Michael S Seltzer
Distinguished Lecturer
Marxe School of Public and International Affairs
Department: Public Affairs
Areas of expertise: Philanthropy, Resource Mobilzation, Leadership, Race Equity, Nonprofit Sector, West Africa
Email Address: michael.seltzer@baruch.cuny.edu
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- Teaching
- Research and Creative Activity
- Grants
- Honors and Awards
- Service
Prior to joining Baruch, Michael Seltzer served as president of Philanthropy New York and as a program officer at the Ford Foundation where he was responsible for its work in strengthening the nonprofit sector and promoting organized philanthropy worldwide. He also founded and led a sustainability in business initiative at The Conference Board. Seltzer chaired the master’s degree program in Nonprofit Management at the Milano School of the New School University. At Baruch, Professor Seltzer redesigned the core master’s degree course in fund raising and resource mobilization for nonprofit organizations, and teaches Advanced Public and Nonprofit Management in the Executive MPA program, as well as a variety of different topics in the executive certificate programs.
He holds a B.A. from Syracuse University in International Relations and African Studies.
Education
B.A., International Relations and African Studies, Syracuse University
| Semester | Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | PAF | 9165 | Race, Inequality, and Public P |
| Spring 2023 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Spring 2023 | PAF | 9157 | Introduction to Philanthropy |
| Fall 2022 | PAF | 9165 | Race, Inequality, and Public P |
| Spring 2022 | PAF | 9157 | Introduction to Philanthropy |
| Spring 2022 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2021 | PAF | 9199 | Selected Topics In PAF |
| Spring 2021 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Spring 2021 | PAF | 9157 | Introduction to Philanthropy |
| Fall 2020 | PAF | 9151 | Administration of the Nonprofi |
| Spring 2020 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Spring 2020 | PAF | 9157 | Introduction to Philanthropy |
| Fall 2019 | PAF | 9199 | Selected Topics In PAF |
| Spring 2019 | PAF | 9157 | Introduction to Philanthropy |
| Spring 2019 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2018 | PAF | 9199 | Selected Topics In PAF |
| Spring 2018 | PAF | 9157 | Introduction to Philanthropy |
| Spring 2018 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2017 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Spring 2017 | PAF | 9157 | Introduction to Philanthropy |
| Spring 2017 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2016 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Summer 2016 | PAF | 3100 | Nonprofit Administration |
| Spring 2016 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2015 | PAF | 9299 | Topic In Nonprft Mgt |
| Fall 2015 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Summer 2015 | PAF | 3100 | Nonprofit Administration |
| Fall 2014 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2014 | PAF | 9160 | Pub/Nonprofit Mgt II |
| Spring 2014 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Spring 2014 | PAF | 4199 | Selected Topics |
| Spring 2014 | PAF | 9160 | Pub/Nonprofit Mgt II |
| Fall 2013 | PAF | 9160 | Pub/Nonprofit Mgt II |
| Fall 2013 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Spring 2013 | PAF | 9190 | Public Affairs Capstone Semina |
| Spring 2013 | PAF | 9160 | Pub/Nonprofit Mgt II |
| Spring 2013 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2012 | PAF | 9160 | Pub/Nonprofit Mgt II |
| Fall 2012 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Summer 2012 | PAF | 9199 | Selected Topics In PAF |
| Summer 2012 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2011 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Spring 2011 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
| Fall 2010 | PAF | 9199 | Selected Topics In PAF |
| Spring 2010 | PAF | 9152 | Fund Raising & Grants Admin |
Books
Seltzer, M. (2001). Securing Your Organization's Future: A Complete Guide to Fundraising Strategies. The Foundation Center.
Seltzer, M. (1993). Fundraising Matters: True Stories of How Raising Funds Fulfills Dreams. San Francisco, CA, Jossey-Bass.
Seltzer, M. (1993). Strengthening New York City Nonprofit Organizations: A Blueprint for Action. The Conservation Company, for the United Way of New York City and the New York Community Trust.
Seltzer, M. (1987). Securing Your Organization's Future: A Complete Guide to Fundraising Strategies. The Foundation Center.
Journal Articles
Seltzer, M., & Galvin, K. M. (1991). Organized Philanthropy's Response to AIDS. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 20(3).
