Our Impact
When we build strong TIES to great organizations, the resulting impact is exponential. Over the three years since our founding, the men and women of nycTIES have partnered with six critical nonprofit organizations, developing as leaders while making a tangible impact on New York City. Charity Partnerships: New York City chapter of the American Heart Association, Harlem RBI, Gilda's Club New York City and Ronald McDonald House of New York, Career Gear, and New Alternatives for Children. 
New Alternatives for ChildrenEvent: From the Stage to the Streets nycTIES kicked-off the festivities on Stage - the stage of Merkin Concert Hall - on Saturday, September 27. On this evening of elegance and style, contemporary classical composer David Homan excited our audience with the performance of "Einstein's Dreams" and other works inspired by the children of NAC. Second, on November 12th, nycTIES hosted its Fall Benefit, part two of From the Stage to the Streets. This second event brought the Streets to several hundred attendees - featuring some of the best and most intriguing buskers found on New York City's streets, sidewalks and subway platforms. In the end, the 2-part initiative involved over 500 young professionals and raised $25,000 for NAC.
Donated: $25,000
Winning Program: NAC Holiday Party
Impact: nycTIES voted to allocate our collective $25,000 donation to NAC’s flagship event: The NAC Christmas Party at the Javitz Center. In such a difficult economic year, nycTIES devoted our funds and volunteer manpower to insure the families enjoyed the same holiday experience as they had in years past. “From the moment they stepped through NAC’s front door, nycTIES has demonstrated their commitment to our mission and families and we at NAC feel truly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a dedicated organization.”
- Arlene Goldsmith, Ph.D., Executive Director, New Alternatives for Children, Inc.
Career GearEvent: In purSUIT of Happiness
On Monday, November 12th 2007, nycTIES hosted In purSUIT of Happiness, a benefit and fashion show event that brought together over 400 people and raised $30,000 for Career Gear. Hosted at Arena night club in midtown Manhattan, In purSUIT of Happiness featured a high-end men’s fashion show with leading menswear designers and retailers such as Calvin Klein, DKNY, and Nicole Farhi.
Donated: $30,000
Winning Program: Alumni Programming
Impact: Donation Matching - $25,000 of the nycTIES donation was matched by Starfish Group to assist in funding the three year salary of Career Gear's first ever Alumni Program Director. Remaining $5,000 of our donation funded the commissioning and development of the Career Gear photography project. nycTIES also provided an additional $42, 000 in value through in-kind donated projects and services.
“Career Gear is built on volunteerism and the fact that nycTIES is all volunteer-run and driven, really spoke to us. We have such a perfect alignment with nycTIES and with both of our missions. It’s such a natural fit and we’re thrilled to continue working with them.”
- Gary Field, Founder, Career Gear  
Ronald McDonald House + Gilda's ClubEvent: Opening Act
On April 19th, 2007, nycTIES hosted a fundraising benefit titled “Opening Act” to raise awareness and money that would be donated to both organizations. The event brought together over 350 people and raised $27,000 which exceeded our goal. Hosted at adjoining clubs Home + Guest House in Chelsea, this Cirque du Soleil-like event featured exotic dance acts, magicians, and illusionists that dazzled the crowed all evening.
Donated: $27,000
Winning Program: Field Trips and NoogieFest Impact: Funded Gilda's Club's inaugural "Noogie Field Trips" program that brought together children and families of both organizations for 3 "see the city" field trips during the Summer 2007. nycTIES members helped to plan, facilitate and staff the trips to the Hall of Science, Prospect Park and Chelsea Piers. Also, nycTIES' donation helped to underwrite costs for Gilda's Club flagship event, "NoogieFest," a Halloween-themed festival that brought together the children of both organizations.
"It is unusual to find an organization that is dedicated to helping non-profits on so many levels as nycTIES. They have supported us with their volunteers, raised money on our behalf - and introduced our organization to their friends, associates and peers - an audience who had been unfamiliar with our program of cancer support. Most importantly, they embraced our organization and partnered with us to make sure everything we did was a success!" - Migdalia Torres, Director of Programming, Gilda's Club NYC
Harlem RBIEvent: Harlem Dreams
On October 3rd, 2006, nycTIES hosted “Harlem Dreams”, a benefit that brought together over 520 people and raised $20,000 for Harlem RBI. Hosted at BLVD in Soho, the event provided young professionals with both a rock band concert and a dance club experience. Harlem Dreams featured the music of The Rockets (http://rocketsband.com), and was preceded by an exclusive VIP reception for nonprofit leaders from across New York City.
Donated: $20,000
Winning Program: Dreamworks
Impact: Underwrote student salaries for 12 junior and senior Harlem RBI youth to experience corporate externships during the Spring and Summer of 2007. Several of these externships were able to occur with nycTIES' members' companies/offices. "nycTIES showed tremendous heart and sincere interest in making a real impact on our youth. Their team served as true partners in our mission of providing youth with opportunities to Play, to Learn, and to Grow."
- Rich Berlin, Executive Director, Harlem RBI 
NYC Office of the American Heart AssociationEvent: Spring Benefit
On April 25th, 2006, we hosted our inaugural event – Spring Benefit – bringing together over 350 people to raise $10,000 for the AHA. Hosted at Coda, this tribute event featured the music of singer/songwriter Scott Little (www.scottlittleband.com), and stand-up comedy entertainment. nycTIES founders and AHA board members electrified the crowd with stirring speeches, driving home the importance of healthy heart awareness.
Donated: $10,000
Winning Program: CPR Anytime
Impact: Over 400 students in underprivileged areas of the NYC school system were trained via specialized CPR kits "The American Heart Association was honored to have been chosen as nycTIES' inaugural non-profit partner. We continue to enjoy a fruitful relationship with their members and watching them develop into one of the city's strongest young professional organizations."
- Johnny Lee, MD, Board Member, NYC Office of the American Heart Association
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