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What's Inside:
- 11th Nonprofit Staten Island Community Service Awards
- Welcome New Members!
- Friends Who Think Pink Brest Cancer Awareness
- Casa Belvedere The Italian Cultural Foundation
- Staten Island university Hospital
- Richmond University Medical Center
- Canvas Insitute
- Upcoming Events/Webinars
- 2023 Community Preparedness Symposium
- Crafting Your Pitch
- Supervisory Essentials: Managing People and Leading Teams
- You’re A New Executive Director, Now What?
- Effective Delegation: Generating Collective Responsibility
- Board Governance Basics
- 2023 Digital NY Summit
- Nonprofit Staten Island Presents Board Governance 101 with David Sorkin
- Grant Opportunities
- Funding Opportunity with The New York Women's Foundation
- Youth Service Improvement Grants
- Arts Capacity Building Grant
- Resources
- Youth Leadership Workshop
- Tell Your Story: Reach Donors Using Your Free Candid Profile
- NYC Resources
- Opportunities
- Artwork Titled (All KIDS) - Preparing for Spring Break Intensive
- Snug Harbor - Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Experience
- Volunteer - Rape Crisis Advocate Program
- Free Online Events Calendar & Listserv for Member Fundraisers
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Not a Member? Join today!
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11th Nonprofit Staten Island Community Service Awards |
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Dear Nonprofit Staten Island Member:
We are thrilled to share that plans are underway for the Nonprofit Staten Island’s 11th Annual Community Service Awards Breakfast: Celebrating Our Borough’s Commitment to Serve. The event will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 9:30 AM - 12 PM at The Vanderbilt at South Beach, 300 Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island. We invite you to recommend an individual to be honored at this year’s event and share the moment with family, friends, and colleagues.
Each year, Nonprofit Staten Island, (aka SINFPA) hosts the Community Service Awards breakfast, a special event designed for member organizations to thank volunteers and employees who deserve recognition for outstanding service and dedication. Honorees are announced from the stage, their accomplishments shared with everyone in attendance, and they receive a framed award. Last year 19 individuals from over 15 organizations were honored in front of over 200 colleagues, family, and friends.
Past honorees have included A Chance in Life, Children's Aid, Community Health Action of Staten Island, Eden II, Grace Foundation, IlluminArt Production, Integration Charter Schools, Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, Kaleidoscope, K Wood Foundation, National Lighthouse Museum, NYCID, Person Centered Care Services, Pride Center of Staten Island, Project Hospitality, Protectors of Pine Oak Woods, SIPCW, and Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
One honoree may be selected per agency. Space is limited. We may open up nominations for more than one honoree per organization at a later time. Please see below on how to include an honoree from your organization.
We hope you will join us for this fantastic annual event. For more information, please contact stacy@sinfpa.org. Thank you for your continued support and for your service to our community.
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11th Annual Staten Island Nonprofit Community Service Awards
Celebrating Our Borough's Commitment to Serve
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Honoree Submission Details:
To submit an honoree from your organization -- by March 10, 2023:
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Complete this form with the information requested - https://bit.ly/NonprofitSICSAHonoree23
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Submit a photo [1200x18000 in jpg format] of the honoree for the program booklet and marketing to stacy@sinfpa.org
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Purchase at least one table per honoree ($750/table) here - https://bit.ly/NonprofitSICSA2023. Payment due no later than April 15th at 5 PM.
- Please be reminded that organizations must be current Nonprofit Staten Island members to submit honorees. If you are unsure of your membership/dues status, contact us before submitting. For now, one honoree per organization may be selected; additional space may open in late March.
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Welcome Friends Who Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness
Friends Who Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness raises money for breast cancer awareness, research and education. Friends Who Think Pink honors all cancer survivors and remembers those who have succumbed in the battle. It is time to get in front of this horrific disease creating a program to battle its prevention. With early detection, education, weight control and healthy lifestyles.
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Welcome Casa Belvedere The Italian Cultural Foundation
Casa Belvedere The Italian Cultural Foundation, celebrates Italian Culture through various programs and aims to restore its historic building, built by Roebling-Stirn family in the 1908, which is one of the few remaining buildings of its kind in NYC.
