Job oppening at CAHS: Outreach Advocate, New Haven County

Posted by Roger Senserrich - CAHS on April 15, 2011 at 1:30pm

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 programs that ensure the state’s prosperity, as well as their own. Together, they build a culture of shared responsibility and success.

Job Description

Title: Outreach Advocate

Employment Status: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Program Director

Summary: The Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) seeks a New Haven area Outreach Advocate. The Outreach Advocate will work to increase Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-formerly food stamps) enrollment in Connecticut by conducting outreach and education in the greater New Haven area. Information provided through outreach will include SNAP income guidelines, application information, pre-screening for benefit eligibility, and other activities designed to raise awareness of SNAP among eligible non-participants. This effort is to take place throughout New Haven County in accordance with the Connecticut State Outreach plan.

Job Description:

Strategy & Execution

SNAP Outreach:

Provide information about SNAP to potentially-eligible populations via incoming telephone calls.
Become knowledgeable about program regulations, developments, and issues and discuss them with potential applicants.
Conduct pre-screening of potentially-eligible populations in conjunction with outreach events and presentations using online screening tools.
Provide application assistance via e-fax, mailings, telephone follow-up upon completing pre-screenings.

Leadership

Close collaboration with the Program Director, outreach staff, and staff at partner agencies to ensure access to SNAP benefits.

Administration & Reporting

Keep a running log of all applicants contacted and activities conducted in relation to the project. Provide this information to the Program Director at the end of each month.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience

• 2-3 years professional experience with a nonprofit or volunteer organization

• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) strongly preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet resources.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate well with others.

• Ability to handle multiple projects.

• Superior time management and communication skills.

• Ability to grasp complex program regulations and effectively communicate them to diverse audiences.

• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in writing to a diverse group of people.

• Comfortable with online screening tools (training provided).

• Creative and energetic problem solver, who is able to work effectively in a team.

• Friendly, flexible, confident and assertive.

Send resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements to Brian Berry at bberry@cahs.org

Contacting State Officials & Legislators about Proposed Budget/Policy Changes?

Posted by Lee Cruz on April 8, 2011 at 3:42pm

Note: These talking points are important and timely however each organization must develop its own strategy for communicating with legislators and policy makers. Staff members should always check with the Executive Director (or equivalent staff leader) and the top staff person should in turn develop their strategy in consultation with their Board of Directors. Happy Advocating!

The following information is from a Connecticut Community Providers Association Press release that was shared at the most recent meeting of the Valley Council on Health and Human Services. Although these points were erroneously attributed to the VCHHS in a recent message to all GNH Community members they are still great talking point for anyone from the field who is planning to speak to state officials and legislators about budget or policy changes. You should feel free to pull bullets from this sheet to create a one page that captures what you’d like to say.

As an industry community providers serve nearly 500,000 of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
We provide essential human services that keep people out of emergency rooms, hospitals, emergency shelters and prisons. Our work plays a vital role by serving as the safety net for many of our state’s most vulnerable citizens.
For more over 20 years, community providers have maintained a high level quality services despite the fact that we have never received adequate funding from the state.
As the Medical Consumer Price Index has grown by over 200 %, the funding to cover costs of services for community providers has only increased 33%. That is an average funding increase of 1%, while staffing costs (wages and insurance) and the costs to run residential and clinical services (including food and fuel) have gone up exponentially.
Community providers are facing challenges on multiple front:

-State funding has been reduced

- Private fundraising has gone down due

- Community foundations are facing increased demands and are reducing funding

- Costs for healthcare and other costs of doing business are going up

Connecticut’s budget problems do not lessen the demand placed on community based providers of human services. In fact, just the opposite occurs. In difficult economic times, demand for our services increase significantly.
We need to maintain current service levels and preserve the safety net. We need to work to address the long-term system needs and provide consistent and stable funding increases to maintain a stable and viable community-based human service system.
As policy makers grapple with this historic fiscal crisis, COMMUNITY PROVIDERS ARE A KEY PART OF THE SOLUTION.
We provide alternatives to more costly and restrictive systems of care including institutional care, emergency rooms, inpatient hospital stays and the Corrections and Judicial systems. With adequate funding we can continue to provide basic health and human services in local communities in a cost effective and efficient way.
Any funding cuts to community-based human services will be SHORT-TERM FIXES WITH SIGNIFICANT LONG-TERM COSTS.
Connecticut’s community providers are committed to working with legislative leaders so that we can address immediate needs and develop a long-term strategy for adequately funding the community provider system and maintain a strong safety net for Connecticut’s most vulnerable residents.

