging its history of harm—and the critical need to center community in this work.

Celebrating the Power of Black Philanthropy
August 24, 2022
Dr. Jocelynne Rainey
President & CEO (She/Her/Hers)

In her monthly column, Brooklyn Community Foundation President and CEO Dr. Jocelynne Rainey shares reflections and stories of impact from our work across Brooklyn.

Advocating to Reduce Hate Crimes and Provide COVID-19 Support for Muslim New Yorkers
August 23, 2022
Avery Gilliam
Communications Intern (They/Them/Theirs)

Muslim Community Network (MCN) aims to shape public understanding of Muslim identity while supporting members of New York’s Muslim community through civic education and leadership development.

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month with Michelle DeFossett
August 22, 2022
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

Our Board Member Michelle DeFossett, Chief Operating Officer of Girls Who Invest, shared with us her thoughts on the significance of philanthropy as a means to address injustices of the past.

Welcoming Our Next Spark Prize Committee!
August 19, 2022
Jenny Walski
Vice President of Donor Engagement (She/Her/Hers)

We are pleased to announce the members of our 2022-2023 Spark Prize Committee! To date, the Spark Prize has awarded more than $3 million to Brooklyn nonprofits and continues to support organizations that are committed to racial and social justice. 

NYDN Op-Ed: Nonprofits Need More
August 17, 2022
Dr. Jocelynne Rainey
President & CEO (She/Her/Hers)

I am grateful the mayor is committed to supporting nonprofits that act as lifelines to the communities and people they serve. I hope his administration continues to quickly register contracts and pay nonprofits — as there is still much work to be done.

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month with Ingrid Benedict
August 16, 2022
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

Our Board Member Ingrid Benedict, Director of the Daphne Foundation, shared with us her thoughts on the meaning of philanthropy and the opportunity it provides for community engagement.

Welcoming Our New Program Associate, Keyla Davis
August 15, 2022
Avery Gilliam
Communications Intern (They/Them/Theirs)

Brooklyn Community Foundation extends a warm welcome to our new Program Associate, Keyla Davis!

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