We welcome your help in building a learning community for our sector. Share a program idea, or get involved with one of the ideas suggested by your colleagues.
Our August e-newsletter features new initiatives, member transitions, resources, and more.
Members have free access to the Foundation Center’s interactive mapping tool, Philanthropy In/Sight.
Starting in September 2010 we will launch the 3rd season of our Documentary Film Series. Check back in August for our 2010/2011 line up.
Our new blog is a forum for members to discuss issues affecting the sector and the practice of philanthropy.
Become a Member
Founded in 1979, Philanthropy New York serves as a vibrant meeting ground for philanthropic organizations based in the metropolitan New York City region—the birthplace of modern philanthropy. Our almost three hundred member organizations make grants throughout New York City and State, across the U.S., and around the world. Taken as a whole, the almost $4 billion awarded annually by these organizations represents one of the most potent concentrations of philanthropic resources in the United States.
Philanthropy New York supports this work by providing a broad range of services to staff and trustees at private, corporate, and other grantmaking organizations, and staff and family members at family foundations.
Through Philanthropy New York, professionals at every level:
- hone their skills as philanthropists,
- learn from one another, and
- build important funder collaboratives.
Philanthropy New York remains one of the most important places for the exchange of knowledge in New York’s philanthropic sector.
We welcome your interest in joining us. Below you will find information on membership eligibility, the benefits of joining Philanthropy New York, and the membership application. If you need additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact Member Services at 212.714.0699.
Materials
- Benefits of Membership
An overview of membership benefits for your organization and colleagues. - Membership Eligibility
Please review Philanthropy New York's statement of membership eligibility if you are considering joining. - Membership Application Packet [PDF]
Complete packet of membership materials, including a writable application, statement of eligibility, and information on dues. - Annual Membership Dues Scale
Schedule of Philanthropy New York membership dues and information about associate membership. - Cooperative Membership Program with the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers
NNCG and Philanthropy New York offer a cooperative membership program for New York area consultants. Philanthropic consultants who join both organizations will receive membership discounts from both Philanthropy New York and NNCG.
Learn More
- Calendar of Programs
Philanthropy New York offers funders more than 130 learning opportunities each year. - Browse Publications and Resources
Browse publications by Philanthropy New York, our members, and leading philanthropic support organizations. - Find Resources for Managing in a Difficult Economy
Philanthropy New York is informing our members about legislative developments and the initiatives of their fellow grantmakers; collecting resources and advice for funders and their grantees; and convening special events focusing on our troubled economy and the challenges ahead.