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Just Conversations | Voices from New York State’s Reparations Commission

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Brooklyn Org Pick

Feb 19

Just Conversations | Voices from New York State’s Reparations Commission

Center For Brooklyn History x Brooklyn Org

Center For Brooklyn History at BPL, 128 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
6:30 PM–8:00 PM EST

Creating Brooklyn’s Win-Win Workplace: Empowering Employees and Boosting Business

Event poster for "Creating Brooklyn's Win-Win Workplace" on March 12 featuring a book talk at Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Brooklyn Org Pick

Mar 12

Creating Brooklyn’s Win-Win Workplace: Empowering Employees and Boosting Business

Brooklyn Org & Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 92, 63 Flushing Ave at Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
8:30 AM–10:00 AM EDT

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

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Brooklyn Org Pick

Apr 27

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Join Brooklyn Org's Team!

Brooklyn
7:00 AM– EDT

Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice

Feb 16

Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice

Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
2:00 PM–5:00 PM EST

Rikers Public Memory Project: Growing Up Rikers, Then and Now

Poster for "Torture Island: Past, Present, Future" exhibition on Rikers Island. Running Feb 1 - Mar 1, 2025, at Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn, NY. Website details included.

Feb 19

Rikers Public Memory Project: Growing Up Rikers, Then and Now

Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST

Volunteer Opportunity with the Urban Indigenous Collective

A flyer for volunteers needed for Wellness Room renovation with dates Feb 7, 12-6p, and Feb 8, 10a-8p. Pizza and beverages provided. Email for questions.

Feb 20

Volunteer Opportunity with the Urban Indigenous Collective

UIC Community Center, 315 W 39th Street, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10018
10:00 AM–8:00 PM EST

The Donor Lifecycle

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Feb 20

The Donor Lifecycle

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EST

Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops

A group of people stand outdoors in front of a wall with colorful textiles. Some wear bright, patterned coats. One person holds an umbrella, and another gestures with a fist.

Feb 23

Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops

Lefferts Historic House, 452 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
12:00 PM–4:00 PM EST

CLSJ Community Book Club

Community book club poster featuring the book "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome" by Dr. Joy DeGruy. Event details: February 26th, 6-8:30 PM at 1638 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. QR codes included.

Feb 26

CLSJ Community Book Club

Medgar Evers College, AB Building 1 - Second Floor, 1638 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
6:00 PM–8:30 PM EST

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo

Banner for United Way New York City's Connect2Care event offering free lunch and learns at the Prospect Park Boathouse.

Feb 26

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo

United Way of NYC, Prospect Park Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
11:00 AM–2:00 PM EST

Best Practices For Hiring An Executive Director

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Feb 27

Best Practices For Hiring An Executive Director

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
6:00 PM–8:00 PM EST

Nikki Giovanni Tribute at 651 ARTS

Feb 28

Nikki Giovanni Tribute at 651 ARTS

Brooklyn Org, Brooklyn Arts Council, and 651 ARTS

L10 Arts & Cultural Center, 10 Lafayette Avenue, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
6:30 PM–9:00 PM EST

Brooklyn Org Leader Salon: Executive Directors (Fundraising)

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Mar 4

Brooklyn Org Leader Salon: Executive Directors (Fundraising)

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
8:30 AM–10:00 AM EST

Brooklyn Org Happy Hour

Mar 6

Brooklyn Org Happy Hour

Somethin' Else in Dekalb Market, 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
5:00 PM–7:00 PM EST

Rest and Restore Yoga

Mar 8

Rest and Restore Yoga

Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
10:00 AM–11:00 AM EST

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

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Mar 11

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training

Brooklyn Org's Office, 80 Hanson Place, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11217
3:00 PM–4:30 PM EDT

Getting Started with AI to Support Staff & Serve Mission (March)

Mar 11

Getting Started with AI to Support Staff & Serve Mission (March)

Nonprofit Training

Zoom
12:00 PM–1:30 PM EDT

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Mental Health

Mar 12

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Mental Health

United Way of NYC, Prospect Park Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
12:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Brooklyn Org Neighborhood Collective Impact Project Application Clinic

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Mar 14

Brooklyn Org Neighborhood Collective Impact Project Application Clinic

Zoom
11:00 AM– EDT

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: South Brooklyn

A group of people seated in a casual indoor space, engaged in conversation. A man in a patterned vest sits in the foreground.

Mar 20

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: South Brooklyn

South Brooklyn location TBA
10:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo.

Mar 26

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo.

United Way of NYC, Prospect Park Alliance, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Brooklyn

Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
12:00 PM–2:00 PM EDT

Rest and Restore Yoga

Apr 5

Rest and Restore Yoga

Weeksville Heritage Center, 158 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
10:00 AM–11:00 AM EDT

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

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Apr 26

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

Join Brooklyn Org and our community partners at multiple family-friendly volunteer sites throughout the day!

Multiple Locations Across Brooklyn
9:00 AM– EDT

2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast

Brooklyn Events

Just Conversations | Voices from New York State’s Reparations Commission

Creating Brooklyn’s Win-Win Workplace: Empowering Employees and Boosting Business

Brooklyn Org x NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon

Black History Month: Peace Over Prejudice

Rikers Public Memory Project: Growing Up Rikers, Then and Now

Volunteer Opportunity with the Urban Indigenous Collective

The Donor Lifecycle

Shirley Chisholm Superhero Cape and Resiliency Workshops

CLSJ Community Book Club

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo

Best Practices For Hiring An Executive Director

Nikki Giovanni Tribute at 651 ARTS

Brooklyn Org Leader Salon: Executive Directors (Fundraising)

Brooklyn Org Happy Hour

Rest and Restore Yoga

Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Training: Leveling Up Your LOI

Getting Started with AI to Support Staff & Serve Mission (March)

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Mental Health

Brooklyn Org Neighborhood Collective Impact Project Application Clinic

Brooklyn Org Regional Nonprofit Convening: South Brooklyn

Connect2Care Lunch & Learn: Maternal Health + Health Screenings with Dr. Noel Manyindo.

Rest and Restore Yoga

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

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