First and foremost, Twitter and Facebook are communications networks.  That is to say that the primary actions that take place are the posting and reading of messages, pictures, etc…  To date these channels haven’t proven themselves to be majors centers of fundraising activity.  In fact, a recent web usability study from the Nielsen Norman group has confirmed that people look to Facebook as a…

2011 Request for Proposals and Application:

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From the National Center for Family Literacy:

Thinking about college can be a daunting experience for families. To help get the conversation started, NCFL's new online resources will inspire Hispanic families to start talking about college as a reality.  

Suite of resources:  …

Elm City Cycling is conducting a city-wide bicycling Survey. It takes less than 10 mins to complete this survey. If you or people you know use a bicycle to get to work, run errands or just for fun please fill out this survey and share the link with a friend. 

We have been told by people in Hartford that it would be very helpful if nonprofits in New Haven (and indeed throughout the state) contacted Senator Martin Looney as soon as possible in support of revised Senate Bill 127, An Act Concerning Updates to the Neighborhood Assistance Act.  Can you help us get the word out to our colleagues? 

We have been trying to get the improvements contained in this revised bill for years now and finally, it looks like it might happen.  But we…

We are once again creating an opportunity to spread the word about how fabulous and important New Haven’s nonprofits are at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas.  See the details below.  There are 2 ways your organization can be involved.

1. Make a 2 foot…

Position Available: Court Coordinator/Mediator

Position Summary:   The Court Coordinator coordinates the adult court mediation program in G.A. Court No. 23 and supervises the court juvenile court mediation program.

Supervision received: Reports to the Associate Executive Director

Supervision exercised: Adult and Juvenile Court Mediators

Core…

Hi All,

I am wondering if anyone can tell me which donor management database you use? We currently use raisers edge but are interested in getting some info on others.

Many thanks!

Cara

TEAM, Inc., a non-profit social service agency serving the lower Naugatuck Valley, has the following opportunity in its quality Early Education program located in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Milford, Seymour and Shelton:

Full-time position available to oversee the education component of Early Education programs including Head Start, School Readiness and Child Day Care.  Primary responsibilities include 1) supervision and support of coordinators and teaching staff, 2) training…

The Chamber would like to donate two beige four-drawer filing cabinets and one of the black four-drawer filing cabinets to one of our nonprofit members. (We also have a bankers box full of pendaflex filing folders of every color. We’d also like to offer those up to anyone who would want them.)

Whoever wants the filing cabinets must pick them up on Monday, May 9. (Preferably before noon.)

 Thanks! Patti

Patricia A. Scussel

Executive Director

Greater…

giveGreater.org is an online database of local nonprofit profiles that enables donors to learn about, connect with and give to nonprofits 24/7.

Go behind the scenes of the NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Apply today for the Citizens’ Police Academy.

The Citizens’ Academy is an 8 week course designed to enlighten residents about the New Haven Police Department. The Goal is to Bridge the information Gap between the Community and the Police Department.

Participants must be 18 yrs or older.

Learn more, ask questions... get answers, role play... See what its like to walk in…

CAHS mission and vision: Works to end poverty and to equip and empower all families in Connecticut to build a secure future. We envision a Connecticut where all children and families thrive and, regardless of income, contribute to and share in Connecticut’s growth.  Low-income residents—working in collaboration with policy makers, business and labor leaders, the faith community and the general public—play a central role in developing policies and…

With an estimated one in three Connecticut residents without dental insurance, two free clinics scheduled this year in Waterbury and Hartford may set records for treatment.

The fourth Connecticut Mission of Mercy clinic will be held Saturday and Sunday,…

Check it out at: http://www.terrifictransitions.org/nche/best/youth.php