HWCLI has an immediate opening for a Nutritional Outreach & Education Program (COEP) Coordinator, and a Facilitated Enroller. We are seeking energetic, passionate and socially conscious individuals to support HWCLI’s mission. Apply today by submitting your resume to jobs@hwcli.com | |
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Healthcare
The HWCLI Healthcare Access Team helps our clients find a health insurance plan that best fits their medical and financial needs. We have an outstanding health care team of certified navigators that help individuals and families enroll for free or low-cost health insurance plans through the NY State of Health Marketplace. Enroll with one of our navigators today by calling 516-505-4426.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
HWCLI connects Long Islanders with SNAP benefits by assisting with applications and enrollment and providing necessary education and outreach through community events at the grassroots level. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to eligible individuals and families. For more information on SNAP/food assistance programs or to receive assistance with SNAP applications, please contact a Client Service Coordinator at 516-559-4453 or email at Communityresponse@hwcli.com
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Help Keep Long Island Covered!
Enrollees in a Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, or Qualified Health insurance plan must be aware that automatic enrollment for recipients ended on June 1st. Community members are at risk of losing health insurance if they do not take the proper steps to renew their coverage. Don’t risk a gap in coverage by ensuring all contact information is up to date. HWCLI’s Healthcare Access team is ready to help! To make an appointment or learn more, please call 516-505-4426.
For More Information Call 516-505-4426 | #keepLIcovered
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Materials Available for Partners:
Please download and share the below HWCLI flyer, available in English and Spanish, with current or future clients. It is important we reach as many Long Islanders as possible to help ensure everyone stays covered.
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Student Development Workshop
Suffolk County Department of Human Services is hosting a workshop, Looking Beyond High School, on Thursday April 25th, 2024 from 5PM-7PM, at Half Hollow Hills Library (55 Vanderbilt Parkway NY 11746). This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn great study strategies, how to improve your resume/CV, get access to resources for jobs and other opportunities to build your future career! If you have any questions please reach out to ahkyra.jackson@suffolkcountyny.gov.
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Sepa Mujer Circle of Resilience: Healing Together Public Vigil
Join Sepa Mujer for The Circle of Resilience: Healing Together Public Vigil on April 26th, 2024 from 5:30PM-6:30PM at Capital One Bank Plaza, 116 East Main Street Patchogue, NY 11772. (Rain date: May 3rd, 2024)
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LICADD Harm Reduction Workshop
Join Long Island Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence Inc. (LICADD) for an interactive and informative workshop about the use of harm reduction in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs), on Friday April 26th, 2024 from 1PM-4PM at the KPC Center for Recovery (6800 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 112W, Syosset, NY 11791).
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Topics will Include:
- Overview of harm reduction & differences with other models
- Review of best practices in harm reduction for SUDs & dangerous practices to avoid
- Identification of local harm reduction programs & resources
- Interactive panel discussion on experiences of utilizing harm reduction in work with clients
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FREE Cancer Screenings and Education Event
Join Northwell Health for a free cancer screening and education event on Saturday, April 27th from 9AM-3PM, at Massapequa Imagine (220 Hicksville Rd. Seaford, NY 11783). You can click here to register for mammogram screenings, but walk-ins are welcomed.
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Screenings:
- Breast Cancer
- Skin Cancer
Education:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
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Eligibility Requirements for Mammograms:
- Must be 40 years or older
- Have not had a mammogram in the last 365 days
- Any prior mammograms had to have been normal
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Hispanic Counseling Center Inc. Open House
Join the team at Hispanic Counseling Center for breakfast, and learn about all of their offered services on April 26th from 8AM to 10AM.
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Services Include:
- Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
- Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Clinic
- Community Mental Health Outreach Promotion & Support
- The Ryan White Program
- Children & Family Support Services
- Care Coordination \Supportive Housing
- Parenting Program
- Domestic Violence Accountability Program
- Prevention Programs
- Youth & Family Programs
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FREE Citizen Preparedness Corp Training
With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.
The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.
