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• A New Way to Think About...
  
• NPW Events  
• Sign-On with NPW
• NPW Event Recaps
• Member News: WMC Health, My Sisters' Place
• NPW Annual Membership Survey
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• Funding

Let’s play a game of True or False! (answers below)

1. Historically, funders have not supported programs that have low administration and overhead (core operating) rates.
2. Nonprofit A&O/Core Operating costs in grant proposals almost always reflect the actual, verifiable expense of delivering services.
3. Credible state-wide surveys show that nearly 20% of New York nonprofits take out lines of credit/loans to fund programs because of delayed government contracts or grants.
4. It is easy for most nonprofits of all sizes to get a NICRA (Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement) for direct federal funding.

Watch our webinar “A New Way to Talk About Nonprofit Overhead” to learn more about how low-overhead caps limit nonprofits' growth and sustainability. Stay connected and join the conversation! Use #ANewWaytoThinkAbout on social media and check out our upcoming events.

Answers: 1)False  2)False  3)True  4)False

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

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

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

Sign-on Letter to Governor Hochul in Support of Legislation to Address Issues with Nonprofit Contracting

This sign-on letter supports legislation to address serious issues with nonprofit contracting. With our advocacy, S.4877-A (Mayer) / A.2740-B (Paulin), has passed both chambers this session and we are now advocating for Governor Hochul to sign the bill.

We know the burden caused by delays in executing and reimbursing nonprofit contracts in New York State impacts organizations across all service areas, the institutions that work with them, and, most importantly, the people and communities we serve.

Please read the letter and SIGN-ON by EOD Thursday, August 1st. Please feel free to share this letter with other organizations impacted by the delays in the contracting process.

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 Medical Center Breaks Ground on $220 Million Critical Care Tower, July 24, 2024 | Press Release

Last week, New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, along with state and local elected officials, key community influencers, and Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) leadership, gathered to commemorate the start of construction for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. Adjacent to Westchester Medical Center’s main tower, the 5-story, 162,000 square foot Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center will house 128 private, state-of-the-art patient rooms—all equipped with the latest and most advanced medical technologies for intensive care and importantly facilitating the conversion of Westchester Medical Center’s entire inpatient service to all-private rooms, enhancing patient privacy and comfort. Aptly named the “Tower to Heal,” the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center is a significant milestone in the advancement of critical care services.

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My Sisters' Place: Children's Counseling Program

The Children’s counseling Program at MSP is proud to announce the HEARTs Program. Healing, Encouraging, and Restoring Together series (HEARTs), is a program that empowers caregiver survivors of domestic violence by providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to nurture their child's healing in the aftermath of violence. The program allows caregivers to consider the effects of DV on their children, while simultaneously promoting healthy caregiver-child attachments. 

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On July 25th, members of NPW's Public Policy Committee met to learn more about NPW’s success in advancing Progress on NPW State Advocacy on Prompt Contracting and Procurement and what advocacy is needed going forward. Thank you to Deanne Braveman, Senior Vice President, Mercury Public Affairs, LLC for providing this important update. Thank you also to our Policy group chairs Ron Abad and Jennifer Ryan-Safsel.  

We are pleased that S.4877-B sponsored to Senate Shelley Mayer and A.2740-B sponsored by Assembly Member Amy Paulin has passed the Assembly and Senate. This is monumental as this Bill has not previously passed the Assembly. There is more to go as we continue to work with the legislature and reach out to the Governor to ensure enactment into law. Please Sign-On to our letter to Governor Hochul and help ensure that this Bill becomes Law. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for NPW’s Peer-to-Peer Affinity Group on July 26th - the only affinity group in New York State for nonprofit personnel of color. And welcome to the newcomers!

As always, Dr. Alexandria Connally, NPW’s Racial Equity Consultant, guided the group with a blend of laughter and reflection into a profound discussion on racial trauma and the diverse ways people of color experience it.

Thank you to Michelle A. Nicholas, NPW Board Member and Founder & CEO of The NICO Consulting, for also facilitating this group. Learn more about Peer to Peer here.

Thank you to the affinity group sponsors: PCSB Community Foundation, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Pace University and Westchester Library System.

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. Funding the future with insights from The State of Black Nonprofits Report Free Webinar: July 31 Register HERE.

National Webinar on Nonprofit Nonpartisan Voter Engagement: July 30th

The National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTE published the Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide on July 15 to share proven practices and remove the guesswork on what it means to do voter engagement and remain strictly nonpartisan. Voting is not something we can take for granted. It’s vital for nonprofits to get involved in voter registration, education, and engagement. Join this national webinar to explore the Guide and learn why and how nonprofits should do nonpartisan voter engagement between now and Election Day. Register 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!

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

2025 Lipman Family Prize

The Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize is made possible through a generous gift from Barry and Marie Lipman and reflects their strong commitment to socially responsible organizations and action. The Prize is administered by the University of Pennsylvania through the Wharton School and engages faculty, staff, and students from across the University. Deadline: July 26 

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 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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