In This Newsletter:

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

May 9, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, WLS: Grant Prospecting Learning Lab

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.

Our virtual program, Techniques for Tailoring AI Input Prompts, on May 2nd was packed with valuable take-aways. Our presenters, Kim Snyder and Joshua Peskay from RoundTable Technology, delivered an outstanding learning experience that built upon the knowledge gained from the previous "AI Do-fest" in-person session. 

Participants also received an extremely helpful AI prompt resource document, a prompt template, and super fun tips. Thank you to our series sponsors: CMIT, Brown and Brown Insurance, Mercer, Westchester County, and Westchester County BOL. 

The Emerging Leaders Class had a fantastic visit to the Carver Center on Thursday May 2nd. The group was welcomed by CEO Anne Bradner who gave an overview of the history of the Carver Center in Port Chester. 

Daniel Bonnet, Chief Program Officer and ELP alum, got the whole class thinking strategically about operating budgets with a in-depth lesson on "Building a Balanced Funding Portfolio". The class also gained valuable insights from Chief Advancement Officer, Colleen Kane. 

Next, Karina Lehan, Director of Youth and Family Programs & also an ELP alum, gave an incredible tour of the entire center. The class was amazed by all the center has to offer the community - from the Carver Market, to the beautiful indoor pool, teen/college center, and citizenship program.

To top it all off, the class was treated to a delicious complete home cooked dinner cooked by the Carver Center chef. We can't thank the entire Carver team enough for creating such a great afternoon - we'll be back in 2025! Thanks as always to our ELP sponsor M&T Bank.

It was an incredible morning at the grand opening of the beautiful new 914Cares location in Armonk on May 1st. The enthusiasm in the new space was palpable as the 914Cares team cut the red ribbon and officially opened their doors to a new chapter of service. 

NPW Director of Operations, Suzanne Gardos, was honored to be part of such a special moment in celebrating the expansion of the reach and impact of 914Cares in Westchester. 

YWCA - Understanding & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: May 29

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

Sponsor Form PDF.

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 starting April 1. 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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