Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the teachers out there, especially teachers in the nonprofit world! You are building the next generation of nonprofit leaders 😉

Congratulations, honorees!

The 2024 Nonprofit Excellence Awards winners have been announced! These organizations and individuals have shown outstanding contributions within the nonprofit sector, and are recognized for their dedicated to making a difference in Erie, PA. Among the honorees:

Nonprofit of the Year: ExpERIEnce Children's Museum
CEO of the Year: Jennie Hagerty of Mercy Center for Women
Best Place to Work: Northwest Institute of Research/JAM Team Foundation
Charles H. Bracken Award in Nonprofit Governance: Candace Battles of Our West Bayfront
Young Professionals of the Year: Jackie Wassel of Erie Cancer Wellness Center AND Chantel Rodriguez of WQLN PBS NPR
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Multi-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery System (MHEDS)
Service for the Soul: Nathaniel Wasserman of Erie Insurance, North Star Mentoring - Family Services of NW PA

These honorees exemplify the spirit of service and dedication to community betterment, and they will be celebrated at the 2024 Nonprofit Excellence Awards Luncheon on June 25th at the Erie Art Museum. Click here to purchase a ticket!

Board Members - are you eager to learn?

Join the Governance Academy to master nonprofit governance, whether you're an experienced board member or new to nonprofit leadership. Expect to:

Learn best practices
Understand sector dynamics and roles
Explore impact and sustainability strategies

Access over four hours of video content, readings, and quizzes at your own pace. Attend an optional in-person session to deepen connections and learn from experts. Prices start at $90 for NPP members and $125 for non-members. Enroll now!

New + Upcoming Events

May 29

9:30-11 a.m.

Engagement Strategies to Recruit and Maintain a Successfully Diverse Organization

with Shayla Jones of The Script Project

May 30

12-2 p.m.

Creating Workplace Belonging and Community - Special Luncheon Event

with Sarah Viana, hosted in partnership with OneBridge Benefits

June 4

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Nonprofit Marketing Club Introduction: Setup Your Facebook to be a Donation Gold Mine

with Ernie Civic of the Nonprofit Marketing Club

VIEW ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

Grantmaking with ECF

Did you miss the February grants update with the Erie Community Foundation? No worries! NPP and our ECF friends have create a webinar will all the important details for this year's grantmaking process.

Click here to request access to the Mastering Grant Success in 2024 webinar.

Community Lunch + Learns

Small Shop Fundraising: How to Organize Your Hats

Join AFP NWPA's Lunch & Learn session for tips on staying organized, prioritizing work, maintaining databases, and personal wellness while managing multiple fundraising priorities at your nonprofit. Click here to RSVP for the May 17th event.

Media Relations: Behind the Scenes

Join the NWPA Chapter of PRSA on May 22nd as panelists Karen Beardsley (UPMC), Matthew Cummings (Erie Insurance), and Lydia Parris (Erie Insurance), will share their expert advice into PR and how to respond accordingly. Click here to learn more and sign up.

#FundingFocus

The Cigna Group

Funding from $100,000-150,000

Application Deadline: May 22, 2024

Grants for nonprofits with evidence-informed programs that support the mental health of local youth relating to post-pandemic stress.

Henry E. Niles Foundation Grants

Funding from $2,500-100,000

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Grants to nonprofit organizations that are strengthening education, building economic self-sufficiency, and enhancing health and independence.

Did you know?

NPP Members can find a listing of even more grant opportunities

in the Member Portal. Check it out!

#NonprofitJobs - Teacher Edition!

Grover Cleveland Community School Director with the United Way of Erie County
Instructor of Industrial Technology with the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
Adjunct Instructor of Culinary Science with the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
Teachers with the St. Martin Early Learning Center
Assistant Teachers with the Child Development Centers
Teacher Assistant/Tutor with the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)
Multiple Openings with the Erie Catholic School System

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Posting to the NPP Job Board is still FREE for members using our special VIP code. The code can be found inside the membership portal, or by emailing info@yournpp.org.

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