Examines the continuing work of community-based organizations and public interest lawyers to promote equitable and environmentally-sound solutions to waste handling in New York City.

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Focuses on the campaign to eliminate racial and religious bias from the New York City foster care system, to protect children in foster care from abuse and neglect, and to improve child welfare services.

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Examines the advocacy work in support of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity v State of New York (1993), which brought together a coalition of education advocacy groups, parent organizations, and community school boards to push for more New York City school funding.

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An additional background paper, Understanding Nonprofit Advocacy [PDF], explores definitions of advocacy and the challenges in evaluating the outcomes of advocacy campaigns.

For a copy of the Teaching Notes or other information about the New York City Nonprofit Advocacy Case Studies, contact Associate Professor, John Casey.

Funding for the development of the case studies was provided by the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation.

Examining the Relationship Between Nonprofit Service Provision and Client Outcomes in a Performance-Based, Managed Care Contracting Environment [PDF] Bowen McBeath, Portland State University; William Meezan, The Ohio State University

International Perspectives on Strengthening Government-Nonprofit Relations: Are Compacts Applicable to the USA? [PDF] John Casey, Baruch College, City University of New York; Bronwen Dalton, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; Rose Melville, University of Queensland, Australia; Jenny Onxy, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Is Competitive Contracting Really Competitive? A Case Study of Restructuring Government-Nonprofit Relations in Shanghai [PDF] Yijia Jing, Fudan University; Bin Chen, The City University of New York at Baruch College

Accountability in Voluntary Partnerships: To Whom and For What? [PDF] Muhittin Acar, Hacettepe University, Turkey; Chao Guo, University of Georgia; Kaifeng Yang, Florida State University

Transforming the Dynamics of Nonprofit Boards: From Passive to Active Agencies [PDF] Paul Firstenberg, Baruch College, City University of New York

Accountability or Discretion? Challenges for Multi-service Nonprofit Agencies in Performance-Based Contracting in New York City: A Preliminary Report [PDF] Bin Chen, Baruch College, City University of New York and Jack Krauskopf, Baruch College, City University of New York

In the Eyes of the Beholders: Feedback Motivations and Practices Among Nonprofit Providers and their Funders [PDF] David A. Campbell, Kristina Lambright and Laura Bronstein, Binghamton University

Sustaining Government/Nonprofit Initiatives: New York City Human Services in Transition from Bloomberg to De Blasio [PDF] Jack Krauskopf, Baruch College, City University of New York

Static Strategy in a Dynamic Age: Nonprofit Web Missioning Throughout the 2000s [PDF] Sarah E. Ryan, Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso

Stand by Me: Organization Founding in the Aftermath of Disaster [PDF] David Campbell, Binghamton University

Exploring Perceived Effectiveness of Nonprofit Lead-Organization Networks for Social Service Delivery [PDF] Bin Chen, Baruch College, City University of New York and Elizabeth A. Graddy, Ph.D, University of Southern California

The Limits and Potential of Nonprofit Organizations in Participatory Planning: A Case Study of the New York HIV Planning Council [PDF] John J. Chin, Hunter College, City University of New York

A Three Year Study of the Nonprofit Sector’s Response to the Economic Challenges in Six Cities Across the Nation [PDF] Julianne Gassman, University of Northern Iowa; Norman A. Dolch, University of North Texas; Ann Marie Kinnell, University of Southern Mississippi; Stephanie Krick, University of Central Florida; Regan Harwell Schaffer, Pepperdine University; SueAnn Strom, Park University; Amy Costliow, University of Northern Iowa

Debt, Donors and the Decision to Give [PDF] Thad Calabrese, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College, CUNY and Cleopatra Grizzle, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University

Running on Empty: The Operating Reserves of US Nonprofit Organizations [PDF] Thad Calabrese, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College, CUNY

Nonprofit Vulnerability Across Communities: An Examination of San Diego County [PDF] Marcus Lam, Columbia University and Lindsey M. McDougle, University of Pennsylvania

Giving Up the Single Life: Leadership Motivations for Interorganizational Restructuring of Nonprofit Organizations [PDF] David Campbell, Binghamton University

Bowling Together: Anatomy of a Successful Association Merger [PDF] Julie Pietroburgo, Southern Illinois University Stephen P. Wernet, Saint Louis University

