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The Knowledge Hub
The Knowledge Hub is our collection of cutting-edge resources for nonprofit leaders. Here are some of our most recent posts.
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The Haiti That Still Dreams
Looking back at Haiti's history, the nation has often been defined by the hardships and turmoil its faced, but hope still exists even now "as long as there’s breath".
New York bans insurance discrimination against low-income tenants
Following a Gothamist investigation that uncovered "insurance redlining", lawmakers have approved provisions that will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage.
New Group Joins the Political Fight Over Disinformation Online
Nina Jankowicz has rejoined the fight against online disinformation heading a new nonprofit to combat organized efforts to undermine research into its sources.
Our founding story
In 2014, program officers at the New York Community Trust noticed a wave of executive director retirements across their focus areas. Leadership transitions were happening more often than ever before. Around the same time, The Bridgespan Group reported that about 60,000 nonprofit directors were retiring annually nationwide, with the New York metropolitan area being especially impacted.
To address this leadership gap, the Trust launched a professional development program for emerging nonprofit leaders. They partnered with the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College to establish it as a certificate program. Today, over 600 graduates from more than 250 nonprofit organizations in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester have completed the program.