What they call their work
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 2 activities
- Providing international technical assistance to community organizationsDelivers technical support to nonprofit and government initiatives in Antigua & Barbuda and St. Kitts/Nevis, focusing on youth development, diabetes initiatives, education, and fundraising for disadvantaged populations.
- Providing technical assistance and capacity-building workshops for nonprofitsOffers customized trainings, coaching, and hands-on guidance to strengthen the organizational capacity of community-based and faith-based nonprofits in New York City and beyond, covering areas such as grant writing, board development, strategic planning, digital communication, and nonprofit governance.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Delivering specialized programs and retreats for faith-based organizationsOffers tailored seminars, retreats, and programs designed to support faith-based institutions in neighborhood outreach, ministry management, and community engagement.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Facilitating forums and events to strengthen funder-nonprofit collaborationHosts annual forums and seminars that bring together funders and nonprofit organizations to improve dialogue, collaboration, and understanding of community needs, including recognition of effective grantmaking through awards.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting annual galas and recognition events for community leadersOrganizes annual gala events to honor leaders in nonprofits and communities, highlighting the contributions of grassroots organizations and individuals to neighborhood development and civic engagement.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizing leadership development and mentorship events for Black youth and clergyConvenes mentorship events pairing Black judges with young Black children to discuss education, career, and spirituality, and supports leadership development among Black women clergy through dedicated projects and gatherings.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocating for Black maternal health and historic preservationHosted a Black Maternal Health Awareness Walk in Brooklyn and served on an advisory committee for the restoration of the historic Governor’s House in Antigua, contributing to public health and cultural heritage initiatives.
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Who runs it
- GAYLE GILBERT — SECRETARY/TR
- KANYERE EATON — VICE CHAIRPE
- SYLVIA KINARD — CHAIRPERSON
- VALERIE O DURRAH — PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- Ade’s House Partner — Received technical assistance from NTAC for community outreach and fundraising for special needs individuals in St. Kitts.
- American Foundation for the University of West Indies Partner — Rev. Dr. Valerie Oliver Durrah participates annually in its “Legacy Continues” gala by delivering the invocation.
- Auburn Theological Seminary Partner — Collaborated with NTAC on the Black Women Clergy Project in 2008
- Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Partner — Client of NTAC
- Black Agency Executives Partner — Client of NTAC
- Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY) Partner — Client of NTAC
- Brooklyn Brewery Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- Brooklyn Communities Collaborative Partner — Co-hosted the Black Maternal Health Awareness Walk.
- Brooklyn Historical Society Network — Dr. Durrah is the first African-American elected trustee and has served over 30 years on its board.
- Brooklyn Neighborhood Services Partner — Received board development technical assistance from Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic.
- Busia Compassionate Care for Children Partner — NTAC serves on the International Advisory Committee for this orphanage in Busia, Kenya, to help identify needed resources and support.
- CBS Channel 2 – TV Partner — Client of NTAC
- Care Project Partner — Received technical assistance from NTAC in Antigua, including support for fundraising initiatives.
- Citibank Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- College of Staten Island (CUNY) Partner — Client of NTAC
- Con Edison Partner — Client of NTAC
- Concord Community Development Corporation Partner — Client of NTAC
- Eric Adams Government — Served as Honorary Chair for the 2023 NTAC Gala.
- Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies Partner — Client of NTAC
- Fund for the City of New York Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- Golden Krust Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- JP Morgan Chase Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- JetBlue Airways Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- Johnson & Johnson Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- KeySpan Energy Partner — Client of NTAC
- Madiba Restaurant Partner — Sponsor of NTAC
- Medgar Evers College (CUNY) Partner — Client of NTAC
- MetroHealth Plus Partner — Co-hosted an event celebrating leaders during Caribbean Heritage Month.
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority Partner — Client of NTAC
- Ministry of Homeland Security (St. Kitts/Nevis) Government — Worked under its authority to provide training and support youth development and fire services.
How they approach the work
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- Bridge-Building Across Communities to Strengthen Collaborationmethodology: bridge_buildingBy acting as a connector across ethnic, neighborhood, and sector lines, we strengthen grassroots and institutional collaboration because leveraging deep community networks enables more responsive, culturally grounded solutions to local challenges.
- Leadership Development Through Coaching and Mentorshipmethodology: mentorship-pairingBy providing leadership coaching and targeted mentorship, we improve organizational performance and identity development because personalized guidance strengthens both individual effectiveness and long-term institutional capacity in underserved communities.
- Peer-Led Capacity Building Through Shared Learningmethodology: peer_learning_circleBy facilitating peer learning circles and expert-facilitated knowledge exchange, we build nonprofit organizational capacity because shared practical experiences and collective problem-solving foster deeper engagement and sustainable skill adoption than top-down training.