Integrated or Disconnected? Examining Formal and Informal Networks in a Merged Nonprofit Organization [PDF] Bin Chen, Baruch College, City University of New York and Jack Krauskopf, Baruch College, City University of New York

Defending Neighborhoods with Multiple Publics: Opportunities and Challenges for Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations [PDF] Tarry Hum, Queens College, City University of New York

Spontaneous or Constructed? Neighborhood Governance Reforms in Los Angeles and Shanghai [PDF] Bin Chen, The City University of New York at Baruch College and Terry Cooper, University of Southern California Rong Sun, Shanghai Tongji University

Community-based Philanthropic Organizations in East Asian Urban Communities [PDF] Lili Wang, Ph.D., Arizona State University Elizabeth Graddy, Ph.D. and Jeffrey J. Miller, University of Southern California, and Donald Morgan, Ph.D., D.L. Morgan Consulting, LLC, Pasadena, California

Funding Immigrant Organizations: Suburban Free-riding and Local Civic Presence [PDF] Els de Graauw, Baruch College, City University of New York Shannon Gleeson, University of California, Santa Cruz Irene Bloemraad, University of California, Berkeley

Wage Dispersion in Nonprofit Organizations: Do Volunteers, Donations and Public Subsidies Have an Impact? [PDF] Astrid Haider and Ulrike Schneider, Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

Succession Planning in Nonprofit Organizations [PDF] Karen Froelich, Gregory McKee and Richard Rathge, North Dakota State University

Exploring the Limits of Volunteerism in Public Service Delivery: Substituting Volunteer Labor for Paid Labor [PDF] Rebecca Nesbit, Ph.D., University of Kansas; Jeffrey L. Brudney, Ph.D., Cleveland State University; Robert Christensen, Ph.D., University of Georgia

The Influence of Major Life Events on Volunteering [PDF] Rebecca Nesbit, University of North Carolina—Charlotte

Respecting Difference without Privileging Visibility: Prospects for Volunteering and Civic Engagement by Aging Baby Boomer [PDF] Susan M. Chambré, Baruch College, City University of New York and F. Ellen Netting, Virginia Commonwealth University

Is Volunteering Work, Prosocial Behavior, or Leisure? An Empirical Study [PDF] Susan M. Chambré, Baruch College, City University of New York and Christopher J. Einolf, DePaul University, School for Public Service

The Social Basis of Volunteer Legal Work: Predictors of Pro Bono in Legal Practice [PDF] Robert Granfield, University of Buffalo Philip Veliz, University of Michigan

Volunteering and Civic Participation Among Immigrant Members of Ethnic Congregations: Complementary Not Competitive [PDF] Jill Witmer Sinha, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Itay Greenspan and Femida Handy, University of Pennsylvania

The Effects of Perceived Funding Trends on Nonprofit Advocacy: A National Survey of Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations [PDF] Robert Mark Silverman and Kelly L. Patterson, University at Buffalo

Understanding Advocacy: A Primer on the Policy Making Role of Nonprofit Organizations [PDF] John Casey, Baruch College, City University of New York

When Process Eclipses Product: The Dual Mission of Jewish Women’s Foundations [PDF] Deborah Skolnick Einhorn, Brandeis University

International Perspectives on Strengthening Government-Nonprofit Relations: Are Compacts Applicable to the USA? [PDF] John Casey, Baruch College, City University of New York; Bronwen Dalton, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; Rose Melville, University of Queensland, Australia; Jenny Onxy, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Mission Control: Examining the Institutionalization of New Legal Forms of Social Enterprise in Different Strategic Action Fields [PDF] Kate Cooney, Yale University

A Theoretical Framework and Operational Strategies for Creating “Rivers” of Unrestricted Income for Nonprofit Charities [PDF] Jeffrey L. Greim, Bay Path College

An Institutional Examination of the Local Implementation of the DACA Program [PDF] Els de Graauw, Baruch College, City University of New York and Shannon Gleeson, Cornell University

• Starting a Nonprofit | New York Council of Nonprofits

Provides a quick lists of helpful links for starting a nonprofit in New York state, as well as the NYCON publication “Fundamental Steps Toward Incorporating a Nonprofit”, which explains the initial legal steps of incorporation.

• The Things You Gotta’ Do to Start a Nonprofit Organization | Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York

A checklist of steps to forming a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization in New York state, including legal documentation, tax considerations, and office management.

• Domestic Not-for-Profit Corporation Filings & Forms | New York State Department of State

Nonprofit corporations in New York are formed by filing articles of incorporation with the Department of State.