Seltzer, M. (1987). Grantmaking Strategies: Rx for the Future. NYRAG Times,
Book Chapters
Seltzer, M. (2010). After The Grant: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Good Stewardship. The Grantmaker/Grantee Partnership. Foundation Center.
Seltzer, M. (2010). Global Philanthropy. Emerging Accountability and Transparency Practices among North American Foundations. Network of European Foundations.
Media Contributions
Seltzer, M. (2006). Behind Buffett’s Beneficence.
Presentations
Seltzer, M. (2018, October 31). History of the Nonprofit Management Field. Hartford, CT: Alliance for Nonprofit Management.
Seltzer, M. S. (2016, October 12). Securing Support from Foundations. SPAR Lunch and Learn Workshop. Baruch College: Dominic Esposito, Director, Sponsored Programs and Research (SPAR).
Seltzer, M. (2013, December 31). . Building 21st Century Nonprofit-Business Partnerships. : Foundation Center and Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management.
Seltzer, M. (2010, December 31). . Global Corporate Citizenship in Today’s World, (Guest Lecturer). New York University: Continuing Studies.
Seltzer, M. (2010, December 31). Transnational Philanthropy, and Poor People’s Philanthropy. Symposium on Philanthropy. : University of Virginia.
Other Scholarly Works
Seltzer, M. (2013). The Case for Using A Social Justice Lens In Grantmaking.
Seltzer, M. (2007). PhilanTopic.
Seltzer, M. (1992). Good Work in Hard Times: Strategies for the 1990's.
Seltzer, M. (1989). General Support vs. Project Support: A Seventy-Five Year Old Debate Revisited.
Seltzer, M. (1988). Funding the AIDS Fight.
Seltzer, M. (1988). AIDS: Corporate America Responds.
Seltzer, M. (1987). Meeting the Challenge: Foundation Responses to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Seltzer, M. (1986). Noteworthy Inquiry into the State of Black Professionals in the Field of Development.
Seltzer, M. (1981). The Grantseekers' Guide.
Seltzer, M. (1981). Survival Planning for the 80's: Fundraising Strategies for Grassroots Organizations.
| Title | Funding Agency Sponsor | Start Date | End Date | Awarded Date | Total Funding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows | New York Community Trust | 01/01/2021 | 03/31/2022 | 02/09/2021 | 465000 | Completed |
| New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows 2019 | New York Community Trust | 01/01/2019 | 06/30/2020 | 12/11/2018 | 464999 | Completed |
| New York Commnunity Trust Fellow | New York Community Trust | 12/13/2019 | 12/12/2020 | 12/13/2019 | 465000 | Completed |
| New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows | New York Community Trust | 01/01/2018 | 12/31/2018 | 12/12/2017 | 253618.5 | Completed |
| 2017 New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows | New York Community Trust | 01/01/2017 | 12/31/2017 | 12/06/2016 | 465000 | Completed |
| New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows | New York Community Trust | 12/08/2015 | 12/31/2016 | 09/16/2014 | 465000 | Completed |
| New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows | New York Community Trust | 01/01/2015 | 12/31/2015 | 09/16/2014 | 478032 | Completed |
| Signature Executive Certificate Program | New York Community Trust | 09/16/2014 | 12/16/2014 | 09/16/2014 | 10000 | Completed |
| Leadership Fellowship Program | Robin Hood Foundation | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 | 02/25/2022 | 54250 | Funded - In Progress |
| New York Community Trust Fellows | New York Community Trust | 04/01/2022 | 03/31/2023 | 02/17/2022 | 435000 | Funded - In Progress |
| Leadership Fellows New York | New York Community Trust | 04/01/2023 | 03/31/2025 | 869999 | Submitted for Review |
| Honor / Award | Organization Sponsor | Date Received | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McAdam Book Award | Alliance for Nonprofit Management | 1989 | First Terry McAdam Book Award for the most inspirational and useful new book published for the nonprofit sector from the Alliance for Nonprofit Management |
College
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Certificate Program Presentations: Hispanic Federation, United Neighborhood Houses, PASE | faculty | Present | |
| Baruch Academic Affairs Diversity Advisory Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Marxe School Diversity Committee | Committee Member | Present | |
| Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management | Committee Member | Present | |
