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01/01 - 03/31
Good Shepherd Services hosts Human Services Workshops

01/04 - 02/01
Free Job Training Program for Women Open House

01/05 - 01/26
Free Job Training Program for Women Open House

01/12 - 03/15
Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island Inc. StarBuyer ProgramFREE HOME BUYER CLASSES!

01/19 - 01/29
MISS K!M - The Korean American Family Service Center

01/28
Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN) Annual Special Camp Fair

01/29
Jamaica YMCA is hosting a Open House

01/31
Networking Event for Women Working in Nonprofit and Philanthropy

02/01
The City College of New York Continuing and Professional Studies Open House

02/01
AJC NY: Immigration: Security and Economic Realities

Points Of View

Governor's Executive Order to Have Tremendous Impact on Nonprofits

Governor's Executive Order to Have Tremendous Impact on NonprofitsOn Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order to establish limits on state-funded administrative costs and executive compensation in an effort to curb “abuses in executive compensation and administrative costs and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used first and foremost to help New Yorkers in need.”  In these times when the demand for services in New York is growing at a pace faster than organizations can meet, there needs to be a focus on and change in how government-funded service providers operate. 

Contracts and RFPs

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Voice of the Consumer

Commisioner Mattingly’s Legacy from a Parent’s Perspective

Commisioner Mattingly’s Legacy  from a Parent’s PerspectiveOn Monday, July 25, 2011, the Child Welfare Organizing Project (CWOP) graduated our fourteenth class of Parent Leadership trainees.  Twelve mothers involved with the New York City child welfare system completed a six-month curriculum designed to orient them to their rights and responsibilities within the system, and qualify them for employment as Parent Advocates.

This Month's Feature

BAD CONNECTION Cutting the Cord on Fundraising Scams

BAD CONNECTION Cutting the Cord on Fundraising ScamsIt’s back!  And, just in time for the Holidays!   On December 14, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released the 2011 edition of “Pennies for Charity” which provides detail on 561 separate telemarketing campaigns that were undertaken by charities during 2010.

NYNP-TV

Builders Design Homes Easy for Disabled to Navigate

Builders Design Homes Easy for Disabled to NavigateWestchester and Rockland Counties are making a push to get more disabled appropriate housing. To see the slideshow click here  

Grants

Groundwork Receives $1 Million from Goldman Sachs

Groundwork Inc. has received donations of over $1 million from employees of Goldman Sachs in conjunction with Goldman Sachs Gives, a donor-advised fund.   The contributions support Groundwork’s efforts to improve program quality, organizational capacity, and student performance.

Strengthening Nonprofits

Ten Rules for Dealing with the Media

Ten Rules for Dealing with the MediaAll nonprofits want – or should want – coverage by local media outlets.  It helps spread the word among potential clients, donors, volunteers and supporters about the important work you do.  An article in the newspaper or a piece on the local TV news also serves as an independent verification of the importance of your programs and services.

On Board

Knitzer New Chair at Habitat NYC

Knitzer New Chair at Habitat NYCPrior to joining Citi, Knitzer worked for the cards businesses of both Chase Manhattan Bank and American Express. His work experience includes packaged-goods brand marketing at Nabisco Brands, Inc. Peter received his M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business and completed his undergraduate work at Brown University

Community Forum

Beverly Cheuvront

Beverly CheuvrontA former journalist, Beverly Cheuvront is director of communications at Habitat for Humanity - New York City. She is committed to using her communication skills to create awareness of social issues and to advocate for positive change.  She hopes this blog will become a virtual ”cafe” where nonprofit folks can share thoughts, ideas and strategies that will help us all sharpen our communications and stories, as we work to create a better world.

Agency Of The Month

Women in Need Keeping the Promise for Homeless Families

Women in Need Keeping the Promise for Homeless Families The history of homelessness in New York City over the last 30 years looks like something of a roller coaster ride.   The numbers of individuals and families living in City-funded shelters have risen sharply; then dropped precipitously at times, only to continue what seems like a relentless climb to the current peak of approximately 40,000.

Research

What Do Strong After School Programs Cost?

What Do Strong After School Programs Cost? After school programs have become a fixture in American communities. Strong programs provide opportunities for children and youth to have stimulating experiences that promote growth and enable parents to work. Nationally, nearly 7 million children participate. In New York City, in the Out of School Time (OST) initiative alone, nearly 55,000 children and youth have participated in 2011. Other NYC after school programs: Beacon Centers, Advantage After School, 21st Century Learning Centers and others.

Fundraising

From Desperation To Opportunity Building A Diverse Donor Base From The Ground Up

From Desperation To Opportunity   Building A Diverse Donor Base From The Ground UpFor many nonprofits, the times feel desperate: stories abound of 20%, even 40% cuts, because long-time funders can no longer be counted upon.  More is still to come, as New York and other states prepare to hack away at budget gaps and the flow of Federal stimulus money dries up.

NYNP Books

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