Hudson Valley Funders Network Launches New Effort to Help Region’s Nonprofits Adapt to COVID Realities
New Website Provides Access to Resources, Webinars & Supportive Information
The Hudson Valley Funders Network—a leading group of charitable organizations in the region—is partnering with and funding the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) to provide capacity building support and guidance to Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations reeling from myriad challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership this week launched a new website at hudsonvalleyfundersnetwork.org to provide essential resources and support for the region’s nonprofit organizations.
“This website was created as a central, accessible place for Hudson Valley nonprofits to access the information, resources, and support needed to build and strengthen their ability to sustain their charitable missions,” said Andrea L. Reynolds, President & CEO, Dyson Foundation. “We encourage all Hudson Valley nonprofits to access the workshops and resources, and contact NYCON for an initial assessment and to access the capacity building support that may be needed to emerge stronger through this crisis.”
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Hudson Valley Funders Network (HVFN) came together to find ways to support the region’s nonprofit sector. HVFN conducted two surveys of nonprofits – one with the Center for Effective Philanthropy in April and the other with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) in June – to assess how the sector was faring. The results clearly indicated tremendous pressures on nonprofits in every sector. (The key findings and results of these surveys can be accessed on the HVFN website.)
“Nonprofits have demonstrated their resilience and creativity in challenging times throughout history, often with scarce resources. To ensure essential programs and services can be preserved and sustained, organizations must have the capacity to adapt strategically in times of significant change. We hope the information on this site can help you do just that,” said Doug Sauer, CEO, NYCON.
In addition to providing a series of webinars targeting nonprofits seeking to recover and strengthen from the pandemic, NYCON offers nonprofits numerous opportunities to gain technical assistance, including:
• Organizational Assessment
• Financial Infrastructure Assessment
• Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow Analysis
• Human Resources
• PPP Forgiveness and for the Anticipated New Round – Direct Assistance
• Fund Development Planning
• Amendments to Bylaws, Certificates of Incorporation and Charters
• Board & Staff Facilitations
• Strategic Planning
• Partnerships, Mergers, Acquisitions & Dissolutions
• COVID-19 re-opening consultation
• Policy Development (e.g. fiscal, HR, confidentiality, gift acceptance)
• Recruitment of Board Members
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Assessments & Consultation
Charitable organizations comprising the Hudson Valley Funders Network, include: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, the Community Fund, Dyson Foundation, Field Hall Foundation, Foundation for Community Health, James J. McCann Charitable Trust & the McCann Foundation, Kaplan Family Foundation, Krupp Foundation, MVP Health Care, NYS Health Foundation, NoVo Foundation, Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Rowley Family Foundation, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region, United Way of Ulster County, United Way of Westchester and Putnam, and the Westchester Community Foundation.