• Sales Tax Exempt Organizations | Department of Taxation and Finance

Information on sales tax exemptions for qualifying organizations in New York.

• What are the corporation franchise tax filing requirements for a Not-for-Profit corporation? | Department of Taxation and Finance

Information on exemptions from the New York State Corporation franchise tax for qualifying nonprofit organizations.

• Charities | New York State Office of the Attorney General

All charitable organizations operating in New York State are required by law to register and file annual financial reports with the Attorney General’s Office.

• Alliance for Nonprofit Management

The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is a professional association of individuals and organizations whose mission is improve the management and governance capacity of nonprofits. Its web site includes information about resources available to not-for-profit organizations.

• New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)

The New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) is the best resource for New York State’s Nonprofits! NYCON works to build the capacity of nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life in New York State.

• The Association of Nonprofit Specialists

The Association of Nonprofit Specialists is a network of organizations, independent consultants, and other specialists providing management assistance to nonprofits. Many affiliated consultants are based in the greater New York area, and our network also provides services throughout the United States and internationally. For over 20 years, volunteers have organized networking and educational events aimed at professional development and a stronger nonprofit sector. The Association of Nonprofit Specialists is a 501(c) (3) educational organization.

• Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York

The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, Inc., (NPCC) is the voice and information source for New York nonprofits. Space wanted/space available ads are solely for 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations with office space available, those seeking office space, or those with meeting or conference space for rent in the New York City area.

• Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

VLA offers legal services for existing arts nonprofit organizations as well as specialized services for organizations in their start-up phase, helping them to establish nonprofit corporations and to apply for tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.

• Pro Bono Partnership

Pro Bono Partnership provides free business and transactional legal services to nonprofit organizations serving the disadvantaged or enhancing the quality of life in neighborhoods in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

• Nonprofit Legal Assistance Organizations in New York | Citizen Media Law Project

A list of organizations that provide legal assistance to individuals and organizations in New York.

• Lawyers Alliance for New York

Lawyers Alliance offers several resources to help nonprofits understand legal and regulatory issues, reduce the risk of liability, and be accountable, including publications, workshops, and referral services.

• Legal Aid Society Community Development Project Legal Aid Society Community Development Project

The Community Development Project (CDP) provides support for three client groups: low-income not-for-profit organizations, low-income entrepreneurs, and low-income housing cooperatives.

• Urban Justice Center

The organization’s Community Development Project (CDP) provides legal, technical, research, and policy assistance to grassroots community groups.

• New York City Bar Justice Center – The Public Service Network

The Public Service Network, a program offered through the City Bar Justice Center, matches attorneys with legal and non-legal volunteer opportunities in the not-for-profit sector.

• Nonprofit Compliance Checklist | New York State Bar Association [PDF]

Created by Columbia Law School and The Legal Aid Society, this guide provides detailed guidance on tax and legal compliance issues for New York nonprofit organizations.

• New York Lawyers for the Public Interest

Our mission is to advance equality and civil rights, with a focus on health justice, disability rights and environmental justice, through the power of community lawyering and partnerships with the private bar.

• Legal Resources: New York | Law For Change

Links to information on legal topics relevant to New York nonprofit organizations.

• BoardAssist | Nonprofit Board Placement & Recruiting in NYC

BoardAssist offers services in nonprofit board placement, board matching, board service, and board recruiting for organizations in New York City and the greater NYC area.

• Citizens Committee For New York City

The Citizens Committee helps New Yorkers – especially those in low-income areas – come together and improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.

• The Stakeholders

The Stakeholders is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that people are key to the sustainability of New York’s Capital Region. The organization seeks to retain and attract residents through programs that focus on education, capacity building, and philanthropy.

• New York Nonprofit Press

The New York Nonprofit Press is distributed monthly to over 50,000 key staff in more than 4,000 nonprofit human service agencies through-out the New York metropolitan area. The publication includes funding opportunities, job listings, guidance on nonprofit management and fundraising, and other items of interest to area nonprofits.

• NPower

NPower helps other nonprofits use technology to better serve their communities. NPower offers a variety of technology-related services to area nonprofits, including technology assessments and planning, database management, technology training classes, print and electronic technology resource libraries, and short-term technology project assistance. NPower’s Tech Surveyor enables an organization to assess hardware, software, and staff technology skills. TechAtlas is a step-by-step Web-based planning tool that nonprofits can use to assess their current technology use and to receive recommendations on how to better implement technology to achieve their mission.

