Who Are We Looking For?

Are you a goal-oriented problem solver who enjoys working with data? Do you have outstanding attention to detail, organizational and analytical skills?  Do you want your work to help create positive change in our community?

 United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) is seeking a Grants Accountant who is comfortable with deadlines and has exceptional data analysis skills.  This is a full-time salaried position that includes benefits with a salary range of $65,000-$70,000.

What You'll Do

Grant Management: United Way manages funding from various federal, state and private sources in order to carry out our mission. The Grants Accountant ensures compliance with administrative and fiscal requirements in grant contracts.  You will analyze grant agreements to understand financial reporting requirements, budget restrictions and compliance obligations outlined in the agreements. You will closely monitor grant budgets, expenditures and projections to ensure that funds are utilized in accordance with grant agreements and applicable regulations. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports and invoices for submission to grantors in accordance with specified deadlines. You will work closely with program managers to develop grant budgets, provide budget to actual and ad hoc reporting, and resolve any variances.  You will be responsible for fiscal oversight and guidance to grant sub-recipients to adhere to grantor guidelines and specified timelines.

Grant Accounting: To ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable laws and regulations, you will assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls and procedures for accounting for grants.  This position will reconcile grant-related accounts in the general ledger, making necessary journal entry adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.  You will contribute to the annual audit process by assisting in the preparation of audit schedules, documentation and support related to grants.

General Accounting Support: Assist with month end close process; create journal entries, prepare monthly financial reports, perform general ledger account reconciliations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• Two years of prior experience with grant accounting
• Experience with MIP Accounting system a plus
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Applications
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, manage and complete multiple tasks under time sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience or willingness to work in cross-functional settings and collaborate with multiple stakeholders

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Program Assistant

We Love What Makes You Unique

Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices. 

Who We Are Looking For

Do you enjoy organizing information and facilitating effective communications between community organizations? Are you the type of person who takes pride in getting the details right and is excited to support programs that help families thrive in greater New Haven? Are you enthusiastic about using your organizational talents as a force for good in our community?

United Way is seeking a full-time Program Assistant who is passionate and organized to support two programs that help families in greater New Haven improve their lives: Early Head Start, which serves families with infants and toddlers, and the Coordinated Access Network, which helps people who are at-risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.

This is an hourly position.  The pay range is $16 - $18/hour and includes benefits.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and execute contracts
• Review and submit housing applications
• Review and submit invoices for processing
• Organize and maintain file system, and file correspondence and other records
• Prepare materials for presentations and events
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and events
• Answer emails and correspondence
• Develop meeting agendas and take meeting minutes
• Develop memos, reports and other regular correspondences as requested
• Create and distribute surveys
• Participate in trainings and committee work as applicable
• Participate in program strategic planning and self-assessment processes
• Develop relationships with community partners
• Assist in special projects as requested
• Maintain a high sense of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need

• Minimum experience of 2 years working in an administrative capacity
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Training and experience using Microsoft Office 365 products
• Ability to travel to Partner sites in the Greater New Haven area

In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.  In accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, this position also requires a medical physical and proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. 

About United Way

United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.

United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.

United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

One week left to apply: Deadline April 1: Resiliency Grants

Up to $15k, 15 Towns Eligible as well as Nonprofit Arts Organizations

Covers operating expenses

Seeking funding for your environmental project? The Greater New Haven Green Fund (GNHGF) may be able to help!

The GNHGF's 2020 Request For Applications is now available for download from our website.  We have made some changes this year. Please read the RFA carefully as we have changed the process and the questions. The deadline for submitting your application online is January 24, 2020 at 5:00 PM.  

http://www.gnhgreenfund.org/small-and-large-grants.html

The Green Fund will hold an informational outreach session on January 11, 2020, to help answer any questions, give tools for measuring results, and provide hands-on guidance for how to use our new online application system. It will be held late morning - early afternoon on Saturday. Some members from our Board of Directors will be available to answer questions. The information session will be held on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. Details TBA - please check the website for updates.

THE "B" FOUNDATION

Now accepting grant applications from Internal Revenue Service qualified 501 (C) (3) organizations which seek assistance consistent with the goals of the "B" Foundation

to help feed, care, or educate society.  The grants will range from $1,000 to $10,000 and will be awarded by the end of the calendar year.

Please submit your written requests only by:

November 15, 2018 to:

The "B" Foundation

P.O. Box 3709

Woodbridge, CT 06525

The Whitney Water Center is celebrating 25 years of environmental education this year. Those 25 years would not have been possible without the support of teachers. In recognition of your support, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority is offering five $500 mini-grants to help support science teaching in our region.

This program is designed to provide mini-grants to teachers who have participated in Whitney Water Center programs:

• School programs at the Whitney Water Center
• Programs at your school 
• Project WATER, and/or
• Water Science Loan Boxes. 

The purpose of these small grants ($500 each) is to enable you to try out creative teaching techniques and buy enriching teaching materials not provided for in your school’s budget. The project must have a focus on environmental education, particularly about water. All grant recipients are expected to report on the expenditure of grant funds and results of the supported project within one year of the award.

