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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.
- June 6, 2025
- In-Person
Facilitated by Laura Abel, Interim Legal Director/Senior Policy Counsel & Hedwig O’Hara, Interim Executive Director of Lawyers Alliance for New York
- June 5, 2025
- Webinar
Come to our member orientation and learn about what it means to be a member of an association and all the ways we can help you and your nonprofit thrive! Nonprofit New York has been around for 40 years and in that time we expanded the work we do to include community-building among nonprofit professionals through our events and networking opportunities, a robust cost-savings program, online and in-person trainings. Get all of your questions answered from Nonprofit New York staff.
- June 18, 2025
- In-Person
Facilitated by Matt Mitchell, CEO of Safety Sync, this learning circle will focus on how organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity, personal data protection, and physical safety practices.
- June 23, 2025
- In-Person
Facilitated by Ally Dommu, Director of Service Development, Worker Owner, & Farra Trompeter, Co-Director, Worker-Owner of Big Duck, this learning circle will focus on how organizations can build a values-driven, adaptable communications strategy for internal and external audiences.
- June 25, 2025
- In-Person
Nonprofit New York & USI Insurance Services are partnering together for a full day of workshops, food, and fun. The goal of this conference is to provide nonprofit organizations invaluable insights into both the business insurance and employee benefits programs, and ways to enhance their value while reducing costs.
We know in today’s political climate, budgeting can be extremely difficult. Come learn about creative solutions to your organizations’ biggest expenses while you network with some of the top consultants and executives in the tristate area!
- July 10, 2025
- Webinar
Come to our member orientation and learn about what it means to be a member of an association and all the ways we can help you and your nonprofit thrive! Nonprofit New York has been around for 40 years and in that time we expanded the work we do to include community-building among nonprofit professionals through our events and networking opportunities, a robust cost-savings program, online and in-person trainings. Get all of your questions answered from Nonprofit New York staff.
Learning Circles
Learning Circles is a new capacity building initiative from Nonprofit New York, created to meet the urgent and evolving needs of our sector by offering expert-led learning experiences. These dynamic circles are designed to move nonprofit professionals from challenge to action through hands-on training, coaching, and peer collaboration.
Informed by our January 2025 forum Safeguarding NYC’s Nonprofit Sector, the Learning Circles series addresses key areas of need identified by over 170 organizations: public funding access, organizational communications, and data security.
Program Details:
- Location: Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice (320 East 43rd Street, New York, NY)
- Participation: 2 representatives per organization per Learning Circle
- Cohort Size: 50 participants/25 organizations per Learning Circle
- Format: In-person training with virtual coaching (where applicable)
- Duration: May–December 2025 (varies by Learning Circle)
1. Public Funding Access: Unlocking New York City Council Discretionary Funding
Facilitated by Helen Rosenthal, Former New York City Council Member and Chair of the Committee on Contracts.
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (Sign-up period now closed)
Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
- Learn how to apply for, secure, and access discretionary funding from the NYC Council.
- Best suited for organizations that apply for expense and/or capital funds from the NYC Council.
- Includes in-person intensives and one-on-one coaching from May to December 2025.
- Topics include funding opportunities, proper record-keeping, interacting with MOCS and the contracting agency, and receiving payment from the city.
2. Legal Compliance: Legal Risk Management in a Time of Change
Facilitated by Laura Abel, Interim Legal Director/Senior Policy Counsel & Jonal Hendrickson, Staff Attorney, of Lawyers Alliance for New York
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 (Sign up by Monday, June 2, 2025)
Time: 9:30 - 12:30 PM
- Strengthen your organization’s legal compliance with a multi-part series focused on risk management in today’s federal environment.
- Best suited for organizations interested in improving their understanding of nonprofit governance, tax-exempt status, and federal contract compliance.
- Includes an in-person workshop followed by individual Zoom consultations.
- Topics include legal risk areas for nonprofits, navigating federal compliance, documentation best practices, and strategies for maintaining good standing.
3. Data Security: Shoring Up Your Nonprofit Security Practices:
Facilitated by Matt Mitchell, CEO of Safety Sync Group
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (Sign up by Friday, June 13, 2025)
Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
- Strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity, personal data protection, and physical safety practices.
- Includes a 3-hour in-person session with real-world tools for implementation.
- Includes in-person workshops and virtual coaching from June to December 2025.
- Topics include digital security, personal security, and physical security.
4. Organizational Communications: Developing Strategies to Strengthen Your Nonprofit Communications
Facilitated by Ally Dommu, Director of Service Development, Worker Owner, & Farra Trompeter, Co-Director, Worker-Owner of Big Duck
Date:
Monday, June 23, 2025 (Sign up by Wednesday, June 18, 2025)
Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Build a values-driven, adaptable communications strategy for internal and external audiences.
- Includes in-person workshops and virtual coaching from June to December 2025.
- Topics include messaging, internal systems, and audience engagement.
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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