Brooklyn Org

At our 2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast yesterday, over 400 dedicated New Yorkers came out to the Barclays Center to support racial justice and lasting change — sparking hope at a time when our communities need it most. We hope you left excited and energized to do even more good for Brooklyn, and as we enter the 9th year of the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize (applications are now open!), your support matters more than ever before. “The 2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize winning nonprofits embody the greatness of Brooklyn in every way,” said Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D., President and CEO of Brooklyn Org. “At a time when nonprofits have been rocked by federal funding freezes, rescinded government grants, and an onslaught of executive orders and legislation threatening our capacity to provide essential services to children, families, and older adults, these five nonprofits represent the values that unite us as Brooklynites – diversity, inclusivity, equity, justice, belonging, compassion. Brooklyn Org is proud to honor these organizations as a sign of our unwavering commitment to supporting our Brooklyn community and the nonprofits that are the backbones of our neighborhoods.” We celebrated the five winners of the $100,000 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize, organizations defined by an ingenuity that is distinctly, unapologetically Brooklyn: Brooklyn Book Bodega, Brownsville Community Culinary Center, CHiPS (Community Help in Park Slope, Inc.), Good Call NYC, and TechFIN. It was a morning filled with love, tears, and joy, and the stories shared by our partners underscore the urgency of our collective work and the critical importance of our borough’s nonprofit community. We hope you will receive their remarks as a call to action to deepen your commitment to Brooklyn. ?? Please consider an additional gift to support this vital grantmaking program; your gift enables us to invest $600,000 each year to ignite the work of our winners and finalists: https://lnkd.in/ey9Eqfwa Thank you to our generous sponsors for leading the way to our goal, including Debevoise & Plimpton, Stardust and Lawanna Kimbro, Esq., Peter Furci and Suzanne Elio, Michael Gillespie and Lauren Glant, Hilary and Edwin Jager, the Scout Fund, Diane and Joseph Steinberg, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. ??See more event highlights on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ehEjAXNi

Join Brooklyn Org for our next Nonprofit Leader Salon on Tuesday, April 1! We provide these events as opportunities for nonprofit leaders to share insights, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections with peers; for this edition we're encouraging local Executive Directors to join us at our office in Downtown Brooklyn. Breakfast will be provided. ?RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/ef6qzAY9

Brooklyn Org believes that anyone and everyone can practice generosity — and we provide multiple pathways for you to help ignite change for our communities, from memberships to volunteering to Donor Advised Funds and more. This week, our President & CEO Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. joined a conversation hosted by the Founder of ImpactPro Tech Tina Duong, Director of 21/64 Andine Sutarjadi, and Philanthropy Advisor Rose Lavandero to discuss: - Opportunities for greatest social impact - Obstacles to giving - Who can support individual donors on their philanthropy path ??Watch the conversation to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYpSzaxB

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Brooklyn Org is spotlighting our nonprofit partners shaping a stronger, more just future for women and girls in our borough. STEM From Dance is doing just that—equipping girls of color with the tools to thrive in STEM through the power of technology and dance. Learn more about our other partners on the list — Women's Empowerment Coalition of NYC, Girls for Gender Equity (GGE), Muslim Community Network, PureLegacee Inc, Sakhi for South Asian Survivors, and EXPECTING RELIEF — and how they are building safety and opportunities for women and girls: https://lnkd.in/ePx9y-Hj

Last summer, Brooklyn Org, City Point, and Downtown Brooklyn Partnership partnered?with Brooklyn Bridge Parents, a trusted resource for parents navigating life in the borough, on our first-ever "Show Brooklyn Some Love Fest" last summer?— and we are excited to team up with them again for this year's fest on May 10! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ejRZK_5m We spoke with Katharina Goetz, Founder of Brooklyn Bridge Parents, about her partnership with Brooklyn Org, her passion for creating inclusive family events, and what makes Brooklyn such a special place to raise kids: "Brooklyn Org's support for so many kid-centric nonprofits make them the perfect partner for our community events for families in Brooklyn." ??Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/eV7jB74w

Be sure to join our President & CEO Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. for this important conversation on the future of philanthropy tomorrow, 3/19 at 4 PM! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ebSDxgVx

It’s been a long time coming and I am excited to announce the launch of The Table NYC, a network dedicated to empowering grassroots organizations in underserved communities. With members spanning from 22 to 65 years old, this multi-generational platform aims to unite talents and resources to overcome existing barriers, fostering collaboration in fundraising, knowledge sharing, bartering services, and collective growth. Our communities possess the solutions to its challenges, and The Table serves as the framework to harness our collective potential. Grateful for the consultants supporting us with workshops on fundraising, operations, branding, and more, enhancing the network's sustainability and development. Their expertise enriches us, paving the way for mutual learning and progress. I am also grateful for Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. & Sabrina Hargrave who encouraged me to present the network to grassroot orgs when I attended their last Brooklyn Org donor advised fund holder meeting. Over 20 orgs signed up after my presentation, which gave me a strong foundation to build upon. Members will have an opportunity to receive micro-grants through the Quincy & Nia Fund (named after my children) at Brooklyn Org and technical assistance launching their programs through schools partnering with Inspiring Minds NYC. Currently in the pilot phase, we look forward to expanding membership opportunities in June 2025. Explore more about this initiative at www.thetablenyc.org. #CommunityEmpowerment #GrassrootsNetworking

Be sure to join our President & CEO Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D. for this important conversation on the future of philanthropy next Wednesday, 3/19 at 4 PM! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ebSDxgVx

Join our team: Brooklyn Org is hiring a Nonprofit Engagement Manager and a Marketing Intern! ? Learn more and apply at brooklyn.org/careers The Nonprofit Engagement Manager reports to the VP of Programs and is responsible for the implementation, organization and oversight of the nonprofit capacity building and convenings work of Brooklyn Org. The Marketing Intern will assist with various marketing and communication activities to promote Brooklyn Org’s initiatives and events. This role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing, digital media, and community engagement. ? Learn more and apply at brooklyn.org/careers ( ?? no phone calls or DMs, please!) Aligned with our Racial Justice Lens, Brooklyn Org is committed to cultivating a diverse team that amplifies underrepresented voices in philanthropy, prioritizing the leadership of those impacted by systemic racism. Brooklyn Org does not base hiring decisions on applicants’ past criminal justice involvement.

When polled as part of The People's Pulse, ?? just 38% of Brooklynites surveyed??said they believe that the democratic process in New York City works and benefits them and their families. Learn more about the Brooklyn-specific data from The People’s Pulse — a new survey brought to you by Brooklyn Org, The New York Community Trust, Altman Foundation, the Staten Island Foundation and The 5BORO Institute — in our webinar today, Thursday, March 13th at 2 PM. You'll hear from President & CEO of Brooklyn Org Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D., Executive Director of The 5BORO Institute Grace Rauh, and Founding Partner of Slingshot Strategies Evan Roth Smith for a closer look into the survey results for our borough. ?RSVP: https://lnkd.in/en6329mB