I’ve put together a series of short (two to four minute) video vignettes that will enable you to attend to your own leadership development whenever you need a break, are waiting in line, or have a few minutes of down time. Each of these videos will provide you with useful tools and techniques for developing a more present and creative mindset, so that you can see new possibilities, make connections, and increase your effectiveness. My hope is that they will inspire and support you to work and live at your best. To view them click on: Video Vignettes
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The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Disbursements Associate for the Finance, Investments, Administration & Technology Department. The Community Foundation’s mission is to create positive and sustainable change in Greater New Haven by increasing the amount of and enhancing the impact of community philanthropy. The deadline to submit an application is December 20, 2013.
Visit http://www.cfgnh.org/About/News/EmploymentOpportunities/tabid/391/Default.aspx for details on the position and how to apply.
Yale University seeks applications from nonprofit and public sector agencies in the City of New Haven for the 2014 President's Public Service Fellowship. Since 1994, more than 600 Yale University undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students have contributed over 210,000 hours of community service to New Haven nonprofit and public sector agencies as President’s Public Service Fellows.
Each summer, the Fellowship places up to 35 student Fellows in full-time positions designed by community partners like you. Yale University pays the student Fellows directly for their full-time work during the summer. You can consider a meaningful employment opportunity for the summer of 2014 that would benefit from the work of a Yale student.
To apply to be a Fellowship site, you can obtain an Agency Application online at www.yale.edu/ppsf. A completed application should be submitted by email to ppsf@yale.edu no later than Monday, November 25, 2013. Please note the actual number of placements is limited. Not all proposals will be chosen as potential sites to which students may apply, and not every placement will be filled.
We look forward to your application! Please feel free to contact Karen King with any questions you may have.
Karen King
Director, Yale University President's Public Service Fellowship
Yale University Office of New Haven and State Affairs
Telephone (203) 432-8412
karen.king@yale.edu
Yale University seeks placements from nonprofit and public sector agencies in the City of New Haven for the 2013 President's Public Service Fellowship. President Richard Levin created the Fellowship in 1994 as part of the University’s partnership with the City and citizens of New Haven. More than 400 Yale University undergraduate, graduate, and professional students have contributed close to 200,000 hours of community service to New Haven nonprofit and public sector agencies as President’s Public Service Fellows since 1994.
The Fellowship places student Fellows in positions designed by community partners like you. Yale University pays the student Fellows directly for their full-time work during the summer. You can consider a meaningful full-time employment opportunity for the summer of 2013 that would benefit from the work of a Yale student.
To apply to be a Fellowship site, you can obtain an Agency Application online at www.yale.edu/ppsf. A completed application should be submitted by email to ppsf@yale.edu no later than Friday, November 16, 2012. Please note the actual number of placements is limited. Not all proposals will be chosen as potential sites to which students may apply, and not every placement will be filled.
We look forward to your application! Please feel free to contact Karen King with any questions you may have.
Karen King
Director, Yale University President's Public Service Fellowship
Yale University Office of New Haven and State Affairs
Telephone (203) 432-8412
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Adjunct Instructor
The Department of Public Policy seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Grantwriting and Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations. This graduate course will be taught face-to-face in a classroom at the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford campus in the Spring semester 2014 (January 21-May 13, 2014). The course will be offered once a week in the evening (either 4pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm-9:00pm). The class is planned to be converted to online in future semesters.
Grantwriting and Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations
This course provides the student with essential knowledge and practice fundamentals for developing a revenue portfolio for a nonprofit organization. This includes the capacity to assess revenue needs and discern between revenue stream options in order to match and support the mission and structure of the nonprofit. Along with instruction of key philanthropic vehicles, specific emphasis will be placed on grant writing and government contracting.
Planned Key Learning Objectives of Course
Strategic Thinking
- History of nonprofit funding, assessment of current state of affairs and future trends.
- Strategic thinking in creating a healthy revenue stream portfolio for a nonprofit.
- Assessing revenue needs and options of a nonprofit.
- Incorporating marketing and community reporting into a revenue development plan.
- Implications (legal and tax) and benefits of fee-for-service, cause marketing, business partnerships and social enterprise unrelated income ventures.
- Ethics, communicating with donors and other issues in fundraising.
