Brooklyn Org

2024 was a milestone year for Brooklyn Org – from the launch of our “Show Brooklyn Some Love” boroughwide PSA campaign to our move to 80 Hanson Place (and new mural around the corner on Atlantic Ave)! We have been busy building this new movement for Brooklyn, and we made so many new friends along the way. We welcomed record-setting attendance at the Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast last March and surpassed our wildest dreams with 600 people at our Brooklyn Org Changemakers Ball in October. It was also a year of firsts with our inaugural Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day in the spring and our Nonprofit Conference on AI the fall. And we joyfully continued our partnership with the Social Justice Fund on the Just Brooklyn Prize, as we also made our way across Brooklyn talking to our neighbors at our Listening Tours. 2025 promises to be an even more significant year as we continue to grow this community of champions for Brooklyn, in pursuit of a more fair and just borough for all. We are eager to rise to every challenge and take advantage of every opportunity that comes our way. We will have much to do and we need you to be part of it! We invite you to reach out to us with your ideas on how we can partner to do more for our communities together – drop us a line with your thoughts for the New Year at ceo@brooklyn.org! Thank you for being part of it Brooklyn! - Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D.

Brooklyn Org has a long-standing commitment to partnering with Brooklynites at every level of our work to guide our decision-making, driven by the belief that Brooklynites are the true experts on the needs of our communities. This year we partnered with 60 Brooklynites as grantmaking advisors on three major programs—Brooklyn Org Spark Prize, The Just Brooklyn Prize, and our strategic grantmaking. Learn more about our participatory grantmaking model and what it takes at our blog: https://lnkd.in/ez-s8Gej

Looking to strengthen your grant applications in the new year? Join our virtual nonprofit training, "Leveling Up Your LOI", on January 15th at 12 PM. Designed for executive directors, development staff, and board members, this session offers insider tips on crafting compelling Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) to help you unlock new funding opportunities for your organization. RSVP today to reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/eNBivuDK

Brooklyn, there's just 1 week left to nominate BIPOC leaders for The Just Brooklyn Prize! 🏆 Presented by The Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation's Social Justice Fund in partnership with Brooklyn Org, The Just Brooklyn Prize is awarded annually to five BIPOC changemakers who are dedicated to strengthening and building power within Brooklyn’s communities. ✅Nominate a changemaker for the prize by January 10, 2025 at bksjf.org/justbrooklyn!

Whatever the new year brings, Brooklyn Org is here as your partner. We know that to achieve long-term change for our communities, we all have a part to play — and we hope you’ll join us in shaping the foundation of our future. ❤️Show Brooklyn Some Love at brooklyn.org.

Before midnight strikes, we invite you to Show Brooklyn Some Love and join Brooklyn Org in stepping up to support vital local organizations and the communities they serve in the year ahead. Brooklyn Org is uniquely positioned to meet this moment. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with local nonprofits that are not only fighting to preserve the progress we’ve made, but also pushing us forward toward greater equity and justice, so that all our neighbors can thrive. ❤️Show Brooklyn Some Love by donating today: https://lnkd.in/ey9Eqfwa ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D.

By contributing as little as $5,000 to a Brooklyn Org Donor Advised Fund (DAF) before December 31, you can secure a 2024 tax deduction and lay the groundwork for lasting philanthropic impact. Year-end giving is a cornerstone of individual philanthropy, and at Brooklyn Org, we’re here to help make your giving impactful and meaningful. As we approach a new administration, many donors are seeking both certainty and maximum impact. That’s where our DAF program comes in. Contact our team today to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eh57p-j4 ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D.

Brooklyn Org is excited to partner with Citizens Committee for New York City to offer community microgrants for individuals and small organizations. Have an idea to improve your neighborhood, but not sure how to make it happen? Curious about ways you can get involved with your community? We can help. Join us for our application clinic on January 7th to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4cD3w7z ✅Applications are currently open for community grants of up to $5,000 — apply by February 7, 2025 at brooklyn.org/apply. Over the years, CitizensNYC and Brooklyn Org have helped thousands of organizations and individuals build projects right here in Brooklyn. We want to help you next.

By contributing as little as $5,000 to a Brooklyn Org Donor Advised Fund (DAF) before December 31, you can secure a 2024 tax deduction and lay the groundwork for lasting philanthropic impact. Year-end giving is a cornerstone of individual philanthropy, and at Brooklyn Org, we’re here to help make your giving impactful and meaningful. As we approach a new administration, many donors are seeking both certainty and maximum impact. That’s where our DAF program comes in. Contact our team today to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eh57p-j4 ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D.

Join us for a special weekend edition of our Nonprofit Leader Salons on January 11th! These intimate gatherings foster meaningful connections among nonprofit leaders. If weekday commitments have kept you from attending, this is your chance to join us. 🗓️ RSVP today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eBVjFrEz