In This Newsletter:

• NPW Annual Membership Survey
• New Child Internet Safety Law
• NPW Events  
• NPW Event Recap
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• SUNY WCC: GED Exam Prep Program
• 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. 

New York began to shape the rules for new child internet safety laws on Thursday. The State is soliciting public comment from parents, children, advocates, social media companies and other stakeholders for feedback to help shape and implement the rules. The public and others may submit comments and suggestions during the next 55 days, including via e-mail at ProtectNYKidsOnline@ag.ny.gov for the SAFE for Kids Act, and ChildDataProtection@ag.ny.gov for the Child Data Protection Act. Read more here.

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 Fall Government Relations Series: October 9th and 23rd

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

On Thursday, August 1st, the Emerging Leaders class enjoyed a fun, food-filled visit to Feeding Westchester.

ELP alums, Christopher McGregor, Manager of Senior & Children’s Programs, and Martine Campoli, Director, Individual Giving, along with current 2024 ELPer Brittany Frieder, Senior Manager of Donor Relations, kicked off the session with an overview of Feeding Westchester’s mission, programs, and community partners in the fight against hunger in Westchester County.

Next, Tami Wilson, Chief Operating Officer, led an interactive presentation on the types of continuous improvement methodologies used to enhance productivity and efficiency, which included a lively paper airplane competition.

Although part of Feeding Westchester’s offices are under construction, the class took a tour of their newly expanded warehouse space, which included pop quizzes on the facts learned during the session. And thank you to ELPer Cora Rose, Manager of Agency Logistics, who joined Brittany in leading the tour.

After the tour, the class enjoyed a delicious plum cucumber salad prepared and presented by Monique Marshall, Nutrition Resource Manager, and Alyssa Advincula, Community Nutrition Educator. ELPers even went home with the recipe!

Thank you Feeding Westchester for being amazing hosts and shout out to our ELP Sponsor M&T Bank.

The State of Black Nonprofits Report

"Despite their unwavering commitment to addressing our Country's greatest challenges, Black leaders and their organizations are forced to navigate a funding ecosystem that unfairly advantages their white counterparts and restricts their own capacity for growth." Full report HERE. 

Stories of Westchester's Housing Crisis: Aug. 4th

Agi Keleti: The Jewish Olympian’s Story of Survival and Triumph: Aug. 12th

Westchester Nonprofit Family Feud Challenge: August 13th

We are excited to have NPW Executive Director, Jan Fisher, host the inaugural Westchester Nonprofit Family Feud Challenge on August 13th. Competing against each other are: Westchester Library System, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Volunteer New York, and Feeding Westchester. Who will come out on top in this epic battle of wits and goodwill? We want to hear from YOU! Fill out our form to cast your vote for which organization you think will win the challenge - Vote Here. To sweeten the deal, we're giving away special prizes to 10 lucky participants!

WJC's 48th Annual Westchester Jewish Music & Arts Festival: Aug. 18

SUNY WCC: High School Equivalency (GED) Exam Prep Program

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 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. 

$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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