Giving Tuesday Founder to Lead New York’s 92nd Street Y

Henry Timms, who spearheaded the launch of post-Thanksgiving philanthropic holiday Giving Tuesday, has been appointed to head Jewish cultural and community center the 92nd Street Y, The Wall Street Journal writes.

Mr. Timms, a British-born Episcopalian, is the first non-Jew to lead the 140-year-old Manhattan institution, which hosts a prominent series of talks, readings, and concerts. He has worked with the Y for the past five years, developing technology-focused community initiatives and most recently serving as interim executive director.

Launched in 2012 to shift consumers’ attention from shopping to charity in the days after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday grew significantly in its second year, attracting 10,000 partners in 46 countries taking part last year and raising some $20-million.

Read a Chronicle of Philanthropy article on Henry Timms’ plans to expand Giving Tuesday into a year-round campaign.