As The Trust’s chief operating and financial officer, Dominick leads the departments handling finance, human resources, information technology, and administration. One of his core functions is financial stewardship of The Trust’s 2,200+ funds, as well as guiding its investment in new systems, technology, and operations.
“Before joining The New York Community Trust in July 2023, I knew it well from working with nonprofits for 28 years. I grew up in the Bronx, in an Italian immigrant family that taught me the importance of taking care of not just our own families, but also our community: our neighbors and friends. We always invited those who didn’t have enough to our table for Sunday dinners. This value, passed down from my parents and grandparents, led me to choose a career path grounded in helping others.
Like many other New Yorkers, I love the city’s fast-paced energy. But I also love how the city is resilient and bounces back from hard times, how in times of crisis people drop everything to help each other with so much grit, generosity, and care. So when I saw the city hurting from the effects of the pandemic, whether it was closed businesses or people who were homeless, it made me want to be part of an organization that could drive systemic change.
As we prepare to celebrate our 100th anniversary, my team is working on expanding our resources and capacity to better serve our donors, grantees, and the diverse communities in the region.
This includes updating and centralizing technology systems across our three locations in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester; working closely with other colleagues to provide increasingly robust and sustained support to more nonprofits as well as philanthropic services to our donors; bringing in more donors who represent the diverse communities and backgrounds that make up our vibrant region; adding new professionals to our team so we’re better equipped to improve the experience of donors and nonprofits working with us; and providing new training and growth opportunities to our long-term staff members, whose dedication to our mission, expertise, and wealth of institutional wisdom are some of our greatest assets.
Since I joined The Trust, we’ve created eight new positions and brought in nine new staff members. These include our first ever chief philanthropic officer, as well as new finance, communications, human resources, administrative, and program staff. Together, we are focused on making sure every New Yorker can have the opportunity to participate in philanthropy, enhancing our ability to partner effectively with local nonprofits, and working collectively to improve lives throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
I look forward to celebrating The Trust’s centennial with you at events throughout the fall, and to working together to build a stronger, more equitable city and region in the years ahead.