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Date: Monday April 29th, 5PM
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Location: Bay Shore High School Little Theater (155 Third Ave. Bayshore, NY 11706)
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Registration: All participants must register in advance. Click here to register.
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Date: Tuesday, April 30th, 10AM
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Location: Long Island Cares (75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788)
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Registration: All participants must register in advance. Click here to register.
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Date: Tuesday April 30th, 6PM
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Location: Long Island Cares (75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788)
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Registration: All participants must register in advance. Click here to register.
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Advocates Collaborative Educational Series (ACES): Medicare, What You Should Know
ACES consists of an engaging, virtual 1-hour meeting. The program commences with a presentation by subject experts, followed by a guided group discussion and case studies where participants have the opportunity to share their own experiences. Each session concludes with a brief Q&A period. Participants are encouraged to network and exchange information before and after the session. To gather feedback and insights on meetings, presenters, issues, and future topics, we utilize polls and surveys.
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Who Should Attend: Patient Advocates, regardless of background or training
When: The last Monday of each month, the next meeting is April 29th, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time - Feel free to join early for check in and casual conversation
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Pulse ACES program is approved for 1.0 Ethics CE by the Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB) to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA).
To help offset the costs of our programs we do request a fee of $20 to process CEs for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs). If due to hardship you cannot pay the fee, please contact Pulse at 516.579.4711 before the program so arrangements can be made. We do not want to turn anyone away. Evaluation must be completed to receive certificate and will be available for 24 hours after the program.
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FREE Senior Mental Health Awareness Trainings
Family and Children's Association is offering FREE senior mental health awareness trainings. These trainings are geared towards individuals who interact with Nassau County older residents (age 55+) in ANY capacity- friends, family, clients, colleagues, etc. who are part of, connected to, or support older adults and their families. These trainings will cover the unique impacts of mental health and substance use challenges on older adults, as well as the risk factors and protective factors specific to older adults.
Attendees may chose one of the following dates: April 30th, May 9th, May 17th, or May 21st. The trainings will take place at 377 Oak Street Fifth Floor Garden City, NY from 10AM-4PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a $30 gift card after the course is completed. If you wish to attend or schedule a training at your location, contact: Jeanne Cacciatore by emailing jcacciatore@fcali.org or by phone at (516)-619-6786 (Work cell) or (516) 485-3425 (Office).
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Lessons for Launching Breakfast After the Bell: A Panel Discussion with NYS School Nutrition Directors
Join Hunger Solutions and No Kid Hungry New York for a webinar on Tuesday May 7th, 2024 at 10AM. Learn ways to expand access to school breakfast in the upcoming school year by joining us for a panel discussion with NYS school nutrition directors focused on key considerations for launching Breakfast After the Bell (BAB). This discussion will highlight how our panelists have navigated challenges to getting BAB programming off the ground and remain sustainable over time.
Have questions? Contact School Meals Policy and Engagement Specialist Francesca DiGiorgio at Francesca.DiGiorgio@hungersolutionsNY.org . Can't make it? Register anyway to receive the recording and follow up resources.
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Join Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the annual Stamp Out Hunger® food drive, the nation’s largest single-day food collection campaign.
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is on Saturday, May 11, 2024, and all Long Island residents are encouraged to leave non-perishable food donations by their mailbox for their letter carrier to collect. All food collected in Nassau and Suffolk counties will benefit Island Harvest by providing supplemental food support to more than 300,000 Long Islanders who face hunger and food insecurity, including nearly one-third of those who are children.
Just leave nonperishable food items in a bag next to your mailbox before the regularly scheduled mail delivery on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Then, your USPS letter carrier will do the rest to help ensure that it gets onto the tables of our Long Island neighbors in need.
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Legal/ Advocacy Clinic Opportunity
The Central Islip Civic Center is holding an outdoor legal/advocacy clinic on May 17th at 68 Wheeler Road. Any community or legal service agency is welcome to attend. Agencies will be required to bring their own tables, tents, and chairs. If you are interested in participating please reach out to Madeline Mullane at the Nassau County Bar Association at mmullane@nassaubar.org.
