How to Think about "Implicit Bias"

Amidst a controversy, it’s important to remember that implicit bias is real—and it matters

The Newman’s Own Philanthropic Exception Is Now Law—What Will the Consequences Be?

By  ROB MEIKSINS | March 30, 2018 

March 27, 2018; WealthManagement.com

February was a good month for the Newman’s Own Foundation. On February 1^st, the foundation announced with some fanfare the milestone of having donated $500 million to charities over 35 years. A few days later, February 9^th, President Trump signed into law, as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, the Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2017, also known as the Newman’s Own Exception, ending a long struggle to avoid what would have amounted to a 200-percent tax hit...

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2018/03/30/newmans-philanthropic-exception-now-law-will-consequences/?utm_content=69425024&utm_medium=social&utm_source=googleplus

Hurricane Maria forced the Hernandez family to flee their home in Puerto Rico because they could no longer receive medical care for their 2-year-old daughter, Miia, who suffers from seizures. The family's temporary FEMA housing assistance expires in April. 

With emergency funding ending, continued support is needed

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, Connecticut welcomed thousands of Puerto Ricans who had lost everything. For many of these fellow American citizens, the crisis is far from over.

Months after the devastating storms, returning home is still not viable for many Puerto Ricans. A healthcare system that was already struggling is in disarray. Large swaths of the island remain cut off from the electrical power grid. Communities facing years of rebuilding have turned to a patchwork of small generators, which are unreliable, loud, and aggravate asthma and other respiratory problems. 

Nearly 1000 displaced Puerto Ricans have come to New Haven for assistance. While most have moved on to be near relatives in other areas, those that remain are typically individuals with medical needs, the elderly, and families with young children.

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Nonpartisanship does not mean nonparticipation

Nonprofit organizations have daily contact with large numbers of potential voters, many of whom are underrepresented in the political process. Even though nonprofits by charter must remain nonpartisan and not take sides for a candidate or party, they can still support voting, voter education, voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts. 
 
Help your community and staff register and vote. Learn tips and best practices for nonpartisan voter registration, voter education, candidate engagement and getting out the vote.

Small grants will be available 

Who Should Attend? 
We encourage executive directors of nonprofit organizations to attend this training. 

When:

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location:
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
70 Audubon St., New Haven
Seating is limited.

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Participación del votante para organizaciones sin fines de lucro

Ayude a su comunidad y personal a registrarse y votar. Conozca los consejos y las mejores prácticas para el registro de votantes no partidista, la educación del votante, la participación de los candidatos y la votación.

Criterios de elegibilidad: la organizacion debe operar en Greater New Haven

Miércoles, 11 de abril del 2018
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ubicación: The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
70 Audubon St. ( estacionamiento gratuito)

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New Haven’s Farnam Center (formerly the Farnam Neighborhood House) not only gives kids a safe place to play basketball and ping pong, create art or get help on their homework. It also helps them learn how to resolve conflicts.

Long known for its recreational and arts offerings, Farnam recently partnered with the nonprofit Rain of Hope to integrate social and emotional learning into all of its programs. 
Rain of Hope’s lessons focus on kindness, listening, respect, mindfulness and collaboration.

The goal is to “introduce children to the fact that our actions are ‘raindrops,’ creating ripples that impact ourselves and those around us,” according to the Rain of Hope website.

The new social and emotional curriculum has given both staff and kids better tools for resolving arguments and calming tempers, says Farnam Executive Director James Cotto.

The entire staff went through workshop training at the beginning of the year and infused the lessons into all of Farnam’s programs. The entire Farnam community, says Cotto, is already seeing positive results. 

“In our afterschool programs we’re seeing a huge reduction in staff intervention with children because we are teaching them how to govern their emotions,” says Cotto. Continue reading.

URU The Right To Be, Inc.

seeks

PART-TIME SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Position Summary:

URU The Right to Be, Inc., an expanding nonprofit education through the arts production company based in New Haven, Connecticut, seeks a qualified candidate for a Part-Time Social Media Coordinator position. The person hired to fill this position will be tasked with coordinating digital outreach for a national civic engagement tour, fundraising efforts, and communications activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of social media platforms, community organizations, collective impact approaches, and the media. He or she will report directly to the Founder and CEO of URU.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and cultivate social media presence in all channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Consistently manage social media postings and interactions following URU  guidelines and voice.
• Responsible for monitoring and engaging in online conversations with constituents, including responding to questions and comments.
• Monitor and respond to social media and email inquiries throughout the day.
• Write and design content for all social media channels.
• Develop and execute the strategic content schedule for social media.
• Responsible for collecting and reporting analytics for all social media channels.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with superior skills in Proofreading and Copy editing.
• Degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or related field and one year of related social media and graphic design experience or related communications and design experience.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of multiple social media platforms, metrics, and tracking.
• Skilled in graphic design.
• Knowledge of image supply sources, copyright, and registered image uses.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and set goals and meet established deadlines.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness.
• Personable demeanor