Philanthropy
- Philanthropic revenue strategies; including individual mass appeal donations, direct response, online giving and giving circles.
- Individual donor philanthropic strategies; including planned giving, endowments and other major gift vehicles.
- Capital and Annual Campaign management.
Government Contracting
- Understanding the implications (pros and cons) of government contracting.
- Effective government RFP and grant research strategies.
- Strategies in responding to a government contracting RFP
Grant Writing (private foundation and corporation)
- Research strategies and understanding of donor software options.
- RFP response strategies.
- Grant writing skills and strategies.
Evaluation
- Basic principles of evaluation and assessment of revenue plans and strategies.
- Developing evaluation criteria and rubrics for grant applications.
Core Student Learning Assessments Planned
Students demonstrate competencies by:
- Developing a revenue assessment and strategy plan for a nonprofit.
- Researching and writing a response to a private or government grant or RFP.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and teach course.
- Participate in teaching evaluation and assessment activities.
- Be available for meetings with students.
- Be prompt and responsive to student inquiries.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- MPA, MBA or master degree in related field with five years or more of demonstrated expertise in the field of nonprofit resource development, with specific expertise in grant writing and state/federal government contracting.
- Bachelor degree with ten years of the above experience and expertise will be considered.
- Excellent teaching skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest and or experience in teach online.
- Ph.D. in philanthropy, nonprofit management, public affairs, public administration or other terminal degree in related field.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is $5,000 per course for each semester taught.
HOW TO APPLY
Please contact Dr. David Garvey by email with a resume and statement of interest.
David Garvey, Ph.D.
Director, Nonprofit Leadership Program
Department of Public Policy
University of Connecticut
Greater Hartford Campus
Ph. 860-570-9087
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. We actively encourage women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups to apply.
The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.
source: Maryland Nonprofit Blog
In response to the Washington Post article this weekend entitled:"Inside the hidden world of thefts, scams and phantom purchases at the nation’s nonprofits," I feel it’s important for us to consider some important points:
It's vitally important to understand that the real story here is that dishonest people will try to take advantage of nonprofits – These are NOT stories about nonprofits defrauding the public, but about how individuals have tried to defraud charitable nonprofits such as Legal Aid (theft by their Financial Director and accomplice) and the Bible Society (where a former secretary stole money using falsified checks and a misused credit card). What this data actually reveals is how transparent our nonprofit sector is. The list was compiled from information that nonprofits disclose publicly every year in tax returns that are available to the public 24 hours, 7 days a week...
The YoungArts Foundation is accepting application from "...emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12)." National Young Arts Foundation is an organization that provides serious training, mentorship and scholarship to youth artist in various disciplines. The accolades and awards are substantial and they have good list of alumni, Vanessa Williams, Kerry Washington and others who have become well known in their field. Refer to the link below for more information about the application process, award amounts, etc. Anyway, I thought that I would let you know in case you know of young person that may be interested in applying. Feel free to share this with others. Application information at: http://www.youngarts.org/apply
Jacob Harold of GuideStar guest blogs about the over head myth for the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacob-harold/charity-overhead_b_3964460.html
He will be in New Haven on October 1, if you would like to ask him a question join us: http://gnhcommunity.ning.com/events/convening-the-state-of-the-nonprofit-sector-in-greater-new-haven
Title: Executive Assistant
Department: Finance, Investments, Administration & Technology Department
Reports to: Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
POSITION:
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day support and management of systems, people and processes of the Finance, Investments, Administration and Technology Department (FIAT). This position requires strong organization skills, ability to function at a high level of professionalism and deal comfortably and confidently with highly sensitive and time critical information and reports.
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for managing the logistics, projects and traffic of the FIAT. This is a critical role in assisting with the evolution of this department to a new level of organization. This role will involve solid execution of strategic plans and delivering consistently high results. This is an internal position and will report to The Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Financial Officer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Schedule and organize complex activities that support the needs of the department and its leadership.
- Manage department projects to assure timely and effective outcomes and products.
- Establishes, develops and maintains files and systems that support the work of the Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Financial Officer.
- Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and calls.
- Drafts written responses or replies to inquiries and other correspondence as needed. Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, including high-level staff.
- Is capable of working independently and with a team as needed.
