Bill > A05860

This bill establishes the Office of Nonprofit Development within the Empire State Development Corporation to assist nonprofit organizations with business development, capacity building, technical support, and education. The office will be headed by a director appointed by the governor and will have the authority to create and abolish units within the office, appoint staff, and request information and resources from other state agencies. The key functions of the office include providing financial education, advising on fundraising, and connecting nonprofits with mentorship, leadership training, and job development programs. The office is also required to submit an annual report to the Commissioner of Empire State Development detailing the number and nature of the nonprofit organizations served, the types of services provided, and any grant or award funding obtained with the office's assistance.