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Upcoming Trainings
At Nonprofit New York, we know that your organization is only as healthy as your staff and strong as your systems. That’s why we provide more than 50 thoughtfully curated trainings a year. Whether you’re new in your role or a seasoned professional looking to brush up on best practices, we have a session designed to make you and your organization stronger.
- September 15, 2026
- Webinar
- September 16, 2026
- Hybrid
- September 17, 2026
- Webinar
Learning Circles
Learning Circles is an intensive capacity building initiative supporting nonprofits as they move from learning to application. It integrates the following modalities:
- Expert-led in-person and virtual sessions
- Individual organizational coaching
- Peer collaboration
Nonprofit New York members receive discounted pricing and early access to programs and resources. Not a member? Join today to get your discounted tickets.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Demystifying the NYC Council Discretionary Application, Awards, and Collection Process
Designed for nonprofits preparing to apply for NYC Council discretionary funding, this Learning Circle provides guidance from pre-application planning through post-award stewardship. Led by former NYC Council Member Helen Rosenthal, participants will learn how to build relationships with Council offices, develop a strong funding strategy and program pitch, and prepare a competitive FY28 application. Participating organizations will strengthen both their applications and their long-term approach to securing and stewarding discretionary funding.
Participants will learn how to:
- Navigate the NYC Council discretionary funding process and timeline
- Build strategic relationships with Council Members and their staff
- Develop a funding strategy prior to the FY28 application deadline
- Craft stronger funding requests and application narratives
- Strengthen stewardship practices if funding is awarded
Ideal for nonprofit professionals who are:
- Applying for NYC Council discretionary funding for the first time
- Preparing to submit an application for FY28 due in February
- Seeking feedback on their funding strategy and program pitch
Dates:
- The Cohort will run between September 2026 - July 2027
Cost Per Organization (Includes up to 2 staff members):
- $30 (Nonprofit New York members)
- $50 (Non-members)
Thank you for your interest in the Demystifying the NYC Council Discretionary Funding Process workshop. We have received an overwhelming number of applications and are temporarily closing the application while we review current submissions. If you have already applied, no further action is needed at this time. We will follow up once the review process is complete.
You’ve Received a Discretionary Expense Allocation from the NYC Council, Now What?
This workshop is for nonprofits that either won a “grant” allocation or are having challenges collecting their funds from previous fiscal year allocations.
For those nonprofits that received a FY27 “grant” allocation, you must respond with specific information within the timetable which begins in September and has a quick turn-around requirement. We will review the paperwork required and help you meet the required deadlines.
Throughout the Learning Circle, the cohort will engage in an interactive workshop, group coaching, individualized technical assistance, and peer learning.
Participants will learn how to:
- Navigate the post-allocation process, from initial award notification through contract registration, invoicing, and payment
- Identify the required paperwork, information, and deadlines for FY27 grant allocations
- Respond effectively to the City’s time-sensitive requests and avoid common delays
- Recognize and address frequent roadblocks in contract registration, invoicing, and payment
- Identify the appropriate City agency contacts who may be able to help move delayed paperwork forward
Ideal for:
- Nonprofits who have received a notice from the NYCC Finance Division and the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services that their allocation is eligible to be treated as a “grant”
- Nonprofits who have experienced seemingly insurmountable roadblocks when working with PASSport, an agency, and/or the Mayor's Office of Contracts
Dates & Times:
September 17, 2026 (2:00-4:00PM) (virtual)
- One-on-one technical assistance will be available during September and October.
Cost Per Organization (Includes up to 2 staff members):
- Nonprofit New York Members: $30 per organization
- Non-members: $50 per organization
The Power of Financial Storytelling
Designed for nonprofit leaders navigating new and existing challenges, this program helps participants better understand and communicate the organization’s financial story. Through in-person and virtual workshops, peer engagement, and one-on-one coaching, organizations will learn how to understand and interpret key financial metrics more strategically, align staff and board leadership around critical decisions, and strengthen long-term planning in support of greater resilience.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A clearer understanding of their organization’s financial health and the confidence to interpret financial performance and identify key financial risks or decision points.
- Tools and considerations for long-term planning and resilience, including business model recalibration, revenue diversification, and scenario planning.
- A greater alignment between executives, staff, and board members around financial oversight and collective ownership of the organization’s financial strategy.
- The ability to create and communicate a strong financial story that translates financial information into clear, strategic messages for staff, board members, funders, and other stakeholders.
Who should attend:
This Learning Circle is designed for nonprofit staff who want to better understand how to generate, read, and interpret “the numbers” in a way that strengthens their ability to tell the story of the organization’s finances. The organization should identify 2 representatives to attend the in-person workshop, with one being the lead finance staff member. Additional staff representatives may include:
- Executive Directors/Presidents
- Operations Leadership or additional Finance Staff
- Development Lead
- Program Leadership responsible for monitoring financial performance
- Board Treasurer/Chair
Dates & Times:
The Cohort will run between September 2026 – February 2027:
Cost Per Organization (Includes up to 2 staff members):
- $30 (Nonprofit New York members)
- $50 (Non-members)
Cohort Testimonials
Participation in Nonprofit New York’s inaugural Learning Community Experience was well worth my time and a rewarding experience. The program, organized around the organizational needs of the participants, provided a broad curriculum presented by an array of experts in the relevant topics.
Wendy P. Malliet
Chairman, The Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund
I highly recommend other leaders to engage in the Learning Communities when one for your particular discipline rolls around, as it will help you to transform your organization and it'll also serve as a great way to contribute towards your own professional development.
Wayne A. Francis
Chief Operating Officer, JASA
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