Philanthropic support from individuals, businesses, foundations and other organizations is the "life force" that makes NYAM what it is today—a non-profit independent organization that addresses health challenges facing the world’s urban populations
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| NYAM is a non-profit independent organization that addresses health challenges facing the world's urban populations. |
We raise general operating support and funds for NYAM programs from individuals, foundations and corporations. In addition, we provide related services including prospect research, database management, gift recording and processing, accounting, special-events planning and oversight, and donor relations.
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NYAM has a longstanding tradition of honoring our donors for their exceptional support of our
pioneering research and programs. We celebrate these individuals, foundations and
corporations that allow us to excel in our work, and recognize our partnership with them in a
variety of ways.
Individual Giving
You can help build NYAM's programs, research and policy agenda by giving to our Annual Fund. Donors who
demonstrate an annual philanthropic commitment of $1,000 or more are honored by
membership in NYAM's President’s Society. We would be happy to discuss estate or planned gifts that offer
attractive tax incentives. For more information, please contact Lorraine LaHuta, Vice
President of Development and Communications at (212) 822-7244 or by email at llahuta@nyam.org.
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| Toba Brill Winer and her daughters Jessica and Deborah at The John Stearns Legacy Society Luncheon acknowledging the establishment of the Dr. Nahum J. Winer Memorial Fund. |
The John Stearns Legacy Society recognizes special friends who are committed to support NYAM through their wills or other estate plans. We invite you to join the Society by leaving a legacy that will advance our pioneering work in urban health. For more information, please contact Lorraine LaHuta, Vice President of Development and Communications at (212) 822-7244 or by email at llahuta@nyam.org.
Malloch Circle
Named for Archibald Malloch, who served as NYAM’s Librarian from 1926 to 1949, the Malloch
Circle gratefully acknowledges individuals who annually contribute $1,000 or more to our Rare Book Room and Historical
Collections. For more information, please contact Lorraine LaHuta, Vice President of
Development and Communications at (212) 822-7244 or by email at llahuta@nyam.org.
Corporate Membership
By becoming a corporate member, your company can become more deeply involved in the innovative
programs that take place at NYAM and become a part of our urban health community. You will
gain access to our network of leaders in industry, academia, medicine, government, and the
nonprofit sector. You will connect with more than 2,000 elected NYAM Fellows and Members, and help your employees to stay
abreast of the latest developments in public health, workforce development, healthy aging and disease prevention.
Corporate membership in NYAM offers opportunities for companies of any size, regardless of
geographical location. For more information, please contact Linda F. Seligson, Director of
Development at (212) 822-7247 or by email at lseligson@nyam.org
Annual Gala
NYAM's Annual Gala is
acelebration of excellence in urban health. Each year we honor a small number of outstanding
individuals and corporations who have made a significant difference in the health of people in
cities all over the world. The Gala brings together more than 450 leaders in health,
medicine, business, finance, media and government.
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| Bruce Booth, Lonny Reisman, Jo Ivey Boufford, Magic Johnson, and Ed Lewis at the 16th Annual Gala |
Volunteers
The Development Office also engages volunteers (board members and other friends) who
become advocates and ambassadors, spreading good will and good news about NYAM’s work. We
welcome your participation.
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| 2008 Annual Report. |
The Communications Office publicizes NYAM’s innovative research, policy work and unique collaborative and community-based programs. Communications extends the visibility and image of NYAM, and provides strategic marketing and public relations planning as well as internal, executive and marketing communications. We generate media coverage by identifying opportunities in breaking news, and by placing features about our staff in the media to discuss their newsworthy and groundbreaking activities.
Our graphics team produces all NYAM publications including the Annual Report and NYAM NOTES newsletter. For more information, please contact Sarah Rathsam, Project Coordinator at 212/ 822-7269 or by email at srathsam@nyam.org
