Events From Our Partners in Government

Westchester Town Hall Series An Open Conversation on COVID-19 January 7th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM facebook.com/westchestergov

Doctors and leaders will answer your questions on the vaccine and more. Submit your questions to communications@westchestergov.com or comment on Facebook live that evening.

Women of Westchester
Join Virtually for an Interactive Discussion on
Issues Facing Immigrant Women 

January 12th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

With Guest Speakers From NPW Member Organizations: Catholic Charities, Community Resource Center, Make the Road NY and Neighbors Link. To access the event on January 12, visit http://bit.ly/WWABJan12. Event flyer In English & Spanish.

Tenants’ Rights During the COVID-19 Crisis
January 13, 4:00 - 5:30 PM

Tune in for the discussion live: Facebook.com/ShelleyMayerSD37
For the live simultaneous translation in Spanish, please join the Zoom Webinar: bit.ly/NYSTenantsRights

Attendees will hear about:

• COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
• Current state of eviction moratoriums
• Westchester County Housing Court procedures
• Tenants’ rights and defenses in eviction proceedings
• Tenants’ right to heat, hot water, repairs
• How to get help with paying rent arrears and ongoing rent
• Help for undocumented immigrants
• Westchester Right to Counsel (R2C) Coalition

Opportunity for Q&A following the discussion. To submit questions in advance, please email smayer@nysenate.gov. 

Job Training & Opportunities

Clean Energy Academy Job Training

The Clean Energy Academy is accepting applications for an upcoming cohort for FREE clean energy training. This is an important opportunity for nonprofit organizations to support the employment goals of their clients, and for individuals working in construction/real estate development, O&M, Superintendent, Facilities Management and HVAC looking to expand their knowledge of building energy systems or those seeking to enter the sustainability/clean energy field and chart a new career path.  No prior experience needed. This training is completely free to all participants. Applications are due January 11, 2021. 

NPW MEMBER JOB OPENINGS

Please visit the NPW Member Job Board to get current information on the latest jobs in the nonprofit sector. 
To submit your organization's job openings, please email jobopenings@npwestchester.org. 

Grants and Funding

United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Grants

United Way will provide $500,000 in Emergency Food and Shelter Grants to Westchester and Putnam nonprofits ($464,020 to Westchester and Putnam $46,087 in this round of grants).

Grant Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021.

IMPACT100 Westchester Grants

Impact100 Westchester is a women’s collective giving organization that awards high-impact, transformational project grants and core mission grants to nonprofits serving Westchester

Letter of Inquiry Submission Deadline: January 15, 2021.

Ruderman Family Foundation: Call for Concept Papers: Exploration into a New Field

The Ruderman Family Foundation has dedicated the past two decades to enhancing awareness of, and providing programming and services in, the field of disability inclusion. The Foundation has now decided to expand knowledge of current needs by providing an open submission process of concept papers in order to learn more about innovative programming and best practices being used across any and all social fields. Open submissions from all sectors and thought leaders offering a wide range of ideas and initiatives are being accepted; concept papers focusing on disability inclusion and mental health will not be accepted.

Concept Paper Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2021. 

New York Forward Loan Fund

New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF) is a non-forgivable economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE.

NYFLF targets the state’s small businesses with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees (90% of all businesses), nonprofits and small residential landlords that have seen a loss of rental income.

Westchester County’s Launch1000 Program: Support to Start a Business

Westchester County's Economic Development Office has created the Launch1000 program with a goal of enabling 1,000 Westchester residents to start a business or develop an income stream for themselves and their families. Launch1000 is an online, self-paced program teaching you to evaluate your idea, test it with potential customers, and see if it seems likely to succeed. 

Jandon Foundation College Scholarships

The Jandon Foundation is looking for 15 high school seniors to earn $12,000 college scholarships each given directly to students over their four-year college careers, to help cover expenses related to their educations. Recipients become part of the Jandon scholars’ community, which offers periodic events and ongoing networking opportunities.

Students who can demonstrate a financial need and who possess strong academic records, good test scores, fine character, and a portfolio of extracurricular activities, including community service, are welcome to apply. 

Application Deadline: February 12, 2021.

NPW TRAININGS & EVENTS

• January 7th - Virtual Nonprofit Town Hall with NY State Senate and Assembly Elected Officials
• January 12th - Strategic Planning - Why Now & How? 
• January 21st - Strategies for Success in a Hybrid Environment
• January 26th - The ABCs of PEOs
• February 9th - Good Governance: The Positive Board-Staff Partnership
• February 23th - Nonprofit Leadership and Racial Equity: Report from the Building Movement Project/Race to Lead Survey and Panel Discussion
• March 10th - Securing Your Nonprofit’s Future: Building a Solid Fundraising Infrastructure  
• March 18th - The Importance of Good Financial Reporting: Practices that Strengthen Your Nonprofit

Please remember, NPW trainings are open for free to all employees, board members and volunteers of NPW Member Organizations.