On Wednesday, February 21, Wagner College announced its president-elect, Jeffrey A. Doggett, who will become the College's 21st president on July 1, 2024.

Doggett joins Wagner from Merrimack College, where he currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chancellor of Learning and Student Success. A proven strategic and transformational leader, Doggett is well-positioned to guide Wagner College forward, ensuring our Staten Island campus meets the needs of our community today and well into the future.

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BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium XVIII- The Power of Community: Building Authentic Relationships with Supporters

Tuesday, February 27 | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST

Our discussion theme will be how to reach and engage the new generation of donors and supporters, with a special emphasis on diversity and belonging. Donor giving in the U.S. has dipped significantly in recent years, and nonprofit supporter motivations have been changing. We can all learn more about how to rebuild a powerful sense of community as a basis for ongoing support.

Referral Center Spotlight

The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a FREE workshop on February 27 at our offices. This workshop, entitled "Labor Laws: What Every Small Business Needs to Know for 2024," will feature Chaya Gourarie, Partner at Bell Law Group, and will cover topics such as:

• Updates in Wage and Hour Law – Exemptions, Misclassification, Mandatory Notices, and Manual Workers
• Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace
• Decoding Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Paid Family Leave (“PFL”), and New York Sick Time Laws

This workshop is FREE and highly recommended for any business type or size. Click here to register now. 

February Member Orientation

Wednesday, February 28 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Join Antony Colon, Nonprofit New York’s Membership Manager, to review your membership benefits and ask questions. This session is great as a refresher for those who want to inquire about updates, upcoming events, and learn how to access member resources. We encourage you to invite any new staff or board members who would like to learn more. Register Here.

Program Preservation: Ways to Reduce Costs in Challenging Times - Subleasing and Desk Rentals for Nonprofits 

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Location: Online webinar 

Presenters: Hedwig O'Hara, Legal Director, and Lori Moses, Senior Staff Attorney 

As part of the “new normal” many organizations have a hybrid workforce. You may be paying high rent for underutilized space. If your organization is experiencing financial strain and seeking a way to cut expenses, reducing your lease expense may be an option. However, the barriers presented by unequal bargaining power make negotiating with the landlord a challenging proposition for many nonprofits. Before speaking to your landlord, you should assess your situation. Does subleasing space make sense for your organization? Is renting out desk space a viable option considering the nature of your activities? In this webinar, you will get tips on how to assess your situation from a business and legal perspective. We will cover the factors you should take into consideration when making this critical decision and how Lawyers Alliance volunteers can help. 

Join NYC Emergency Management Community Preparedness for the 2024 Symposium Path to Preparedness: Empowering Community Action. Each workshop will discuss how communities can support their neighbors before and after an emergency, including those with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, like older New Yorkers and immigrant communities. The symposium will be held in person at CUNY Baruch College on Wednesday March 6th, 2024 from 9am to 3pm EST. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information and to register, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/2024CPSYMPOSIUM

Surveys

🌟 Attention Nonprofit

Human Resource Professionals: 🌟

We want to hear from you! 

Please complete the following survey: http://tinyurl.com/NPSIHR24

This survey is your opportunity to influence the direction of the Nonprofit Staten Island Human Resource Affinity Group! Your insights are invaluable, and we are eager to customize our monthly peer exchanges based on your preferences.

We appreciate your commitment to our community and eagerly anticipate shaping a program that truly resonates with your needs. Together, let's foster a thriving network of HR professionals!

2024 Nonprofit Compensation Survey Open Now!

Complete Nonprofit New York's 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Survey! This survey aims to produce a valuable resource for nonprofits that will provide insight into compensation trends, including salary and benefits across the broader sector, which will help guide organizations in their compensation strategies. Your contribution to this survey will ensure Nonprofit New York can provide a thorough and comprehensive analysis. Please see below for more details.