How to Apply:

Please email a resume and cover letter to hr@uruglobal.org with the subject line “PT Social Media Coordinator – Your Last Name.”

Please only apply if you have experience and type a minimum of 70 wpm. Compensation commensurate with experience. 25 hours per week. No phone calls please!

Check it out!

The new MindMap website is easy to read and user-friendly. Simple navigation lets you make a referral, get more information about psychosis, and help a friend or family member right from the homepage.

We’ve also made improvements to our 3-minute psychosis quiz. 

Take a quick tour here

Connecticut Residents Once Again Urged to "Pick Up the Phone!" to Support the Largest-Ever Survey on Neighborhood-Level Quality of Life, Health, and Happiness. A project of Datahaven and over 75 partner foundations, hospitals, and local agencies, the survey is believed to be the largest neighborhood-level well-being survey in the United States. 

Learn more

Get your donations ready for The Great Give® 2018!  

The 36-hour online giving event to support Greater New Haven nonprofits is set to run from 8 a.m. on May 1 through 8 p.m. on May 2, 2018.

Nonprofits with profiles on giveGreater.org® are eligible to participate in the annual giving event and win thousands of dollars in grant prizes from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and its partner in philanthropy, the Valley Community Foundation.Nonprofits not on giveGreater.org® must register by April 13 to participate in the giving event. 

Nearly 8,000 individuals participated in The Great Give® 2017, which raised nearly $1.3 Million for nonprofits serving The Foundation’s 20-town service area.

ABOUT NEW HAVEN FARMS:  

New Haven Farms’ nonprofit charitable mission is to promote health and community development through urban agriculture. We transform vacant urban land into vibrant and productive organic farms. Our Farm Manager and volunteer corps cultivate urban farms, and our harvest is made accessible to low-income families who struggle with diet-­related chronic diseases and food insecurity. Farm members receive produce baskets combined with farm education, cooking demonstrations, and nutrition education on a weekly basis. For more information about New Haven Farms, visit newhavenfarms.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Youth Environmental Education Assistant assists in leading the Youth Farm-Based Wellness Program. The purpose of the Youth Farm-Based Wellness Program is to empower children to explore and learn about the environment, food system and nutrition through interactive lessons on an urban farm site. The Youth Environmental Education Intern is responsible for helping instruct children aged 3-12 during the Farm-Based Wellness Program. The Intern’s role takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June - September for a total of 10 hours per week.

The Youth Environmental Education Assistant is responsible for:

• Assisting and facilitating weekly youth activities
• Helping with lesson and material preparation
• Group behavior management

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent group dynamic and behavior management skills
• Bachelor's degree; or in process of obtaining Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental education, or outdoor leadership (preferred but not required)
• Experience with youth aged 3-12; ability to engage children and direct them in an active teaching environment
• Ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults
• Knowledge or interest in gardening, environment, science, health and nutrition, and food systems
• Bilingual (Spanish) encouraged to apply

COMPENSATION:

This is a paid position from June through September, 10 hours per week, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, tentative schedule 3-8pm. Compensation commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY:

Please email Anna Grace Barry at anna@newhavenfarms.org with your resume and cover letter.

--- Who From Wallingford will choose to join? 

Blog post on WPAA.TV website:

http://wpaa.tv/i-choose-daily/

My 4th year offering FREE Fitness classes in the Community. Come join the FUN !

Feel free to share away. Don't miss out on "Appreciation Tuesday" Zumba classes EVERY TUESDAY 6:15pm.  Thank you.

Mark your Calendars! FREE 2018 Zumba® Kids/Kids Jr. classes are back for the 4th year ;)

Join our team of licensed Zumba® Kids Instructors ready to party with your precious little ones to age-appropriate music and moves. Parents/guardians are encouraged to participate.

No registration needed. Classes held EVERY Tuesday on the scheduled Month. (view flyer). Feel free to share. Thank you.

Job Summary

United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Income, and Health.  We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone.  

