Finlay Consulting Services

10/10/2025

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DREAM)!

October is NYS Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month (DREAM). This month, they are highlighting the rights of people with disabilities and continuing their work to expand employment opportunities across New York State.

On October 28 and 29, the New York State DREAM Symposium will be taking place at the Empire State Concourse. This event is free to attend and will feature a job fair with more than 50 inclusive employers from the Capital Region and beyond, a disability resource fair, and an assistive technology fair with demonstrations from tech industry leaders. enter the url below to register.

Register for DREAM Symposium:
https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11209/register?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL), believes all workers deserve equal access to employment opportunities, including those with disabilities. Our wide range of career services are here to assist people with disabilities connect to employment statewide. Learn more at our Career Services for Persons with Disabilities website by going to the URL below:

https://dol.ny.gov/career-services/career-services-for-persons-with-disabilities

01/13/2025

It’s horrifying that the CA Wildfires are still burning. You can help with this effort by donating to:

https://www.cafirefoundation.org

https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/

https://www.redcross.org/donate/modal/modal1.html/

The California Fire Foundation, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect.

12/29/2024

02/08/2024

For anyone who’s needed to use this tool, it is a life-saver!

GoFundMe crowdfunding campaigns have generated $30 billion since 2010, the fundraising platform announced Tuesday, as younger generations look beyond institutions to make their donations.

02/03/2024

Cultivate empathy daily.

“Long-term, it could also be the year in which major conflict can be resolved, if people can focus on empathy,” one Chinese folklore scholar said.

09/16/2023

For our clients and friends who celebrate, we wish you a happy new year and continued prosperity.

09/07/2023

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/fundraisers-salaries-rise-but-not-enough-to-beat-inflation?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_7667499_nl_Philanthropy-Today_date_20230907&cid=pt&source=&sourceid=&sra=true

While salaries grew over all, there is still a 15 percent pay gap between the average salaries for women and men.

06/16/2023

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/apple-doubles-to-200-million-its-support-for-racial-equity?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_7067581_nl_Philanthropy-Today_date_20230616&cid=pt&source=&sourceid=&sra=true

Half the money is in the form of philanthropy grants; the other half in investments focused on equity.

12/31/2022

Critical compliance issue in 2023!

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09/18/2022

Thrilled to be designing and facilitating an upcoming BOARD RETREAT focused on Strategic Planning. Sharing a great article:

By Aly Sterling, President & Founder at Aly Sterling Philanthropy Your nonprofit’s board is the motor that keeps your organization’s administrative operations going. When everyone is on the same page, your board functions like a well-oiled machine, efficiently driving your nonprofit toward its g...