Jackie Downing's Posts - GNH Community2024-03-28T14:39:46ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowninghttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2793397584?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=39jk47w827uhh&xn_auth=no2023 Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Awardstag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2023-04-19:3365802:BlogPost:2051952023-04-19T16:00:13.000ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowning
<p>The 2023 Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award competition is now open, and applications are being accepted through July 1, 2023. The Community Partnership Award honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to our communities.</p>
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<p><strong>Six organizations</strong> are selected by an independent committee to receive a Community Partnership…</p>
<p>The 2023 Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award competition is now open, and applications are being accepted through July 1, 2023. The Community Partnership Award honors the outstanding contributions that nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to our communities.</p>
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<p><strong>Six organizations</strong> are selected by an independent committee to receive a Community Partnership Award.</p>
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<li>The Thomas J. Moran Award is given to the national award-winning program and includes $100,000 and a documentary video about the program.</li>
<li>The Frances R. Hesselbein Award is given to a partnership that is addressing social challenges in more than one community, or which demonstrates the potential to be replicated in other communities. This recipient receives $50,000.</li>
<li>Four other organizations are named Honorable Mention recipients for their programs, and each receives $50,000.</li>
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<p>Applications are being accepted for the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/mutualofamerica.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dZvDpyswCZZOOG__;!!CJuwkudlmAgGQA!arYQsflrFwdQ0cJmWEKm3kctvKLS9vjmiEQ_h3GWgyA_JZcgd1auyaPf3z8n2H3na_RJcrT5HA4A5CPxEV6bBEm7pMQ$">2023 Community Partnership Award competition</a> and I encourage you to apply with this link. To be considered, an organization must show exemplary leadership by facilitating partnerships with public, private or social sector leaders for the benefit of their communities.</p>
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<p>Visit the official <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/c/MutualofAmericaFoundation/videos__;!!CJuwkudlmAgGQA!arYQsflrFwdQ0cJmWEKm3kctvKLS9vjmiEQ_h3GWgyA_JZcgd1auyaPf3z8n2H3na_RJcrT5HA4A5CPxEV6bo4L0hhc$">YouTube channel</a> for the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award to watch videos of each of the 27 national award-winning programs.</p>
<p> </p>Technology Grantstag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2021-04-02:3365802:BlogPost:1941752021-04-02T15:20:02.000ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowning
<p><strong>TechSoup</strong> is launching a new initiative, through the generosity of the Truist Foundation, to engage a cohort of nonprofit organizations to help them use technology to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19, and deliver vital services to their communities both now and well into the future.<strong> </strong> The value to be received by participant organizations is up to $10,000<strong>.</strong> Click…</p>
<p><strong>TechSoup</strong> is launching a new initiative, through the generosity of the Truist Foundation, to engage a cohort of nonprofit organizations to help them use technology to adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19, and deliver vital services to their communities both now and well into the future.<strong> </strong> The value to be received by participant organizations is up to $10,000<strong>.</strong> Click <a href="https://rurallisc.cmail20.com/t/r-l-tlyhllly-jrdkjdiukk-u/">here</a> to apply.</p>Agency on Aging RFP for orgs providing services to older adultstag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2020-11-17:3365802:BlogPost:1364212020-11-17T13:30:00.000ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowning
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<p><strong>FFY 2022</strong> <strong>REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)</strong></p>
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<p><em>Please forward this RFP to any interested agency.</em></p>
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<p>The RFP and information about the AASCC can be found and downloaded at our website: <a href="http://www.aoascc.org">www.aoascc.org</a></p>
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<p><strong>FFY 2022</strong> <strong>REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)</strong></p>
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<p><em>Please forward this RFP to any interested agency.</em></p>
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<p>The RFP and information about the AASCC can be found and downloaded at our website: <a href="http://www.aoascc.org">www.aoascc.org</a></p>
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<td width="498"><p>Sue Hamilton (203) 785-8533</p>
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<p>Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut (AOASC)</p>
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<p>Provide programs and services for older adults.</p>
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<p>Titles III-B,D,E of the Older Americans Act-FY’2014 & Local Resources</p>
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<p><strong>October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022</strong></p>
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<p>Public agencies, private non-profit, municipalities or proprietary incorporated agencies serving any town within the twenty towns of South Central Connecticut. Grants to individuals are prohibited. Agencies must be incorporated in Connecticut for at least two years prior to requesting funding.</p>
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<p>Letter of Intent Template will be available at AOASCC, website on Dec 3, 2020. Letters of Intent are due by Jan. 15, 2021.Letters should be sent to Sue Hamilton: <a href="mailto:shamilton@aoascc.org">shamilton@aoascc.org</a>. Letters must describe the project, the need for the project; the projected cost of the project and list of towns served.</p>
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<p> </p>GNH Chamber Graduate Student Loan Grantstag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2020-09-09:3365802:BlogPost:1096062020-09-09T13:32:12.000ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowning
<p>The Graduate Student Grant Program provides direct payments to Graduate Student Loan servicers for up to $10,000 over two years, paid in semi-annual installments. Applications are due by Friday, October 2, 2020.</p>
<p>Applicants to this program must:<br></br>• Either have earned a graduate degree in the past five years or will be earning a graduate degree by June 2021<br></br>• Either be employed or be promised future employment for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a public service nonprofit…</p>
<p>The Graduate Student Grant Program provides direct payments to Graduate Student Loan servicers for up to $10,000 over two years, paid in semi-annual installments. Applications are due by Friday, October 2, 2020.</p>