• Individuals who fill out the survey on behalf of their organization will receive a FREE copy of the report - a $350 value!
• It only takes 15-40 minutes to complete, and the survey will be open until March 8, 2024.
• All contact information is confidential and will not be disclosed in the analysis or report. Survey results will be reported in the aggregate and will not be attributed to individual organizations. 
• Organizations based in the five boroughs of NYC, Westchester, and Long Island with at least one paid staff member are eligible to fill out the survey.

Link to survey: 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Survey (tfaforms.com)

NYCEM Asylum Seeker Support Survey

NYC Emergency Management is seeking community based organizations that are interested in volunteering to support asylum seeker operations. Please note, services cannot be provided at respite sites or the Reticketing Center operated by NYCEM. If you're looking to provide services at one of these locations, an alternative site needs to be identified. If interested, please complete the survey linked below and a staff member will get in touch with your organization after we review your responses.

Access the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLRZ986

Events:

Sign Up Your Workers for Advocacy Day by February 27!

Sign Up Your Workers

Shoutout to Graham Windham and Urban Pathways for having the most number of workers sign up for Advocacy Day on March 11th!

The last day to sign up is February 27th. Please keep using our Manager Outreach Toolkit to encourage your workers to join us. After they sign up, we will reach out to them with more details and an invite to our March 6th virtual prep workshop.

Job Opportunities:

Are you a veteran? We welcome you to join NYC Emergency Management, the Department of Buildings, and the Department of Veterans Services for a discussion about exciting employment opportunities at NYCEM and benefits of working for the City of New York! To register, click here.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is hiring! 

Farm Training Coordinator, Full-time https://snug-harbor.org/farm-training-coordinator-2/

Fellowship Opportunities:

Apply: John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service

The John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service is the first student fellowship with the City devoted specifically to emergency management. For more than 10 years, the program has proudly provided 10 graduate students in the New York City area with the opportunity to complete a nine-month, paid fellowship in an agency of New York City government or a nonprofit organization.

The application for the 2024 - 2025 academic year is now open. Completed applications include both the web application AND a resume submitted by midnight on Sunday, March 17. Fellowship staff will confirm receipt of completed applications. Only completed applications will be reviewed. For more information and the application, click here.

The deadline for the 2024 application submissions is 12am on February 28th.

Grant Opportunities:

The March 1 deadline is coming up to apply to receive a CitizensNYC grant in 2024! 

Learn more about our two grant programs and apply today:

Community Leaders Grant: Grants of up to $3,000 to community building projects carried out by resident-led groups to improve neighborhood life, strengthen local leadership, and scale community partnerships.

Neighborhood Business Grant: Grants of up to $5,000 for small businesses who are “doing well by doing good” in their neighborhood. These awards can provide funding to support the wide range of initiatives your business undertakes to positively impact your community, especially those that are custom-tailored to meet the local needs you see. 

The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services has recently made changes to the Returnable Grant Fund (RGF) program that streamline the application and expand eligibility criteria for receiving interest-free loans. If your organization needs support meeting critical expenses while contracting with the City, please visit the RGF page on the MOCS website for the new application and instructions on how to apply!

Nonprofit Security Grant Program

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.

The NYC Rent Freeze Program, helps eligible New Yorkers with disabilities and seniors stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent. Find out more about the program by calling the Rent Freeze Hotline at 929-252-7242. You can also visit the program website for my information by clicking here.

APPLY: Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Applications Are Open

HEAP helps low-income households meet the cost of heating their homes. The benefit can pay for fuel, your utility source, and heating equipment replacement and repairs. The benefit is paid directly to the heating vendor or utility company.

For more information about eligibility and applying please click here: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/home-energy-assistance-program-heap/

Nonprofit Events Community Calendar

Check out more upcoming Staten Island Nonprofit Events on our FREE online Nonprofit Events Calendar.

Remember to add your events to the Staten Island Nonprofit Events & Fundraisers Community Calendar here.

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Email all event info to Clara@sinfpa.org 5-6 days in advance of our biweekly newsletter.