Compiled by Phenix Kim Monday, February 12, 2024 |
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Living a testament to humane, criminal justice reform efforts With the advent of Black History Month, many observe this time by celebrating Black visionaries who endure as symbols of resilience and hope. While the work of many Black advocates remains unsung, one such barrier-breaker stands as a testament of the efficacy of humane, criminal justice reform efforts. As the new CEO of the Fortune Society, Stanley Richards, a formerly incarcerated man of color, brings 30 years of experience leading reintegration efforts across the city. Founded in 1967, the Fortune Society remains one of New York City’s most prominent organizations advocating for the humane reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals. Offering a holistic, “one-stop model” of treatment services, the organization has led the fight to close the Rikers Island jail complex. Among the Fortune Society’s leading legislative priorities, the Fair Chance for Housing Act, which went into law this January, stands as a milestone for combating housing discrimination experienced by formerly incarcerated individuals. The bill makes it unlawful for most of the city’s housing providers to conduct “unfettered criminal background checks, prohibiting consideration of convictions past certain time periods.” In doing so, the bill aims to end cycles of homelessness and instability faced by justice-involved individuals, who struggle with a host of barriers preventing reintegration. Read more here. – Phenix Kim |
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Stanley Richards is the CEO of the Fortunate Society. (RICCARDO SAVI / STRINGER) |
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JBI, a nonprofit serving individuals who are blind, have visual impairments, or print disabilities, announced they will be expanding their services to create custom accessible materials in braille, audio, and large print formats to all NYC-based nonprofits—in most case free of charge—thanks to a $200,000, two-year grant from The New York Community Trust (NYCT). Founded as the Jewish Braille Institute in 1931, JBI will lend its long history of expertise to support social service and cultural institutions across NYC striving to enhance inclusion and foster equal access for all New Yorkers. JBI’s grant was announced as part of $7.5 million in NYCT Awards to 40 nonprofits working to advance economic and educational opportunities for New Yorkers and improve lives throughout the city and beyond. JBI plans to use the NYCT grant to provide access to crucial information for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including: transformation of informational materials, where JBI will assist New York City nonprofits in transforming their print materials into braille, audio, and large print formats; and free services, where JBI will offer its services at no cost to NYC nonprofit organizations, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder progress toward a more inclusive and accessible society. JBI is now available to consult with NYC nonprofit organizations looking to increase accessibility in their communities. The Center of Hope International and NYC Kids RISE announced that the Concert for College 2024 has raised more than $200,000 for students across nine elementary schools in Queens. Grammy-award winning gospel artist Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir headlined the concert at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College. All proceeds will go to the NYC Scholarship Accounts of students at P.S. 17, P.S. 76, P.S. 111, P.S. 112, P.S. 151, P.S. 171, Growing Up Green Charter School, Our World Neighborhood Charter School, and VOICE Charter School through the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program, a community tool New Yorkers can use to build wealth in their neighborhoods and support the college and career dreams of their children. Community Scholarships, a central element of the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program, are a way for local organizations, businesses, houses of worship, neighbors, and other New Yorkers, institutions and systems to raise and direct money to students’ future college and career training. Partners and sponsors of the Concert for College 2024 include Wells Fargo, the Gray Foundation, Rise Light & Power, M&T Bank, The Center of Hope International, NYC Kids RISE and more. |
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A message from Your Part-Time Controller |
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Department of Homeless Services: The department awarded $194,828,843 to Urban Resource Institute for appropriately qualified vendors to operate Tier II residences for families with children and proposals for the Overnight Facility Program. |
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A message from City & State |
Learn Best Practices for Board & Staff Collaboration at Nonprofit BoardCon on February 28th! On February 28th, NYN Media will host Nonprofit BoardCon bringing together Executive Leadership and Board Members from nonprofits across New York to learn how collaboration between board and staff is essential to organizational success. Panel Topics Include: - Responsibilities & Expectations for Serving on a Nonprofit Board
