Citizens Committee for New York City, Inc.

Increase the quality and quantity of volunteer-driven neighborhood and school improvement activities across New York City.
Reach new and existing volunteer groups to make them aware of our programs.
Forge strategic public-private partnerships with the City of New York.
Increase media visibility.
Broaden its donor base.
Help New Yorkers effectively mobilize community resources to improve quality of life, especially in lower-income neighborhoods.

Neighborhood and school micro-grant programs for volunteer groups.
Capacity-building workshops and environmental workshops for individuals and volunteer groups.
A citywide outreach plan with targeted neighborhood outreach in lower-income neighborhoods.
A communications/social media plan that includes e-blasts to networks of volunteers, civic leaders, nonprofits, city agencies, supporters, and donors.
Establishing relationships with reporters and media outlets.
A development plan that includes a program dedicated to corporate volunteerism.
An alliance with the Mayor's NYC Service "Civic Corps" program and City University of New York's "CUNY Corps" program.
An annual gala event and a summer fundraiser.
A fundraising effort led by NYC-based professionals.

Strong Leadership - An effective New York City-philic board, whose members are passionate about the city and preserving and improving its neighborhoods.
Technical Support - A knowledgable and friendly program staff.
Neighborhood Trust – Essential, time-tested programs and workshops that generate trust in lower–income neighborhoods.
Citywide Relevance – A communications plans that keeps New Yorkers, nonprofits, CBOs, city agencies, and corporations constantly informed.

In 2018, we provided 523 projects with $2.1 million in grants and services, and our staff facilitated 30 workshops to over 500 social entrepreneurs. Since 1975, we have promoted the spirit of volunteerism, local engagement and social justice that drives our work. Visit us online at citizensnyc.org.