• Nonprofit Finance Fund

The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) provides loans, workshops, and planning assistance to help nonprofit organizations grow and thrive as businesses while honoring their mission.

• Community Resource Exchange

Community Resource Exchange (CRE) is a nonprofit management consulting firm that makes New York City’s nonprofit organizations stronger and more effective in fighting poverty and advancing social justice.

• Cause Effective

Cause Effective provides consulting services for nonprofits in three major areas: board development, special events, and fundraising. It offers individual consultation and assessment, as well as workshops and other training.

• Support Center for Nonprofit Management

The Support Center provides management training and consulting, disseminates information and practical resources to the sector, and works to build strategic alliances.

• NonProfit HelpDesk

A project of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, the NonProfit HelpDesk (NPHD) was created to provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations throughout New York City.

• BoardServeNYC

A United Way of New York City initiative, BoardServeNYC provides a free service to nonprofits by matching New York City organizations with prospective board members.

• New York Council on Nonprofits

The Volunteer Consulting Group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening nonprofit boards of directors. The organization works as a consultant to nonprofits on issues of board structure, governance, and succession.

• New York Cares

New York Cares connects New Yorkers to volunteer opportunities. It helps bring volunteer support to over 850 nonprofit organizations, public schools, and other organizations in the City.

• National Executive Service Corps | NESC

NESC combines top-quality consultants and affordable fees to provide a broad array of consulting services to the nonprofit community in the tri-state region.

• Association of Nonprofit Specialists

The Association of Nonprofit Specialists is a network of organizations, consultants, and other specialists providing assistance to nonprofits.

• ESCOT – Executive Services Corps of Tri-Cities

ESCOT provides consulting services to not-for-profit organizations, governmental units and educational institutions in the greater Capital District.

• Urban Institute

Urban’s mission is to open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research. Scholars are independent and empowered to share their evidence-based views and recommendations shaped by research.

• Foundation Center

Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. Foundation Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly, global grant makers and their grants — a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector.

• The Bridgespan Group

The Bridgespan Group is a nonprofit advisor and resource for mission-driven organizations and philanthropists. We collaborate with social sector leaders to help scale impact, build leadership, advance philanthropic effectiveness and accelerate learning.

• Guidestar

Provides information about nonprofit’s mission, legitimacy, impact, reputation, finances, programs, transparency, governance, and so much more.

Websites that routinely offer updates and insights into the world of nonprofits and keep up to date records of social and legal changes.

• Nonprofit Quarterly
• New York Nonprofit Media
• Gotham Gazette
• Crain’s New York Business
• The Nonprofit Times
• Blue Avocado
• The Stanford Social Innovation Review
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy

New York City Nonprofit Data [PDF]

Total New York State registered nonprofits: 102,645 (all 501c)

New York State at a glance

The top five counties/boroughs in New York State that house the greatest number of nonprofits are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Nassau, Queens and Suffolk counties, with Manhattan leading the way with over 20,000 nonprofits. There are only some 4,300 health care nonprofits throughout the state yet those nonprofits report a total revenue well over $100 million, over double the total revenue of the second biggest service field (education). Only 0.36% of all New York State nonprofits are above the $100 million/year bracket yet these nonprofits bring in more than $172 million in annual revenue. In contrast 73%, of all nonprofits in New York State report annual revenues of less than $100.000 per year, or do not report revenues (organizations with an annual revenue of less than $50,000 and many religious organizations are not required to submit full tax returns)

Recent Reports and Key Websites

NYS Attorney General Charities Bureau
NYS Comptroller (2106). Profile of Nonprofit Organizations in New York State [PDF]

Total NYSMA registered nonprofits (including NYC and surrounding counties in CT, NJ, NY, and PA):
111,348 (all 501c)

New York Metropolitan Statistical Area (NYMSA) at a glance

62% of all NYMSA nonprofits are located outside New York City. However, the total revenue reported by New York City nonprofits is over 3 times greater than the reported total revenue of every other NYMSA county combined. Manhattan (New York, NY) has over 20,000 nonprofits, less than half of the second biggest county, Brooklyn, New York. But the total nonprofit revenue reported for Manhattan nonprofits is over 6 times larger than the second largest county nonprofit total revenue with a total revenue over $126 billion.