2026 NPW Advocacy and Policy Agenda

NPW's 2026 Advocacy and Policy Agenda seeks to promote strong government–nonprofit partnerships that improve contracting systems, advance fair compensation for the nonprofit workforce, and support effective, sustainable operations to ensure that all people receive high-quality government-mandated and other critical services delivered by nonprofit professionals. The goals of the 2026 agenda are to engage in activities that:

• Support the well-being of people and communities
• Strengthen the stability and resilience of the nonprofit sector
• Build systems that ensure livable wages for the nonprofit workforce
• Meet the increasing demand for services at a time of shrinking federal government funding

Issue Areas

Sector challenges that need to be addressed to achieve the stated goals fall into three core areas:

1. Complex, delayed, and reimbursement-based contracting systems
2. Contracts that do not fund the true cost of service
3. Low and near poverty level wages and an inconsistent COLA process

Challenges and Solutions

NPW seeks to advance change through an analysis of the impact of current systems and practices, and related policy recommendations in three key areas:

1. Core Operating Expenses: Fund the True Cost of Service
2. Nonprofit Wages: Achieving Equity and Stability
3. Procurement & Payment: Strengthening the Partnership

Read NPW's Full 2026 Advocacy & Policy Agenda

FY 2027 Budget Overview

The FY 2027 Executive Budget was released on January 19, 2026, and outlines a comprehensive fiscal plan for the upcoming state fiscal year and initiates negotiations with the Legislature.

Read NPW's Executive Budget Overview.

Nonprofit Westchester joins the Human Services Council in expressing disappointment that the Governor did not include the full request of a 2.7% TII (Targeted Inflationary Increase) in the Executive Budget to bolster rates and contracts for human services programs. We support their statement. 

Action Items

Reminder: Not-for-Profit Contracting Advisory Committee Meeting  (NFPCAC) - February 3rd, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM via Zoom Webinar

To attend the meeting via Zoom, please register in advance using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

In-Person:

• NYC - 919 Third Avenue at East 55th/56th Streets, 45th Floor.
• Albany - State Capitol, 2nd Floor (Conference Room #214-2).

To attend the meeting in person: Please confirm for either the New York City or Albany location (above) via this email. Your name and contact information must be added to the sign-in sheet and building security system.

The agenda will follow in advance of the meeting. Meeting information will also be provided on the New York State Nonprofit Unit website. 

Human Services Advocacy Day 2026 - Join NPW and Other Statewide Advocates in Albany on March 9th. The day will include a press conference and visits with legislators. Register here.

Assembly Budget Hearing - Participate in the Westchester Assembly Delegation Virtual Budget Forum on January 30th, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Please register in advance to receive a time slot. Written comments are due by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 28th, and will be shared with the full Westchester Assembly Delegation. Review the Governor’s budget proposals.