"As foundations based in New York, we recognize that what happens here reverberates nationally, and we have a responsibility to stand for democratic integrity where we live and work. We stand with Attorney General Letitia James and all those who defend the rule of law, free speech, and democratic accountability."
Read MoreNonprofit organizations are in a state of crisis: facing safety, legal, and funding threats, as documented in the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s most recent “State of Nonprofits” report, which reveals nonprofit leaders are finding it difficult to pursue their missions in the current environment.
Read MoreAt Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, we know that forging strong and trusting relationships is what enables us to do our work effectively and also makes the experience much richer.
Read MoreWe are continually inspired by the courage and creativity of our grant partners—especially in today’s challenging climate.
Read MoreIndividualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives our sector seeks to change.
Read MoreAs a foundation, at the beginning and end of every day, we’re clear that our purpose is to provide resources that promote leadership development toward an equitable, vibrant New York City — and to do so in a way that is directed by our partners.
Read MoreWhat binge watching a popular television show taught me about philanthropy’s ongoing efforts to move away from antiquated notions of charity.
Read MoreExplore strategies for navigating leadership transitions and recommendations to make these transitions better based on the insights of BIPOC leaders.
Read MoreAiLun Ku and Lisa Pilar Cowan share what they learned from a new study that reflects a wide range of experiences of BIPOC leaders from across the United States related to their transitions into leadership roles.
Read MoreAs a result of our deep belief in the power of networks, the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation launched the Sterling Network NYC in 2017 with the intention to provide a ten-year investment in leaders who advance racial equity and economic mobility.
Read MoreIt’s vacation season. I’m a planner, so mapping out travel is great fun (for me!) and full of discovery.
Read MoreDuring the endless days of Zoom meetings that began with pandemic lockdowns, I invented a “philanthrobingo” game to keep me focused on listening.
Read MoreRobert Sterling Clark Foundation announced the election of two new members to its board of directors: Maja D. Hazell and Andrew Rich.
Read MoreI…composed a song about Cooper and Hudson, my two rescue ‘corona-kitties.’ Drafted a weeklong itinerary for an upcoming trip to Panama.
Read MoreWhen Aria Florant, cofounder of Liberation Ventures, told her audience at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ 2022 national conference that “[the project of] reparations needs to shock the system, needs to disrupt White supremacist narratives, close the racial wealth gap, and build a culture of repair,” a question that arose for us was: How can we bring the insight and promise of the reparations movement to philanthropy, and how do we best use philanthropy to support the work of reparations?1
Read MoreDo you see what I see? Yes. And no.
Read MoreI used to love being “on the scene.” I wanted to go to every New York City nonprofit professional meeting, conference, gala – both to see and be seen.
Read MoreBunnies. Cute, floppy-eared, nose-wiggling, big-eyed, furry jumpers.
Read MoreTwo Thursdays ago, I was wrapping up my workday at Education Pioneers on a positive note.
Read MoreSometimes it's our time away from the office that can illuminate important lessons about the world of work.
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