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Leadership Center Leadership Greater New Haven - Strategic Challenge Submission Form - Deadline: Nov. 13, 2024

Each year, the Leadership Greater New Haven class, run by the Greater New Haven Chamber, assists nonprofit organizations and small for-profit businesses that have a specific strategic challenge.  

  • LGNH is inviting organizations to submit a project for consideration. These projects can be based in the following areas: Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, or can be business plan development related OR solve other organizational challenges. These projects should not be event planning…
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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on October 25, 2024 at 2:57am — No Comments

United Way of Connecticut - Sept. 17th Register for the Get Your Refund CT campaign webinar!

Reminder: Register for the Get Your Refund CT campaign webinar!

 Did you know that Connecticut residents still have time to claim valuable COVID relief benefits?

 Please join the United Way of Connecticut and partners for a webinar this Thursday, September 19th at 12:30pm to learn more about the…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on September 17, 2024 at 7:21am — No Comments

City of New Haven RFP - Career Pathways - Apply by December 12th

The City of New Haven has allocated $8M in ARPA funding to launch a comprehensive “Career Pathways” initiative with goals like creating a vocational and technical academy as well as enhancing the training and entrepreneurial pipeline that guides New Haven residents through the process of attaining living wage careers in growing industry sectors.

The 2nd Request for Proposal (RFP) from the City of New Haven…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on November 14, 2023 at 6:47am — No Comments

The Prosperity Foundation - Call for SEC Grant Applications - Apply by Aug. 31st

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on August 1, 2023 at 4:39am — No Comments

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Fund for Women & Girls Funding Opportunity - Apply by April 3!

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's Fund for Women and Girls has once again released its Pathways to Economic Security Grants. The focus of this funding is for nonprofit organizations serving women and organizations that support women entrepreneurs and business owners. Grants will range from $1,500 to $20,000. Apply by Monday, April 3, 2023. Please share with your networks! …

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on March 8, 2023 at 7:27am — No Comments

City of New Haven RFP - Youth Career Pathways - Strategic Planning & Project Management - Apply by Jan. 31 @11:00AM (EST)

City of New Haven RFP - Youth Career Pathways - Strategic Planning & Project Management 

Apply by Jan. 31 @11:00AM (EST)

The City of New Haven is committed to leveraging ARPA Phase 3 funds to enhance high-school age students’ and young adults’ workforce and entrepreneurial readiness, all leading to sustainable and well-paying careers. The purpose of this project is to strengthen career pathways available to New Haven’s high school…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on January 20, 2023 at 11:09am — No Comments

Jan. 20th The Alliance: The Voice of Community Nonprofits - Regional Legislative Meetings in New Haven & Middlesex Counties

The Alliance - New Haven & Middlesex Counites: Regional Legislative Session

Date: January 20, 2023

Time: 1:00-2:15pm, Zoom

Senator Martin Looney, Senate President is registered and expected to attend!

The Alliance invites community-based nonprofits to join this Friday, January 20 for the final Alliance Regional Legislative Meetings!…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on January 19, 2023 at 3:37am — No Comments

City of New Haven Releases Career Pathways RFP - Application Deadline - Nov. 15th

The City of New Haven is investing ARPA funds to enhance the career readiness for high-school age and young adult workforce, all leading to sustainable and well-paying careers. As one component of the Career Pathways strategy, this RFP seeks to provide funding to entities and organizations to develop or expand the infrastructure, programming, and wraparound…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on October 19, 2022 at 7:45am — No Comments

Greater New Haven Regional Labor Market Analysis RFP - Deadline - Friday, 10/28 by 5PM EST

Greater New Haven Regional Labor Market Analysis Request for Proposal (RFP)

Proposal Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2022



The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (CFGNH) in partnership with Valley Community Foundation (VCF), and a cross-sector advisory group, seek to engage a research consultant with deep expertise in workforce development that centers racial and gender equity to conduct an in-depth…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on October 18, 2022 at 7:46am — No Comments

Perrin Family Foundation Seeks Manager of Operations & Manager of Strategy and Learning (Apply by August 22)

The New Haven based Perrin Family Foundation is seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to join their team as Manager of Operations and Manager of Strategy and Learning. 

Learn more about the positions and how to apply here:

https://www.perrinfamilyfoundation.org/join-our-team/

 

Priority consideration will be given to…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on August 2, 2022 at 9:23am — No Comments

2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate - Apply by July 31

ACT NOW! You may be eligible for a cash benefit of up to a maximum of $750 ($250 per child up to three children) from the child tax rebate.

You must apply between June 1 and July 31! 

  • Are you a Connecticut resident with one or more children ages 18 or under?  
  • Did you claim your children when you filed your federal tax return for 2021?  