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Welcome Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital is a health care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional care through ongoing quality improvement. The hospital's North and South campus offer state of the art medical services including specialized units such as The Heart Institute, Florina Cancer Center, and The Stroke Center. The hospital places a high value on its employees, considering them its greatest asset, and prioritizes exceeding patient needs and expectations in all aspects of its care.
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Welcome Richmond University Medical Center
Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) is a prominent health care facility and education institution that provides acute, medical, and surgical care , including emergency care and minimally invasive surgery. It has over 470 beds and offers a range of specialties including cardiology, pediatrics, and oncology. The medical center has been recognized for its quality and safety with The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval.
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Welcome Canvas Institute
As the first multidisciplinary arts and culture space in downtown Staten Island, Canvas Institute strives to amplify the positive impact of community-driven artists, scholars, and civic leaders. Canvas Institute attracts both local and visiting audiences with its public programs, discussions, and quarterly art exhibits, promoting open dialogue, creativity, and intentional action.
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Upcoming Events, Webinars & Educational Sessions |
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2023 Community Preparedness Symposium
Mar. 7, 2023
10 AM - 3 PM
The 2023 Community Preparedness Symposium will focus on how community organizers, leaders, youth, advocates and/or government can better prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies. The 2023 theme is "Cultivating Community Connections for Emergencies".
This is the 11th annual symposium, and it is hosted by NYC Emergency Management's Community Engagement Bureau. For a recording of the 2022 symposium click here.
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Crafting Your Pitch
Mar 8, 2023
1:00 PM
Building the perfect pitch deck is hard. Where do you start? What do you include? What do you NOT include? What will investors ask? These are all amazing questions. Through this workshop, Nick Ciangaflione will use his 10 years of experience in start-up operations, investing, and pitch deck consulting to help you build a pitch deck that cashes checks. During this session, we will review:
- Pitch deck design basics
- Pitch deck content formation
- Investor questions
- And more!
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Supervisory Essentials: Managing People and Leading Teams
Mar. 9, 16, 2023
10 AM - 12 PM
Is there a difference between the skills and qualities that earned you the manager role and those that will help you effectively lead your team? Many leaders and managers supervise staff by the seat of their pants or based on the management styles and characteristics of leaders they admire or based on what they did not like in their own supervision.
By taking this workshop participants will:
- Leave with a renewed confidence and commitment to the mission of their organization.
- Obtain skills that allow for leading with purpose while maintaining a life work balance.
- Learn how to build a professional network of individuals and resources.
- Gain tips on how to be an effective new leader.
- Use case studies to effectively prioritize and implement strategic plans to be successful in your new role.
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You’re A New Executive Director, Now What?
Mar. 7, 2023
1 PM - 3 PM
As a new Executive Director, it can be challenging and overwhelming to build effective relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, funders and the community. This workshop takes an interactive approach to managing multiple demands and provides tools for addressing fiscal management, leadership development and self care.
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Effective Delegation: Generating Collective Responsibility
Mar. 14, 2023
10 AM - 12 PM
In a work setting, delegation typically means the transfer of responsibility for a task from a manager to a subordinate. The decision to delegate is usually made by the manager. However, sometimes an employee will volunteer to take on an expanded role. Delegation can also happen when there is a less formal chain of authority. Please join us as we explore a mix of emotional intelligence, skills, tools, and methods to enhance this critical skill set.
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Board Governance Basics
Mar 14, 2023 and Wed, Mar 15, 2023
10 AM - 12 PM
Nonprofit New York is excited to announce our first two-part webinar series, “Board Governance Basics”. This series consists of two workshops over two days - by registering, you will have access to both webinars and be sent recordings and materials for both trainings.
Tuesday March 14th 10:00 AM-11:30 AM: “The Legal and Financial Fiduciary Duties of Nonprofit Board Members”
This session is for nonprofit board members and support staff that need an update and primer on the legal and financial fiduciary duties of board members, best practices and their practical application to operations.
Topics include: the three statutory duties of board members and how to comply, dealing with conflicts of interest, related party transactions, and whistleblower complaints, important governance policy drafting and implementation, lobbying and political campaign limitations on nonprofits, unrelated business income, how to read financial statements and look for signs of financial instability, seven signs of a financially stable nonprofit.
