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Opinion: With another Trump presidency on the horizon, NYC needs to pay its damn bills

The City can move now on the more than $500 million it owes nonprofits before they face possible federal cuts in funding. See here Managing Partner John MacIntosh’s open letter to Mayor Adams asking him to pay his damn bills.

Commentary: New York City’s procurement system is not beyond fixing

ContractStat is a new tool to highlight problems like late payments and unregistered contracts. Read more about SeaChange’s role in procurement reform and its newly announced project to enforce accountability & transparency here.

Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund – Collaboration Stories Webinar Series: Arts & Culture

See here the third installment of the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund’s webinar series “Collaboration Stories” which spotlights nonprofits who have engaged in successful, long-term collaborations to enhance their missions (such as mergers and asset transfers). Held on June 20, 2024, this installment is focused on the education…

DSS Commissioner Park Unveils First Loan From NYC’s Shelter Fund For Nonprofit Shelter Development – Harlem World Magazine

DSS Commissioner Park Unveils First Loan From NYC’s Shelter Fund For Nonprofit Shelter Development – Harlem World Magazine We are very happy to have a spotlight on one of our newest funds: The New York Shelter Acquisition and Predevelopment Fund (NYSAPF), a combination of $5 million in “first-loss”…

Manhattan shelter project snags first award from mayor’s $15M loan fund – Crain’s New York Business

Manhattan shelter project snags first award from mayor’s $15M loan fund – Crain’s New York Business We are very happy to have a spotlight on one of our newest funds: The New York Shelter Acquisition and Predevelopment Fund (NYSAPF), a combination of $5 million in “first-loss” capital from…

Commentary: When a nonprofit should – or shouldn’t – grow

In light of recent closures in the Philadelphia nonprofit community, SeaChange’s John MacIntosh shares his thoughts in a commentary piece in NYN Media: “When a nonprofit should – or shouldn’t – grow” Real estate challenges, leadership transitions, funder relationships, and government payment delays can all greatly affect a…

Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund – Collaboration Stories Webinar Series: Health & Human Services

See here the second installment of the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund’s webinar series “Collaboration Stories” which spotlights nonprofits who have engaged in successful, long-term collaborations to enhance their missions (such as mergers and asset transfers). Held on May 2, 2024, this installment is focused on the education…

Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund – Collaboration Stories Webinar Series: Education

See here the first installment of the Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund’s webinar series “Collaboration Stories” which spotlights nonprofits who have engaged in successful, long-term collaborations to enhance their missions (such as mergers and asset transfers). Held on April 11, 2024, this installment is focused on the education…

Opinion: Eric Adams has some misconceptions about nonprofits and why they haven’t come together

In NYN Media, SeaChange’s John MacIntosh delves into the misconceptions behind nonprofit mergers and collaborations in response to recent comments by Mayor Adams. In this opinion piece, he argues for several important roles that the City can play to aid nonprofits who are exploring the idea of coming…

The Child Victims Act: Serving Justice While Limiting the Collateral Damage

SeaChange analyzes why the Child Victims Act (CVA) poses an unintended threat to nonprofits serving New York’s child welfare system and what can be done in a new opinion article featured in NYN Media here. The research note itself can be found here.