In This Newsletter:

• Introducing NPW's "A New Way to Think About..." Campaign
• NPW Upcoming Events and Recaps
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• Affordable Housing with Leg. Shanae Williams
  
• Grassi’s 2024 Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey
  
• Funding

Introducing Our New NPW Campaign: “A New Way to Think About…”

We are excited to introduce our latest campaign, "A New Way to Think About...," aimed at transforming the conversation around nonprofit operations and funding by addressing misconceptions, promoting a more sustainable approach to nonprofit management, and fostering dialogue between stakeholders. 

A New Way to Think About: the Nonprofit Sector

Ranked one of the 100 most persuasive Ted Talks of all time, activist and fundraiser Dan Polotta’s 18-minute TED Talk "The way we think about charity is dead wrong" is a must-watch. Whether you work for a nonprofit, sit on a nonprofit board, do business with nonprofits, donate to nonprofits, or simply hear about them, this talk is for you.

“Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta calls out the double standard that drives our broken relationship to charities. Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend -- not for what they get done. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments (even if that comes with big expenses). In this bold talk, he says: Let's change the way we think about changing the world.”

July 16, 9:00 - 10:30 AM, Sam's: NPW HR Professionals Affinity Group: From Boomers to Zoomers - Managing Generational Differences in Nonprofit HR

July 26, 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Sam's: Peer to Peer: An Affinity Group for Nonprofit Personnel of Color

September 19, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Virtual: NPW Leaders Inspiring Leaders Affinity Group

September 12, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, WLS: Advocacy Learning Lab 

2024 Fall Government Relations Series: October 9th and 23rd

NPW is appreciative of all our program sponsors - learn about them HERE.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday, July 9th for NPW's EDs & CEOs Affinity Group. It was another great opportunity for nonprofit Executive Directors & CEOs to connect and learn with peers.

During this meeting, "Managing Up: Make the Most of Your Board of Directors", participants discussed the importance of the CEO and Board relationship and how to create clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities.

Thank you to Jeanette Gisbert, MPA, Executive Director at Volunteer New York!, and Cora Greenberg, NPW Affinity Group Facilitator, for leading this discussion. Shoutout to our affinity group sponsors: Mutual of America Financial Group, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Citrin Cooperman, Thompson & Bender, and Altium Wealth.

Over 50 participants joined us virtually on July 11th to learn about the permitted and prohibited political campaign activities for 501(c)(3) organizations for our Political Campaign Activities for 501c3 Nonprofit Organizations: Permitted and Prohibited Actions - Guidelines for Staff and Board Members event. 

Participants learned how their organizations can safely engage in campaigning activities - especially important in an election year. Thank you to the nonprofit legal experts at Pro Bono Partnership: Maurice Segall, Director, New York & Fairfield County, and Stephanie Jeshiva, Staff Attorney for leading this timely and informative session. If you missed it, no problem! Watch the recording here. 

On a sweltering hot July 11th afternoon last week, our Emerging Leaders cooled off inside the beautiful Hudson River Museum. The class was treated to a fantastic tour of the entire museum, including the new West Wing with stunning views of the Hudson, and also the Glenview historic home.    

Laura Vookles, Chair of the Curatorial Department, gave a wonderful presentation on the history of the museum and all the amazing programs and opportunities the museum has to offer. We were also fortunate to be joined by Saralinda Lichtblau, Assistant Director of Education. 

HRM has an incredible Junior Docent program - and NPW's own Elijah Washington graduated from this special program when he was a student at Riverside High School in Yonkers. It was wonderful to have Elijah return to the museum and reconnect with his former HRM colleagues and also speak with the current class of junior docents.

Afterwards, the class enjoyed some refreshments and got the chance to connect with the amazing HRM staff. We can't thank everyone at HRM enough, and thanks as always to our ELP Program Sponsor M&T Bank. 

On July 12th our CFO Affinity Group met virtually for an important Albany Update on the 2025 budget and to learn about recent developments in nonprofit contracting legislation. NPW is committed to addressing decades-long challenges with state funding and has advocated successfully with NY State to get important legislation passed by the NY State Senate Assembly. 

Thank you to Deanne Braveman, Esq., Senior Vice President at Mercury for providing such a thorough and timely update. Thanks also to our CFO Affinity Group chairs Michael Goldman, CFO, Child Care Council of Westchester, and Phil Morton, CFO, Hope's Door.

Join Welcome Home Westchester on Monday, July 15th at 4:15 PM for an Instagram LIVE discussion with County Legislator Shanae Williams to talk about building housing and affordable housing in Westchester.  https://www.instagram.com/whwestchester

Legislator Williams will be the first elected official to join WHM for their “Westchester Leaders Getting Busy Building” series. Legislator Williams represents the 16th District at the Westchester County Board of Legislators. She is the Chair of the Housing & Planning Committee for the Board of Legislators, which is a continuation of her legislative and advocacy efforts to improve and increase the amount of affordable housing in Westchester County for its many residents.

