Riis Settlement is very proud to announce that we recently received a $35,000 capacity building grant from the Altman Foundation and a $10,000 general operating grant from the Auchincloss Foundation.
These new general operating and capacity building initiatives will allow Christopher Hanway, the organization’s incoming Executive Director, to focus on leadership development, fund development and communications enhancements, inclusive stakeholder enagagement, and early preparation for a new strategic plan during the upcoming fiscal year. “We are honored and delighted to have these two new partnerships during this critical time in Riis Settlement’s development,” said Mr. Hanway, who currently serves at the organization’s Director of Development and Communications. “Our current ED, Bill Newlin and I, along with everyone at Riis Settlement, are committed to a productive transition that maintains continuity while engendering community change and we are very grateful for their support in this endeavor.”
The New York-based Altman Foundation (www.altmanfoundation.org) supports programs and institutions that strive to enrich the quality of life of individuals, familes and communities in the city.
The New York-based Lily Auchincloss Foundation (www.lilyauch.org) supports organizations working in the arts, human services, preservation, and education to promote the quality of life in New York City.
