named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Afterschool Advocacy Webinar Series
Series of educational webinars covering advocacy basics, state and federal budget processes, storytelling, and engaging decision-makers to support afterschool programs.
Power of 3:00 Campaign
Public awareness and advocacy campaign to promote the benefits of afterschool, summer, and expanded learning opportunities for youth across New York State.
Site Leader Institute
Professional development training for new site directors and program leaders in afterschool and expanded learning programs, covering supervision, accountability, performance management, and time management.
Site Leader Institute Part 2
Advanced training for alumni focusing on meeting facilitation, hiring and onboarding, organizational culture, change management, and self-care for managers in youth-serving organizations.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 2 activities
- Information dissemination for afterschool fieldOperates a general information listserv and specialized listservs focused on advocacy, informal STEM education, community schools, and regional opportunities to distribute alerts about professional development, policy developments, research, and funding in the afterschool field.
- Public awareness and advocacy campaign operationsRuns the Power of 3:00 public awareness campaign and hosts a series of advocacy webinars—including "State of Afterschool," "Budget Season Kick-Off," and themed sessions on storytelling, media engagement, and meeting with decisionmakers—to educate the public, advocates, and policymakers about the value of afterschool programs and mobilize support.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for state and federal afterschool funding and policyAdvocates for improved state contract processes, increased and restored state afterschool funding, and removal of administrative barriers to program delivery. Engages in policy recommendations, legislative testimony, public funding tracking, and media outreach on federal and state funding for expanded learning opportunities.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Capacity building for afterschool and expanded learning professionalsProvides professional development programs, training, technical assistance, and leadership development for afterschool and expanded learning professionals across New York State, including a 15-hour OCFS-approved training for site leaders and access to the Beyond the Bell resource guide. Registered 500 people for professional development programs and supports skill development in management, supervision, and program quality.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Convening and coordination of expanded learning stakeholdersConvenes and coordinates partners across state, regional, and local levels to support partnership development, policy alignment, and capacity building in the afterschool, expanded learning, community schools, and youth development fields. Hosted over 700 attendees at the Empower Youth Success event.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Membership and network support for afterschool providersOffers membership that connects afterschool program providers to exclusive resources, professional development discounts, member-only communications, direct support, and affiliations with the National Afterschool Association. Supports ten regional networks and hundreds of partner organizations across New York State.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Research and feasibility studies for expanded learning systemsConducted a universal afterschool feasibility study to inform system expansion and developed the Quality Self-Assessment Tool in 2008 to support data-informed program improvement across New York State.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Support for high-quality expanded learning programsIncreases access to high-quality afterschool, summer, and expanded learning opportunities by strengthening the capacity of communities, programs, and professionals, and supporting sponsored activities that advance program quality across New York State.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administration of credentials and quality assessment toolsAdministers the New York State School-Age Care (SAC) Credential and the Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) Tool to promote quality standards and continuous improvement in afterschool programs. The QSA Tool enables programs to self-assess across ten elements, and the SAC Credential has seen a 70% increase in attainment compared to 2024.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.09M
Contributions & grants$374K34%
Program service revenue$711K65%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$1.57M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$849K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$231K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$157K
Net assets$75K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly McMahon | CEO | 40 | $130K |
board members · 5
- Jessica Klos-Shapiro — Vice President
- Marcel Braithwaite — President
- Nekia Kemp — Treasurer
- Rashida Seward — Secretary
- Rigaud Noel — Member
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- AllOne Health Partner — Provides Employee Assistance Program access to Network for Youth Success members.
- American Institutes for Research Partner — Collaborates by providing the resource guide _Beyond the Bell 4th Edition_ for use in training programs.
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Funder — Provided funding and support for the formation and growth of the New York State Afterschool Network.
- Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Funder — Statewide Afterschool Network funder
- Collaborative for Advancing Youth Development Coalition — Member organization contributing to workforce sustainability recommendations for youth services in New York City.
- Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Funder — Hosts the Virginia and Harry Taylor Designated Fund, which supports the Network.
- ExpandED Schools Government — Provided fiscal sponsorship for the New York State Afterschool Network during its early development.
- Facebook Network — Follows and shares content on Facebook to engage audience and promote events.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication.
- Fiver Children's Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Fiver Children's Foundation, as indicated by featured image and likely partnership in expanded learning initiatives.
- Grants from sponsors Funder — Sponsors provide financial support for expanded learning initiatives across New York.
- Hunger Solutions NY Partner — Participating organization supporting the Network’s initiatives.
- Hunger Solutions New York Partner — Collaborates on anti-hunger policy planning and survey initiatives for New York State.
- Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Funder — Private foundation that funds the Network for Youth Success, supporting its programs and sponsored activities.
- NYS Community Schools Network Partner — Shares community schools-related updates through the NYS CSN listserv.
- National AfterSchool Association Network — New York State affiliate
- National Afterschool Association Network — Provides national membership benefits to participants of the Site Leader Institute through a partnership arrangement.
- New York State Government Government — Works with New York State government officials and agencies to advocate for afterschool funding and policy changes.
- Overdeck Funder — Public and private supporter contributing to the ongoing work of the Network.
- Policy Partners Partner — Collaborates with Policy Partners to advance advocacy and policy efforts for afterschool funding and access.
- Ralph C. Wilson Foundation Funder — Public and private supporter contributing to the ongoing work of the Network.
- Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Public and private supporter contributing to the ongoing work of the Network.
- STEM Next Partner — Partner organization contributing to expanded learning opportunities in New York State.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Systems Buildingmethodology: comprehensive systems buildingBy coordinating public, private, and nonprofit sector resources and building systemic capacity across individuals, organizations, and policy, we improve the quality, sustainability, and reach of expanded learning programs, because integrated systems reduce fragmentation and amplify impact through shared standards and advocacy.
- Expanded Learning as Equity Strategymethodology: equity-through-expanded-learningBy expanding access to high-quality afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs, we close the opportunity gap and address systemic inequity, because these programs provide underserved youth with structured developmental opportunities that counteract disparities in resources and support.
- Membership Network for Field Strengtheningmethodology: membership_networkBy using a membership model to connect providers with peer networks, professional development, and organizational support, we build collective field capacity, because sustained engagement and resource-sharing among practitioners leads to higher program quality and innovation.
- Storytelling-Infused Advocacymethodology: storytelling_advocacyBy training advocates to combine personal narratives with data, we increase public and policymaker support for afterschool programs, because stories make systemic issues relatable and emotionally compelling, driving action more effectively than data alone.