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New Fund for Nonprofit Leaders Pays Tribute to Cecilia Clarke
October 7, 2021
Sarah Shannon
Acting President & CEO (She/Her/Hers)

To pay tribute to the leader who shaped nearly a decade of growth and transformation for our institution, we are proud to announce the Cecilia Clarke Fund for Nonprofit Leaders.

New study shows communities with class privilege are stepping up to redistribute their wealth
October 21, 2021
Kimberly Izar
Donor Services Manager (She/Her/Hers)

The act of redistributing wealth is a powerful tool for community change — and a recent study, the 2021 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households, confirms that wealthy families are as committed as ever to creating equitable and thriving communities.

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Donor Advised Funds: Tools for Community Change
July 19, 2021
Kimberly Izar
Donor Services Manager (She/Her/Hers)

Economic justice is racial justice - and a Donor Advised Fund is a unique tool that can help you mobilize critical resources to support grassroots nonprofits at the forefront of lasting social change.

How Sweet It's Been: Announcing A New Chapter
March 17, 2021

It is with a full heart that I write to share that I will be leaving the Foundation this summer to embark on a new personal and professional chapter.
 

$12.7M to Meet Unprecedented Need in 2020
January 13, 2021

2020 was a year of extraordinary grassroots generosity, enabling us to distribute $12.7 million to nonprofits, breaking all Foundation records. The remarkable scale and urgency of this grantmaking to address overwhelming community need was made possible by over 3,000 donors, also a milestone for our institution.

Strengthen Your Impact: Ways to Give to Support Brooklyn
July 29, 2020
Jenny Walski
Vice President of Donor Engagement (She/Her/Hers)

In the face of a crisis, it’s common to be overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, so below we’ve compiled a list of easy, actionable steps you can take to support our beloved borough for the long-term.

THANK YOU: Record $7.4 Million for Nonprofits in 2019
January 15, 2020

Thanks to our generous donors and community partners, 2019 set new records for the Foundation’s grantmaking! 

At Invest in Brooklyn Dinner, Stacey Abrams Champions a Fair 2020 Census
October 21, 2019

Our Invest in Brooklyn Dinner, held on Friday, October 18th, featured a powerful discussion with Stacey Abrams and Elaine Welteroth.

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