Nonprofit Westchester proudly serves as the collective advocacy voice for Westchester County’s nonprofit sector, championing the needs and impact of organizations that strengthen our communities socially and economically. NPW ensures that nonprofits have a seat at the table in decisions that impact critical services. Your support and participation are essential. Read our Advocacy & Policy Agenda. Upcoming forums and events provide critical opportunities for members to engage directly with leaders, policymakers, and peers, driving forward conversations that influence our county’s future. Active attendance and involvement not only strengthen the nonprofit sector’s influence but also reinforce the power of unity in achieving shared goals. |
2027 Advocacy and Policy Agenda Advancing strong nonprofit-government partnerships for Westchester Westchester’s nonprofit organizations are essential partners in the county’s social, civic, and economic infrastructure. They deliver public services on behalf of government partners that support individuals, families, schools, communities and businesses, employ a substantial share of the workforce, and bring unique expertise to public problem-solving. Nonprofit Westchester’s 2027 Advocacy and Policy Agenda calls for public policy that engages with nonprofits accordingly: as strategic partners in planning, investment, implementation, and accountability. 2027 GOAL: A durable nonprofit government partnership that improves individual, social, educational, health and economic outcomes for all people. Our Core Message: Westchester cannot achieve its public goals without a strong nonprofit sector. Nonprofits are not outside organizations asking government for funding and contracts; they are partners carrying out work central to government and the regional economy, community anchors, experts and employers. Public policy should reflect that shared responsibility through full-cost contracts, timely procurement, advanced and timely payments, fair workforce investment, meaningful participation in decision-making, and access to economic-development tools. Read the full 2027 Advocacy and Policy Agenda » | Many Missions. One Voice.Nearly 20 % of Westchester’s workforce is employed by nonprofit organizations, and thousands of people, across all income levels and backgrounds, benefit from nonprofit programs and services. Nonprofit Leaders Applaud Legislature for Passing Contracting Reform Bills to Fix New York's Broken Payment System - June 5, 2026 The Human Services Council, New York Council of Nonprofits, New York Legal Services Coalition, Nonprofit New York, and Nonprofit Westchester today applauded the New York State Legislature for passing S.9761 (Mayer) / A.10741 (Paulin) and S.9855 / A.11179 (Paulin), landmark legislation designed to address longstanding delays and inefficiencies in the State's contracting system with nonprofit organizations. 2026 NYS End of Session Recap The 2026 Legislative Session concluded after a year largely defined by an extended budget process that dominated much of the Legislature's attention through the spring. NPW's Memo on NYS Enacted Budget for FY 2027 The FY 2027 Enacted Budget was formally enacted on May 28, 2026 following agreement between the Executive and Legislative branches. NPW's FY 2027 Executive Budget MemoThe FY 2027 Executive Budget was released on January 19, 2026 and outlines a comprehensive fiscal plan for the upcoming state fiscal year and initiates negotiations with the Legislature. Download PDF »NPW's State of the State MemoOn January 13, 2026, Governor Hochul gave the 2026 State of the State address outlining her priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The address outlined a broad agenda touching nearly every major area of state governance, including affordability and cost-of-living pressures, data privacy and consumer protections, public safety, healthcare access, education, transportation and infrastructure, housing production, energy, and sustainability, and long-term economic development. Read NPW's Overview below. Download PDF »Take Action.Join other changemakers in the NPW Public Policy Committee to advocate for these issues & more! Share your concerns and together we can create change. Download a PDF of our 2026 Advocacy and Policy Agenda. Download PDF »NPW offers various opportunities throughout the year to engage with our elected officials and government representatives. Check out upcoming events below. Are you interested in advocating and lobbying as a nonprofit? Make sure you know the laws guiding these actions. Review NPW's Advocacy Toolkit below. |