Nonprofits

News

Westchester nonprofit executives weigh in on best practices and leadership

New York Nonprofit Media’s 2023 Westchester OpCon gathered experts and local officials to highlight partnerships, streamlining processes and best fundraising practices.

New York City

Personality

Nonprofit ED warns city budget cuts threaten services for domestic violence survivors

Nicole Branca, executive director of New Destiny Housing, expressed concerns in an interview with New York Nonprofit Media.

New York

News

AI-ready New York City focuses on workforce, procurement

The plan’s emphasis on building employee skills and updating its byzantine contracting lays the foundation for a unified city government ready to face new challenges.

New York City

News

United Way of New York City warns against changes to SNAP

The organization expressed concern over Congress’ decision to impose work requirements on adults between the ages of 51 and 55 to receive full benefits.

New York

News

AI-ready New York City focuses on workforce, procurement

The plan’s emphasis on building employee skills and updating its byzantine contracting lays the foundation for a unified city government ready to face new challenges.

Nonprofits

News

Bronx Parent Housing Network rebrands to Housing Solutions of New York

The new name stems from the tremendous growth the organization has experienced over the past year.

Nonprofits

News

Nonprofit recruits New Yorkers to fight book banning

PEN America marked Banned Books Week with events promoting the freedom to read and taking a stand against censorship.

Nonprofits

Opinion

COMMENTARY: Why police should be trained and prepared to protect children from trauma when their parents are arrested

Partnering with community based organizations, law enforcement agencies can meet the state’s new accreditation standard for safeguarding kids.

Nonprofits

Funding

Amplify Her Foundation plans $1 million inaugural grantmaking cycle

The new philanthropic organization at the same time has released the new report, “If She Can Make it Here,” which will be used in the selection process.

Nonprofits

News

Breaking barriers to competitive high schools

How the TEAK Fellowship, now in its 25th year, is helping underprivileged students into some of New York City’s and the nation’s most elite institutions.

Nonprofits

News

Brooklyn-based mentoring program for at-risk youth ends due to budget cuts

The community-based Next STEPS aimed to promote education, employment, health services, family engagement and civic participation.

Opinion

Opinion

OPINION: Why the 90% deserve a hand up, not a handout

Here’s how a non-profit works with high-potential entrepreneurs to make America a land of opportunity for all.

Nonprofits

Funding

Hochul launches $60 million infrastructure investment program for nonprofits

Eligible organizations will receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the completion of small and large scale construction projects.

New York City

News

Will NYC’s nonprofit procurement process ever be functional?

New York City spends 35% of its procurement budget on nonprofit contractors, but payment delays continue to vex vendors.

New York City

Personality

What brings Nicole Malliotakis together with Justin Brannan? A senior center in Bay Ridge

The Bay Ridge Center raised $5 million and secured a major grant to go from operating out of a church basement for nearly half a century to occupying a newly renovated 21,000 square foot building.

Nonprofits

Opinion

Commentary: Parenting from behind bars

How a nonprofit helps incarcerated women continue being mothers

Nonprofits

News

What it takes to get a disorder recognized

How a nonprofit was created to build a community for children with Non-Verbal Learning Disability

Nonprofits

Opinion

More severe weather in NYC could have hidden dire effects, here’s how we can build resilience

A collaboration of government and nonprofit institutions could mitigate the economic and social effects of climate change.