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| Nonprofit New York | |
|---|---|
| Name | Nonprofit New York |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Region served | New York State |
Nonprofit New York is an advocacy and membership organization serving charitable organizations, foundations, and service providers across New York State, based in New York City. It operates as a hub for nonprofits, philanthropies, and civic institutions, offering training, research, and policy guidance. The organization engages with a wide network of stakeholders from cultural institutions to social service agencies, connecting to national and local actors.
Founded amid shifting landscapes affecting nonprofits similar to how Philanthropy Roundtable and Independent Sector emerged in response to sector-wide changes, the organization traces roots to alliances among groups like New York Community Trust, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and municipal coalitions associated with Mayor of New York City administrations. Early influences included publications and initiatives by Urban Institute, Russell Sage Foundation, Brookings Institution, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and advocacy seen in campaigns conducted by ACLU and Human Rights Watch. Over time it engaged with actors such as United Way, YMCA of Greater New York, City Harvest, Food Bank For New York City, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and arts organizations like Metropolitan Museum of Art and Juilliard School. Leadership and board composition have included figures comparable to executives from United Nations Development Programme, Council on Foreign Relations, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Apollo Theater Foundation, and corporate partners tied to JP Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs philanthropic programs.
The stated mission aligns with sectoral priorities promoted by groups like Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Council on Foundations, National Council of Nonprofits, and policy recommendations from Council of State Governments. Activities reflect capacity-building models used by Teach For America alumni networks, technical assistance frameworks from TechSoup Global, and research collaborations seen with institutions such as Columbia University, New York University, CUNY, and Cornell University. The organization provides professional development similar to offerings by American Red Cross, governance guidance paralleling BoardSource, and workforce initiatives echoing AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alumni programming.
Programs mirror service arrays offered by BronxWorks, Coalition for the Homeless, Doorways to Dreams Fund, and legal clinics akin to those at Legal Aid Society and Neighborhood Defender Service. Training modules draw on curricula used by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and evaluation tools used by Urban Institute research teams. Services include fiscal sponsorship options comparable to Charities Aid Foundation America, grantmaking advice similar to Fidelity Charitable, and data services that partner with analytics groups like GuideStar and The Foundation Center. Convenings and conferences attract speakers from entities such as Aspen Institute, Sundance Institute, Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim Museum, and health sector partners like Mount Sinai Health System and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Advocacy efforts engage with state actors including the New York State Assembly, New York State Senate, and executive offices across administrations similar to interactions with Governor of New York offices. Policy campaigns reference statutory frameworks influenced by precedents like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act debates and state-level philanthropic tax discussions seen in interactions with Attorney General of New York offices and regulators such as New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The organization coordinates with coalitions that include Community Service Society of New York, Citizen NY, Public Justice Center, and labor partners comparable to 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on workforce policy, and engages with election-related civic groups like League of Women Voters of New York State.
Revenue models reflect diversified streams similar to Ford Foundation grantee strategies: membership dues, program fees, philanthropic grants from entities like Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, corporate sponsorship from institutions like Citigroup Foundation, and fee-for-service contracts often seen with intermediaries such as Redstone Accelerator. Financial oversight aligns with nonprofit accounting practices promoted by Financial Accounting Standards Board guidance and audit norms practiced by firms like Deloitte and KPMG. Endowment management strategies draw comparisons with university and cultural endowments at Columbia University and New York Public Library.
Partnerships span cultural, health, social service, and philanthropic sectors, working with actors such as The New York Times Company philanthropic projects, WNYC Public Radio, PBS Newshour affiliates, regional networks like Greater New York Hospital Association, community development intermediaries such as Enterprise Community Partners, and housing groups including Habitat for Humanity International and Enterprise Community Partners. Collaborations include research and programmatic alliances with academic centers like NYU Wagner, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, Cornell ILR School, and policy institutes such as Manhattan Institute and Rudin Center.
The organization reports impacts in capacity building, sector consolidation, and policy wins comparable to outcomes associated with networks like Independent Sector and National Council of Nonprofits, including strengthened governance in community-based groups such as Make the Road New York and enhanced emergency response coordination seen with NYC Emergency Management. Criticisms mirror sector debates raised by commentators from The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and New York Times opinion pages concerning nonprofit accountability, equity, and influence, and echo academic critiques from scholars at Princeton University, Harvard Kennedy School, and Yale University about consolidation risks and professionalization effects. Debates involve donors like Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies and regulatory scrutiny similar to inquiries involving New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau.
Category:Non-profit organizations based in New York City