The session is presented in lecture format with audience questions and dialogue on each topic.
Key Takeaways:
- The three legal fiduciary duties of board members and how to comply
- 4 ways to jeopardize your tax exempt status
- 7 characteristics of financially health nonprofits
- Identifying conflicts of interest and knowing how to resolve them
This workshop will be presented by Catherine Michele Hedgeman, Owner of Hedgeman Law Firm.
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2023 Digital NY Summit
Mar. 15, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location
Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust 36 Battery Place New York, NY 10280
City & State's 2023 Digital New York will convene New York's technology and information leaders from government and industry for a day-long, dynamic program of candid discussion and thought-provoking presentations on the innovative ideas being used to make the everyday life of all New Yorker's more livable, safer and convenient.
Topics Include:
- Government Collaboration and Modernization
- New Tech Developments in NY: Staying in Touch
- Navigating Threats to Cyber and Physical Infrastructure
- Technology that Helps All New Yorkers
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Nonprofit Staten Island Presents Board Governance 101 with David Sorkin
Mar. 16, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Nonprofit Staten Island is hosting a Board Governance Training
Board Governance 101:
Effective, motivated boards are critical to a nonprofit organization’s ability to develop its capacity and achieve its mission. This training consists of a series of topics that break down the best practices and responsibilities of an effective governing body.
Presented by: David Sorkin - DH Sorkin Consultation Group, LLC
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Managing Stress and Building Resilience
Mar. 17, 2023
10:00 AM
COVID-19 has transformed the way we work, live, and spend time with others. For many of us, this has led to considerable increases in stress and feeling like it is harder to manage uncertainties. This 75 min introductory course draws on research from psychology and neuroscience to develop simple practices that can help us stay grounded and centered during these difficult times.
Participants will:
- Learn about the science of stress, anxiety, and resilience
- Explore what can be done to assist people in regaining a sense of control
- Discuss the connection of mind and body in stress reactions and resilience
- Recognize the importance of self-care and identify ways to engage in self-care planning
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Illuminart Productions - Empowering Voices
Mar.19, 2023
5 PM - 9 PM
Location:
The Historic Old Bermuda Inn
301 Veteran Road West
Staten Island, NY 10309
Empowering Voices is an evening to enjoy great company, food, and entertainment while honoring some of the people and programs that improve the lives of people on Staten Island. This year we Illuminart Productions is honoring:
- Cara DeAngelo, Principal, and Carrie Gerecitano, Music Teacher—Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School
- Brian Laline, Editor—Staten Island Advance
- Dennis McKeon, Founder—Where to Turn and The Prop Shop
- Anthony Turner, Adjunct Professor of Music—Wagner College, Performer
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The Power of Outsourcing Firmwide
Mar. 22, 2023
12 PM - 1 PM
On Wednesday, March 22, Grassi's Advisory team will present a live video session on how to enhance your accounting, technology, human resources (HR) and finance functions through outsourced solutions.
Hear from our seasoned CFOs, HR and technology professionals as we discuss the benefits and considerations of this business strategy. Topics will include:
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Comparing the cost of Accounting Advisory services with the expense of full-time or interim executives and staff
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Benefits of hiring a CIO Advisory to steer your technology strategies
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Customizing CFO Advisory solutions to streamline processes and gain a new perspective on the financial health of your organization
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Identify gaps in your HR function that can be filled by HR Advisory, including recruitment, performance management and employee relations
If you've ever wondered if outsourcing is the right choice for your company, this is your chance to get an insider's view of the ins and outs of choosing and maximizing the value of outsourced professionals.
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Content Strategy 101: Catering Your Content to Engage Your Audiences
Mar. 28, 2023
11 AM - 12 PM
Is your content helping your organization reach its goals? How does your digital presence (website and social media) help guide your audiences to take action to reach your organizations mission?
Relatable content is engaging content. In this workshop you'll learn how to research your target audiences across platforms, develop a content strategy that centers your audience, and elevates the digital identity of your organization. Digital marketing best practices like measuring content success with simple methods will be shared to fit for a nonprofit staff of any size. You won't want to miss this collaborative workshop where we show you how to use your organizations past content to reposition your contents path to the future.
Key Takeaways:
- Establish communication objectives and measure success.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of target audiences.
