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Currents: All the News from Philanthropy New York

Each month, Philanthropy New York highlights announcements from our members, members in the news, transitions in the field, and recently published resources for grantmakers in Currents, our monthly e-newsletter.

Read the January issue of Currents.

Have a story for Currents? Email editor@philanthropynewyork.org.

New on our Blog: These Days Everyone Can Be A Communicator…But Is That Enough?

In our latest blog post, Bruce Trachtenberg, Executive Director of The Communications Network, and Philanthropy New York's new Vice President of Communications & Public Policy, Michael Hamill Remaley, discuss the changing responsibilities of foundation communicators as digital and social media tools become more prevalent and the role of communications becomes increasingly important to successful foundation missions.

Join the conversation on our blog, Smart Assets.

Participate in the Mid-Atlantic Foundation Benefits Survey

We invite Philanthropy New York members to participate in the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Foundation Benefits Survey. The survey collects information on benefits offered to employees and retirees by foundations in the mid-Atlantic region. Philanthropy New York member organizations that participate will receive early access to the survey results in March. The deadline for participation is January 27, 2012.

Complete the survey.

New on our Blog—Beyond the IRS: Communicating Your Foundation’s 990-PF

Gail FullerAs foundation communications become more and more strategic, the 990-PF—an annual information return filed by exempt private foundations—has become an essential tool, not only for grantmakers, but for the media, policymakers, and grantees as well. Gail Fuller, Director of Communications at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, was the moderator of a recent Philanthropy New York program focusing on communications and the 990-PF, and she shares her thoughts on both with us.

Learn more on our blog, Smart Assets.

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