Committee - Non-for-Profit
Mission
Develops programs related to the non-profit world, including distinguished speakers, business management, financial management, and opportunities for professional development and career growth. |
Upcoming Events
To be announced.
Accomphlisments/Highlights
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Transitioning Your Career to Non- Profits: A Panel Discussion (Oct 2007)
A sold out event moderated by FWA past president Betsy Werley and three high profile FWA panelists Stephanie Hauge, Debra Oppenheim and Eunice Salton. This lively panel discussion provided participants with invaluable insights and tangible tools to implement and ideas to consider for transitioning their career direction. |
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Sixth Annual Day in the Dirt (Nov 2007)
Our “Sixth Annual Day in the Dirt” led by Daniel Ransom, a member of the Central Park Conservancy, took us to Central Park South this year and brought together the core group of FWA members, their kids and FWA mentees who like to get dirty for a good cause! It was a brilliant and chilly November morning with snacks included. This event was co hosted with the Working Mother’s Committee. |
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An Evening with Kavita Ramdas (Mar 2008)
We were honored to have Kavita Ramdas, President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women speak on Investing in Women’s Economic Independence and How This Affects Communities and Create Sustainable, Peaceful Environments. Her stories of the work they do with women’s organizations globally were exceedingly poignant and inspiring. |
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The Impact of the Arts on the New York Economy(Jun 2008)
Featured were a panel of three of the NYC arts community’s most prominent executives: Dr. Reynold Levy, President & CEO, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; Karen Brooks Hopkins, President, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and Olena Paslawsky, Chief Financial Officer, Metropolitan Museum of Art and moderated by Alair Townsend, former publisher of Crain’s New York Business. These leaders discussed in great detail how the arts’ world supports and enhances the New York City economy. |
Meeting Schedule
As needed. Contact committee chairs if you’d like to learn more.
Special Thanks and Acknowledgements
Thank you to all the members of the Not For Profit Committee for always going above and beyond the call of duty… Thanks so much for rolling up your sleeves! |