Community Support New York

CFO AI Leverage Report: AI Budgets, ROI and Finance Sign-Off

**Event Title** Enterprise AI is moving from experimentation into the finance office. Open Future Forum has released the **CFO AI Leverage Report, Edition 1**, introducing the **Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index** and the **CFO AI Leverage Index**. The report examines how CFOs and senior finance leaders are evaluating AI budgets, buying authority, ROI, productivity, governance and the question now sitting at the center of enterprise AI adoption: **Can AI help companies grow output without growing headcount at the same rate?** Read the report here: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) This private executive discussion will focus on what the report means for CFOs, founders, finance leaders, AI operators, investors and enterprise executives. We will look at how AI buying is shifting, who signs off on AI purchases, what finance teams are measuring, and why AI ROI is becoming a CFO-level issue rather than only a technology issue. According to the report, enterprise generative AI spending reached approximately **$37 billion in 2025**, more than tripling from the prior year. At the same time, the share of AI spend funded from experimental innovation budgets fell from **25% to 7%** in one year, showing that AI is moving into core operating budgets. The report also draws on Open Future Forum’s 2026 executive community activity, including **200+ executive registrations across 20+ events**, with **60+ finance leaders and operators**, **50+ security leaders**, and **100+ founders**. In an early directional read, **3 in 5 finance leaders asked said the CFO or finance organization signs off on AI purchases**, rather than the CEO or IT. This discussion is connected to the **CFO Executive Forum**, Open Future Forum’s invitation-only community for CFOs and senior finance leaders of high-growth companies. The CFO Executive Forum hosts small, off-the-record gatherings across Silicon Valley focused on AI, capital allocation, governance, growth, risk, productivity and the changing role of the finance function. Learn more about the CFO Executive Forum here: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) **What we will discuss** How CFOs are evaluating enterprise AI spend Why AI budgets are moving from innovation budgets into operating budgets Who signs off on enterprise AI purchases How finance leaders are measuring AI ROI Whether AI can create real headcount leverage Where AI improves productivity, margin and capital efficiency Why founders selling AI tools need to understand the finance buyer How boards and investors are starting to ask harder questions about AI value **Who should attend** This event is designed for CFOs, VPs of Finance, controllers, finance operators, CEOs, founders, investors, enterprise AI leaders and executives responsible for AI budgets, AI transformation, productivity, governance or capital allocation. **Why this matters** The first phase of enterprise AI was about adoption. The next phase is about leverage. Executives are no longer asking only whether AI works. They are asking whether AI creates measurable business value, improves productivity, reduces operating drag, supports growth and helps teams do more without simply adding more tools, more vendors and more headcount. That is a finance question. The CFO AI Leverage Report and Enterprise AI Buying & Budget Index are designed to track that shift over time. **Key links** CFO AI Leverage Report: [https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report](https://openfutureforum.com/research/cfo-ai-leverage-report) CFO Executive Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum](https://openfutureforum.com/cfo-executive-forum) Open Future Forum: [https://openfutureforum.com](https://openfutureforum.com/)

IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUP MEETING AT SAGE IN CHELSEA

FRIENDS in NEED Meetup - Manhattan

Tompkins Square Park to feed the hungry. http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/0/6/c/600_306717452.jpeg When: SATURDAY @ 11:00AM Where: We gather at McDonalds Resturant First Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets, New York, NY The feeding takes place at Ave A and 7th, Tompkins Square Park. To confirm your attendance, please go to our online volunteer signup and add your name. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA9AF2EAB9-nyfeeding3 You can join us in the humanitarian act of helping to hand out meals to the needy by joining "Friends in Need Foundation". If you wish to make a donation you can do so to the coordinator on site or by visiting our web site where you can make a secure payment over the internet. To donate,click on link: http://www.friendsinneedusa.org/how-you-can-help.html#donate DONATE NOW! http://img2.meetupstatic.com/1723755200050492932723/img/smileys/biggrin.gif

Virtual Support Hours (Beta Program)