- Conduct research on competitor/peer organizations.
- Develop an understanding of digital communication best practices.
- Ensure your digital identity and voice are inclusive and follow ethical storytelling guidelines.
This workshop will be presented by Evan Briggs, Digital Fundraising & Client Engagement Manager for Wingo NYC.
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The William T. Grant Foundation announced the 2023 Youth Service Improvement Grants (YSIG) application is now open! The $25,000 awards will support activities to improve the quality of direct services for young people ages 5 to 25 in the five boroughs of New York City. The goal is unique in that its focus is on strengthening existing services by helping youth-serving nonprofit organizations address challenges or remedy problems at the point of service, where staff and youth interact.
The 2023 YSIG Application Guide provides an overview of the program, eligibility information, selection criteria, and samples of funded grants. In addition to providing grant support, the Foundation will secure technical assistance to assist grantees in successfully implementing their improvement plans.
The 2023 YSIG program will prioritize applications from organizations that:
- Provide direct services to youth in eleven community districts identified as having the highest risk to child well-being by the Citizens’ Committee for Children,
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have existing programming tailored specifically to Mexican-descent or LGBTQ youth, or
- are led by people of color or members of the LGBTQ community.
Applications are due by March 8, 2023 at 3:00pm, for award decisions in September 2023.
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2023 Arts Capacity Building Grant
The New York Community Trust invites applications for grants to build the capacity of arts and cultural organizations with operating budgets between $250,000 and $1.5 million.
Grants are intended to support groups facing a critical juncture a leadership change, merger, space transition, or other rare but significant opportunity or challenge. Requests should focus on a specific two- or three-year project designed to resolve administrative challenges, increase efficiency, start a new or refine an existing program, or explore other adaptive ways to help sustain the organization in the longer term.
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Tell Your Story: Reach Donors Using Your Free Candid Profile
In this free one hour eLearning course, learn how to claim your nonprofit’s Candid profile and earn Seals of Transparency to amplify your nonprofit’s work and connect with potential supporters.
Outcomes
- Identify how your nonprofit benefits from claiming its Candid profile and earning Seals of Transparency,
- Claim your nonprofit's free Candid profile,
- Earn a Bronze Seal in a few simple steps,
- Plan to earn higher-level Seals of Transparency (Silver, Gold, and Platinum) and keep them,
- Collect and share demographic data about your organization’s leadership, and
- Amplify your organization’s story using its Candid profile.
Bonus materials
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NYC Resources:
Food Help NYC: Free food locations including food pantries & soup kitchens.
NYC Well: Free, confidential mental health support in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173.
Mental Health For All: A comprehensive hub with helplines and services that offer a range of free, direct support to meet the needs of all New Yorkers.
Buildings After Hours: Free in-person information session with DOB staff every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at your local borough office.
COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses: Resources including test kits, treatment, vaccines, and masks available to New Yorkers as New York City experiences high levels of COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses.
Notify NYC: Enroll for free in New York City’s dedicated emergency public communications program.
311: Non-emergency municipal services available online, by texting 311-692, or by calling 3-1-1 from within the City or 212-NEW-YORK outside the five boroughs. TTY service is also available by dialing 212-504-4115.
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Artwork Titled (All KIDS) - Preparing for Spring Break Intensive
Calling all Parents, Teachers and Community! Spring break is right around the corner! Do you know a student interested in video editing? Podcasting? Well join the NYC Digital Media Center award-winning program for a full week of video editing, podcasting.
Open to Ages 13-18. Lunch provided daily. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate! Online Applications are open until April 1, 2023.
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Snug Harbor - Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Experience
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Experience is responsible for fulfilling Snug Harbor’s mission through the development and delivery of the highest quality brand experiences for Snug Harbor customers. The Senior Director serves on the Strategic leadership team for Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden- a 5-member team charged with the leadership and oversight of cross departmental colleagues in the execution of assigned strategic objectives and initiatives for the organization.
The Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Experience is charged to execute high quality Snug Harbor brand experiences and messaging across multiple design, programming and communication platforms. The position raises awareness and attendance at both online and in person programs and events; and is an excellent strategist and promoter. The role is responsible for the development, implementation and management of a diverse portfolio of arts and live event programming and initiatives, and supervises the Director & Sr. Curator, Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art; Director, Event & Business Partnerships; Marketing & Communications Manager; and indirectly the Arts Production & Gallery Manager and F/T and P/T Sales and Event Staff as required.