- Must be capable of developing charts, graphs, reports, presentations and other materials that are grammatically correct, aesthetically appealing, content rich and informative.
- As appropriate, will function as project manager for any number of upcoming assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated record of accomplishment with cross-function teams, groups/organizations.
- Minimum five years’ experience in a progressively responsible position supporting an executive level position.
- Demonstrated accomplishment in supporting upper management.
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including independent follow through.
- Demonstrated ability to assess issues, direct information/issues appropriately and professionally and in a manner that provides resolutions.
- Candidates with previous experience in a financial services industry or firm are preferred.
The above statement is not to be considered an exhaustive description of the duties that may be required in the position.
Please submit letter of interest and resume to human_resources@cfgnh.org by September 20, 2013.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.
Good Day To All,
Just a quick note on the cemetery ..... so many lovely pieces of art to view in the cemetery, not just the historical view. But now the change of season brings in another lovely view of the cemetery with the splendor of Autumn.
If interested in touring either e-mail p.b.i.newhaven@att.net or call 203.389.5403 - the website is www.grovestreetcemetery.org.
Come one - Come all ..... Patricia Illingworth
IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org) has an immediate opening for a part-time Development Director. IRIS is a vibrant nonprofit organization that welcomes and resettles approximately 200 refugees each year-- people fleeing persecution in their home countries who are invited to come to the United States. They come seeking safety, freedom, peace, and opportunities. IRIS is responsible for welcoming them warmly, helping them learn about their new home, and helping them become self-sufficient.
IRIS seeks an individual with extensive fundraising experience to join us as Development Director. The Development Director will provide strategic direction, management, and supervision of all fund raising activities, especially cultivation of donors, campaigns, and fundraising events. The Development Director will also participate in grant application strategies and decisions.
Responsibilities
- Work with staff, board, and development committee to increase private donations
- Develop strategies for increasing private donations and planned giving
- Identify, research, and cultivate prospects for individual gifts, in coordination with the IRIS senior management
- Plan donor cultivation activities
- Coordinate semi-annual financial appeals, including writing the appeal letters and thank you letters
- Provide oversight of donor database, maintained in GiftWorks
- Provide strategy and oversight of fundraising events
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
- A minimum of six years professional fundraising experience
- Strong ties to Greater New Haven community preferred
- Experience working with immigrants or in social services preferred
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, management, strategic planning, and analytical skills
- Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals
- Excellent, effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Computer and internet proficient with solid understanding of standard software and applications
- Experience using a donor database, especially Giftworks
This position will average 15 hours per week.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Kelly Hebrank at khebrank@irisct.org
Application closing date: August 31, 2013
Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
A partnership through the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
Position Description—Collaborative Manager
ABOUT THE COLLABORATIVE
The Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative (Collaborative) is a broad and diverse coalition of members of the Connecticut philanthropic community committed to the successful realization of the goals identified in PA 11-181, An Act Concerning Early Childhood Education and the Establishment of a Coordinated System of Early Care and Education and Child Development.
The Collaborative comprises 14 funders from around the state who bring many years of experience in supporting and operating programs that serve the needs of children and families. Members of the Collaborative believe a partnership between government and philanthropy can help us pursue our common goal of designing a comprehensive statewide early childhood system. The flexibility with which the philanthropic community can provide fiscal and programmatic resources, coupled with state government's access to data, federal policies, and public-sector resources will lead to the best thinking and outcomes for young children and their families.
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (Council) is the host organization and fiscal sponsor for the Collaborative.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Collaborative Manager reports to the president of the Council and is responsible to the Collaborative to ensure that its mission is effectively realized. The CM works closely with the Office of Early Childhood on behalf of the Collaborative. This is envisioned as an up to 20 hour/week position.