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FREE Music Therapy at the Parrish Art Museum
Join Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for music therapy at the Parrish Art Museum on May 16th, June 6th, and June 27th. Enjoy a special program with music therapist/drummer Michael Guglielimo, created for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners. There is NO COST to participate but registration is required. Space is limited.
Dates: May 16th, June 6th, June 27th
Time: Arrival 10:45AM Sharp, Session is from 11:00AM-12:00PM
Location: 279 Montauk Highway, Watermill NY 11976
RSVP: To register please email Carol.hartmann@ADRCinc.org or call 631-580-4417
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United Hospital Fund Roundtable: Surviving the Unwinding IV: New York State Enters the Homestretch
More than four years after the first declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (and a year since the last extension), New York and its gernment and community partners are entering the homestretch in the massive effort to unwind the continuous coverage provisions for New Yorkers enrolled in Medicaid, the Essential Plan and Child Health Plus. A follow-up to our three earlier convenings, this roundtable will feature an update by key state officials on the latest enrollment data at this critical juncture and a discussion of lessons learned and strategies that could spark a strong finish. Additional details on the agenda will be provided in advance of the meeting. As with past convenings, the roundtable will provide opportunities to hear about the experiences of consumer, provider, health plan, and assistor communities on the ground thus far and plenty of time to discuss the post-Unwind enrollment landscape.If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Amy Lin at alin@uhfnyc.org
Date: Tuesday May 21st, 2024
Time: 10:15AM-1:15PM
Location: This event will take place at United Hospital Fund- Board Room (1411 Broadway, 12th Floor (b/t West 39th and 40th) New York, NY 10018, but a virtual option is available.
In-Person Registration: Is limited due to space constraints and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you register for in-person and find you cannot attend, please contact Amy Lin at alin@uhfnyc.org as soon as possible so that seats can be released for others. Click here to register for in-person attendance.
Virtual Registration: Virtual attendance via Zoom will include the ability to engage with the presenters via the Q&A feature. Click here to register for the virtual roundtable.
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Improving Doula Access and Integration Community of Practice
The New York Coalition for Doula Access (NYCDA), in partnership with Health Leads and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, is launching a 12-month Improving Doula Access and Integration Community of Practice (CoP) — a learning community for people with common interests, concerns, or challenges in reproductive healthcare. As Medicaid reimbursement for doulas in New York State rolls out, this CoP of doulas, clinicians, advocates and subject matter experts has a unique opportunity to broadly support and increase the accessibility of the expanding doula workforce to birthing individuals.
They are recruiting NY based providers like OBGYNs, Midwives, L+D Nurses, Nurse Managers, Hospital Administrators and Doulas that are interested in better birth outcomes. If you are interested in joining the Improving Doula Access and Integration Community of Practice, please complete this interest form. Participants will learn and share best practices that address barriers to doula care in hospital settings, build cross-sectional relationships, reduce barriers to doula integration and improve maternal health outcomes. For more information or questions, please email NYCDA@HealthLeadsUSA.org.
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Parker at Your Door: Mobile Vaccination Program
Parker has joined thousands of individuals and groups in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. We have teamed up with Parker at Your Door to bring the vaccine to people who are homebound, uninsured, and other high-risk people who need help getting access to the vaccine.
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They offer vaccines by appointment with their mobile vaccination program. To make an appointment, click the link below, scan the QR code, or call (718) 289-2606. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to Amazon! | |
Interested in Hosting a Mobile Vaccination Program?
Parker at Your Door, in collaboration with multiple vaccine partners is providing COVID-19 vaccines at senior residential developments, senior centers, churches, community organizations, workplaces, and other locations throughout the region. If you are interested in hosting a vaccine event in your community, please call (718) 289-2606 or email payd@parkerinstitute.org.
