March is Women's History Month!

Here's to the strong and inspiring women in the nonprofit sector 💪

Ready? Set, Go! Erie Gives registration is officially open—yes, already! Nonprofits can now sign up to participate in this community giving day, hosted by our friends at The Erie Community Foundation on August 12. Registration closes July 12!

Be sure your membership with The Nonprofit Partnership is up to date! Log into the member portal or reach out to Kensley at ksemple@yournpp.org to confirm your standing.

Meet Your Erie Gives Contacts!

Kailey Pisani, The Erie Community Foundation

As the Marketing & Communications Associate at ECF, Kailey is your go-to person for all things Erie Gives related. She can assist you with registration, profile set up, and Erie Gives Guide inclusion and ads. Contact Kailey at KPisani@ErieCommunityFoundation.or g.

Kensley Semple, The Nonprofit Partnership

As the Operations & Special Projects Assistant at NPP, Kensley specializes in helping your nonprofit thrive during Erie Gives. She can assist with your NPP membership, the Erie Gives Tool Kit, best practices, and NPP-hosted webinars/programming. Contact Kensley at KSemple@YourNPP.org.

New Blog Post (and Event) Alert! 🔔

Guest writer Jeff Bagel, CFRE, shares insights in his latest blog on our website, emphasizing the power of a strong Annual Fundraising Plan (AFP) to keep your team focused and mission-driven. Read here!

If your AFP needs a refresh (or doesn’t exist yet!), join Jeff in person on March 25 from 9:00 AM-1:30 PM for a hands-on workshop to create a realistic, actionable plan. Learn more and register here.

Bonus: Registration includes lunch and a signed copy of Annual Fundraising Plans Made Simple, 2nd Edition!

Free (you heard that right!) Grant Writing Course

The Erie County Public Library is offering their two-part Get That Grant Boot Camp! Learn how to research, write, budget, and evaluate grants.

1st Session: March 6 | Learn more

2nd Session: March 13 | Learn more

Member Marketplace Deal:

Learn QuickBooks!

Does your nonprofit use QuickBooks, or do you need a refresher on the program? Join QuickBooks Made Easy for a three-part series on the online version May 13-15. Members of NPP will receive $40 or $70 off their registration. Click here for full details.

Women's History Month: Local Events

Throughout history, women have broken barriers, shattered ceilings, and led with purpose. This month, let’s celebrate, connect, and empower one another at these local Women’s History Month events happening in our region!

March 7 - Empowering the Future: Shaping Leaders | Shateria Franklin + Jefferson Educational Society

March 7 – Women’s Empowerment Night | Erie Otters + Erie Women's Empowerment

March 7 & 8 – Women's Day Art Opening & Celebration | City Gallery

March 19 – We Still Rise: Overcoming Barriers of Aspiring Female Leaders | Alyson Eagle, Ph.D. + Jefferson Educational Society

March 23 – March Erie DAWN’s Rise & Shine: Women’s Networking & Celebration Brunch | 10/20 Collective

March 26 – March Icebreaker | Erie Women’s Fund

March 31 – Women Making History | Mercy Center for Women

Upcoming Programs

Mar 20

9 AM-12 PM

Safe Zone Training

with Dr. Alyson Eagle, Dr. Megan Woller, and Tori Williams

Apr 2

10 AM-12 PM

Maximizing Grant Opportunities in 2025: Navigating Changes and Strengthening Your Strategy

Apr 8

10:30-11:30 AM

Bridge to Benefits:

NPP's Member Meet & Greet

at the Erie Free Store

View All NPP Events

Grants Round-Up

Imagine Learning Foundation Signature Grant Program

Application Deadline: April 9, 2025

Awards up to $25,000-100,000

Grants for that support programs, activities, or research advancing social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being to enhance learning outcomes for youth, families, and educators in home and community environments.

Lawrence Foundation Grant

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Awards up to $5,000-10,000

Grants for that support environmental, human services, and other causes through unrestricted funding for general operations or projects.

ECF Opportunities

Event Sponsorships: Ranging from $100 to $2,500, find out if you qualify here.

Hear Erie's Youth (H.E.Y.): Grants up to $10,000 for programs that address youth involvement in substance abuse, mental health, bullying, and violence. Learn more here.

#NonprofitJobs

Chief Program Officer with Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA)

Director of Advancement with the Mercy Center for Women

Mission Advancement Officer with Gannon University

Graphic Designer with LECOM

Junior Designer with the Erie Art Museum

Finance Manager with St. Patrick Church

Receptionist with the Benedictine Sister of Erie

Construction Supervisor with the Greater Erie Habitat for Humanity

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