Job Summary The Foundation seeks a dynamic individual interested in working with a leading private foundation to assist with program administration and communications efforts. The Program Assistant will support staff with the administration of the Foundation’s grants and fellowships, as well as events, conferences, and publications. The ideal candidate for this position is proactive, well […]

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG) seeks a dynamic self-starter interested in working with a leading private foundation to assist with program administration and communications efforts. This paid, part-time internship is an excellent opportunity to learn about program implementation and communications strategy while working in a non-profit environment. The HFG Fall Intern will work independently […]

With murders and gun violence increasing in some U.S. cities following a long decline, The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation is joining with the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) to form a working group to study the issue and propose solutions.  “Violent crime, particularly homicide, is rising rapidly in cities across the nation,” the Council said […]

Notice anything different? HFG.org has a new look, replacing the site that served the Foundation well for years.  Designed by Peter Mendelsund and Harrison Carter, the site is the Foundation’s new digital home — clear, easy to navigate, and ready to host a growing set of online offerings from topical reports and groundbreaking research to […]

Dear Members of the HFG Community, The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG) is continuing to monitor the coronavirus pandemic. It is a difficult time, to say the least, and our first concern is for the health and safety of all members of the Foundation community. We hope that you—our partners, grantees, fellows, scholars, alumni, and […]

(NEW YORK) — The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, a global research foundation dedicated to the study of violence, has adopted new names for its research awards.   The Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Grants are now The Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards, which recognize leading researchers making a significant contribution to illuminating an issue of violence. The […]

(NEW YORK) — Noted criminal justice expert Greg Berman has been named the inaugural Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Distinguished Fellow of Practice. In this role, Mr. Berman, who led the Center for Court Innovation for 18 years, will examine recent increases in violent crime in New York and related trends in other U.S. cities.  Mr. […]

(NEW YORK) — The 16th annual Harry Frank Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America was held March 4-5 with the theme: “The Next Four Years: Justice in the Biden Era.” Normally held at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, the conference and related events were presented online as a webinar this year […]