About the CCSNYS Mid-Hudson Valley Regional Office
The CCSNYS Mid-Hudson Valley Regional Office, made possible with support from The Dyson Foundation, is located at 85 Cannon Street, in the heart of the City of Poughkeepsie and the Mid-Hudson Valley. The office focuses its operations in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Greene, Columbia and Putnam Counties, while providing support services throughout the State, including New York City. Services offered are extensive and include technical assistance, training and educational events, legal assistance, employee benefits, group purchasing programs, and policy and advocacy information.
CCSNYS Mid-Hudson Valley Regional Office is proud to bring you opportunities specifically designed to help build the capacity of nonprofits in your region: the Build A Better Nonprofit Training Series, the Dyson Foundation´s Management Assistance Program (MAP), which offers ´mini-grant´ funding opportunities of up to $10,000 for legal, governance, fiscal and related technical assistance, and the Nonprofit Strategic Restructuring Initiative, which offers funding support for potential collaborations and mergers.
Contact the Mid-Hudson Regional Office for further information
at (845) 454-5062.
Featured Regional Programs
Dyson Foundation Mini-Grant and Strategic Restructuring Grant Programs
The Dyson Foundation is strongly committed to the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State and to improving and enhancing the quality of life in the region for all of its residents, especially those most vulnerable or economically disadvantaged. The Foundation defines the Mid-Hudson region as including Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties. We have a particular emphasis on Dutchess County, our home community.
CCSNYS Mid-Hudson Valley Staff Members:
Eileen Herzog, Financial Accountability & Compliance Department
Jennifer Lockwood, MHV Regional Coordinator & Legal Assistant
Michael West, Legal Services Coordinator; Watson & West
Audrey Grifel, Capacity Building Advisor
Stephanie Watkins, Office Manager & Legal Assistant
Mid-Hudson Valley Executive Director Group
CCSNYS would like to invite you to the next meeting of the MHV Executive Director Group. This invitation is extended to all Mid-Hudson Valley non-profit Executives interested in strenghtening the sector in their community.
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Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 18th at 9:00 am at the Council´s Mid-Hudson Valley Office, 85 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie. We will be discussing Marketing & Media Relations for local Non-Profits. To inquire please call 845-454-5062 x. 102.
Please respond to Jennifer Lockwood, CCSNYS, MHV Regional Coordinator to let us know that you will be attending or for additional information.
News Around the Mid-Hudson Valley Region*
The Planned Giving Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley is pleased to announce our upcoming Seminar
Planned Giving - Plain and Simple
Presented by Ellen Estes
April 30th, 2008
9am to 4pm
Ellen Estes, a nationally-acclaimed leader in the field of Planned Giving will be presenting this full-day Seminar on April 30th, from 9:00-4:00, at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel.
CCSNYS Members will receive the PGCMHV Member rate. Members $175, Non-Members $300.
Please click here to register
Other News
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The Chamber Foundation, Inc. of the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce, invites you to our upcoming fundraiser for "Leadership Dutchess", Friday May 9th, from 5-9 pm @ Mahoney´s near the Poughkeepsie Train Station. Tickets are $20 and covers admission, wings and beer! We will also have a great selection of raffle prizes! All proceeds will support the various educational programs run by the Chamber Foundation. For additional information please contact Christina @ The Chamber Foundation, Inc. @ 845-296-0001, or Jennifer Lockwood, CCSNYS, Class of 2008 Leadership Dutchess @ 845-454-5062 x. 102
List of Future Events:
Nonprofit Leadership Summit Westchester [ 5/12/2008 ]
Nonprofit Wellness Clinics Poughkeepsie [ 5/14/2008 ]
Nonprofit Wellness Clinics Poughkeepsie [ 5/15/2008 ]
Mid-Hudson Valley Executive Directors Group [ 5/16/2008 ]
Member Benefit Spotlight: Delta Dental Program Webinar [ 5/28/2008 ]
Strategic Planning for Museums Poughkeepsie [ 9/22/2008 ]
Museum Board Roles & Responsibilities Poughkeepsie [ 9/22/2008 ]
List of Related Links:
Journal For Nonprofit Managment Online
Dyson Foundation
List of News:
Seminars on Nonprofit Technology - April & May
Lockwood Appointed Hudson Valley Coordinator
CCSNYS Shares Space with The Support Center
2007 Risk Management Awards Announced
NYS Nonprofit Sector Report Available Online!
Mergers Help Streamline Nonprofit Community
Statewide IDA Bond Program Announced
Nonprofit Technology Workshops May/June
Social Media Works Wonders for Nonprofits
Your True Calling Could Suit a Nonprofit
CraigsList NYC "Boot Camp" & CCSNYS
NYS Awards Training Grant to CCSNYS
Fleishman Receives the 2007 Urbach Award
Alston Named NYC Vice President
Free Board Training Dates Announced!
CNN Heroes: Battling MS with Kevin Bacon
2008 Membership Renewal Underway
A Taxing Matter From The Chronicle
Literacy Connections - Member of the Month!
Win $2,000 For Good Risk Management
Charity Must Harness Power Of Politics