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Compiled by Phenix Kim
Monday, March 09, 2026 |
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Commentary: Building ‘a network of networks’ in a trying time By Laurel Dumont
When the federal funding and policy landscape shifted abruptly at the beginning of the second Trump administration in 2025, a coalition of nonprofit intermediaries formed to meet the moment, lift up and generate resources to address sector needs. This new “network of networks” has reduced duplication, increased coordination, and amplified our collective voice.
After a successful pilot, the Coalition of Youth Development Intermediaries is kicking off a new year to build on the dynamic partnerships established last year. The focus now is not only on getting knowledge and resources to individual youth-serving nonprofits, but also creating the infrastructure needed to broker, bridge and sustain the kinds of shared services, partnerships, and creative operating models that are needed to sustain and strengthen the nonprofit sector.
Do you remember the chaos and uncertainty the nonprofit sector was experiencing exactly a year ago? Organizations serving immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities were seeing both heightened community needs and immediate funding cancellations, while virtually all nonprofits experienced the whiplash of federal funding being frozen and restored while getting mixed messages from private and corporate philanthropies about the stability of their support.
Nonprofit staff and families worried about what all of this meant for young people, with one reporting in an anonymous survey that “students are showing higher levels of anxiety and disengagement, they’re losing access to spaces that used to keep them connected and hopeful.” Read more here. |
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The Coalition of Youth Development Intermediaries formed in 2025. | Coalition of Youth Development Intermediaries |
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A message from City & State |
A Pivotal Forum on Aging Legislation — join from your desk!
There are over 3.5 million New Yorkers age 65+ and more than 4 million family caregivers who support them every day. As state leaders finalize this year’s budget, NYS legislators, service providers, and advocates will come together to discuss actionable steps to support older adults at Live From the Well: We Have the Master Plan for Aging: Now What? on 3/10 at noon. The roundtable discussion will feature Sen. Cordell Cleare, AM Rebecca Seawright and more! This virtual forum is complimentary, but you must RSVP to join: Sign up for the livestream NOW!
Sponsored by: AARP New York |
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Brooklyn Org honored five local nonprofits at the 2026 Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, held at Barclays Center. This year’s winners – Asiyah Women’s Center, Black Trans Femmes in the Arts, Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, The B.R.O. Experience Foundation, and YVote – each received a $100,000 unrestricted grant to expand their impact across the borough.
New York Road Runners, the nonprofit that “runs” New York City, has named the USA Triathlon Foundation an official charity partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place Sunday, Nov. 1. The marathon is one of the most inclusive and accessible sporting events in the world, with more than 55,000 athletes running the same course on the same day. In honor of its 50th anniversary, New York Road Runners is expanding its Official Charity Partner Program to include more than 670 charities.
The New York Immigration Coalition and Photoville unveiled a pop-up exhibition featuring the stories of immigrant New Yorkers at the St. George Ferry Terminal. The installation is featured in NYIC’s third annual New York Proud campaign, a public art effort that turns transit hubs and public spaces into exhibitions for the lived experiences of New York City immigrants. Photographed by Venezuelan documentary photographer Oscar B. Castillo, New York Proud centers visibility as a call to action.
The Chinese-American Planning Council hosted its annual Lunar New Year Gala at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, bringing together more than 550 guests in celebration of 61 years of service to immigrant and low-income New Yorkers. The gala raised over $1 million, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting CPC's expansion of services and advocacy. Elected officials in attendance included Mayor Zohran Mamdani, City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Comptroller Mark Levine and more.
New York Edge, the city’s largest provider of school-based afterschool and summer programs, kicked off its third annual Read Across New York Edge Week with the annual Student Book Launch at the Seaport McNally Jackson Bookstore. During the celebration, a new cohort of young authors presented and read from books they authored through New York Edge’s Student Book Publishing program. Students from 96Q presented their book “Robot Shark Finds a Friend” and students from CS 375X introduced “A Second Chance”.
On March 26th, Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children will host its annual Broadway Benefit at Chelsea Table and Stage in New York City. The event, titled "A Song for Every Family," will feature a lineup of acclaimed Broadway stars coming together to raise funds and awareness for Spence-Chapin's adoption, counseling, and global child welfare programs. The Broadway Benefit will be hosted by Andrew Chappelle and feature performances from Tony Award-winner Nikki James, Ginna Claire Mason and more.
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| A message from City & State |
Did you know that we plan events too? City & State can help your organization plan effective events to communicate with our engaged audience of New York City and New York State government officials, business leaders, advocacy organizations and media. To discuss your upcoming event (and get your message directly to NY’s decision-makers) contact Lissa Blake at lblake@cityandstateny.com.
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Children’s Services: The department awarded $2.2 million to Forestdale Inc. for family enrichment centers.
Youth and Community Development: The department awarded $2.3 million to Westhab.inc for the Community Resources for Employment and Development Program (CRED).
Social Services: The department awarded $2 million to University Consultation and Treatment Center for Mental Hygiene for non-emergency housing and $1.5 million to QED Inc. for consulting services. |
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A message from City & State |
Register NOW for the Digital New York Summit on 3/19!
Gov. Hochul announced that $9 million of federal grant funding will be delivered to cybersecurity initiatives across the state. What does that mean for New Yorkers? Join us for a full-day, dynamic program featuring candid discussions and thought-provoking presentations about emerging technologies, our cyber infrastructure, and more. Colin Ahern, New York State’s Chief Cyber Officer is our keynote speaker! Register now, and contact us about sponsorship.
Sponsored by: Lumen; Box; Crowe; Brown & Weinraub; CDW; KPMG; NUAIR; Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; T-Mobile
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* A New York nonprofit seeking to expand legal assistance to poor people cannot evade a state law barring non-lawyers from giving legal advice. The organization, Upsolve, trained people who aren't lawyers to provide free legal advice to people facing debt-collection lawsuits, Reuters reports.