IF YOUR CLIENTS DON’T HAVE DENTAL INSURANCE, THIS FREE CLINIC IS FOR THEM

Posted by Lee Cruz on April 4, 2011 at 5:22pm

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, April 16-17, at Wilby High School, 460 Bucks Hill Road, Waterbury, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

The third annual Inner City Dental clinic will be held Saturday, May 21, at Community Health Services, 500 Albany Ave., Hartford, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Grants totaling $92,000 have been awarded by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to help support the clinics, which operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your dental needs addressed!

Bring a folding chair, a book or some other object to keep you occupied and make sure you arrive early to reserve your place in line!

Homeless Unaccompanied Youth: Best Practices & Model Programs from the Nat'l Center for Homeless Education

Posted by Lee Cruz on April 1, 2011 at 1:02pm

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

How a Small Nonprofit Made Simple Tech Tweaks and Saved $176,000 - Chronicle of Philanthropy 2/20/11

Posted by Lee Cruz on March 4, 2011 at 4:43pm

February 20, 2011

How a Small Nonprofit Made Simple Tech Tweaks and Saved $176,000

By William Grassie

Like many nonprofits struggling in the economic downturn, my organization has tightened its belt. A year ago we reduced our work force from 10 to four staff members and cut our operating budget by almost two-thirds.

The Metanexus Institute works to promote interaction between religion and science through publications and symposia at universities around the world and has always prided itself on using cutting-edge computer technology. (We started in 1997 as a moderated e-mail discussion list.) As we looked to trim costs, we found ourselves taking a particularly hard look at the technology we use to run our organization.

We made a number of big changes and small tweaks, which not only resulted in greater cost savings but also made us more nimble as an organization. When the overhaul was complete, we had cut our information-technology expenses—including phone service—from $5,000 per month to $300 per month. We also no longer needed our own technology staff, which gave us additional savings of nearly $10,000 per month. All told, we’re saving about $176,000 a year on an annual budget that now stands at $385,000....

Here are some highlights of our transformation: http://philanthropy.com/article/How-a-Small-Group-Saved/126404/

GNH Community Loan Fund seeks Director of Development/Administration

Posted by Jackie Downing on March 9, 2011 at 1:57pm

SUMMARY: Primary responsibility for raising operating funds for $900,000 annual budget. Research grant opportunities; conduct grant writing and reporting. Solicit, cultivate and maintain individual and corporate donors and investors. Organize and oversee fundraising and friendraising events. Conduct all marketing and communications to support fundraising activities including website, newsletters and annual report. Coordinate and prepare quarterly reports to donors, investors and grantors. Coordinate community development breakfast series and other events as required.

Director of Development and Administration works closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, Development Committee and other volunteers and will be responsible for all aspects of development and communications including:

Grant research and writing
Timely and accurate grant reporting
Investor recruitment, renewal, relations
Donor solicitation – direct mail annual appeal, special campaigns
Special events coordination – Community Breakfast series, Good Egg Awards dinner, etc.
Public relations including press, publications, newsletter, web site maintenance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Successful track record in all aspects of fundraising
Excellent writer
Excellent relational and communication skills
Experience with financial planning and income projections
Excellent data maintenance
Organized, self-directed and detail-driven and able to meet deadlines

The above is not intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities and requirements.

Salary is competitive with nonprofits of similar size.

To Apply

Please send resume, cover letter, and salary history to: Carla Weil, Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund, 171 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510 or carla@gnhclf.org . For information about the Loan Fund please see our website at www.gnhclf.org.

The GNHCLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Scholarship Website Links

Posted by Lee Cruz on March 9, 2011 at 1:00pm

Thanks to Moses Boone for sharing this great list. Please forward this link to students that you know.

Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students

American Chemical Society Scholarships
American Geological Institute Minority Geoscience Student Scholarship
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Higher One Scholarship (must attend meeting 4/13 in New Haven)
Engineering for Minorities
Gates Millennium Scholars
International Education Financial Aid
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (high school seniors only)
Jack Kent Cook Foundation Graduate Scholars Program
John L. Carey Accounting Scholarship
Kaiser Media Internships in Health Reporting
LGBT Scholarships
Microsoft Scholarships (for computer related degrees)
Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship (for environmental studies)
Unmet Need Scholarship

Scholarships for African -American Women
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (high school seniors only)
Ron Brown Scholarship (high school seniors)
Black Excel Scholarship Gateways
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Dr. James M. Rosin Scholarship
Fisk Premedical Summer Institute / Minority Medical Education Program
General Mills Technology Scholars Award
Law School: MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program
NAACP Scholarships: Earl G. Graves Scholarship, Agnes Jones Scholarship, Lillian and Samuel Sutton Scholarship, Roy Wilkins Scholarship, and the Hubertus W.V. Williams Scholarship
National Association of Black Journalists
National Black Police Association
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship List
Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship
Siemens Teacher Education Scholarship Program
Spieler, Rhea and Louis Scholarship Program
UNCF Merck Science Initiative
United Negro College Fund

Scholarships for Latina Women
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (also for college students)
Adelante US Education Leadership Fund
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Congressional Internship)
First in My Family Scholarship Program
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Hispanic College Fund
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund

IRIS seeks an Office Coordinator

Posted by Kelly Hebrank on March 9, 2011 at 10:27am

IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org), a nonprofit organization, is seeking an Office Coordinator to work full-time in our New Haven office. The Office Coordinator provides administrative and case management support to all staff and is responsible for planning and organizing the clerical aspects of IRIS.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintaining a neat and orderly office, greeting all visitors, answering phones, responding to email inquiries, data entry, processing invoices and mailing payments, ordering office supplies, filing, typing letters, and communicating with vendors. Position includes frequent interaction with IRIS clients- refugees from around the world seeking new lives of freedom and peace in the U.S.

Candidate must be a responsible, mature, and reliable person who can work independently but also in a team environment. Candidate must be proficient with MS Windows and MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint. Experience with Quickbooks accounting software and Giftworks database software a plus. Minimum 3 years experience working in an office setting. Other requirements include pleasant phone manner, strict confidentiality, attention to detail, strong work ethic, and a stable work history.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by March 18^th to Kelly Hebrank, Program Manager, at khebrank@irisct.org.

(Full job description available on http://irisct.org/work.html)

Green Jobs Corps Program Manager

Posted by Joel Tolman on March 8, 2011 at 5:32pm

Common Ground seeks a Green Jobs Corps Program Manager, responsible for overall management of the Green Jobs Corps program – a youth employment program that connects over 30 high school students with paid environmental jobs, leadership and career development opportunities, and supportive services. In addition to overseeing all aspects of the program, the Program Manager works directly with young people in individual meetings and in larger groups for trainings and workshops, and may oversee youth work crews as necessary. The Program Manager reports to Common Ground’s Director of Business and Administration, and works closely with other Common Ground staff to ensure the successful implementation of this program. The Green Jobs Corps Program Manager is a year-round, 40 hour per week position. For a full job description, visit http://www.commongroundct.org/join_us.php.

Common Ground is a center for environmental learning and leadership in New Haven, Connecticut where a diverse community of children, young people, and adults cultivate habits of healthy living and sustainable environmental practice. Farm meets forest meets city on Common Ground’s 20 acre campus at the base of West Rock Ridge. The site abuts the 1500 acre West Rock State Park, sharing hiking trails, wildlife, and diverse natural habitats with the surrounding forests. Common Ground’s Charter High School uses the site as an organizing principle of its curriculum which is guided by an ecological framework that recognizes the connection and interdependence of all living and non-living things. Each year, more than 6,000 community members participate in festivals, field trips, after-school programs, and other educational opportunities on site. Common Ground’s Green Job Corps program provides meaningful employment with a green focus to over 30 high school students from New Haven while immersing them in youth, leadership and career development activities. For more information on Common Ground, see www.commongroundct.org.

