New York City’s schools sit at the intersection of opportunity and challenge. While the city is rich with talent, passion, and diversity, districts continue to face persistent educator workforce shortages that affect student learning, school stability, and community well-being. Addressing these challenges requires more than short-term solutions. It calls for sustained investment in people, stronger … Continued
Next month, the Fund for the City of New York will convene leaders, practitioners, artists, and public servants for its annual Innovation Across Silos Conference; a signature gathering designed to spark collaboration where it matters most. At a time when New York City faces complex, interwoven challenges, from immigration and youth development to early childhood … Continued
Last week, educators, leaders, and supporters gathered beneath the iconic blue whale in the Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate this year’s Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics. For many in attendance, this hall wasn’t just a stunning setting. Teachers and students shared that it … Continued
We are proud to share that Dr. Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York, has been named to PoliticsNY’s Nonprofit Power Players list. This recognition reflects Lisette’s outstanding leadership and her steadfast commitment to advancing equity, opportunity, and impact across New York City’s nonprofit and public sectors. Congratulations, on this … Continued
As conversations about Artificial Intelligence rapidly evolve across industries, one question remains especially urgent: How can AI help support the work of teachers and strengthen our classrooms? To explore this question, the Fund for the City of New York is hosting a special fireside chat with David Adams, Chief Executive Officer of the Urban … Continued
Join the Fund for the City of New York for a fireside chat with Grace Rauh, the new Executive Director of Citizens Union and a respected journalist whose reporting has shaped public understanding of the city’s political and civic landscape. In this conversation, Grace will share insights from her years covering NYC’s most pivotal decisions, offering … Continued
The Fund for the City of New York is proud to host a special fireside chat Joy L. Bivins, Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. As the first woman to lead the Schomburg Center in its 95-year history, Bivins has dedicated her career to preserving Black cultural heritage and expanding public … Continued
We’re proud to continue shaping the next generation of leaders in urban innovation and civic engagement by announcing the 2025–2026 Community Planning Fellows Cohort! Each year, graduate students in urban planning and related fields are placed with NYC Community Boards. Fellows gain invaluable, hands-on experience while providing boards with much-needed capacity to address pressing issues—zoning, transportation, … Continued
The Fund for the City of New York is honored to host the official book launch of By Nightfall: A Novella in Twenty Verses by our Scholar in Residence, Noel S. Anderson, Ph.D. By Nightfall is an evocative story of love, selfhood, and war in 1960s Paris. At its heart is Solomon Painter, a young … Continued
The Fund for the City of New York is proud to host Deputy Mayor Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Esq. for an important conversation with stakeholders in the health and human services sector. Appointed in March 2025, Deputy Mayor Suzanne Miles-Gustave oversees New York City’s public health, healthcare delivery, and social service systems—agencies with 68,000 staff and $20B … Continued
The Fund for the City of New York welcomes Sylvia Acevedo—a rocket scientist turned Silicon Valley executive, Girl Scouts of the USA CEO, board leader, and author—to share her new book, The Trailblazer’s Playbook. Drawing from her journey—from humble beginnings in New Mexico to leadership roles at NASA’s JPL, Apple, Dell, and IBM—Sylvia’s book is … Continued
The Fund for the City of New York invites you to join a conversation that cuts to the heart of our cities’ foundations—both literal and systemic. We’re honored to welcome Deborah N. Archer, one of the nation’s foremost voices on civil rights and racial justice. From sidewalks to superhighways, Deborah will unpack how infrastructure has … Continued