It's Crowdfunding Day! How does your organization crowdfund?

Feed Your Soul - Volunteer!

New volunteer opportunities have been added to the Service for the Soul Board from Meals on Wheels, the American Red Cross, EmergyCare, and more! If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering through a recurring opportunity or one-time event, head over to the online volunteer board.

Nonprofits! As part of your membership with NPP, you have access to share your volunteer openings on this board with a chance to be featured in this newsletter and on our social channels.

Click here to visit Service for the Soul.

Spotlight Young Professionals!

Do you know someone under 40 who's making waves in the nonprofit sector? Nominate them as the Young Professional of the Year at the Nonprofit Excellence Awards! This award celebrates individuals who exhibit dedication to their organization's mission and their own professional growth.



The nomination period is open now until March 29th. Learn more about all award opportunities here.

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NPP Events Corner

Dive into Organizational DEI!

📅 April 16, 2024 | 9:30-11 a.m.

📍 Grace Leadership Institute



Join our workshop with Shayla Jones to learn how to recruit and maintain diversity in your organization, exploring hands-on strategies for engaging board members, volunteers, and constituents while incorporating a trauma-informed lens for cultural inclusivity. Gain insight into best practices for hiring and supporting diverse members, learn DEI through a trauma-informed perspective, identify and overcome biases and barriers, and initiate steps to add DEI efforts into your strategic planning. Click here to RSVP.

Upcoming April 2024 Events

#FundingFocus

Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc Statewide Waterway Access Grant (SWAG)

Funding up to $30,000

Grants for nonprofits to enhance access to recreational activities on state waterways.

U.S. National Science Foundation Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM Net)

Proposal due March 27, 2024

Funding up to $15,000

Grants for nonprofits to create S-STEM Research Hubs to encourage and investigate low-income students achieving career goals.

Park Foundation Media Grant

Upcoming proposal due March 28, 2024

Grants for nonprofits to create media content in awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues.

Did you know?

NPP Members can find a listing of even more grant opportunities

in the Member Portal. Check it out!

#NonprofitJobs

• Executive Director with the Erie Cancer Wellness Center
• Chief Financial Officer with the Erie Community Foundation
• Grover Cleveland Elementary Community School Director with the United Way of Erie County
• Director of Health Professions Training/Operations Manager with the Northwest PA Area Health Education Center
• Accounting Specialist with the Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption
• Prevention Education Specialist with the Crime Victim Center of Erie
• Development Associate with WQLN PBS NPR
• AmeriCorps VISTA with AmeriCorps VISTA @ Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania
• Multiple openings with the Erie City Mission, Millcreek Community Hospital/LECOM, and the Greater Erie Community Action Committee

Special thank you to our valued Associate Members: