Week of January 24th, 2020
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The Staten Island Not For Profit Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Sharmila Rao Thakkar, MPA, MPH will be assuming the role of Executive Director for the Staten Island Not For Profit Association, as of January 17, 2020 succeeding interim executive director Gary Bernstein. In this role, she will lead the organization in developing programs and activities to strengthen the nonprofit sector on Staten Island and continue the successful SI Nonprofit Annual Conference now in its 10th year. For more than a year, Sharmila has provided programmatic and membership support, and led the Island Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) coalition, for which she will continue to provide management and oversight.
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“We welcome Sharmila, the first woman executive director to lead the SI Not For Profit Association,” said Meg Ventrudo, President of the SINFPA Board. “We know that her qualifications and professionalism will expand the work of the organization, while continuing to support the COAD. We look forward to working with her to improve and expand the offerings of the Association.”
As a philanthropy and nonprofit professional working and volunteering in the nonprofit sector for 20+ years, Sharmila has a keen awareness and passion for nonprofit/philanthropy work. Utilizing expertise in leadership development, program implementation, resource development, and communications, she has advised donors, families, and organizations on operations, strategy, board governance/development, multigenerational engagement, grantmaking, and community outreach activities. She serves as an affiliate consultant with the Support Center, associate instructor in the nonprofit management master’s program at Columbia University, a 21/64 certified trainer in multigenerational philanthropy, and mentor for philanthropy/nonprofit leadership development programs. Sharmila has held leadership roles on several boards and committees involving issues of women and children, immigrant communities, education and public health, and building philanthropic leadership and the capacity of the nonprofit sector.
A native New Yorker, Sharmila relocated back to her hometown of Staten Island, NY in 2016 after spending nearly 17 years in Chicago. She holds a Master of Public Health from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, a Master of Public Administration from the Columbia University School of International & Public Affairs, a BA in International Relations from Brown University; and is a graduate of St. Joseph Hill Academy elementary school and high school.
"It's an honor to be back 'home,' working with our board, nonprofit members and communities to enhance the impact of our nonprofit sector and I look forward to continue collaborating with our local supporters, partners and businesses to further deepen our reach and value."
Since 2005, the Staten Island Not For Profit Association has provided resources, support and advocacy for the borough’s not-for-profit sector. The Association was created to provide a single “voice” for the sector’s members, regardless of size or mission, and enhance the economic impact to Staten Island that not-for-profits provide. Learn more at
www.sinfpa.org
or
www.facebook.com/StatenIslandNFP
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City Council Discretionary Funding Info Session from Office of Councilwoman Debi Rose - Thursday, February 6th at 6 pm
On Your Mark Cafe
475 Victory Blvd
Reminder to Community-Based Organizations
The time to apply for City Council discretionary funds is NOW!
The online application system is open through 2/18.
*Please note that all deadlines are firm, and this is the only time of year that nonprofits can request funds.
All nonprofits are invited to join Councilwoman Debi Rose‘s budget staff for an informative
workshop on the budget application process. If you are new to the budget application process
or are applying for funds from her office for the first time, you are invited to attend and set up
a meeting with her budget staff.
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Tell us what you think... Membership Planning & Satisfaction Survey
SINFPA is conducting a brief survey to understand better the programs/services your organization is utilizing and those you could additionally benefit from, the grant support your organization receives, and other resources you may be seeking. Your responses will help us develop programs and services that are meaningful and helpful in your operations as a nonprofit organization.
It will take you about 15 minutes to complete the survey; please have your budget ready to refer to. Respondents who complete the survey by February 1st will be entered in a drawing for a complementary ticket to the Annual Staten Island Nonprofit Conference, which will take place
on
May 20, 2020
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Please contact
admin@sinfpa.org
with any questions or additional comments. Thank you for your time and input.
COMPLETE SURVEY HERE
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Save the Date!
The annual Disaster Ready Summit is quickly approaching. Block off your calendars for
March 26-29, 2020 to take advantage of this compelling training weekend.
More info on how to register coming soon!
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OTHER RESOURCES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
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NEED MATERIALS PRINTED?
The JCC can print small quantities of flyers, programs, and posters for your organization at a reasonable price. Please contact Allison Cohen for more information at
ACohen@sijcc.com
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THE PRIDE CENTER OF STATEN ISLAND IS HIRING!
SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR
Reporting to the Youth and Senior Services Manager, the Senior Services Coordinator is
responsible for executing meal service and programming for LGBTQ and allied seniors for
SAGE-Pride Center of Staten Island. Meal service and activities take place at least three days a
week. The Senior Services Coordinator is responsible for warming and serving meals, planning
programs, developing a monthly calendar, coordinating with community partners and volunteers,
supervising program activities, and outreach and recruitment.
with the subject
SENIOR SERVICES COORDINATOR
or
by mail to Pride Center of StatenIsland, 25 Victory Blvd, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301.
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Fiscal Year 2021 Discretionary Funding Expense Application Filing Period:
Please be advised that all not for profit community based organizations that wish to apply for discretionary funding for FY 2021 must submit a Council Application.
Apply for discretionary funding from Thursday, January 2, 2020 until Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Also, please note that if an application is not submitted within the filing period, the community based organization will not be eligible for funding.
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NEW RFP: NY Community Trust Capacity Building Grants for Arts & Cultural Nonprofits
NYC arts & cultural nonprofits with budgets between $250k and $1.5m are invited to apply for capacity building grants. Go to
proposals.nycommunitytrust.org
click "Respond to an RFP" and download guidelines for more info.
Applications are due March 4, 2020.
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LOCAL GRANTS
OFF-ISLAND
GOVERNMENT
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
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STATEN ISLAND NFP ASSOCIATION, INC. | www.sinfpa.org | 718-889-3010
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