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September 2015 Blog Posts (12)

Join Us at the 5th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence

New Haven, CT –Join us as a Walker or Volunteers on  October 3, 2015 for the 5th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence held at the East Rock Park Pavilion, New Haven,  CT.

Family Centered Services of CT will be hosting the 5th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence in East Rock Park in New Haven, CT.  Join over 200 people as we walk to support victims of Domestic Violence.  Volunteers are needed for all areas of the walk from registration to route marshal. …

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Added by Susan D'Orvilliers on September 23, 2015 at 8:21am — No Comments

Nonprofit Board Fiduciary Duty of Care

The following Wall Street Journal article is about a lot of topics in the nonprofit governance world. I thought framing my own thoughts around a nonprofit board's fiduciary duty of care to be one area of focus but beyond this subject is a rarely displayed "what can happen" when there's a new chair "in town" and when there are questions of competency (re paid staff) and transparency (financial and program) and the board's own fulfillment of its duty to provide complete oversight. Certainly…

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Added by Mike Burns on September 22, 2015 at 8:22am — No Comments

National Voter Registration Day- #CelebrateNVRD

Today, September 22, is National Voter Registration Day, celebrated the 4th Tuesday of every September. Even if you are already registered yourself, you can still help your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers exercise their most fundamental right our democracy by helping them register to vote. If you are part of a nonprofit, please make sure your clients and the populations you serve know about how easy it is to get registered in Connecticut: online voter registration… Continue

Added by Aaron Goode on September 22, 2015 at 5:03am — No Comments

Forecast: Local Nonprofit Leadership

As a generation of nonprofit leaders approaches retirement and the economic climate continues to stress financial resources, organizations in the social sector should shift their approaches to planning, governance and investment, according to a new report presented Tuesday, September 15. 

The findings of the report, …

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on September 17, 2015 at 3:00am — No Comments

Family CT 5th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence

 

On Saturday, October 3, 2015, Family Centered Services of CT will be hosting the 5th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence in East Rock Park in New Haven, CT.  Family CT expects over 200 to participate in the walk.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Family CT is committed to fostering hope and help to survivors of domestic abuse and empowering these individuals to heal and thrive.  Through the Walk, Family CT aims to raise awareness about domestic violence…

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Added by Susan D'Orvilliers on September 16, 2015 at 3:28am — No Comments

Regulators Need to Scrutinize Health Insurance Mergers

Regulators Need to Scrutinize Health Insurance Mergers; so wrote the New York Times Editorial Board. this point cannot be overstated.

It's also important that Consumers and Advocacy Groups pay close attention! 

Health Insurance companies are trying to circumvent the ACA and price gouge consumers.  Two proposed mergers will reduce competition, raise premiums and shut many…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on September 14, 2015 at 6:09pm — 1 Comment

Parental Involvement in Schools and Education IS Essential

OneWorld Progressive Institute Presents: EDUCATION AGENDA -

Parental Involvement in Schools and Education IS Essential

The education of children is a collaborative (team) effort.  If you drop your child off at school and have no input or knowledge of what is happening at school, you are not holding up your end.  It's your responsibility to see to…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on September 12, 2015 at 4:09pm — 1 Comment

Nonprofit Governance and the Law

In one of those "render under Caesar" (check your New Testament for greater understanding) and what appears to be a NIMBY challenge, the Tampa officials are basically on-attack of a homeless shelter that by many standards, appears to be doing its job--providing shelter to the homeless of Tampa. But it's clear from the Tampa Tribune article, that not everyone is pleased with the job the Shelter is doing and for the moment, using the courts and law enforcement to solve their perception of the…

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Added by Mike Burns on September 11, 2015 at 3:38am — No Comments

OPEN ENROLLMENT - 14-21 TEEN GROUP - EMPOWERED TO SURVIVE

Y.E.S. I CAN Teen Group ages 14-21 NOW…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on September 10, 2015 at 2:23pm — No Comments

Nonprofit Sustainability Strategies

For a growing nonprofit with a small board, those interested summer students are a crucial revenue stream. And getting the Academy’s studios ready by the first day of the program was imperative.

“We don’t have board members donating $100,000,” said board chair Andre Tchelistcheff, an architect who led the renovation. “The school is financially viable.”

These three sentences in a Wall Street Journal article on the Gelsey Kirlkland Academy's new space and future highlights that…

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Added by Mike Burns on September 4, 2015 at 8:09am — No Comments

A Season of Gargoyles

Cheers to All!!!

The Fall will soon be upon us. Now what about a great tour to add to the brilliance of the autumnal sparkle of the trees in New Haven.

My recommendation is Mat Duman and his wonderful tour on the…

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Added by Patricia B. Illingworth on September 3, 2015 at 9:07am — No Comments

Positions Available: AmeriCorps VISTA with PAVE New Haven

Are you interested in serving a year with AmeriCorps as an AmeriCorps VISTA? Click here to apply to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) Member with PAVE New Haven. Partnering to Advance Visions in Education (PAVE) is an AmeriCorps VISTA Project that…

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Added by Aidan Wildes on September 2, 2015 at 3:49am — No Comments

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Open Street Project

An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit

By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...

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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda

We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...

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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!

The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

LISC in the WSJ: Measuring the Impact of Institutional Landlords on Renters

LISC’s Dr. Ruth Jones Nichols, EVP for National and Local Programs, is quoted in Wall Street Journal about the growth of build-to-rent housing and its implications for renters and the state of the housing market.

A Pilot Program That Could Help Reanimate America’s Downtowns

A recently introduced bipartisan blog would enable Business Development Organizations (BDOs) to better support small business owners and build thriving communities in small towns and neighborhoods – particularly those that face barriers to participating in existing Economic Development Administration (EDA) programs. LISC's Lauren Rosenbaum, senior policy officer, and Kelly Humrichouser, director of government relations for Main Street America, describe the impact the program could have on downtowns across the country.

Worth Magazine Names LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh to 2024 Worthy 100

Our President and CEO, Michael T. Pugh, was selected by Worth Magazine as one of its 2024 Worthy 100, an honor reserved for the top 100 leaders and innovators making the greatest impact on the world.

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