Letter from our new President & CEO, Meg Barnette

New York’s nonprofits have been nothing short of extraordinary during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonprofit New York sees you and applauds the ways you have innovated, adapted, and stepped up in the face of this devastating crisis. With no map for navigating these uncharted and uncertain times, you have put your mission and communities first, managed immense change with no lead time, and found ways to respond to increased needs with diminished resources.

In conversation with Nonprofit New York member: Job Path

Membership Director Taina Sanon spoke with Fredda Rosen of Job Path, a member organization of Nonprofit New York. We will continue to highlight the work of our members, like Job Path, because we believe when your nonprofit is stronger, all of us are stronger.

Nonprofit New York Launches 2020 Compensation Survey

The 2020 Compensation Survey is Open!

Over the past several years, Nonprofit New York has been proud to offer our Salary Survey Reports as a trusted resource for the New York City-based nonprofit community. This year we are proud to partner with JDM Benefits to bring you a total compensation survey consisting of both salary and benefits for the first time.

In conversation with Nonprofit New York member: The Chocolate Factory Theater

Membership Director Taina Sanon spoke with Sheila Lewandowski of The Chocolate Factory Theater, a member organization of Nonprofit New York. Nonprofit New York will continue to highlight the work of our members, like The Chocolate Factory Theater, because we believe when your nonprofit is stronger, all of us are stronger.

2020 Annual Meeting of Members Recap

This year’s Annual Meeting of Members was unlike any we’ve held before. Amidst growing concerns about the health and future of New York nonprofits, Nonprofit New York held a virtual meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2020 with 268 members, sponsors and guests in attendance.

Nonprofit New York Announces New President & CEO

At our 2020 Annual Meeting of Members today, our Board Chair, Ian Benjamin, announced the appointment of Meg Barnette as Nonprofit New York's next President and CEO, effective June 1, 2020. Meg is currently General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY).

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In conversation with Nonprofit New York member: Alice Austen House

Membership Director Taina Sanon spoke with Victoria Munro of Alice Austen House, a member organization of Nonprofit New York. Nonprofit New York will continue to highlight the work of our members, like Alice Austen House, because we believe when your nonprofit is stronger, all of us are stronger.

So You Wanna Start a Nonprofit?

By Melkis Alvarez-Baez, Acting President, Nonprofit New York

The number one question we get at Nonprofit New York is “I want to start a nonprofit - what do I need to do?” There’s a reason why “So you want to start a nonprofit?” is one of our often-trending resources.

Green City Challenge Teaches Kids about Sustainability through Gaming

Founded in 2010, Green City Challenge has unique experience providing environmental education at businesses, schools and public events throughout New York City. This organization provides educational events that connect directly with students about sustainability through fun and engaging programming targeted at middle schools in the Manhattan and Bronx area.