* Leeann Mata became the first Black woman to open a legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn. She started the business with the support of nonprofit Housing Works, with whom she’s now locked in a legal battle – offering a rare glimpse into how one of hundreds of deals negotiated in the frenzy of New York’s legal cannabis rollout fell apart, The New York Times reports. * Federal authorities will lead the investigation into the violence that broke out at a demonstration outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday, where a counterprotester threw a homemade bomb, The Times reports. * New York state has long subsidized public pre-K with the goal of making it available to all four year olds. But roughly 4,600 eligible kids didn’t have the option to apply for a state-funded seat last school year, New York Focus reports. * Gov. Kathy Hochul left a meeting with President Donald Trump’s border czar on Friday believing the federal government won’t dramatically escalate immigration enforcement in the state without her blessing, Gothamist reports.
* A law that dates back to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War is being weaponized to try to eliminate programs that provide scholarships, Nonprofit Quarterly reports.
* New York City’s Department of Homeless Services is shutting down Manhattan’s massive 30th Street Shelter – the main intake location for men and adult families, The CITY reports.
* New York City Zohran Mamdani is pitching state lawmakers on a smaller corporate tax increase that his aides hope could stand a better chance in Albany, New York Focus reports.
* The State Department issued a notice in February to non-governmental libraries that did passport processing telling them to stop. Advocates say this will leave a big hole in services, Spectrum NY1 reports. |
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A message from City & State |
Help Honor the Most Exceptional Women in New York on 3/25!
Every year, our Above & Beyond: Women event recognizes exceptional women in New York for their accomplishments in politics, media, education, nonprofits and beyond. Help us support this year’s incredible group of honorees byplacing a congratulatory ad in City & State Magazine and contacting us about event sponsorship of our exclusive March awards gala. Rossana Rosado, Commissioner of the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services is our keynote speaker!
Sponsored by: The Community Preservation Corporation; National Grid; New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center; BronxWorks; CMW Strategies; Good Shepherd Services; Grant Associates; Korean American Family Services Center; Phillips Lytle LLP; Ponce Bank; Wigdor LLP
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* President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources have significantly impacted the civil rights of students, writes journalist Nadra Nittle for Nonprofit Quarterly.
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A message from City & State |
The Healthy NY Summit Bridges the Gap Between Policy and Practice — Will You Be There?
On April 23, City & State’s Healthy New York Summit returns to build and reinforce relationships between preeminent elected officials, agency heads and industry leaders in NY’s health ecosystem. Our keynote speakers are Dr. James V. McDonald, Commissioner of the NYS Department of Health, and Dr. Alister Martin, Commissioner of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene! Register NOW and contact us about sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsored by: Anthem; AHRC NYC; Brown & Weinraub; Hinman Straub; The New York Foundling; Ostroff Associates, Inc.; Public Health Solutions; Urban Health Plan; NYSTEC; Public Partnerships LLC |
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NYN Media Jobs
To view all jobs, please visit jobs.nynmedia.com. To advertise your employment opportunities with NYN Media email jobs@nynmedia.com. Clinical Associate Professor, Social Work - Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, New York, NY
The Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service (GSS) invites applications for a non-tenure track, full-time Clinical Faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor for the academic year 2026-2027 Fordham GSS is recognized for its forward-thinking competency-based curriculum and innovative academic programming. Learn more here!
Grant Writer - New Alternatives for Children, New York, NY
New Alternatives for Children is an award-winning not-for-profit child welfare agency in Midtown Manhattan dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities and behavioral challenges. NAC is currently seeking a dynamic Grant Writer to join its Development Department. Learn more here!
Bilingual Licensed Psychologist - New Alternatives for Children, New York, NY
New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexities, chronic illnesses, and disabilities throughout the five boroughs. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Bilingual Licensed Psychologist to join it’s Mental Health department. Learn more here!
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To Kevin Stump, vice president of impact, Education Design Lab; tomorrow to Lauri Cole, executive director of New York State Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare and to Patricia L. Quintero, assistant director for systems operations at McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy & Research; on Wednesday to Yolanda Gonzalez, project manager at Rising Ground; on Thursday to Martin Barrett, president of Stuyvesant Cove Park Association; on Friday to John Kelly, manager of WOOD Kelly and Founder of the W251st St St Patrick's Day parade; on Saturday to Marian Guerra, senior vice president of nonprofits, at Kasirer; on Sunday to Jonathan McCrory, artistic director of the National Black Theatre, Inc., Anya Berdan, senior manager of external relations of Women Creating Change and to Marcus Soutra, president of Eye to Eye
MOVING ON: The board of directors of Regional Plan Association elected Jamie Rubin, as chair.
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In person: March 10 – Power of Women to Make a Difference Awards Luncheon, Ziegfeld Ballroom, Manhattan March 11 – Teatown Lake Reservation: Amphibian Monitor Volunteer Info Session, Teatown Lake Reservation, Ossining
March 11 – Rising Ground Gala 2026, Tribeca Rooftop, Manhattan March 14 – The Filipino Nonprofit Leadership Playbook, Philippine Consulate, Manhattan
March 18 – The American Red Cross annual Red Cross Heroes Gala, Ziegfeld Ballroom, Manhattan. March 26 – Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children Broadway Benefit, Chelsea Table + Stage, Manhattan
April 12 – NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K Benefiting CAMBA, Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
April 14 – Boys and Girls Club of Metro Queens 2026 Youth of the Year Gala, Russo's On The Bay, Queens.
June 10 – Services for the UnderServed: Dinner for a Better New York, Tribeca Rooftop, Manhattan. |
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