In This Newsletter:

• NPW Annual Membership Survey - Please complete by Aug. 31
• Nonprofit OpCon Call For Speakers
• 914 INC.'s The Giving Guide
• NPW Events & Recaps
  
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• County Contracting Taskforce
• Funding

NPW Annual Membership Survey - We Want To Hear From You!

We value input from our members as we plan for the year ahead. Please answer the questions in this short, anonymous survey by August 30th. NPW will continue to apply an equity and social justice lens to our programming, benefiting from the experiences, insights, and expertise of our diverse membership and populations served. 

WESTCHESTER NONPROFIT OPCON

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Westchester County Center

City and State is looking for speakers for their 3rd annual Westchester Nonprofit OpCon on October 30th at Westchester County Center. The 3rd annual Nonprofit OpCon Westchester focuses on streamlining processes and operations for nonprofits. Join us as we explore insights and strategies for executive and board leadership, and managers in communications, fundraising, operations, IT, risk, finance, HR and more. Discussions to include:

1. Strategies for Nonprofit Talent Acquisition and Retention: Bridging Generational Gaps
2. Building a Robust and Effective Board of Directors
3. Mastering Your Message: Digital and Other Effective Strategies to Market Your Nonprofit
4. Risk Management and Scenario Planning: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
5. The Five Indispensable Monthly Financial Statements Every Nonprofit Needs
6. Innovation, Technology and Artificial Intelligence to Take Your Nonprofit Operations and Fundraising to the Next Level
7. Integrating Sustainability into Nonprofit Operations

Interested in speaking? Please contact Lissa Blake at lblake@cityandstateny.com.

Nonprofit Contracting Task Force: Sept. 18

The Westchester County Board of Legislators will launch the Nonprofit Contracting Taskforce on Wednesday, September 18th at 10:00 AM. The committee’s purpose is to promote methods to streamline Westchester County’s contracting process with nonprofit organizations, address issues related to timely procurement and payment and offer education and support to nonprofit organizations related to the contracting process. Legislator Jewel Williams-Johnson is chair of this task force, with Nonprofit Westchester Executive Director, Jan Fisher. Please save the date. Registration details to follow. 

914 INC. Giving Guide

Make a lasting impact in our community and help support local nonprofits in 914INC.’s The Giving Guide. The Giving Guide will be prominently featured in the Nov./Dec. issue of 914INC. and distributed at key events throughout the year. Your support will resonate across Westchester County all year long. Align your brand with the causes that matter most to our community by advertising in The Giving Guide. For more info call 914.345.0601 ext. 138 or email sales@westchestermagazine.com.

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

There is a common misconception that 501c3 nonprofit organizations cannot engage in legislative lobbying or advocacy activities. This is not true. In fact, federal and state laws allow for these critical activities. Every nonprofit should know their rights and understand how to lobby and advocate to most fully achieve their missions and advance needed change.

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

September 19, 9:00 - 10:15 AM, Virtual: AI Implementation: Risks, Precautions, and Protections

2024 Budget Forum with Westchester County Executive George Latimer: October 9th 

2024 Budget Forum with Westchester County Board of Legislators: October 23rd

Nonprofit Board Power: November 7

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

Congratulations to all the teams that competed in in the first-ever Westchester Nonprofit Family Feud Challenge on August 13th. 

The players had a blast competing and showcasing their nonprofit knowledge. Volunteer New York! came out on top and took home the coveted trophy, edging out the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Feeding Westchester, and Westchester Library System. Jan Fisher did an amazing job as the witty game show host. Thank you to the Westchester Library system for hosting such a fun, competitive, and memorable event.

Participants all agreed that the real victory is the impact our organizations are making together every day in our community. 

14th Annual 9/11: Serve & Remember Days of Service: Sept. 6th & 11th

Online registration is open for individuals, groups, schools, and families. Several family-friendly volunteer opportunities are available. Advanced registration is mandatory to participate. Let's never forget what we are capable of when we work together. Sign up to DO GOOD this 9/11 Day. There's an opportunity for everyone to serve.

Diverse Abilities Job Fair: October 9

Flyer PDF

Workforce Development Job Fair: November 14

Flyer PDF

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.

$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. More Information.

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