The Senior Director participates with the Board of Directors, CEO and other management staff in charting the direction of the organization, assuring its accountability to all constituencies, and ensuring its effective operation. Within the Organization, the position has primary working relationships with the CEO, Executive Vice President, other members of the senior management team, and external service providers. Externally, the position coordinates with donors, media and press as required.
The Regional Brand Experiences team under the supervision of the Senior Director executes Snug Harbor’s public and partner-led brand activations including internal and third party event programming, rentals and exhibitions in multiple Snug Harbor venues including the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Music Hall, the Carpenter’s Shop, and the South Meadow outdoor stage. The team is responsible for ensuring high quality delivery of all aspects of Snug Harbor’s presenting and event partnership programs, including identifying external production resources, timing, budget and sourcing of deliverables across a variety of partners and collaborators. It is imperative that this individual has a great understanding of creative deliverables across a multitude of mediums. The ideal candidate will be someone that can bring creative visions to life while elevating and supporting the work of other department directors.
Salary is commensurate with experience with a range of $80,000 - $90,000 annually. This position will generally work a Monday - Friday schedule, but may require weekend work and availability which is dependent upon business and operational site-wide activations and activities.
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Volunteer - Rape Crisis Advocate Program
Safe Horizon's Staten Island Community Program also needs volunteers for their Rape Crisis Advocate program. Their Rape Crisis Advocates provide support and information to sexual assault survivors at our Staten Island hospitals. Safe Horizon will provide 40 hours of comprehensive training; no previous experience or qualifications other than a sympathetic ear required.
For more information see the attached flyer, call 718-720-2591, or apply directly at www.safehorizon.org.
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FREE Nonprofit Events Calendar |
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Nonprofit Events Community Calendar
Check out ALL the other upcoming Staten Island Nonprofit Events on our FREE Online Calendar.
As you have likely noticed, we now share member events on our social media pages, as well as our FREE online Nonprofit Events Calendar. So, check it out to see what events and fundraisers are coming up!
And remember to list your upcoming events on the Nonprofit Events & Fundraisers Community Calendar – A shared calendar for nonprofits & partners to share their major events & fundraisers so as to avoid overlapping events/conflicts in scheduling. Add your events to the Staten Island Nonprofit Events & Fundraisers Community Calendar here.
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*NEW* Members-only Listserv for Fundraisers |
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*NEW* Members-only Listserv for Fundraisers
We have set up a Google Group/listserv for Nonprofit Staten Island Members interested in fundraising/development/communications/event planning. To join and be able to dialogue directly with your colleagues about questions and exchange ideas, please send an email to SI-nonprofit-fundraisers+subscribe@googlegroups.com. You can then send posts directly to that email to communicate with other members of the group, view the discussions/group members on the Google Group page, and also adjust your settings there. To add other Nonprofit Staten Island members involved in fundraising/development/comms/event planning, please have them request to join by sending an email to the same address: SI-nonprofit-fundraisers+subscribe@googlegroups.com. Note: this listserv is for members current on dues only. To confirm your membership status, contact admin@sinfpa.org.
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Run a nonprofit on Staten Island? Or know someone that does?
Whether big or small, joining Nonprofit Staten Island can support your organization and employees in multiple ways!
- Training & Networking. Empower yourself & your staff with free or low-cost training! Topics include marketing, finance, HR, governance & more!
- Lead the Sector. Join more than 150 organizations to learn best practices as we strive to make Staten Island more resilient & equitable.
- Advocacy. Join us in efforts to advocate & represent Staten Island's nonprofit sector across the city.
- Access to Resources. Assistance in finding grants, legal services, and other resources to grow your own nonprofit!
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PO Box 141292
Staten Island, NY 10314
347-674-6372
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Reminder: Please check to see if you are up to date with your Nonprofit Staten Island membership. If there was a balance, you should have received an email from bill.com.
Feel free to contact me at Tatiana@nonprofitstatenisland.org to check status of membership. Nonprofit Staten Island thanks you for the continued commitment and support of the association!
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