Strengthening Human Service Agencies
FPWA helps member agencies and other human service providers build their operations and meet the needs of their communities by providing important capacity-building services, including management and technical assistance, board development, early childhood accreditation, group purchasing, staff training, fundraising assistance, and volunteer recruitment. Click for more

Assisting Those in Need
FPWA operates a number of programs that provide direct support to help improve the lives of New Yorkers of all ages. These programs include information and referral services, a financial assistance program for needy individuals, and stipend and vacation programs for seniors and college and camp scholarships for children. Click for more

Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Management Assistance Workshops

• The Final Updated 403(b) Regulations pdf (33574 bytes)
  On July 26, 2007, the final regulations for 403(b) plans were published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The changes are effective in 2009, and as a result, many 403(b) plan sponsors will need to make significant changes to their plans and how they manage them in order to comply. During this workshop, we will discuss the new 403(b) plan regulations and practical solutions for your organization.
  Tuesday, September 16, 2008 – 9:30am-12pm

• Nonprofit Philanthropy: the Fundamentals of Planned Giving pdf (24350 bytes)
  Do you fully understand the benefits of a Planned Giving program for your organization? Do you want to learn more about how Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts work, and why now may be a great time to ask donors for planned gifts?
  Thursday, September 25, 2008 – 9:30am-12:30pm

• Endowment Management Series: pdf (36078 bytes):
  The Endowment Management Series will bring together industry experts to share their knowledge on the following topics: Setting Endowment Spending and Investment Policies, Legal and Fiduciary Aspects of Setting Up and Managing Endowments,and Introduction to Endowments and Investment Management
  Wednesday, October 1, 2008 – 9:30am-12:30pm