"Snag Yourself A Hero" Singles Mixer! First Responders Party

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescue-me-singles-party-snag-yourself-a-hero-tickets-1990597343239](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rescue-me-singles-party-snag-yourself-a-hero-tickets-1990597343239) (We are partnering with other Meetup groups so the RSVP's shown here are only a very small portion of the members attending. We'll have a large # of first responders there.) Welcome to the "Rescue Me" Meet Mingle event, where you'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with NYC Firefighters and First Responders who are single and looking to meet someone special. Join us for an exciting night of drinks, laughter, and conversation as we bring together some of the bravest and most eligible singles in the city. Whether you're looking for love or just want to make new friends, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for helping others. This party is ONLY open to men that are legitimate and active/retired Firefighters and EMS/paramedics, police and military\*. **It is open to women of ALL professions.** What to expect: * **Mix & mingle with NYC's Bravest from 8:00pm to midnight (arrive at your leisure)** * **First responders that arrive between 8-9pm receive 1 drink ticket** * **Complimentary appetizers while they last** * **Only open to men who are First responders with legitimate agency ID. Open to women of all professions.** * **First Responder Trivia Icebreaker with the chance to win prizes** Open to men and women from any legitimate Fire EMS or Search and Rescue Service: Any nation Military, Police Department, US Airforce PJs, Federal, State or Local Search and Rescue, FDNY, NYC 911 Voluntary Hospital, any area (worldwide) Municipal, Private or Volunteer Organization. Emergency Room Physicians, Medical Director and ER/flight nurses also welcome. All men MUST show your agencies photo ID Card indicating title of "Firefighter," "EMT," or "Paramedic,". Without this men will be turned away at the door. FAQs: Is this age specific? All welcome 21 and over. How many members will attend? This is a multi-Meetup group event. This page only shows a small portion of the actual attendees. Based on RSVPs from other groups and pre-payments we'll have up to 100 attending, like our past Firemen/EMT Meetups. For more fun events follow: **[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)**

BRONX volunteers needed

Desert and food events for low income families in the Bronx, and other recipients that need help throughout NY. Every Thursday - Saturday during January and February. Welcome Tasters and Admin assistance. For your help, you will be treated too! RSVP via meetup for location and further information before spots fill up!

In-Person Meetup in New York City

This is our Monthly In-Person meeting in New York City! These meetings are a GREAT way to learn more about how your brain works, connect with other like minds, and get support through the different challenges we face as Men with ADHD. **Please consider donating as we rent the space we are in, and your donation will go to funding this event.** We hope to see you!

Friends in Need Foundation

Tompkins Square Park to feed the hungry. http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/3/d/c/600_306718332.jpeg When: SATURDAY @ 11:00AM Where: We gather at McDonalds Resturant First Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets, New York, NY The feeding takes place at Ave A and 7th, Tompkins Square Park. If you arrive after 11:00am go to the park. You can join us in the humanitarian act of helping to hand out meals to the needy by joining "Friends in Need Foundation". If you wish to make a donation you can do so to the coordinator on site or by visiting our web site where you can make a secure payment over the internet. To donate, click on link: DONATE NOW! :)

Cafe Conversations: Defending Your Community

Come join us at the Kudo Society in Teaneck, NJ where we will be having an open discussion on ICE, the effect it's having on our communities, and how we can take direct action to defend our neighbors from the masked kidnappers trying to invade them. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the resistance. **How to find us:** We will have a table in the cafe, and a small sign with the groups name on it. The host will be wearing a red t-shirt.

Community Day At My Little Magic Shop NYC

Helping the homeless to get off the streets this winter

Hello all, https://bowery.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ I was extremely saddened by this weekend's brutal killing of 4 homeless people in lower manhattan. I have contacted the Bowery mission to help and see what we can do as a community to provide food and shelter for the homeless. This is an endless effort. I encourage you all to helpout whenever, and whatever you have to get them off the streets, and to clean up the shelter and talk to the government to get programs incentives to allow landlords to use up their vacant space, even if its a few months for the winter. Many of you do not know that homeless people choose to be outside, because they don't feel safe in shelters. Or because of their illness that they do not want contact with people or helping themselves. Bowery mission helps manhattan folks - with shelter/ food/ clothing. Please help 1 at a time. IF you have other resourses to share or events to share, Please POST! Thanks all. Lisa, Thank you for reaching out. We were also stunned and heartbroken by this horrific attack. I truly admire the work that you do—I think the events of this weekend present a call for all of NYC’s nonprofits that deal with homelessness and its tangential issues to work together and form a unified front, so I am grateful for your interest and passion. I encourage you to check out our volunteer site and please reach out with any questions or if this is not what you are looking for. If you are looking for something more specific, I’m happy to jump on a call. Let me know what makes the most sense. Thank you—hope you had a nice weekend. All the best, Eli Eli Parker-Burgard Development Officer cid:image002.jpg@01D3CC39.0ED1F7C0 The Bowery Mission Administrative Headquarters 432 Park Avenue South, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10016 (O) 646.435.1103 www.bowery.org Connect with us: @BoweryMission Transform a life: bowery.org/donate

Welcome Summer Picnic