Advocates for Human Rights
The Advocates For Human Rights: Q&A with Jennifer Prestholdt ’89, Deputy Director Q: What is your mission? The mission of The Advocates for Human Rights is to implement international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law....
The PPAL
Have you ever cared for anyone who needed help toileting? There’s a game-changing bedside commode for the mobility challenged, and using it helps caregivers, too. Q: What is your mission? We have a social entrepreneurial mission: Improve the family caregiving...
Roundtable on Conflict Resolution
Summer Roundtable on August 12, 2015. The summer Roundtable is always a special learning event. YANA member Caroline Packard led our summer Roundtable on conflict resolution and mediation for nonprofits. Frank Raffaele and COFFEED provided a magnificent setting and a...
Board Operations
Our YANA Roundtable on Board Operations was organized and facilitated by Vivien Hoexter and Linda Hartley (Click for profiles.) On June 10, 2015 we were hosted by Dorma International at their beautiful showroom near Bryant Park in New York City. The members...
Enterprise Risk Management
Our Roundtable on Enterprise Risk Management on March 4, 2015 proved to be very interesting and engaging. (Click for Agenda). Alexandra Wald of Cohen & Gresser LLP provided an great meeting environment for the group. Sudip Mukerjee, our facilitator, and...
How To Engage Your Board in Fundraising
The YANA Roundtable on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 focused on engaging our boards in fundraising. Once again, we were guests of Daniel Shaughnessy at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, in their 54th floor offices in the MetLife Building. With stunning night views of the...
Equitable Communities
Equitable Communities was founded by John and David Kent in 2008, with the goal of promoting community development through collaborative investment. It is a 501(c)3 organization. Q&A with Kimberly Bliss, Executive Director. Q: What is your mission? A: Equitable...
Building Better Boards
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at COFFEED LIC Landing This summer Roundtable was a chance to network and to learn in an enjoyable environment in Long Island City. Our host Frank Raffaele made the evening very special with food, drink and a spectacular environment at...
Arts Funding Today
Arts Funding Today: An Interview With James Hackney Q: Are things changing for the funding in the arts? A: $335.17 billion was given away in the United States in 2013. This was an increase of 4.4 percent over the previous year. Giving to art, culture and humanities...
Students for Service
Students for Service is building a new generation of youth activists and leaders, inspired and equipped to work together to make positive change in the world. Q&A with founder, Katherine Soll Q: What is the organization's mission? A: Students for Service is...
Program Effectiveness
The YANA Roundtable on Program Effectiveness took place on June 19, 2014 in Midtown Manhattan. Vivien Hoexter (http://www.vhoexterconsulting.com) facilitated the meeting. The questions below served as the basis for breakout discussions: For All Organizations...
21st Century Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
The YANA Roundtable on Thursday, March 13, 2014 focused on strategic planning. Held on the 54th floor at BNY Mellon in the MetLife Building, the location gave sweeping views of the city as the organizers provided a sweeping overview of the strategic planning process...