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Parker Jewish Institute Forget Me Not Support Group | |
Parker Jewish Institute is launching a "Forget Me Not Support Group", designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have lost a loved one and are looking for a community of understanding individuals to share their experiences with. Led by experienced counselors, the support group meets regularly to offer participants a chance to connect with others who are going through a similar grieving process. They offer a range of activities and resources to help members cope with their loss, including group discussions, expressive arts therapies, and mindfulness exercises. If you or someone you know could benefit from our Forget Me Not Hospice Support Group, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. | |
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Where: The Bristal Assisted Living at North Hills
Address: 99 South Service Road, North Hills, 11040
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When: Every 2nd and Fourth Tuesday of the Month from 10:30AM to 12:00PM
How to Register: Call 516-586-1575
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Dental Financial Assistance for Veterans | |
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in partnership with NYU Dentistry’s Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE) is helping Veterans with blood cancer gain access to dental care. Any Veteran, regardless of dental benefit class, who requires dental procedures to begin lifesaving therapy for a blood cancer, or as a consequence of therapy for a blood cancer, will be eligible for financial assistance to cover the costs of dental services.
Care will be provided at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Although treatment takes place in New York City, the program is available to all Veterans as long at they reside in the U.S., or a U.S. territory, and can travel to New York City. All expenses for the required dental care will be covered, as long as funding is available. Veterans can receive services more than once. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to, extractions, root canals, jaw surgery, dentures, cavity fillings, and gum disease.
To apply, call an LLS Information Specialist at (800) 955-4572 and a knowledgeable Specialist will assist you in determining your eligibility and help you apply.
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Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center Caregiver Support Groups
The Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center provides Caregiver Support Groups. If you are providing care for someone with Alzheimer's Disease or another Dementia you DO NOT have to meet these challenges alone. Attend a Caregiver Support Group where you will be provided emotional, educational and social support. Click here to download a flyer that details the in-person and virtual support groups available in Nassau and Suffolk County.
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Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. For more information, click here.
This program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:
- Up to $30/month discount for broadband service
- Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.
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PSEG Long Island Financial Assistance
Energy bills can be a significant household expense and it’s understandable that it can sometimes be a struggle to keep up. Unemployment, disability, a medical emergency or other unexpected event can impact your ability to pay. Energy assistance programs from PSEG Long Island and other sources are available and we can help get you the aid you need.
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PSEG Long Island Programs:
- Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP)
- Household Assistance Rate
- Consumer Advocates
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Other Programs:
- Home Energy Assistance Program- HEAP
- Emergency Assistance from the Department of Social Services
- Many Helping Hands Phone Service: 2-11
- Project Warmth
- Protect Yourself and Your Account
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Free English, Life and Job Skills Courses on any Mobile Device | |
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Cell-Ed is a tool for use on any mobile device to learn English and build skills. It is sponsored by the New York State Office for New Americans. Cell-Ed is free, secure, and available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. No smart phone or internet is required since it is available through dial-in. Cell-Ed is accessible through WhatsApp.
Cell-Ed helps users build skills for life and work, learn English or Spanish, and take their next steps in work and education. Users can learn at their own pace, anywhere and at anytime by participating in 3-minute lessons with real-life examples. Coach assistance is available in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Learners earn certificates of completion for completed courses.
How do I sign-up?
Call the free, multi-lingual New York State New Americans Hotline to be connected to your local Office for New Americans partner: 1-800-566-7636. The Hotline is available Monday - Friday, from 9 AM - 8 PM. Have other Cell-Ed questions? Contact NewAmericans@dos.ny.gov
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People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S., they can simply call or text the numbers 9-8-8. This system includes someone to call, someone to come and somewhere to go when experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. 988 is more than a number, it is an immediate connection to highly trained, local crisis counselors to provide emotional support and assistance for behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention and provides connections to services in the community for support and recovery. | | |
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Nonprofit Professional Services | |
Bloomerang Nonprofit Resource Webinars | |
Join Bloomerang for a week of virtual learning with some of the best professionals in the nonprofit sector. In these 30-minute sessions, discover strategies for maximizing donations to take back to your team. They will be giving away a $50 Uber Eats gift card each day to a lucky attendee! We'll wrap up the week with an hour-long panel discussion on Thursday. | |
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Building a Personalized Approach to Individual Giving for Emerging Nonprofits
Thursday, April 25th (2PM EST)
Whether you’re just starting or looking to revitalize your fundraising efforts, this session offers valuable insights into building meaningful donor relationships and elevating your organization’s impact.