Nonprofit capacity builder webinars

Posted by Mike Burns on March 1, 2011 at 10:43am

In my role as a board member of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management, I would like to let you know about webinars that the Alliance is sponsoring. I think that you may find these useful and informative, especially if you are concerned about strengthening nonprofit capacity.

March 3: Helping Nonprofits Survive a Crisis with Kim Klein, widely regarded author of Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times, the 2010 McAdams Book Award Winner

March 24: Future Search Updated: Getting the Whole System in the Room for Vision, Commitment and Action-- A Webinar for Advanced Practitioners, with Marvin Weisbord and Sandra Janoff

March 29: Creating Networked Nonprofits, with Beth Kanter and Allison Fine, co-authors of The Networked Nonprofit, the 2010 Honorable Mention, McAdams Book Award

For complete descriptions and to register, visit our website at www.allianceonline.org .

All webinars are 90 minutes and occur at 2:00-3:30 PM US Eastern Standard Time on the dates listed above. Attendance is limited to the first 150 registered. Cost is $39 for Alliance members and $59 for non-members per webinar. For more information and to register, visit www.allianceonline.org, call 415.704.5058 or email info@allianceonline.org.

Yours,

Mike Burns, Partner,
BWB Solutions

Four-Year Scholarship Application Available

Posted by Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter on February 7, 2011 at 11:00pm

Attention Graduating Class of 2011!

Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter is offering a four-year scholarship, up to $4,000, to a graduating senior in the top third of his or her class. The applicant must verify acceptance to and attendance at an accredited post-secondary school or college, and reside in Greater New Haven.

Students applying must submit the following postmarked by April 22, 2011:

Completed application (fillable form);
An official transcript with ACT or SAT scores;
A letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor AND a teacher of an academic subject;
A typewritten autobiographical essay, minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 2 pages.

The entire application packet should be checked by your counselor.

Applicant must forward completed application packets to:

Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter
Attn: Scholarship Chairmen, Mrs. Thomas & Mrs. Grasty
P.O. Box 8298
New Haven, CT 06530

Click here for more information and to see past recipients of our scholarship program.

Please address all questions to scholarship@akanewhaven.org.

2011%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

If your supporters declare their love for your Nonprofit you could win $5,000!

Posted by Lee Cruz on January 28, 2011 at 10:48am

If you are a non-profit, you know that your supporters have a passion for the good work you do every day. Now, if you can get them to declare their love publicly, they will give your organization a chance to win $5,000 in the first GuideStar-KIMBIA nonprofit giveaway. The nonprofit that garners the most new reviews between February 1 and February 28, 2011, will receive a $5,000 gift from KIMBIA. Anyone who has firsthand experience with your organization and is not a paid employee can write a review. So ask your board members, volunteers, recipients of your services, donors, and other stakeholders to declare their love for your organization. Learn more about the contest and sign up today!

The Annie E. Casey Foundation 2011 Professional Development and Learning Series for New Haven Nonprofits

Posted by Lee Cruz on January 31, 2011 at 4:30pm

Source: http://www.caseyfamilyservices.org/resources/pubdetail/719/

The Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services’ Professional Development and Learning Series is structured to help you and your organization get ahead by providing access to new skills and education that can expand your learning.

In 2011, the Learning Series continues to build on the Foundation’s approach to results accountability by offering training on how to introduce evidence-based practices into your agency programs. We believe a focus on implementing and adhering to evidence-based practice is a strong complement to our results framework, and will accelerate strengthening of local programs and services. We are seeing our emphasis on teaching results accountability starting to pay dividends as more New Haven nonprofits are moving to implement Results-based Accountability (RBA), and reporting improved understanding of program data and performance.

In addition to the training on evidence-based practice, other new topics include an intermediate session on writing federal grants, effective practices in case management, public policy advocacy, and a session on how to work effectively in teams. As you look through this catalog, we hope you see training opportunities that fit you and your organization.

In addition to our workshop series, we will continue the quarterly Lunch and Learn sessions.

Download the 2011 catalog of training sessions for nonprofit leaders (PDF).