 If you answered both questions with “YES,” you might be…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on June 3, 2022 at 2:58am — No Comments

Apply by June 6! The Nonprofit Management Cohort for Emerging Leaders of Color

Apply by June 6: The Nonprofit Management Cohort for Emerging Leaders of Color…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on May 12, 2022 at 5:44am — No Comments

United Way of Greater New Haven Releases Workforce Development RFP - Applications Due 3/31/2022

United Way of Greater New Haven Releases Workforce Development RFP

Applications due March 31, 2022

UWGNH is committed to helping all members of our community get on a path to financial stability. To achieve this goal, workforce development programs need to be able to address the unique needs of all job seekers. One way that agencies achieve this is through having access to unrestricted, flexible funds that can be used to enhance existing program dollars to help job…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on March 21, 2022 at 6:43am — No Comments

The Community Fund for Women & Girls Grant Opportunity: Pathways to Economic Security for Women - Apply by March 4th

Grant Opportunity: Pathways to Economic Security for Women



Funding now available for Greater New Haven nonprofit organizations serving women, and organizations that support women entrepreneurs and business…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on February 14, 2022 at 5:57am — No Comments

2022 State of the Connecticut Nonprofit Sector Survey - Complete by Jan. 30th

We need to hear from you! 2022 State of the Connecticut Nonprofit Sector Survey 



For almost two years, Connecticut’s nonprofits have been on the front lines of addressing the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racism. And not only have they provided urgent support in this time of great need, but they have also continued the work of enriching and…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on January 20, 2022 at 3:00am — No Comments

Office of Workforce Strategy Launches Career ConneCT Funding Opportunity

The Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) has launched CareerConneCT. CareerConneCT, OWS’s flagship initiative.

Career ConneCT will begin with a $62M investment aimed at getting people back to work in high-quality, in-demand, careers. For more information, please visit the CareerConneCT website linked here.  

Additionally, please visit the…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on January 4, 2022 at 10:10am — No Comments

State of CT's Office of Workforce Strategy Career ConneCT - Funding Info Sessions on Jan. 5 & Jan. 7, 2022

Hey GNH Community! The State of CT's Office of Workforce Strategy has received approval to launch CareerConneCT. The preliminary initiative is designed to directly support individuals affected by COVID-19 in returning to work through training programs that provide reskilling, upskilling, or next-skilling opportunities through industry-recognized credentials that create pathways to employment in high-quality in-demand careers. There is a $62 million available pool of funding, and the…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on December 22, 2021 at 4:19am — No Comments

Universal Health Care Foundation Seeks Racial Equity Consultant - Apply by Nov. 24

Universal Health Care Foundation of CT seeks a consultant to work with an engaged and collaborative board, currently comprised of 8 members, to define antiracism and scope milestones and a timeline for becoming antiracist in setting policy priorities and strategic direction; carrying out our grant-making role; and governance practices including recruitment, leadership development and retention of board members. Several new members will join the board in 2022. The staff is also engaged in a…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on November 12, 2021 at 5:15am — No Comments

APPLY TO CONNECTICUT’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES FOR FREE (NOVEMBER 15)

APPLY TO CONNECTICUT’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES FOR FREE NOVEMBER 15 CENTRAL, EASTERN, SOUTHERN, WESTERN, AND UCONN Submit your admission application on November 15, 2021 and select the Application Fee Free Day waiver for Connecticut Residents. This one-day-only special allows Connecticut high school seniors to apply to Connecticut’s public universities for free, with no required application payment. Students eligible for a fee waiver need not wait to apply on November 15.…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on November 3, 2021 at 4:12am — No Comments

Social Venture Partners-CT is Hiring for Two New Positions!

Social Venture Partners-CT is Hiring for Two New Positions!



In support of SVP’s work with the Office of Workforce Strategy, a team of the Office of the Governor that is responsible for coordinating all workforce development programs across the state of Connecticut, they are seeking to hire two full-time positions:



*The Director of Information Technology Workforce Development Strategy will be responsible for providing management support for…

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Added by Yolanda Caldera-Durant on October 8, 2021 at 3:31am — 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

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.7 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sporting Spaces in 20 Cities and Towns

LISC and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced grant recipients from the second round of the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative. Twenty communities across the country will use $1.7 million in grants to fund renovation of facilities for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.

A Place for Caregiving: LISC Strengthens Housing Stability for Home-Based Child Care Providers

Home-based child care providers are a lifeline for working families, yet they often face challenges with housing and financial stability. A new Q&A with LISC experts dives into their struggles, critical needs, and a pilot program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help them thrive.

Living Resiliently: In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, LISC’s Sam Ruark Reflects

LISC’s new director of green initiatives is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to decarbonize the nation’s affordable housing and help low-income communities build resiliency in the face of the harmful impacts of climate change. Here, after personally weathering Hurricane Helene in the intentional “ecovillage” where he lives in North Carolina, Ruark paints a picture of what’s at stake, and how the planet and people can heal together.

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