Participate in Grassi’s 2024 Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey

Grassi’s annual Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey helps nonprofit leaders gain valuable insights into overcoming obstacles and making confident decisions about their organization’s financial health and sustainability. By taking the survey, you’ll contribute to uncovering the latest trends and opportunities in nonprofit operations, financing, human resources, technology and more. Your perspective is crucial in helping report on:

• Innovative approaches to services and programming
• Changes in funding levels and their impact on operations
• HR-related challenges and solutions
• The role of data, cyber security and emerging technologies

All nonprofit executives and board members in the New York Metropolitan area are invited to complete the online survey conducted by Crain’s New York Business, an independent research provider. Those who complete the survey will receive a complimentary copy of the research report and a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card. All responses are confidential, and results are tabulated and reported in the aggregate.

Adelphi University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Adelphi University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership invites applications for an impactful and transformational fellowship designed to support nonprofit executive leaders. The Center for Nonprofit Leadership is offering small groups of CEOs, Presidents, board members, DEI Directors, HR Directors, and other high-level leaders from organizations an opportunity to apply to join a cohort of Fellows to proceed through 12 monthly retreats starting in September 2024. Learn more and apply here.

NYCON State of the Sector 2024

Nonprofit organizations are everywhere in New York State, helping millions of people and businesses every day. Nonprofits add more than $358 billion to the New York State economy - hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, human services agencies, arts & culture are the backbone of communities across New York.

The health of the nonprofit sector is critical for the health of the New York State economy and communities. Yet, a survey of NYCON members, conducted Dec. 2023 - Jan. 2024, found increasing challenges. Read the full NYCON State of the Sector Report HERE.

Finding and Recruiting Board Members on the BoardStrong Connections Matching Platform: July 22 at 12 PM

Recruiting new board members is one of the most important tasks for a nonprofit organization. It is also one of the most challenging. Finding a diverse, talented group of individuals willing to contribute the Time, Talent and Treasure to your organization can seem like an overwhelming challenge, especially if you are looking outside of the personal connections of your current board members.

Join BoardStrong Director Barbara Paxton for a session on recruiting board members and a demonstration of the BoardStrong Connections board matching platform. The session will start with a brief introduction to the board development cycle, followed by an in-depth look at the platform with tips for using it effectively to recruit new board members. BoardStrong is an affiliate of the New York Council of Nonprofits.

Phelps Community Foundation: New Website

Phelps Community Foundation is a private foundation that provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve the healthcare needs and promote the wellness of residents in Westchester and Rockland Counties, New York.

Transgender Equity Study

The report found that transgender people face higher rates of unemployment, lower incomes, less educational attainment and higher rates of justice involvement due to discrimination.

NPW Members: Have your upcoming event listed on our widely viewed Nonprofit Community Calendar and use it as a scheduling resource.

NYS Senate Majority Conference Grants Update

Please review this informative PDF for state level grants to keep in mind including NY Swims Initiative, Hudson River Estuary - River Education, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Initiative, Environmental Justice Community Impact Grant, FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program (NYSDAM). To learn more and apply for other grants: Please Check out New York State’s Grant Gateway.

USDOJ Grant Opportunities for Community-Based Violence Intervention/Prevention, Community Safety, and Justice-Focused Organizations

FY24 Office of Justice Programs Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance Program, Deadline: July 30, 2024

• This program seeks to provide a range of training and technical assistance (TTA) to grantees and the field at large under the Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative. 

FY24 Training and Technical Assistance for Justice-Focused Community-Based Organizations, Deadline: July 17, 2024

• This program provides for the development, operation, and management of a training and technical assistance (TTA) program for justice-focused community-based organizations directly serving communities disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. Webinar: July 1

FY24 Field Initiated: Encouraging Innovation, Deadline: August 9, 2024

This program supports new and innovative strategies for preventing and reducing crime, improving community safety, and strengthening criminal justice system outcomes. Webinar: July 2

$31.4 Million in Funding Available for Priority Mental and Behavioral Health Needs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced notices of funding opportunities aimed at improving behavioral health for racial and ethnic minorities, and other underserved populations, providing training and technical assistance to programs serving these populations, and integrating primary and behavioral health care. The funding totals $31.4 million and supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address the mental health and overdose crises, two key pillars of the President’s Unity Agenda for the nation, as well as continuing efforts to advance heath equity and address the consistent and disproportionate impact of HIV on racial and ethnic minorities. More Information.

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