In This Newsletter:

• NPW Upcoming Events
• NPW Event Recap
• United Way Nonprofit Summit - Save the date: April 4th
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• Funding

Feb. 9, 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Virtual: NY State Budget Analysis with Citizens Budget Committee

Feb. 15, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Virtual: NPW IT Affinity Group Exploratory Meeting, NPW Members Only

Feb. 16, 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Virtual: Top Legal Issues & Governance Issues For Nonprofits 

March 16, 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Westchester Library System: Risk Management For Nonprofits

Save the Date - March 29: Disability Employment Forum - NPW will host a forum with Cornell University's Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability. and the Northeast ADA Center designed to support the employment of people with disabilities in Westchester County. New insights and information will be shared along with a toolkit for small businesses to support the employment of people with disabilities. Location to be determined.

Peer to Peer: An Affinity Group for Nonprofit Personnel of Color - January 27

We kicked off the first Peer to Peer Affinity Group meeting of 2023 with a group activity centered on personal identity and a discussion on colorism led by our amazing facilitator Dr. Alexandria Connally, NPW's Racial Equity Consultant.

Thank you to all the participants for bringing your authentic selves to every meeting. We look forward to your input to continue developing the group's topics of discussion and purpose. And thank you to the rest of the group’s chairpeople: Lucria Ortiz, NPW Board Member and President & CEO of YMCA of Yonkers, and Michelle A. Nicholas, NPW Board Member and Founder & CEO of The Nico Consulting, Inc.

A shoutout to our group sponsors: PCSB Bank, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Pace University, and Westchester Library System. And a special thanks to Sam’s of Gedney Way for the delicious breakfast. Learn more about Peer to Peer here. 

United Way 2023 Nonprofit Summit - Save the Date: April 4, 2023

NYS Nonprofit Unit - Website and Information

The New York State Nonprofit Unit works to strengthen the relationship between all aspects of State Government and the Nonprofit Sector. The Unit works with State Agencies and New York nonprofits to interpret and clarify state regulations, and connect nonprofits to State decision-makers. Visit their website to find helpful nonprofit resources.

Westchester Library System Career Coaching Services January 2023 Events

1/31/23: Managing Your Career in Changing Times Seminar, virtual for 6 weeks

Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program - Spring 2023 Classes

The new Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program (HTPP) funded by Westchester County will train individuals to become a Clinical Medical Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant. Successful candidates will earn a NYS approved training credential, receive job readiness training and be connected to leading healthcare partners in Westchester County. Complete Information: Training at SWBOCES Flyer, Training at WCC Flyer

Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair - February 27

Nonprofit Westchester is a proud member of the Human Services Council, a coalition of nonprofits that advocates for New York’s human services sector. On March 8 (all day), HSC will hold an Advocacy Day in Albany to advocate for policies that impact the wages of human services workers - and we invite you to attend! 

On Advocacy Day, you will join human services workers across New York for a day of speaking with lawmakers about a specific set of policies that impact the wages of the nonprofit workforce. The day will also include a press conference, lunch and tour of the Capitol. Advocacy Day is FREE to attend - HSC will provide lunch and bus transportation.

Apply now for Launch1000 - Complete Information & Application

Please be sure to use NPW's Nonprofit Community Calendar as a resource when planning your event. NPW members: email newsletter@npwestchester.org to get your event listed.

NPW is proud to share these updated resources to support equity, diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector and Westchester County.

Impact100 Westchester Boost Grant

Impact100 Westchester announces a new Boost Grant for 2023 with the goal of helping smaller Westchester Nonprofits make a larger Impact in our community. To qualify for the Boost, your organization must:

• be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3)
• serve Westchester Residents
• have a recently submitted IRS Form 990
• have Total Revenue below $250,000
• not have applied for an Impact100 Westchester Transformational Project Grant this cycle

Three $5,000 grants will be awarded. The recipients of the Boost will be announced on May 8 and recognized at the Impact100 Annual Meeting on June 6, 2023. The portal with the simple Boost application opens February 1st, with applications due by February 24, 2023. Impact100 Website.

Field Hall Foundation Spring 2023 Grant Cycle

The Field Hall Foundation is currently accepting Letters of Inquiry for its Spring 2023 grant cycle. Field Hall Foundation provides grants for programs and projects that improve the lives of older adults and caregivers. Priority is given to proposals focused on the basic needs of low-income seniors (60+ years old) and their unpaid caregivers, new or expanding programs, collaborations, and organizations not previously funded. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2023. LOI Cover Sheet PDF, www.fieldhallfoundation.org. 

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