Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants Network

Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants Network The Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants Network is a community of consultants serving the nonprofit sector in Hudson Valley. Off to a promising start!

How one great collaboration can lead to another…
To begin at the beginning:

There was Nonprofits TALK—a monthly workshop for Hudson Valley nonprofit professionals. For more than 3 years, NPT facilitated lively conversations and effective collaborations. Then a mega-collaboration began with Nonprofits TALK + the Support Center exploring what’s needed to strategically strengthen nonprofit organiza

tions in the Hudson Valley. Susan Ragusa, NPT founder, and Tonia Papke, Support Center Leadership Council member and founder of MDI Consulting, were primary creators and organizers of this new initiative. Stronger Together kicked off in late January 2020 with a wildly successfully event that identified needs and available resources in key areas of nonprofit management and leadership in the Hudson Valley. And then … pandemic. Stronger Together went on hold. Still, the need for nonprofit resources and expertise didn’t go away. If anything, it got bigger. By spring of 2021, Susan and Tonia were again debating how to realize the Stronger Together vision of a collaborative source of expertise for nonprofits. Was the time right for a network of nonprofit consultants in the Hudson Valley to meet those resource needs? They reached out to colleagues with an invitation to convene. An interested and experienced group of consultants responded. In June 2021, Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants launched.

06/22/2026
A huge thank you to the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for their generous sponsorship, HVNonprofit Hub for t...
05/22/2026

A huge thank you to the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley for their generous sponsorship, HVNonprofit Hub for their partnership, and Good Work Institute for hosting us — you all made our eveny possible! 🙌

And to all the fabulous folks from the nonprofit sector who came out to celebrate with us — you are the reason we do this. Our community is something special, and it was so wonderful to put the spotlight on the incredible people who run our nonprofit sector every day.

More happy hours ahead — because you all deserve it! 🥂

It’s Tonia Waterbury - our financial guru.
05/14/2026

It’s Tonia Waterbury - our financial guru.

Funders read your numbers as closely as they read your mission.

Budget and Finance Basics for Nonprofits will help small and emerging organizations learn how to use budgets and financial statements to tell a clear, compelling story about their work, priorities, and impact.

Presented by Tonia Papke of the Support Center for Nonprofit Management
This session will focus on:
• Using financials as storytelling tools—not just compliance documents
• Showing funders how resources support mission and outcomes
• Building confidence explaining budgets and statements

💻 Free webinar | ✅ Registration required | Space is limited
👉 Learn more and register: https://communityfoundationshv.org/events/7023/

The Hudson Valley nonprofit community is gathering — and you’re invited.Whether you’re a consultant, foundation staffer,...
04/29/2026

The Hudson Valley nonprofit community is gathering — and you’re invited.

Whether you’re a consultant, foundation staffer, executive director, board member, or staff leader, this is your chance to step away from the desk, connect with colleagues, and meet some new faces over good food and drinks.

Just Bea-Cause is back with a fresh twist: a joint venture with Hudson Valley Nonprofit Consultants, hosted at the Good Work Institute in Kingston. It’s an after-work happy hour designed for the people who power our region’s nonprofit sector — casual, collegial, and community-driven.

Click this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-bea-cause-nonprofit-happy-hour-tickets-1988420232442

Excited to share our upcoming speakers on May 15th, Inginia & Shannon Jackson!
04/29/2026

Excited to share our upcoming speakers on May 15th, Inginia & Shannon Jackson!

Building stronger communities together 🤝💚Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do in the Hudson Valley
04/27/2026

Building stronger communities together 🤝💚

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do in the Hudson Valley

Turning generosity into impact 🌱From strategy to donor relationships, the right support can transform your nonprofit’s f...
04/22/2026

Turning generosity into impact 🌱

From strategy to donor relationships, the right support can transform your nonprofit’s future. Strong fundraising isn’t just about asking—it’s about connecting, engaging, and building lasting partnerships.

Build stronger connections. Inspire lasting support. 💚

Thanks to HVNC Consultants Terri Colone and Joshua Baron for creating and delivering this workshop. Kingston Library
04/18/2026

Thanks to HVNC Consultants Terri Colone and Joshua Baron for creating and delivering this workshop. Kingston Library

Funding doesn’t find you, you have to go get it.

In this hands-on workshop, two seasoned professionals will walk you through finding the right funding sources and crafting grants that make a compelling case.

You’ll leave knowing how to:
- Navigate grant basics, from terminology to timelines
- Evaluate and prioritize opportunities so you invest your time wisely
- Distinguish between federal/state and private foundation funding
- Apply real-world best practices to position your organization for success
- Tap into local, state, and foundation sources you may not know exist

FREE. Space is limited. Registration required. BYO lunch.
Complete details and registration link in comments.

Grant Writing 101
📍 Kingston Library Community Room, 61 Crown St
📅 Thursday, May 7
🕰️ 12:30-2pm

Helping nonprofits thrive in the Hudson Valley 🤝🌱From fundraising and strategic planning to marketing, HR, and tech supp...
04/17/2026

Helping nonprofits thrive in the Hudson Valley 🤝🌱

From fundraising and strategic planning to marketing, HR, and tech support—we provide the tools and guidance organizations need to grow, adapt, and make a bigger impact.

✨ Need expert advice?
• Free Ask-An-Expert sessions
• Referrals to trusted consultants
• Speaker series + local events

Let’s build stronger nonprofits together.

Meet two more of our Nonprofit Consultants, Josh Baron with expertise in Technology & Information Systems, and Gary Sch...
04/13/2026

Meet two more of our Nonprofit Consultants, Josh Baron with expertise in Technology & Information Systems, and Gary Schuster with expertise in Legal Services! 💚

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