IRIS – Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org), a dynamic nonprofit organization in New Haven CT, has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Reception & Placement (R&P) Case Manager. IRIS helps refugees and asylees— people fleeing persecution in their home countries who are invited to the US by the federal government—to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities.…
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Added by Kelly Hebrank on July 3, 2014 at 2:34am —
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Dolores Huerta Is A Civil Rights Activist And Labor Leader. She has been a giant in the fight against economic inequality, racism and patriarchy for more than 50 years. She is now 84-years-old and is still fighting for justice for women and for civil rights. Ms Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta was born in 1930 in New Mexico. Throughout her adult life she has fought for equality for women, against discrimination and exploitation of farm workers, and for equity for…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on July 2, 2014 at 5:30am —
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What should happen when a nonprofit board learns that its CEO does not actually have the credentials he claims?
Recently in Hartford, CT the 17-year CEO of a nonprofit charter school enterprise resigned pretty much on short-notice. The reporting source, WFSB on-line, tells that word had circulated that the CEO was not a PhD. According to the report it's…
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Added by Mike Burns on June 26, 2014 at 9:24am —
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Every Sunday night, West Haven family child care provider Yanerys Aziz strategizes for the coming week. She thinks about the materials she’ll lay out for children on her theme table, the arrangement of her child care space, and the activities she’ll propose in the days to come. The children she cares for will arrive early the next morning, and Yanerys wants to be prepared to offer them experiences that nurture their curiosity and help them grow and learn. Since 2007, when she opened…
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Added by Jessica Sager on June 26, 2014 at 5:00am —
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It is pretty much the practice of nonprofits to establish board term limits. Most common among these practices is the 2-3 year term and 1 year off rule recognizing that for large organizations, 3-3 year terms takes into account the learning curve that may be needed to create effective boards. Admittedly, there are quite a number of nonprofit boards that I have encountered that do not implement their term limits for all kinds of lame reasons: we don't want to lose our invaluable member (what,…
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Added by Mike Burns on June 19, 2014 at 12:12pm —
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THE DAD CONNECTION –Take Your Place July 23, 2014
NEW FATHERS GROUP STARTING JULY 23, 2014 –
NURTURING FAMILIES NETWORK…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on June 19, 2014 at 6:56am —
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HEALTH CARE COSTS ALERT– PLANNED 12.5% RATE INCREASE IN 2015!
DO YOU, FAMILY OR LOVED ONES HAVE ANTHEM HEALTH INSURANCE?
OPPOSE THIS PLANNED 12.5 PERCENT RATE INCREASE BY ANTHEM
Anthem has plans to raise health insurance premiums by an average of 12.5% in 2015. That is what they recently proposed to the Department of…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on June 17, 2014 at 4:00pm —
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It's finally here a fun loving fitness facility that is dedicated to the entire family. Not only do we provide affordable classes but we also have FREE Zumba® classes for both adults and kids.
Take a look: BEyond FITness
Feel free to "like" us on Facebook for more fitness fun at …
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Added by Ivette Altieri on June 16, 2014 at 3:24am —
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COMMUNITY HEALING NETWORK (CHN) PRESENTS:
The Case for Emotional Emancipation for Black People
- EVENT DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 20, 2014 – 12N TO 2:30PM Town Hall Meeting
- PLACE: GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510
- A…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on June 14, 2014 at 6:30am —
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A recent shake-up in a nonprofit dependent on its credibility and adherence to high ethical standards can serve to remind nonprofit board and staff that conflicts of interest are not specific to board members alone.
"The CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst Institute) is best known for administering the Chartered Financial Analyst exams, a rigorous test of financial analysis and ethics. This year, nearly 150,000 candidates from 179 countries registered to take one of the exams,…
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Added by Mike Burns on June 12, 2014 at 8:41am —
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IRIS – Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org), a dynamic nonprofit organization in New Haven CT, has an immediate opening for the full-time position of Health & Wellness Program Coordinator. IRIS helps refugees and asylees— people fleeing persecution in their home countries who are invited to the US by the federal government—to start new lives and become self-sufficient, contributing members of their communities. IRIS currently…
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Added by Kelly Hebrank on June 12, 2014 at 3:52am —
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Alzheimer's is the number one form of dementia in America. Remember The Person. Talk About It! Learn about it. FEAR SOLVES NOTHING! ACTION DOES MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. ACTION HELPS!
Alzheimer’s Disease is the #1 form of Dementia in America
Dementia is no respecter of color, class, education or economic…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on June 6, 2014 at 6:30am —
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How much does diversity really matter to an organization--externally?
A New York Times article took a look at how today's organizations may have even put into their policies a commitment to diversifying their boards but have very little to show to this commitment. The Times asks: Companies today earn points…
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Added by Mike Burns on June 5, 2014 at 8:55am —
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Teachers Hold Forum to Show Parents Common Core is Working and Backers of the Common Core Standards Seek Out the Support of Parents.
"GUILFORD: George Cooksey doesn’t care whether Derek Jeter is better than Xander Bogaerts. That wasn’t the point of his visit.…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on June 2, 2014 at 4:00pm —
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Director of Development
JUNTA seeks a full-time Director of Development for immediate hire. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Organization Description
Junta for Progressive Action is non-profit organization committed to ensuring the economic, political and social conditions of the Latino and vulnerable community of greater New Haven, through programs and advocacy.…
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Added by JUNTA on June 2, 2014 at 4:25am —
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Originally posted on new haven speaks:
Over the years, I’ve started many workshops for parents and child care providers with a simple brainstorm activity. I ask, “What are your dreams for your children, or for the children in your child care?” I’ve completed this activity more than twenty times. Every time, the answers are the same: independence, love,…
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Added by Jessica Sager on May 30, 2014 at 7:10am —
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This year is the 150th anniversary of what was once known as the Girls Club of America and is now called Girls Inc. The story of Girls Inc involved seven women, the founding board, who shared a passion and a commitment to get the job done. I pose that this is what governance is all about.
Here's the story from the Christian Science…
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Added by Mike Burns on May 29, 2014 at 8:40am —
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NHPS Board of Education Goes Meta – More Like Illogical
“The Board of Education is looking to create a committee to discuss ... the Board of Education.
The New Haven Independent reports "At the board’s Tuesday night public meeting, members discussed a plan to create a new Governance Committee that would “guide and prioritize the focus…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 28, 2014 at 4:46pm —
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People Who Qualify Can Still Sign Up for Medicaid In CT
If you signed up for the Affordable Care coverage (ACA) through the Access Health Exchange or any of the various CT agencies and have not paid your premium, you are NOT covered. Please read the Access Health Update article in the CT Mirror and see the links below to get more relevant health care coverage information. This is important!…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 27, 2014 at 8:00am —
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The New Haven Independent covered OneWorld Middle School Oratory Competition Final on Tuesday, May 20, at Worthington Hooker School. The Independent article said:
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 25, 2014 at 7:30pm —
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