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News / Announcements
July 21, 2017
Exhibit at Camp Finance in October
Please join us for Camp Finance 2017, New York State's premier financial management conference for nonprofit organizations.
July 21, 2017
Grant Advisor: Foundation Rating Website is Live
The purpose of GrantAdvisor is to create an open, honest feedback loop between funders and nonprofits.
July 17, 2017
Amendment to Strike Section 116 failed in Close Vote
The amendment to strike Section 116 related to Johnson Amendment enforcement failed by a vote of 24 to 28. The vote on nonpartis…
July 13, 2017
NYCON Celebrates Roots with Recognition from Governor Cuomo and Others
NYCON held a “Celebrating Our Roots” day on June 27th. Staff and board members gathered at the NYCON Corporate Office in Me…
July 13, 2017
Report: LGBTQ Nonprofit Staff and the Racial Leadership Gap
The Building Movement Project has just released Working at the Intersections: LGBTQ Nonprofit Staff and the Racial Leadership Ga…
July 10, 2017
Keep Toxic Partisanship Away from Nonprofit Missions
The rider to the House Appropriations Committee spending bill could weaken the Johnson Amendment. What does that mean?
July 07, 2017
NY Appellate Court Issues Decision on Executive Comp Regulations
Court explanation notes that “the soft cap provision cannot pass constitutional muster,” as it violates the constitutional s…
June 27, 2017
Today NYCON is "Celebrating Our Roots!"
To celebrate the day NYCON formalized (June 27th), we’re having a “Celebrating Our Roots” day.
June 19, 2017
NYS Comptroller "Prompt Contracting" Report
Though showing slight improvement, 59% of contracts still processed late; very few have interest due paid to nonprofits.
May 31, 2017
FPWA Calls for Support of New York Health Act
The New York Health Act is legislation that would implement universal, single-payer health care and eliminate financial barriers…
May 23, 2017
NYCON Assists in Merger of Saratoga County Social Service Providers
CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services, Inc., and Community Human Services (CHS) are affiliating to creat a larger nonprofit organiz…
May 16, 2017
Omega’s Retreat Grants Help to Reinforce a Community of Nonprofits Taking Action, with NYCON as Partner
Omega, a nonprofit educational organization, today announced it will award 40 nonprofit peers with working retreat grants in 201…
May 10, 2017
Voter Engagement Dos and Don'ts for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Webinar announced to help with questions about what nonprofits are permitted to do.
May 04, 2017
National Council of Nonprofits Statement on “Religious Freedom” Executive Order
"“With the stroke of a pen, the President has unleashed the polarizing rancor of partisan electioneering on charitable nonprof…
April 27, 2017
Network for Good Releases "How to Create a Major Donor Program" eGuide
Major gifts impact the bottom line for small and emerging nonprofits. This free guide can help get you started.
April 27, 2017
Study on Nonprofit Investing Released
The annual Study on Nonprofit Investing (SONI) seeks to meet the need for data about how nonprofits invest their reserves and ho…
April 19, 2017
New Board Source Report: Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness
A new view, a more balanced approach. Take a look at this overview and tools for your nonprofit.
April 13, 2017
NYCON Kicks Off 90th Birthday Celebration by Thanking Members and Friends
From February 27th through March 3rd the New York Council of Nonprofits, along with their members and friends, celebrated 90 yea…
April 12, 2017
Board Matching Event Coming to NYC Nonprofits
"The Board Match" is Coming to New York City!Join us at the New York Hilton on June 7th to Find Your Next Board Member.
April 10, 2017
Nonprofits Boost Economy, Squeezed by it Too
Budget cuts, competition for donations weigh on bottom lines.
NYCON develops and promotes an effective and vibrant charitable nonprofit community throughout New York State. We strengthen organizational capacity, act as an advocate and unifying voice, help to inform philanthropic giving, and conduct research and planning to demonstrate relevance and impact.