Specific responsibilities may include:
- Perform development and policy activities related to the Collaborative’s interest in promoting early childhood systems building and the successful development of the OEC
- Manage grant activities, including submitting grant requests and reports related to funding for theCollaborative
- Perform initial review of requests for funding from the Collaborative in preparation for Collaborative review
- Monitor funded activities, contracts and reporting
- Prepare and distribute a monthly update to members of the Collaborative and partners
- Collect, synthesize and analyze key data related to implementation of OEC as related to support – financial and otherwise—from the Collaborative and movement towards goals of the Collaborative
- Mobilize members to respond to relevant policy or advocacy issues as they arise
- Foster engagement among members, including providing resources, encouraging participation, facilitatingconnections, and maintaining regular communication
- Provide staff support and coordination for all Collaborative meetings, including preparation and distribution ofagendas, member communication, scheduling and logistics, facilitating discussions as needed, and performingfollow-up activities
- Work with the Council and Collaborative co-chairs to develop and maintain Collaborative budget
- Represent the Collaborative at meetings, as necessary.
- Strategize outreach activities, including development and distribution of materials, and handling media or press inquiries, in partnership with Collaborative and OEC leaders
- Work with the Collaborative co-chairs and members on the development of meeting agendas; manage and participate in the creation of a historical narrative of the work of the Collaborative and its engagement in early childhood systems development
- Work with the Council and co-chairs to increase participation by other Connecticut funders in the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
REQUIREMENTS
The Collaborative Manager should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications:
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and at different professional levels
- Ability to collaborate and function as part of a larger team
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and prioritize tasks
- Strong analytic, research, and critical thinking skills
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Comfortable and articulate when speaking in public
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with the causes and implications of the current early childhood issues and opportunities, or willingness to learn about these issues quickly
- At least 5 years experience working in professional settings, knowledge of early childhood and legislative issues preferred
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in public policy, public administration, nonprofit management, social services, or related field
- Energy, a sense of humor, and a passion for improving the lives of others
- Understanding and experience in the philanthropic sector preferred
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Communications – keeping collaborative members well informed and documenting the lessons learned and process of development of the Collaborative
- Attraction and retention of funder interest and participation
- Sustained level of funding or transition activities to partner organizations
To apply for this position: By August 15, 2013, please send a thoughtful cover letter explaining how your education and experience qualify you for this position, along with a description of why it is of interest to you, your hourly rate, and your resume to:
Carol Schofield
Director of Special Initiatives
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
cschofield@ctphilanthorpy.org
No calls please.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy values a diverse staff reflecting the rich diversity of the community.
What good are GED classes if you can’t afford the glasses you need to study? How would it feel to search for work for a year and lose the job when your car breaks down during the first week? Cities and states across America have some form of job training and housing assistance programs, but they lack the infrastructure to address quickly, without onerous bureaucratic requirements, more immediate needs like work clothes, equipment, or even pots and pans...
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/05/11/its-not-charity-its-community-says-the-founder-of-benevolent/
Meredith Clark 3:00 PM on 05/11/2013 MSNBC.com
Recently added, new links on the Organizational Resources and Links Page of the online Nonprofit Management Resource Center, hosted by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
Including:
Legal Documents and Legal Forms (downloadable templates and guides from RocketLawyer - first download is free)
Contract forms (from RocketLawyer - first download is free)
"How to Strengthen Financial Management" (from The Wallace Foundation)
"Overview of Risk Management" from Free Management Library
The New England Regional Health Equity Council (RHEC) is pleased to announce a new summer student internship opportunity to work with the six New England states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire) formed under the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities (NPA), http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/n pa/
, an initiative of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This internship will provide the student intern an opportunity to work as a project coordinator for the New England region under the direction of Dr. Marie M. Spivey at the Connecticut Hospital Association, in Wallingford, CT.
The Mission of the New England RHEC is to leverage and increase the effectiveness of the collective actions and resources of partners, community representatives, leaders, and stakeholders, that address the social determinants of health, the delivery of high quality health care, and the elimination of systemic health disparities, in order to achieve health equity for all in the New England region.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
The selected candidate will be expected to:
- Exhibit strong innovative interest in the vocation of the elimination of health inequities and health disparities.
- Possess strong verbal, written comprehension and quantitative skills.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, legislators, and external partners.
- Be organized, detail-oriented, a self-starter and critical thinker who can work collaboratively with RHEC members with limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Project Coordinator, the student intern will meet the following key responsibilities:
- Conduct and analyze state specific health disparities data producing an environmental scan document to inform, guide, and use as an ongoing strategic planning tool to qualify and quantify the partnership’s progress in addressing health disparities.
- Update the Council’s annual work plan.