| CNSM Annual Consulting Day | Consultant | Present | |
| Organizer: Public CNSM Seminars | Faculty Advisor | Present | |
| Affiliated Faculty Member, Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management | Committee Member | Present | |
| Public Forum Planning Committees Member (6) | 12/31/2020 | ||
| Moderator and Advisor to GLASS | 12/31/2020 | ||
| Provost’s Academic Affairs Diversity Advisory Council | Committee Member | 12/31/2020 | |
| Member of the Faculty Center | 12/31/2018 | ||
| Faculty Senate, Executive Committee | Committee Member | 12/31/2017 | |
| Faculty Senate | SPA Representative | 12/31/2017 | |
| Planning Committee for the Masters in International Affairs Degree | Committee Member | 12/31/2016 | |
| Faculty Senate Enrollment Management Committee | Committee Member | 12/31/2016 | |
| Career and Alumni Services | Faculty Advisor | 12/31/2016 | |
| Alumni Enrichment Breakfast | Faculty Advisor | 10/31/2016 | |
| Committee on Academic Standing | Committee Member | 9/30/2016 | |
| Faculty Senate | Executive Committee Member | 8/31/2016 | |
| Steering Committee on Faculty Professional Development | Committee Member | 12/31/2015 | |
| Speaker, Open House for Graduate Programs | Speaker | 12/31/2015 | |
| Public Affairs Week Planning Committee | Committee Member | 3/31/2015 | |
| Speaker, New Graduate Student Orientations | Speaker | 1/16/2015 | |
| Executive Certificate Programs, including United Neighborhood Houses, Hispanic Federation, and PASE, Faculty Member | 12/31/2014 | ||
| Public Affairs Week 2014, and New Master’s Degree Program in International Affairs | Committee Member | 12/31/2014 | |
| Baruch Mentors on Campus | Faculty Mentor | 12/31/2014 | |
| Speaker, New Graduate Student Orientations | Speaker | 10/25/2014 | |
| CUNY-IBM Watson Boot Camp | Boot Camp Advisor | 10/25/2014 | |
| Writing Center | Speaker | 9/19/2014 | |
| New Faculty Professional Development | Speaker | 9/17/2014 | |
| Focus on Teaching-Session for New Faculty | Speaker | 9/8/2014 | |
| Baruch College Executive on Campus Program | Faculty Mentor | 12/31/2013 | |
| Director of the Office of Executive Programs | Search Committee member | 12/31/2013 | |
| School of Public Affairs, Partnership for After School Education (PASE) | Lecturer | 12/31/2013 | |
| Planning Committee Member: Public CNSM Seminars | Faculty Advisor | 12/31/2013 | |
| School of Public Affairs, Partnership for After School Education (PASE), Lecturer | 12/31/2013 | ||
| Session Topic: Human Resources and Organizational Change, University of Ghent | Faculty Member | 4/18/2013 | |
| Presentation on Human Resources to the University of Ghent Students | 4/18/2013 | ||
| Baruch College & Merrill Lynch Entrepreneurship Competition | Judge | 12/31/2011 |
University
| Committee Name | Position Role | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY-wide Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion convened by the University and Recruitment Dean Arlene Torres | Committee Member | 1/1/2017 | Present |
Professional
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of the Nigerian Non-Profit Sector and Organized Philanthropy. Foundation Center. (2013). | Present |
Public
| Organization | Position Role | Organization State | Organization Country | Start Date | End Date | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Advisors, The Center for Theory of Change | Member | Present | ||||
| National Advisory Board, Great Nonprofits, Inc | Member | Present | ||||
| Board and executive committee member, Life After the Ford Foundation Society, and chair, program committee | 1/1/2013 | 12/31/2014 | ||||
| Board member, Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, and member, governance and nominating, development, and transition committees | 1/1/2013 | 12/31/2014 | ||||
| Planning Committee Member: Public CNSM Seminars- (1) Current Perspectives on Philanthropy: A Conversation with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation (11/19/2013); (2) The Fourth Wave of AIDS Activism, in conjunction with Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health (02/03/2014)*; and (3) Real Estate Challenges facing New York City’s Nonprofit Organizations (2014 --date to be determined) | 1/1/2013 | 12/31/2014 | ||||
| Webinar Session Designer and Presenter, Building 21st Century Nonprofit-Business Partnerships, a national collaboration with the Foundation Center | 12/31/2013 |