All attendees must contact Roslyn Williams at rswilliams@aecf.org to register.

Attention Non-profit grantseekers:

Posted by Lee Cruz on January 25, 2011 at 10:09pm

if you're a nonprofit that serves Greater New Haven and the Naugatuck Valley, we (and our partner the Valley Community Foundation) are accepting pre-applications for the Responsive New Grants process; visit our web site for eligibility criteria and to complete your pre-application online.Operating & Program Grants Available to Local Nonprofits
www.cfgnh.org

Arts Ideas Fellowship Program - Now Accepting Applications for Winter/Spring 2011 Session- deadline 1/21

Posted by Dawn Gibson-Brehon on January 12, 2011 at 10:00pm

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is pleased to announce its Winter/Spring 2011 Fellowship Program.

Specifically designed for high school juniors and seniors, the Fellowship Program provides exposure to careers in the arts, as high school students prepare to pursue college and/or enter the workforce. The program combines instruction in critical writing and nonprofit, with opportunities for job shadowing and hands-on work experience around Festival events. It is our belief that the arts contribute to the overall vitality and connectedness of our community and that exposure to the arts by our young people is especially critical to their future success.

Click here for program information and an application form. Given current funding, we are only able to offer the Fellowship to six (6) students for the Winter/Spring 2011 program.

For more information, contact Dawn Gibson-Brehon at dgibson-brehon@artidea.org, 203.815.2926/cell.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine

Posted by Lee Cruz on January 11, 2011 at 4:23pm

Neighbor-to-Neighbor is a community effort to raise awareness & funds for housing and hunger needs in Greater New Haven. More information at http://www.n2nlifeline.org

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and United Way of Greater New Haven launched Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine in the winter of 2009. Since then, Neighbor-to-Neighborhas raised $1.3 million to help meet emergency needs in Greater New Haven.

Neighbor to Neighbor applications for Greater New Haven are available at www.n2nlifeline.org, due at noon 2/2/11. Shoreline apps released 1/24/11

Sustainability Fellow position at Yale University's Office of Sustainability

Posted by Lee Cruz on January 10, 2011 at 8:29pm

Yale University's Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce the availability of a Sustainability
Fellow position for the Spring of 2011. The Sustainability Fellow position is designed to provide
hands-on experience for a recent college graduate with an interest in campus sustainability. The
selected candidate will be offered a unique opportunity to work in an innovative, internationally
recognized campus sustainability program with hands on, project based tasks. This position will be
based in the Office of Sustainability and will support the initiatives of various campus departments
working on collaborative projects.

The Fellow's two main responsibilities will be overseeing the logistics and outreach for the annual
Sustainability Summit and the logistics for the annual Spring Salvage.
Held in mid-April, the Summit is a weeklong series of sustainability-related events on campus. With
oversight from the Office of Sustainability, the fellow will coach various departments and student
groups on their events and develop cohesive outreach materials.
The Spring Salvage is an annual student move-out collection and donation program held during the
month of May. The Fellow will assist with hiring student workers, maintain good communications
with the recycling and facilities offices, and oversee scheduling and resource management during the
Salvage.

Office of Sustainability may request additional assistance on other projects as-needed.

Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate solid research skills, a strong grasp of sustainability terms and
concepts, the ability to work independently, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to
communicate his/her own ideas and proven leadership experience.
This position is paid and will provide the ambitious candidate with the opportunity to develop skills
which will enable him/her to be an effective sustainability leader.

Date of Fellowship: February - June 2010 (exact dates negotiable)
Hours per/wk: 40 hrs.

Please send resume and letter of interest to Nancy DiLella nancy.dilella@yale.edu no later than
January 26.

C.J. May
Recycling Coordinator
Yale University
www.yale.edu/recycling
<http://www.yale.edu/recycling>203-432-6852

Open Position - Program Officer for Grantmaking at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Posted by Lee Cruz on January 6, 2011 at 5:47pm

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for a program officer position in the Grantmaking 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 for applications is January 21, 2011.

Title: Program Officer for Grantmaking

Reports To: Director of Grants & Scholarships

Position Summary:
This position primarily supports several grantmaking processes. Other responsibilities include coordinating the capacity building program for nonprofits and contributing to the knowledge activities.

