NPCC’s 2019 Nonprofit Excellence Awards Now Accepting Applications!

Applications are due on Wednesday, April 24. All operating 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester are encouraged to apply. Organizations do not need to be members of NPCC to participate.

Receive free feedback on your management practices from the program's expert Selection Committee in NPCC's Key Areas of Nonprofit Excellence:

1. Advocacy and strategic alliances further the mission.
2. Communications are strategic, effective, and build the organization's brand identity.
3. The organization is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
4. Financial management is strong, transparent, and accountable.
5. Fundraising and resource development are strategic, donor-centered, and advance the organization's mission.
6. Governance structure moves the organization forward.
7. Human resources are valued and developed.
8. Planning and evaluation guides the mission and vision.
9. Technology and data use improves efficiency and advances the organization's mission.

Want to learn more? Check out our tip sheet! We know that the application can be overwhelming at first glance. That's why we've developed a tip sheet to help you craft your answers based on what the Selection Committee is looking for.

Learn the Ins and Outs of the Application and Selection Process:
Register For One of NPCC's Application Clinics!

There is no cost to attend the clinics. We'll share even more tips, and answer any questions, to help you put together a strong application. Registration is required. Please register for only ONE clinic; each clinic will cover the same material.

The 2019 application guidelines, readiness assessment and application, tip sheet, FAQ, and guiding document, Key Areas of Nonprofit Excellence, are available on our website:
http://www.npccny.org/nonprofit-excellence-awards.

Questions? Please contact Aaron Covarrubias, Education & Training Manager, at [email protected] or call 646-893-2441.