We are seeking a full-time person to support the mission of the Greater New Haven Coordinated Access Network Task Force members, public and private partners, and United Way team to develop, implement, and measure homeless services that end veteran and chronic homelessness for individuals, youth, families and all other populations.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with housing resources, homelessness services, and passionate about helping people in need.   

Reporting Structure: Reports to Greater New Haven Coordinated Access Network Manager. 

Essential Job Functions:   

• Maintain and improve the Greater New Haven Coordinated Access Network housing and exit systems though the referral process, relationship building, consistent communication, meeting facilitation, data coordination/reporting, coaching and training.
• Support the Greater New Haven Coordinated Access Network entry systems through 211 scheduled CAN assessments and coordination meetings.
• Generate and respond to frequent phone and email communications timely.
• Work with the Communications Team to develop a timeline and process for Coordinated Access Network story development.
• Be present and visible in the community and with partners (donors, volunteers) representing UWGNH at a wide range of community events and campaigns.
• Collaborate effectively within the organization, working cross-functionally with all departments.
• Establish effective and efficient processes that align priorities with greater organization goals, strategy, and mission.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field required.
• 2-3 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience with group facilitation and training.
• Ability to balance a variety of perspectives within a politically sensitive environment
• Ability to inspire a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely for a broad audience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges/barriers homeless people face.
• Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of client information.
• Result-oriented, problem solver, willing to learn, and able to manage an aggressive workload.
• Local and Statewide travel is required; candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.

Personal Characteristics    

Ideally, the successful candidate will be:

• Personally committed to advancing UWGNH’s values, mission, goals and programs.
• Personally committed to helping change the lives of others.
• Proactive and strategic thinker with the ability to work both individually and collaboratively.
• A flexible, reliable, creative, outgoing and energetic person who can handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities; a self-starter and finisher.
• A superior communicator who shares information readily and concisely, and listens as well as gives advice.
• A team player who inspires collaboration and functions decisively.
• Emotionally mature and self-confident, with a sense of humor in order to maintain balance and perspective.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit a detailed letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to employment@uwgnh.org.  No phone calls, please. 

All applications are treated confidentially.  The position will remain open until filled.

**United Way of Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employee.**

Source: NPQ Wed. Feb.14 2018

When nonprofit and charitable organizations advocate, for whom are they actually speaking? When organizations claim to represent a specific constituency, must there be a process that includes that group in setting their advocacy agenda? When a group styles itself as a grassroots organization, must there actually be a grassroots structure? The evolution of the century-old American Jewish Congress illustrates why these questions are of critical importance in this age of high-volume political strife...

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2018/02/14/nonprofits-need-truth-advocacy-policy/

The following workshop series explains the funding opportunities and application processes at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation. Participation is strongly encouraged, even for experienced applicants. All workshops are free, but advance registration is required.

The following workshops are open to nonprofits providing services in the 20-town region of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, including the five towns served by its partner in philanthropy, the Valley Community Foundation. For a full list of grant opportunities at The Community Foundation, CLICK HERE.

Grantseeker Information Webinar

Friday, February 2, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Learn about the competitive grant processes at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation. This is particularly valuable to organizations that plan to apply for a 2018 Responsive Grant. Topics covered include timelines, application types and required attachments, and upcoming workshops to support your application preparation. Attend right from your desk, or join us or in person! 

Register Now 

Valley Community Foundation Grants Overview Orientation

Monday, February 5, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

This workshop is especially designed for organizations that serve the Valley area (Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton) and plan to apply for funding from the various grant processes offered by the Valley Community Foundation. 

Register Now

Nuts & Bolts

Thursday, February 15, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in New Haven
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Shelton

A step-by-step look at the applications for Project, Operating and Capacity Building support in the combined 2018 Responsive Grant process offered by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation. This workshop is a complement to the Grantseeker Information Webinar, which focuses on the Responsive Grant process and requirements.

Register  Now

Comcast NBCUniversal is offering $225,000 to three to eight nonprofits in Connecticut  that are driving positive change in their local communities by leveraging media, technology and innovation.

The NBCUniversal Foundation, in partnership with NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, launched Project Innovation, a new grant challenge program in 11 markets where NBC and Telemundo-owned stations are located. Through Project Innovation, non-profit organizations that are using technology and innovation to solve everyday problems in their communities will be awarded grants to help support and expand their programs.

If your organization works in Connecticut, apply for a Project Innovation grant here.