- Create and populate a regional RHEC website.
Length of Term: 10-14 weeks during the summer months from June – August
Pay range: $470 to $570 per week depending on level of education
Applicants should complete the information below and submit it along with a resume, cover letter, andwriting sample to Dr. Marie M. Spivey at mailto:spivey@chime.org Deadline: April 26, 2013 Name: Phone: Email address: Graduation Date: Program/Area of Study: In 100 words or less, please describe the following: 1.Your reason for wanting to become the RHEC Intern and expected time commitment.
2. Any research experience, education, or skills that you possess in the area of health equity/health disparities.
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| We encourage applications from minorities and women. However, all applications and expressions of interest are welcomed. |
Chorale%20Business%20Manager.docxThe 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 alys2@comcast.net. Job description attached.
The Office of the Health Care Advocate, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the United Way of Greater New Haven invite you to a special session on March 19 about opportunities for your organization and the people you serve under the Affordable Care Act.
More people will be eligible for insurance as of January 1. Nonprofits, small businesses, faith organizations and others will be able to apply for funding to support the training of a staff member to help members of their communities learn about the new options and enroll in Medicaid and new subsidized insurance, as appropriate. This is a part-time, temporary support intended to supplement an existing staff position.
Join us to learn more about the this opportunity:
Tuesday, March 19 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
United Way of Greater New Haven
370 James Street, Suite 403, New Haven, CT
Space is limited. RSVP to sbutler@uwgnh.org
The purpose of the program is to reach community members where they are most comfortable as health insurance is a very personal topic. You don't have to be a health-related organization to do this work. It is another way to provide value in the community.
In Person Assisters (IPAs) help people who wouldn’t be likely to sign themselves up for insurance online.
We expect that hundreds of IPAs will be housed in community-based nonprofit organizations across the state or in small businesses that already focus on helping the community. There will be small grants of up to $6,000 to cover expenses for each In-Person Assister these organizations provide.
There is also the opportunity to help design the program - fill out the online survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6DCWMKG and you will be registered to receive the Request for Proposals. This is not the RFP itself. If you don't want to fill out the survey, but want to receive the RFP, just send your contact information to kgervais@strategicmanagementconsulting.org
Applications for scholarships from funds at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven are now being accepted. Eligibility criteria and deadline dates vary; details are available at www.cfgnh.org/scholarships or by contacting Denise Canning, Grants Manager, at 203-777-7076 or dcanning@cfgnh.org. Please help us spread the word!
The Responsive Grants process is intended to be a source of flexible funding and is open to all requests from nonprofits serving the 20-town region of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven for projects and organizational support that meet the eligibility criteria. Grants awarded in this category range from over $5,000 to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on available funds and terms of grant. Any nonprofit that creates positive sustainable impact in the areas of: arts and culture, basic needs, civic vitality, economic success, quality education, the environment, health and wellness and children and youth is encouraged to apply. In 2012, more than $2 million in single and multi-year grants was awarded through the Responsive Grant process; deadline to apply is by 5:00 pm on April 1, 2013.
Other funding opportunities such as Event Sponsorships and Grants Under $5,000 available year-round; visit www.cfgnh.org/grants for more information.
More people will be eligible for health insurance as of January 1, 2014 because of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Nonprofits, small businesses, faith organizations and others will be able to apply for funding to support the training of a staff member to help members of their communities learn about the new options and enroll in Medicaid and new subsidized insurance, as appropriate. This is part-time, temporary support intended to supplement an existing staff position.
The purpose of the program is to reach community members where they are most comfortable as health insurance is a very personal topic. You don't have to be a health-related organization to do this work. It is another way to provide value in the community.
In Person Assisters (IPAs) help people who wouldn’t be likely to sign themselves up for insurance online.
It is expected that hundreds of IPAs will be housed in community-based nonprofit organizations across the state or in small businesses that already focus on helping the community. There will be small grants of up to $6,000 to cover expenses for each IPA these organizations provide.
To help design the program, nonprofits are encouraged to complete the online survey, which will register them to receive the Request for Proposals (RFP). Organizations that do not wish to fill out the survey but want to receive the RFP should submit their contact information to kgervais@strategicmanagementconsulting.org
