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Nonprofit Assistance Initiatives
	In April 2009, Mayor Bloomberg announced the formation of several initiatives to help New York City nonprofits survive the economic downturn and beyond. Initiatives fell into three categories: Reducing Costs Improving Contracting Procedures Strengthening Nonprofits Read the press release Watch the video in low or high bandwidth

	Significant progress has been made, and a joint nonprofit sector-government task force continues to collaboratively advance efforts in each category.

	Strengthening Nonprofits Task Force Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs and United Way of New York City President & CEO Gordon Campbell co-chair the Strengthening Nonprofits Task Force, which was established to guide the City as initiatives to support the nonprofit sector are developed and implemented. Since its launch, the task force has helped to shape key initiatives such as: HHS Accelerator, which, in 2012, will result in the launch of an online portal where providers can store and electronically share frequently requested enterprise data and documents with the City and other funders The Human Services Data Project (HSData), a cross-sector initiative that has led to the development of key measures of financial health for organizations and performance outcomes for senior services, workforce development, and services for criminal justice-involved adults GreaterNY, a public-private initiative that has led to deeper civic engagement by business leaders and enhanced nonprofit capability in areas such as marketing and communications, financing, fundraising, and governance and strategy Group purchasing, a new opportunity for New York City-funded nonprofits to access discounts on a wide range of goods and services, potentially resulting in up to $5 million in savings, which nonprofits could allocate to other costs

	Other Key Reforms and Support Standardized Contracts and Dedicated Support The City has begun to solicit human service program contracts using a new standard contract format. A nonprofit facilitator was also designated in 2009 to help resolve current contracting issues and increase understanding of City rules, regulations, or policies affecting access to City funding. To access this resource, contact 311 or email NFPhelp@cityhall.nyc.gov. Learn more about NYC's advancements in procurement (in PDF) Learn more about revisions to the Human Services Standard Contract (in PDF) Expanded Returnable Grant Fund The Mayor's Office of Contract Services and the Fund for the City of New York offer a bridge loan program known as the Returnable Grant Fund (RGF). On July 1, 2009, the loan capacity of the RGF was increased by 150%, an enhancement that enables the City to provide loans to additional nonprofits receiving City funds and assist them during short-term cash flow difficulties. Eligibility for the loan program has been greatly expanded; for more details, please review the application (in PDF) Download the Returnable Grant Fund FAQ (in PDF) Leveraged Live Management Assistance In addition to the content on this website, nonprofit leaders can call 311 to identify resources related to a broad range of management issues, such as how to create a strategic plan, better manage financial resources, recruit new board members, and learn about financial incentives. If referrals are not available through City resources, callers will be routed to the Community Resource Exchange's Executive Director Hotline, where senior staff members will provide assistance through further referral, strategic advice, guidance, or coaching.

	Why the Sector Remains Important Here are some facts about NYC nonprofits, based on 2009 research, that continue to drive joint efforts to strengthen the sector: There were 42,428 registered nonprofits in NYC Health, human services, and cultural nonprofits employed over 470,000 people in NYC Approximately 28,000 of these nonprofits had budgets over $5,000 There were 2,500 nonprofits doing business with the City Over 2,500 nonprofit programs are available through 311 Looking for more information about New York’s nonprofit sector? Please visit the Index of Data Sources

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