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In this Update:
Westchester County
New York State - Contracting Reform Sign On
- NY State's Not-for-Profit Contracting Advisory Committee (NFPCAC) Meeting: Sept. 29
Federal - Proposed 2030 Census Changes: Comments Due October 13
- Voter Engagement Guide and October 1 Webinar
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Westchester County Budget Public Input Sessions: September 29th & October 7th NPW Members – Meet with your elected officials in smaller group settings to discuss the issues facing Westchester’s nonprofit sector, the communities you serve and your organizations.
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NPW 2026 Fall Government Relations Series: October 9th and 22nd |
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Nonprofit Contracting Reform: Urge Governor Hochul to Sign On to Support the Nonprofit Sector |
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The New York State Legislature has passed S.9761/A.10741 and S.9855A/A.11179, two bills addressing delays and uncertainty in state contracts with nonprofits. The proposed reforms would establish clearer payment schedules, improve accountability and provide more predictable funding for organizations delivering state-funded services. NPW is working with nonprofit partners across New York to urge Governor Hochul to sign both bills. Learn more about the bills and the coalition’s work.
>>Take Action! - Sign the coalition letter urging Governor Hochul to sign the bills.
- Attend the Meeting - Not-for-Profit Contracting Advisory Committee Meeting: September 29th, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The meeting is open to attendees online and in person in New York City and Albany. It is an opportunity to stay informed about state contracting issues. View the state’s meeting information.
- Register to attend online.
- To attend in person, email Lillian.Padilla@exec.ny.gov with your contact information and preferred location: New York City or Albany. An RSVP is required for in-person attendance.
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Proposed 2030 Census Changes Could Harm Nonprofits and The People and Communities Served: Comments Due October 13th
The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed changes to the 2030 Census that would change how it determines where people are counted and would prohibit questions about race, ethnicity and sexual orientation on the decennial census questionnaire. The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) warns that the proposed residence rules could leave some people out of the count and that removing demographic questions could make it harder to identify community needs. Census results inform congressional representation, federal funding and decisions nonprofits make about services. Read NCN’s overview. |
>>Take Action! Ways to respond by October 13th, 2026
- Submit a public comment. NCN’s comment guide explains the proposal and provides a template. Include examples of how your organization uses Census data and how the proposed changes could affect the communities you serve.
- Review NCN’s national sign-on letter opposing the proposal. An authorized representative can sign on behalf of an organization.
- Share the proposal and comment guide with colleagues who rely on Census data in their work.
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New: 2026 Voter Engagement Guide and October 1st Webinar
The National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTE have released a 2026 Voter Engagement Guide for charitable nonprofits. It covers the rules for nonpartisan activity, ways to share voting information, candidate questionnaires and planning for advocacy after the election. NCN also maintains a voting and community engagement resource page with additional guidance and links to state resources.
>>Take Action! Resources and Upcoming Webinar
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