Dyson Foundation

Are you engaged or interested in grant writing? Join Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants for a free workshop geared to the people in your organization who can put the most effective tools and tactics to use: executive directors, board and staff members. The workshop will take place on Friday, November 8 from 8:00-10:30AM at Ulster Savings Bank, 180 Schwenk Drive, Kingston, NY. For more info and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/dadqtefi..

At its most recent meeting in September 2024, the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved over $2.6 million in new grants to 51 different organizations. To see the major awards, please visit https://lnkd.in/guWzatXC

ProBono Partnership will present a webinar on Wednesday, September 25 from 12:00-1:00PM ET on "Your Key Governance Documents: What Are They and Why Do They Matter." Senior Staff Attorneys Kent Hansen and Judy Siegel will shine a light on these documents. There is a $30 fee. For more info and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/d4rfQKyV

The Hudson Valley Funders Network and the Support Center will offer a webinar "Strategic Succession Planning: Securing Tomorrow's Workforce Leadership" on Thursday, September 19, from 1:00-3:00PM. This session will explore innovative strategies for identifying and nurturing potential leaders within your organization to ensure a seamless transition and continued growth. Participants will learn how to implement a dynamic succession planning model that addresses the unique challenges faced by nonprofit organizations, including identifying key roles for succession, developing talent from within, and using strategic foresight to anticipate future leadership needs. The session will also cover practical tools and techniques for creating a transparent and inclusive succession planning process that aligns with organizational goals and enhances overall team stability. For more info and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/euNFG7Ms

The Hudson Valley Funders Network and the Support Center will offer a webinar "Leading Change: Innovative Strategies for Executive Transition" on Thursday, September 12, from 1:00-3:00PM, focusing on equipping leaders with advanced tools and strategies beyond traditional succession planning to manage these pivotal periods. This workshop will delve into when and how to integrate interim executives, the strategic onboarding of new leaders, and building an organizational culture resilient to changes at the top.?For more info and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/eQTuHvzH

Adelphi University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership will offer its Excellence in Nonprofit Management Certificate Program from November 2024-May 2025, to prepare mid-level managers, program directors, supervisors, and practitioners for management and?leadership success. Through convenient bi-monthly 3-hour virtual meetings spanning a seven-month period, this certificate program is designed to build competencies and guide performance strategies, with an emphasis on mastering skills for effective management. To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/eVxsdzD5, or contact Diane Wunderlich @ [email protected].

Nonprofit Financial Commons will present a webinar "The Nonprofit Audit Guide 2024: What’s New and What it Means for You," on August 14th at 2:00pm ET, to help nonprofit organizations navigate the latest developments in the auditing landscape and ensure they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/eECfAJey

The National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTE will offer a free webinar "Nonpartisan Voter Engagement “How To” for Nonprofits: on Tuesday, July 30 at 3:00PM ET, following up on their release of the Nonprofit Voter Engagement Guide to share proven practices and remove the guesswork on what it means to do voter engagement and remain strictly nonpartisan. Join them to learn why and how nonprofits should do nonpartisan voter engagement between now and Election Day. To register, visit https://lnkd.in/eaBeNh3u

At its most recent meeting in June 2024, the Foundation’s Board of Directors approved over $2.6 million in new grants to 18 different organizations. To see the major awards, please visit https://lnkd.in/e9-Bw-Ei

The average cost of a cyber security incident in the public sector is $2.6 million – from repairs to ransom payments and legal fees – according to a 2023 IBM report on the cost of data breaches in the U.S. To help municipal leaders, school districts and higher education administration, fire and police agencies, and IT professionals working with public entities stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and threats, the Dutchess County Office of Central and Information Services (OCIS), in partnership with Marist College, will host its third Hudson Valley Cyber Security Summit, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Marist College Student Center and is free to attend for those working in or with the public sector. Registration and a complimentary networking breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. Registration is required in advance by Monday, June 17th, and is available at?DutchessNY.gov/CyberSummit. For more information, please contact the Dutchess County Office of Central & Information Services at (845) 486-2450, email?[email protected]?or visit DutchessNY.gov.