In this Update:

• Contracting Reform Bill Press Conference
• State of Westchester's Nonprofit Sector: June 30th
• FY 27 Budget Conversation with the New York State Division of Human Rights Commissioner Denise Miranda, Esq.: July 16th
• Oppose Sweeping Changes to Federal Grantmaking
  
• Protecting Donors, Nonprofits, and Communities from Unethical Online Fundraising Platforms
  

Contracting Reform Bill Press Conference

Senator Mayer, Assemblymember, Paulin, Nonprofit Leaders Hold Press Conference Calling on Governor Hochul to Sign Contracting Reform Bill, as Her Stated Concerns are Addressed

Yesterday, Senator Shelley Mayer, Assemblymember Amy Paulin and nonprofit leaders across NY State held a press conference at Nonprofit Westchester Headquarters urging Gov. Hochul to sign two bills into law (S9761/A10741 and S.9855A/A11179) that will advance a fairer and more efficient contracting system. 

>> Read the Full Press Release 

>> Take Action: NEW sign-on letter, with versions for nonprofits, funders, and businesses to sign.

Please share with your networks.

State of Westchester's Nonprofit Sector 

BCW Members: Please email Jan Fisher for a special code to attend for free. 

FY 27 Budget Conversation: July 16th

FY27 Budget Conversation with the New York State Division of Human Rights Commissioner Denise Miranda, Esq.

Thursday, July 16th, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
NPW Headquarters: 570 Taxter Road, 4th Floor, Elmsford NY
Read Commissioner Miranda's Bio HERE. 

Oppose Sweeping Changes to Federal Grantmaking

The National Council of Nonprofits invites local, state, national, and international organizations to sign a letter opposing sweeping proposed changes to federal grantmaking that would harm nonprofits and communities.

If implemented, the proposal would create significant financial risk and instability for federal grantees, making it more difficult to provide vital services to communities. The proposal attempts to grant unprecedented discretion to any administration to withhold, suspend, or terminate grants, or change terms and conditions mid-performance, forcing grantees to operate in a shifting environment. 

>> Sign on to a national letter opposing the proposed changes by July 13th!

After signing the letter, please consider (1) using NCN's comment guide to submit a public comment by July 13, and (2) sharing a message with Congress.

Protection from Unethical Online Fundraising Platforms

Protecting Donors, Nonprofits, and Communities from Unethical Online Fundraising Platforms

The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) invites nonprofits nationwide to urge online fundraising platforms to operate with nonprofit consent, transparency, partnership and accountability! Make your voices heard!

• Endorse the principles for ethical online fundraising platforms.
• Share the principles with other nonprofits in your community and on social media.
• Urge online fundraising platforms to operate ethically.

NCN is also interested in your feedback. Please share your input about the principles with NCN Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Campaigns Sarah Saadian at ssaadian@councilofnonprofits.org.