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Part II of our Black Philanthropy Month Spotlight on Katrena Perou
August 19, 2020
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

Katrena Perou, Executive Director of Inspiring Minds NYC and Donor Advised Fund holder with Brooklyn Community Foundation, spoke with us about her experiences as a nonprofit leader, challenges facing nonprofit leaders of color, and how she is making an impact on the borough both personally and professionally.

Black Philanthropy Month: Spotlight on Katrena Perou, Part I
August 13, 2020
Jameela Syed
Communications Manager (She/Her/Hers)

Katrena Perou, Executive Director of Inspiring Minds NYC and Donor Advised Fund holder with Brooklyn Community Foundation, spoke with us about her relationship to Brooklyn, as well as her giving philosophy.

Strengthen Your Impact: Ways to Give to Support Brooklyn
July 29, 2020
Jenny Walski
Vice President of Donor Engagement (She/Her/Hers)

In the face of a crisis, it’s common to be overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, so below we’ve compiled a list of easy, actionable steps you can take to support our beloved borough for the long-term.

#HalfMyDAF Challenge: Why Nonprofits Need Your Support Now More Than Ever
June 10, 2020
Lisa Cowan
Fund Adviser, The College Opportunity Fund

For those of us who have been saving for a rainy day, we don’t need to look out the window to know that it is pouring.

THANK YOU: Record $7.4 Million for Nonprofits in 2019
January 15, 2020

Thanks to our generous donors and community partners, 2019 set new records for the Foundation’s grantmaking! 

Your support is sparking change in Brooklyn — See how in our new report
August 15, 2019

We have come a long way in our 10 years as Brooklyn’s community foundation. In our annual Insights to Impact Report, you will learn more about our work meeting the needs of our borough’s most vulnerable communities and supporting nonprofits on the frontlines of change.

How the College Admissions Scandal Led This Brooklyn Mom to Put Her Money Towards Helping Other Families' Kids Get In
May 6, 2019
Lisa Cowan
Fund Adviser, The College Opportunity Fund

On College Decision Day and in the aftermatch of the college admissions scandal, fund advisor Lisa Cowan shares how her own son's path to college has motivated her to help establish the College Opportunity Fund at Brooklyn Community Foundation.

Build Your Philanthropic Legacy: Invest in Brooklyn
April 10, 2019

Every April—thanks to the tax deadline—we look back and assess the past year, including the tools used for our charitable giving

Foundation Signs on to "Hate Is Not Charitable" Campaign to Prevent Funding to Hate Groups
March 19, 2019

We are pleased to join together with the Amalgamated Foundation and its partners for the Hate is Not Charitable Campaign, an initiative to prevent funding groups that promote hatred.

Donor Advised Funds: A Go-To Tool For Generous Brooklynites
February 25, 2019

Thanks to our generous donors, the Foundation had a record-breaking year for investment in Brooklyn in 2018—and in particular, we have seen the growth of our Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).

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