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Networking with Peers

When surveyed about what they value most in their COAE membership, the most common response is "the networking."  No one understands the challenges of a CEO like another CEO. The Council offers access to peers in other fields of service with varying backgrounds, tenure, agency types and sizes, etc. Whatever the issue, one of our members has experience with it. 

Council Meetings: Most meetings are held virtually with some in-person.

Council meetings are generally the second Thursday of the month typically from 11:00am to 12:00pm. The agenda includes a program featuring a community leader or expert regarding topics relevant to the nonprofit sector with time for questions and comments.

Membership with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)

All members of the Council are eligible to receive a discounted membership rate with NYCON. NYCON membership offers a wide range of services including trainings, discounts at select vendors, management and consulting services, and more! For details, visit their web site at http://www.nycon.org Each Council member, including staff should create their own login to access NYCON programs. Starting in 2024, members will be required to opt-in to access the NYCON membership and discounted membership rate. Contact COAE director, Juanita Lyde for details. 

Eligibility for the Nonprofit Benefit Exchange (NBE) Insurance Consortium 

The NBE Consortium was established in 2016 with coordination from the Council of Agency Executives and the Human Services Leadership Council in Syracuse to assist in managing the cost of insurance coverage for eligible local nonprofit organizations. NBE member organizations can offer employees multiple insurance products at competitive pricing. COAE members must meet eligibility to join. To be considered, organizations must have at least 100 employees for medical coverage plans and smaller organizations are eligible for dental, vision, and EAP plans. There is an additional fee for NBE membership. 

Member Directory

A Member Directory is available on the website containing contact information for Council members. Members are encouraged to connect, learn from each other, and collaborate.

Affinity Networking Groups

These are special interest groups for members and staff that are an added benefit of membership. Members and staff may request notifications of upcoming meetings. Contact Juanita Lyde for details.  

For Anyone:

  • HR Group: Meets 1x/month on the second Tuesday at 2pm.
  • CFO Group: Meets quarterly. 
  • COO Group: Meets every other month on the 4th Tuesday at 2pm.
  • Compliance Officers: Meets every other month on the 4th Thursday at 2:00pm.
  • Manager Affinity Group: Meets 1x/month on the third Tuesday at 2pm. 

For CEOs/EDs Only:

  • Smaller Org ED Group: Meets monthly on the 3rd Friday at 8:30am.
  • Newer CEO/Executive Directors: Varies.
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