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Beyond Management: Coaching and Leading Your Team
Thursday, May 2nd (2PM)
This webinar is designed to equip leaders with the skills and mindset to foster an environment of growth, collaboration, and innovation. We will go beyond management to unlock teams' untapped potential, enhancing job performance and satisfaction.
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Molloy School of Business Nonprofit Development and Capacity Building Conference | |
BBB Free Webinar: Fraud Trends Affecting Nonprofits | |
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Calling all Nonprofit executive directors and CEOs, board members, CFOs and other financial officers, COOs, development officers, program officers, nonprofit advisors, and other interested executives. Join BBB for a free online webinar to discuss fraud trends affecting nonprofits on April 30th, 2024 from 1-2:30PM. Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting your organization against fraud attempts. From banking-related scams to cybersecurity threats, nonprofits must continuously adapt internal controls to ward off bad actors.
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During this session, you will discuss:
- Fraud trends affecting nonprofits
- Internal controls that help protect against money transfer and banking scams
- Best practices with respect to cybersecurity
- Strengthening internal controls without blowing the budget
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Community Boost 2024 Fundraising Summit | |
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Join Community Boost at the 2024 Fundraising Summit on May 1st for a day dedicated to exploring the transformative power of personalized donor experiences. In today's fundraising landscape, personalization is not just beneficial—it's essential.
This summit is free to attend and designed to equip fundraising professionals with the tools and insights necessary to craft fundraising appeals, events, and communications that resonate on a personal level, thereby deepening donor connections and significantly boosting fundraising results.
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Expert-Led Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from top experts who excel in creating personalized donor journeys.
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Actionable Strategies: Acquire specific, actionable strategies that will help you tailor your interactions to meet the unique interests and needs of your donors.
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Free Resources: Receive complimentary toolkits, templates, and guides to help you implement personalized fundraising techniques effectively.
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Board of Directors Development Webinar and Lectures | |
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M.A. Pfister Strategy Group is hosting several webinars and lectures to provide current or prospective board members with resources and development opportunities.
AI on Board: Steering the Future of Governance
It's ALL About the Data: Resetting the Board Perspective on Data
AI in the Boardroom: A Strategic Framework for Governing Artificial Intelligence
- Wednesday September 25th,10AM
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Microsoft Nonprofit Grants | | |
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Microsoft Tech for Social Impact is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible technology to help nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission. Microsoft offers grants and discounts for their products and services to eligible nonprofits. To learn more about Microsoft’s most popular nonprofit offers, download the Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal.
To get started with Microsoft nonprofit grants and discounts, register and confirm your organization’s eligibility. Already registered as a nonprofit? Login to your Microsoft Nonprofit page and access Admin Center. Watch our guided demo to help you get your free Microsoft 365 licenses.
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New York Institute of Technology (NYIT): Consultants for Public Good | |
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Are you a Non-Profit interested in increasing your volunteer capacity? Learn more about New York Tech's premier volunteer program, Consultants for the Public Good. This is a skilled-based volunteering program that encourages students, faculty, and staff to apply their expertise in a volunteering capacity. For example, UX/UI students can work on updating a Non-Profit organization’s website, outlining the plans for an app, or even interior design/architecture students can consult on a space. Overall NYIT can source students for a specific project that an organization has in mind- whether long or short-term projects and even simply helping at events. Projects can vary in length if the deliverables are clear.
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Join the HWCLI 2024 Network to support our ongoing commitment to a better Long Island! Email connect@hwcli.com with any questions. | |
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Established in 1947, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a regional, nonprofit umbrella organization for health and human service providers dedicated to improving the lives of Long Island’s most vulnerable residents by responding to their needs through the promotion and development of public policies and direct services. To learn more, visit www.hwcli.org or call 516-483-1110. | | | | |
