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The Nonprofit Boards Clearinghouse launches spring course!

On Wednesday, March 25 the Nonprofit Boards Clearinghouse (NPBC) launches its “Leadership Through Governance” five-night training course. Both this course and the sold-out one-day course on Saturday, April 18, 2015 will culminate in a Board Panel and Nonprofit Networking Reception on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. NPBC aims to help course participants gain competence and confidence […]

Advocates for Public Policy: The NYJL Committee That Advocates for Change

Since its founding in 1901, the New York Junior League has been a powerful force for legislative change for the betterment of women and children in New York City and New York State. The focused and determined efforts of our Advocates for Public Policy (APP) committee have spurred legislation that includes the protection of children […]

Words of Wisdom part 1: Quotes from notable Junior League volunteers

It’s no surprise that Junior League volunteers have a lot to say, not only about the work we do in communities worldwide, but also about life in general. Below, we’ve compiled some favorite quotations from notable women—all of them one-time Junior League volunteers! “Be yourself, it’s a tough act to follow.” – Katharine Hepburn, Actress […]

Cancer Awareness & Support (CAS) Committee Hosts Wreath Decorating Event at Gilda’s Club

On December 3, the Cancer Awareness and Support (CAS) committee held a wreath-decorating workshop at Gilda’s Club. Gilda’s Club, named after the late comedienne Gilda Radner, is an international organization that provides support and networking opportunities for individuals impacted by cancer, including patients, their families, and caretakers. At the December workshop, the CAS committee supplied […]