In This Newsletter:

• NPW Events & Affinity Group Meetings
• Event Recaps
• AI Adoption Plan - June 27
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• Funding

May 31, 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Sam's: Peer to Peer: An Affinity Group for Nonprofit Personnel of Color

June 12, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, CV Rich Mansion: NPW Summer Celebration & Networking Party

June 27, 9:00 - 10:15 AM, Virtual: Your AI Adoption Plan

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

Nonprofit Assets: Over 70 participants joined us last Monday, May 6^th for a virtual discussion in our Nonprofit Asset Series - "An Abundance of Community Resources: Discover the Treasures of the Westchester Library System.”

Thank you to the Westchester Library System Outreach Team, Krishna Brodigan, Director of Outreach, and Linda Smith, Outreach Manager, for leading an informative and engaging session about the plethora of programs and resources offered by the 38 public libraries throughout Westchester County. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here.

NPW's Nonprofit Asset Series is a free, virtual, community education series that connects Westchester residents, employers, and employees to the wealth of nonprofit and government resources. Sponsored by Westchester County, Westchester County Board of Legislators, and Westchester Library System.

Grant Prospecting Learning Lab: As a follow-up to last year’s Grant Writing Learning Lab, on Thursday, May 9th over 30 attendees joined us for NPW’s Grant Prospecting Learning Lab - a full-day training led by Alison Paul, grant writing expert, designed to help participants identify the best funding opportunities for their nonprofit organization and maximize their chances of securing funding.

Thank you to our Grant Prospecting Learning Lab Sponsors: Westchester County, Westchester County Board of Legislators, Cerini and Associates, Plan A Advisors, and Westchester Library System.

Sharing Shelf Teen Boutique Opening: Congratulations to The Sharing Shelf for the formal opening of its on-site Teen Boutique in Port Chester! This is the only store of its kind in Westchester, operating as a free store specifically tailored for teens. 

The Teen Boutique enables low-income teens, referred by schools and nonprofit organizations, to select their own clothing at no cost in a private and dignified setting that has the look and feel of a real boutique - made possible by a grant from Impact100 Westchester.

We are #NPWProud to see these innovative and transformational initiatives come together through the dedication and collaboration of Westchester's nonprofit sector and government partners. 

Healthcare Talent Pipeline Training Program (HTPP) - Spring/Summer Courses Now Open

Click HERE for classes at Southern Westchester BOCES that start May 20 & 28. Click HERE for classes at SUNY Westchester Community College that start May 28, June 1 & 4.

YWCA - Understanding & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: May 29

Grassi 2024 Hybrid Nonprofit Symposium: June 4th

This annual half-day Nonprofit Symposium will bring together leaders in nonprofit finance, organizational development and technology. Join nonprofit advisors, industry peers, and special guest speakers to discuss top strategies to help your organization succeed. Attend In-Person or Virtually.

Break the Hold's 6th Annual "Into the Light Walk"

Sponsor Form PDF.

Construction Focused Job Fair: May 30

League of Women Voters of Westchester Candidate Forums for June Primary

• Westchester County District Attorney Democratic Primary: June 4, at 7 PM, Zoom
• U.S. Congressional District 16 Democratic Primary, June 10, 7 PM, Zoom

NPW Members: Have your upcoming event listed on our widely viewed Nonprofit Community Calendar and use it as a scheduling resource; email newsletter@npwestchester.org with event graphic, registration link and brief description.

Community and School Safety and Violence Interruption Grants

Applications are now being accepted for:

• Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program
• Enhancing School Capacity To Address Youth Violence Program
• School Violence Prevention Program
• STOP School Violence Program
• Homeland Security Grant Program
• Nonprofit Security Grant Program

For more information, click HERE or contact Jacinta Chen, Hudson Valley Regional Director, Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. 

United Way Teams Up with PEPSI x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Partnership to Launch $100,000 Fund to Support Yonkers Women

As a returning co-presenting partner of Mary J. Blige’s “Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit,” Pepsi is launching the Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund, with $100,000 available as grants to local organizations whose work elevates and educates underserved women in Yonkers.

The fund created in partnership with United Way of Westchester and Putnam, which helps residents become self-sufficient and thrive in a stronger community, is open to Yonkers-based non-profit organizations addressing the needs of women who are underserved, marginalized, or living paycheck-to-paycheck. Applications can be submitted online by June 1, 2024 at www.uwwp.org/pepsi-soaw.

Field Hall Foundation Fall 2024 Grant Cycle

Field Hall Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry for their Fall 2024 grant cycle. The deadline to submit is May 31st and grantees will be notified of grant decisions at the end of September. The Foundation supports programs and projects that directly improve the lives of low-income OLDER ADULTS and their CAREGIVERS. Priority is given to programs that address their most basic needs. Funding requests can range from $5,000 to $50,000+; requests for small capital projects can be for up to $15,000. Visit www.fieldhallfoundation.org for eligibility requirements and recent grants.

Ruth Taylor Scholarship

Westchester County graduate students pursuing social work or public health careers are invited to apply for scholarship assistance through the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund.

The fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor upon her retirement as the county’s Commissioner of Public Welfare and in recognition of her nearly four decades of outstanding service. The annual awards are sponsored by United Way of Westchester and Putnam, the Westchester County government, and the Urban League of Westchester County. Applicants must be residents of Westchester County and enrolled in graduate studies in Social Work or Public Health on a full-time basis. The submission deadline is Monday, June 3, 2024.

Westchester Women's Bar Association Grant

The WWBA Foundation provides monetary grants on an annual basis to local organizations whose missions and goals are aligned with those of the Foundation. The application form must be submitted by May 26th. Grant Request Form. 

United Way of Westchester and Putnam Community Impact Fund

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam Community Impact Fund supports local nonprofits serving the needs of the underprivileged, marginalized, or ALICE (those who are employed but are living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. United Way is offering grants between $5,000 and $10,000. The submission deadline, which includes the application and the required attachments, is 5 PM on May 20, 2024.

Funding for Mental Health Initiatives through Brown & Brown Insurance: Shifting Gears on Brain Health Funding Opportunity

The Shifting Gears on Brain Health Donor Advisory Committee has extended the application deadline to Friday, May 24. Decisions will be made in August and recipients notified by 9/1/2024. 
For more information, please contact Erica Martinson, Marketing Team Leader, Erica.Martinson@bbrown.com; (914) 607-4561. 

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Grants

Does your organization support healthcare and related needs for New Yorkers around the state? Apply with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through MCHF's five Program Areas. Click here to watch a webinar with an overview of the application process.

2024 Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award Competition Now Open

The Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award recognizes outstanding nonprofit organizations in the United States that have shown exemplary leadership by facilitating partnerships with public, private, or social sector leaders. Application deadline is July 1, 2024.

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