<p>Applicants to this program must:<br/>• Either have earned a graduate degree in the past five years or will be earning a graduate degree by June 2021<br/>• Either be employed or be promised future employment for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a public service nonprofit organization* (The employer must have current 501c3 status with the IRS)<br/>• Work for a nonprofit in one of the following municipalities: Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Ha ven or Woodbridge<br/>• Have previously received need-related student loans through such vehicles as the GSLA (Stafford) or NDSL (Perkins) programs during their graduate studies<br/>• Have a personal annual income of less than $60,000 at the time of the award<br/>* Qualifying nonprofits are: human services, arts, environment, community development organizations<br/>If awarded, the program will forward payment directly to the Loan Servicer for four consecutive periods (over two years) during which the applicant must remain employed by a nonprofit that meets the criteria described. See the attached brochure for details and the application form.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7875319695?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graduate%20Student%20Grant%20Program_Brochure-2020%20v2.pdf</a></p>
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<p>Program made possible by the New Haven Real Estate Education Foundation Fund at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.</p>GNH Chamber Nonprofit Awards seeking nomineestag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2020-09-09:3365802:BlogPost:1096032020-09-09T13:24:41.000ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowning
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<tbody><tr><td><p>Nominations are open for the 3rd Annual Nonprofit Stars Align awards program, recognizing outstanding people and organizations within our nonprofit community! Let's recognize the outstanding work of our colleagues!<br/> <br/> The awards will be presented during The Big Connect on November 18.<br/> <br/> The awards are:<br/> <br/> STELLAR LEGACY AWARD: <br/> To <strong>an individual</strong> with 15 years of professional service in the Greater New Haven nonprofit sector who has served as a role model, mentor and leader extraordinaire.<br/> <br/> STARBURST AWARD: <br/> To <strong>an individual</strong> with up to 5 years of professional service in the Greater New Haven nonprofit sector who has transformed the community with a fresh approach, creativity, or innovation.<br/> <br/> SUNSPOT INNOVATION AWARD: <br/> To <strong>an organization</strong> employing innovative approaches to success and impact, specifically in light of COVID-19.<br/> <br/> CONSTELLATIONS AWARD: <br/> To <strong>organizations</strong> collaborating to increase impact & ensure sustainability.<br/> <br/> DEADLINE: Friday, October 2, 2021</p>
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<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3qI9mJJdsQvepaHAWy5G_NHC8rbOrqYBrfbkqkvFh2WQBJw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0">Submit Nomination Here</a></p>New Haven Chorale Looking for Business Managertag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2013-03-18:3365802:BlogPost:510252013-03-18T13:18:49.000ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowning
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990556?profile=original" target="_self">Chorale%20Business%20Manager.docx</a>The New Haven Chorale has an opening for a part time Business Manager. The job is one with flexible hours, working from one’s own home office. It requires good interpersonal skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office I Word, Excel and Access), and, ideally, some knowledge of Quickbooks. They would like to bring this person on board in April. …</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2804990556?profile=original" target="_self">Chorale%20Business%20Manager.docx</a>The New Haven Chorale has an opening for a part time Business Manager. The job is one with flexible hours, working from one’s own home office. It requires good interpersonal skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office I Word, Excel and Access), and, ideally, some knowledge of Quickbooks. They would like to bring this person on board in April. Contact Alice Hummel at <a href="mailto:alys2@comcast.net">alys2@comcast.net</a>. Job description attached.</p>
<p> </p>GNH Community Loan Fund seeks Director of Development/Administrationtag:gnhcommunity.ning.com,2011-03-09:3365802:BlogPost:98062011-03-09T18:57:12.000ZJackie Downinghttps://gnhcommunity.ning.com/profile/JackieDowning
<p><u>SUMMARY</u>: Primary responsibility for raising operating funds for $900,000 annual budget. Research grant opportunities; conduct grant writing and reporting. Solicit, cultivate and maintain individual and corporate donors and investors. Organize and oversee fundraising and friendraising events. Conduct all marketing and communications to support fundraising activities including website, newsletters and annual report. Coordinate and prepare quarterly reports to donors, investors and…</p>
<p><u>SUMMARY</u>: Primary responsibility for raising operating funds for $900,000 annual budget. Research grant opportunities; conduct grant writing and reporting. Solicit, cultivate and maintain individual and corporate donors and investors. Organize and oversee fundraising and friendraising events. Conduct all marketing and communications to support fundraising activities including website, newsletters and annual report. Coordinate and prepare quarterly reports to donors, investors and grantors. Coordinate community development breakfast series and other events as required.</p>
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<p>Director of Development and Administration works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Development Committee and other volunteers and will be responsible for all aspects of development and communications including:</p>
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<li>Grant research and writing</li>
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<li>Investor recruitment, renewal, relations</li>
<li>Donor solicitation – direct mail annual appeal, special campaigns</li>
<li>Special events coordination – Community Breakfast series, Good Egg Awards dinner, etc.</li>
<li>Public relations including press, publications, newsletter, web site maintenance</li>
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<p><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED</u>: </p>
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<li>Successful track record in all aspects of fundraising</li>
<li>Excellent writer</li>
<li>Excellent relational and communication skills</li>
<li>Experience with financial planning and income projections</li>
<li>Excellent data maintenance</li>
<li>Organized, self-directed and detail-driven and able to meet deadlines</li>
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<p>The above is not intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities and requirements.</p>
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<p>Salary is competitive with nonprofits of similar size. </p>
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<p><u>To Apply</u></p>
<p> Please send resume, cover letter, and salary history to: Carla Weil, Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund, 171 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510 or <a href="mailto:carla@gnhclf.org">carla@gnhclf.org</a> . For information about the Loan Fund please see our website at <a href="http://www.gnhclf.org/">www.gnhclf.org</a>.</p>
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<p align="center"><b>The GNHCLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></p>