- How to Run a Successful Nonprofit Board Meeting
- Deepening Board Engagement & Impact
- Streamlining Processes to Effectively Run your Nonprofit
- Diversity & Inclusion in the Boardroom
- Understanding your Changing Workforce: How to Increase Employee Engagement Across Generations
- Succession & Transition Planning: Finance, Operations and Strategy
- Enhancing the Executive Director/Board Partnership While Delivering Mission
Find out more & register today! |
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The recent federal takedown of NYCHA superintendents for alleged bribery focuses on low-level employees, but it appears that NYCHA’s top managers had been warned for years – and spurned proposed reforms (The City) … Mayor Eric Adams is imposing a curfew at select migrant shelters across the city, days after a shooting in Times Square resulted in the arrest of a teen who had been staying at a migrant shelter, according to officials (Gothamist) … New York City officials plan to turn six waterfront locations into maritime shipping hubs as a way to handle the booming number of e-commerce deliveries across the five boroughs (Gothamist) … As New York City struggles to address its worst housing shortage in a half-century, 18 Brooklyn housing developments launched under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive are underway (Daily News) … As school leaders across America want to give teens greater access to therapy and mental health professionals, many are also confronting the challenges of getting parents on board (Chalkbeat) |
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A message from City & State |
Nominate a Dedicated New Yorker for the 2024 Trailblazers: Nonprofit Awards! City & State and NYN Media are proud to present the Trailblazers: Nonprofit Awards, honoring leaders who have dedicated their careers and lives to making New York a better, safer place to live through adherence to the principles of charity, diversity, environmentalism, sustainability and governance. These dedicated changemakers have displayed entrepreneurial character, high standards, innovative professional practice and a committed support of their local community. Help us honor the individuals who work each day to make a positive impact on our city and state. Nominate a colleague, mentor or friend from the public or private sector who dedicates their work to the nonprofit space in New York. Honorees will be profiled in City & State Magazine and honored at a celebratory event in May 2024! Sound like someone you know? Nominate a client, colleague or friend for this prestigious honor! Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2024 |
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Can domestic violence victims have safety without secrecy? (New York Times) |
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To Brianna McKinney, director of development and marketing of Change Machine … and to Caroline Gallagher, chief development officer at Children's Aid MOVING ON: NY Birth Control Access Project announced Rochelle Rodney as co-executive director Have a birthday, career change, birth or death to announce? Email Phenix Kim at pkim@govexec.com. |
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In person Feb. 13 – “Know Your Fair Housing Rights” seminar (NYPL Highbridge Branch, Bronx) Feb. 15 – Let’s Talk About Advocacy: A Learning Summit (Ford Foundation Building, Manhattan) Feb. 21 – 2024 Black History Month Celebration (Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn) Feb. 27 – Queens Centers for Progress' 28th Evening of Fine Food (Terrace on the Park, Queens) March 8 – Proven Strategies to Advance Employment for People with Diverse Abilities Forum (Westchester Library System, Elmsford) March 14 – Rising Ground’s Annual Gala (The Metropolitan Club, Manhattan) Mach 21 – Nonprofit Matters – It’s Time for Your Nonprofit Check-up (Westchester Library System, Elmsford) April 8th - LearningSpring School Blooms Annual Benefit and Spectrum Award (Tribeca Rooftop, Manhattan) May 2 – SCO Family of Services’ Inspiration Ball (The Garden City Hotel, Garden City) May 9 – Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York 95th Anniversary Gala (Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn) June 1 – YAI Central Park Challenge (Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park) June 3 – SCO Family of Services’ Madonna Heights Golf Classic (Woodside Club, Muttontown) Online Feb. 13 – Women Creating Change presents: Beyond the Podium: Unpacking the Impact of 2024 State of the State Proposals Feb. 15 – The Workers Circle Presents: How to be an Effective Citizen Advocate Feb. 15 – 2024 NY State Budget Analysis with Citizens Budget Commission Feb. 15 - Let's Talk About Advocacy: A Learning Summit Feb. 27 – The Work-Based Learning Coalition Presents: Toward Career-Connected Learning Feb. 27 – The Power of Community: Building Authentic Relationships with Supporters March 8 – The Workers Circle Presents First Fridays Submit your event by sending a short description and a working link to pkim@govexec.com. |
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4 areas where AI could add value for nonprofit finance departments (Nonprofit Pro) |
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