Philanthropy New York hosts group informational interviews to explore career paths in the philanthropic sector, as part of our "Interested in Working at a Foundation" series. This July, we will learn about the field of philanthropy from the perspectives of two leaders in the field.
Join Manuela Arciniegas, Associate Program Officer at Andrus Family Fund, and Edgar Villanueva, Vice President of Programs and Advocacy at Schott Foundation for Public Education, as they discuss career path experiences in both the corporate and private philanthropic sectors.
Explore
The advantages and challenges of a career in philanthropy
The range of jobs at an organization and some general day-to-day responsibilities
The structure and possible priorities of foundations you may encounter on your job search
A realistic picture of the competencies corporate and private foundations may value in potential new hires and the number of jobs available in the field at a given time
Presenters
Manuela Arciniegas, Associate Program Officer, Andrus Family Fund
Edgar Villanueva, Vice President of Programs and Advocacy, Schott Foundation for Public Education
Stephanie Chrispin (Moderator), Public Policy Fellow, Philanthropy New York
Designed for
Individuals interested in learning about careers in the field of philanthropy.
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.
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