Core Responsibilities:
• Be part of, and support, a team of grantmaking professionals in the execution of department goals;
• Provide service to multiple Foundation audiences and communicate through various methods, including phone, email, and written communications;
• Review submitted proposals and provides written analyses for staff discussion and recommendation to the
Board of the Foundation;
• Communicate with grant applicants and grantees;
• Use state of the art technologies, including data entry into The Foundation’s relational database, FIMS;
• Collaborate with all Foundation staff members;
• Work on special projects;
• Stay informed about and follow up as necessary on grant related issues;
• Develop reports on issue areas;
• Participate in joint efforts and affinity groups of foundations and represent the Foundation professionally by responding to inquiries and attending meetings and conferences;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Strong and diverse experience in the nonprofit sector, a good understanding of how nonprofit organizations operate, and familiarity with community issues; experience in a nonprofit organization and/or as a grantseeker is preferred as is prior grantmaking experience;
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, ability to write clear, succinct, cohesive arguments under time pressure and make well-organized verbal presentations;
• The ability through analysis, questioning, informal research and site visits to understand the feasibility of submitted proposals;
• Ability to think creatively and strategically about the broad goals of The Foundation while remaining focused on the detail-oriented work and follow-through required by the position;
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment, with positive customer service expectations and with diverse populations and sense of community;
• Individual should be self-directed and a team player;
• Demonstrated ability to direct and participate in teams;
• A commitment to an inclusive environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Superior organizational skills and eagerness to multitask.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• Masters degree preferred; and a minimum of five years of related experience.

Please submit letters of interest, resumes and other supportive documents via email to Denise Canning, Grants Manager, at dcanning@cfgnh.org by Friday, January 21, 2011.

Open Position - Administrative Assistant at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

Posted by Lee Cruz on January 6, 2011 at 5:37pm

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for an entry level administrative assistant position in the Grantmaking 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 for applications is January 21, 2011.

Title: Administrative Assistant (AA)

Reports To: Director of Grants & Scholarships

Position Summary:
This position supports several grantmaking processes, as well as other responsibilities as assigned.
Core Responsibilities:
• The AA will be part of, and support, a team of grantmaking professionals in the execution of department goals;
• The AA will provide service to multiple Foundation audiences and communicate through various methods, including phone, email, and written communications;
• The AA will support internal and external meetings and events, including scheduling, attending, providing logistics, managing reservations, and recording, as required;
• The AA will use state of the art technologies, including data entry into The Foundation’s relational database, FIMS;
• The AA will be called upon for collaboration with all Foundation staff members;
• The AA will be assigned special projects;
• The AA will support the reception area accountabilities, as needed;
• The AA will provide administrative duties, as needed.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Demonstrated administrative and data entry skills and highly skilled in technology and office software including; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel;
• College degree;
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment, with positive customer service expectations and with diverse populations;
• Individual should be self-directed and a team player;
• Attention to detail, ability to track schedules, organize meetings, generate reports, and produce presentations;
• Demonstrated ability to direct and participate in teams;
• A commitment to an inclusive environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Superior organizational skills and eagerness to multitask.

Please submit letters of interest, resumes and other supportive documents via email to Denise Canning, Grants Manager, at dcanning@cfgnh.org by Friday, January 21, 2011.

Parent Leadership Training Institute

Posted by Merryl Eaton on January 5, 2011 at 12:00pm

Christian Community Action is currently recruiting for our Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI). PLTI enable parents and other members of the community to become leading advocates.

Attendees are offered three phases of training:

a retreat on Saturday, January 22, 2011
a nine week course on leadership, understanding personal history and its impact on perception
a ten week study of politics, policy and media with a community project to practice your new skills within a community framework.

Classes are free and will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30- 9:00pm at St. Raphael's Hospital beginning January 25th, 2011. Children ages 5-12 may participate in the Children's Leadership Training Institute. Dinner is provided.

For more information or to fill out an application , please contact Merryl Eaton (203) 777-6072 or meaton@ccahelping.org.

How a Small Nonprofit Made Simple Tech Tweaks and Saved $176,000

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