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Ponce Bank’s Nonprofit Grassroots Program is a valuable resource that assists local nonprofits in developing skills, maximizing impact, and growing capacity. Many local nonprofits are dedicated to their missions but require additional technical skills and resources to achieve their full potential. This program is designed to bridge that gap and help organizations reach their goals.
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What can participants expect at the workshop?

Ponce Bank’s Nonprofit Grassroots Program comprises a series of webinars that cover various topics such as partnerships, strategic planning, volunteerism, and more. These webinars are led by Wanda Matos, Vice President and Director of Nonprofit Services at Ponce Bank. Participants will acquire valuable insights, essential tools, and best practices to aid their organizations in achieving success. The webinars are interactive, allowing participants dedicated time for question-and-answer sessions and opportunities for virtual networking with like-minded organizations.

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Topics Covered:

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    Strategic Partnerships
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    Fundraising Planning
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    How to Engage Your Volunteers
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    Key Steps of Building a Nonprofit Board
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    Becoming Grant Ready

What’s the commitment?

There is no commitment cost.
Participants have the option to sign up for one or all the sessions.

Who is eligible to participate?

Ponce Bank’s Nonprofit Grassroots Program is open to community-based nonprofits in the areas where Ponce Bank has branches, which include The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey. There is no cost for nonprofits to participate.
    Ponce Bank’s Nonprofit Grassroots Program comprises a series of webinars that cover various topics such as partnerships, strategic planning, volunteerism, and more. These webinars are led by Wanda Matos, Vice President and Director of Nonprofit Services at Ponce Bank. Participants will acquire valuable insights, essential tools, and best practices to aid their organizations in achieving success. The webinars are interactive, allowing participants dedicated time for question-and-answer sessions and opportunities for virtual networking with like-minded organizations.

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    Strategic Partnerships

    Basic Financial Statements for Nonprofits

    How to Engage your Volunteers

    Tools to evaluate your banking relationship and choose the right Banking partner

    Key Steps of Building a Nonprofit Board

    Becoming Grant Ready

    Reserve Funds Strategies for
    Nonprofits

    Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

    Measuring
    Impact

    Retention & Success Planning

    It takes a village, and we would like to thank the following organizations for being part of how a community works and for making this initiative a success:  

    Nonprofit New York, The NY Women's Foundation, Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, The Showing Hearts Foundation, Community Resource Exchange (CRE) NYC, Queens Centers for Progress, Queens Borough President Non Profit Network, Manhattan BP Office,  PennPac & Brooklyn Org.

    The Financial Mastery Series offered by Ponce Bank is intended to furnish general information and for educational purposes only. It does not, and is not intended, to constitute legal, tax, or real property advice. Information is subject to change with no prior notice. This information may differ according to applicable laws and regulations. Please contact appropriate counsel to obtain accurate information for your situation.