To Apply

Click on the following link to obtain an application form:
Application Form

Eligibility

Teachers in the school districts and leaders of organized groups within the Regional Water Authority’s district are eligible to apply. You must have taken part in at least one of the Whitney Water Center’s educational offerings in the last 25 years.

Grant Amounts

There will be five $500 grants.

Timeline

• Application deadline: March 31, 2016
• Grants announced: April 4, 2015
• Grants payable to schools: Earth Week, April 18-22, 2016
• Project evaluation and reports due: April 2017

Mini Grants Criteria

A committee consisting of Regional Water Authority employees and others will review applications. The committee members will not know the identity of the teacher and school. Applications will be judged on the following criteria:

• Impact: Potential to improve student achievement; potential to enhance instructional skills
• Innovation: Creativity of project; innovative approach; academic objective with curriculum context
• Planning: Clear plan for project implementation
• Existing resources: Project cannot be achieved with existing school budget

Excluded Projects

Mini-grant applications will not be considered for:

• Renovation of facilities;
• Religious activities or teachings;
• Equipment that is not an integral part of the project;
• Non-academic projects;
• Trips out of this region; or
• Tuition for special classes

Grantees must provide a written report to the Regional Water Authority at the conclusion of their project. This report must include a financial statement and narrative describing the project and how it benefited students and the teacher.

Contact Information:

Kate Powell: kpowell@rwater.com
Lisa DiFrancesco: ldifrancesco@rwater.com

Applications are being accepted for The Community Foundation's 2016 Neighborhood Leadership Program.

The Neighborhood Leadership Program is an eight month training and grant program that supports community leaders in imagining, developing, testing and realizing projects which build community and provide positive outcomes in New Haven neighborhoods and contiguous towns.

If you are a resident of New Haven (or contiguous towns) who has demonstrated commitment to making a positive difference through resident engagement, and if you are eager to build skills, develop your capacity to increase your impact, and engage with other leaders in learning, practice, and project execution, you should apply to this program.

You will learn the skills and practices of:

• appreciating and using your personal strengths and core values
• building relational culture in your community and with other leaders
• understanding the resources and challenges involved in creating the community you want
• creating and using a group of allies to support you in your work
• designing and implementing a pilot project that will positively impact your community
• learning from your pilot how to modify or scale up your project
• developing and managing the human and material resources you need to produce effective positive impact

The Deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Noon. Visit http://ow.ly/Wc50i for more information and to apply.

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

Attention food, shelter and healthcare providers!

The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) has established the FY 2013 Nonprofit Grant Program to provide nonprofits with financial support for basic human needs programs for Connecticut citizens. Deadline for statement of interest submission is Noon on March 29. Grants range from $5,000 to $75,000. For more information and complete eligibility criteria, visit http://www.chefa.com/philanthropy or email philanthropy@chefa.com.

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. 

FaceBook users!  Please visit Chase Community Giving this week & vote for a New Haven charity (like the New Haven Symphony, Knights of Columbus Museum, New Haven Reads, Neighborhood Music School, Diaper Bank, Public Library, and more) to share in $5 million in grants.  http://ning.it/OsARv9   Tell your supporters to help earn vital grant funds for New Haven charities!  Thanks, Elaine Carroll, New Haven Symphony 

April 19, 2012
2:00 p.m. ET

Did you know that Google gives out free advertising dollars to non-profit organizations? Did you also know that qualifying organizations could receive $10K or as much as $40K each month from Google to use for advertising and promoting their good cause? If you were not aware of these opportunities or Google Grants, then we want to share our experience and best practices for this generous program. We want to give non-profit organizations the tips of how to apply to Google Grants and how to qualify for the top level, $40K worth of free advertising spend every month. Our experts will review all the details to capitalize on the opportunities from Google Grants in our webinar, How to Make the Most of Google Grants & Free Ad Dollars, on Thursday April 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Online marketing experts, Diana Hand, Marketing Manager with GuideStar, and Lauren Kade, Junior Account Manager with Search Mojo, will review who is eligible for Google Grants, what you must know before applying and how to jump from the $10K to $40K per month spend levels. Google Grants are an excellent opportunity for non-profit organizations to use free advertising dollars from Google to promote their charity, to find new donors, pledges, donations and volunteers. This webinar will give you helpful information to make the most of Google Grants. This opportunity should not be missed!

Register: http://www.search-mojo.com/lp/webinar-part2.php?t=How%20to%20Make%20the%20Most%20of%20Google%20Grants%20and%20Free%20Ad%20Dollars&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Ads&utm_campaign=NonprofitWebinar

The Greater New Haven Green Fund is now accepting grant proposals for environmental projects related to pollution reduction and environmental justice. The Fund will distribute $50,000 this fall through three grant levels:  

• Major Grants of $3,000-10,000,  
• Small Grants of $500-3,000, and  
• Micro Grants of up to $500

Nonprofit organizations and community groups working to improve the environmental quality of life in the New Haven region are invited to apply. Please visit GNHgreenfund.org to learn more.

The submission deadline for Major Grants and Small Grants is October 1st, 5 P.M. Micro Grants will be considered on a rolling basis at the Green Fund's regular board meetings.

The Green Fund was established during the formation of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority.  New Haven and adjacent communities bear the burden of the operation of the Authority's facilities, and the fund seeks to offset resulting impacts on air, land, and water. The Green Fund has also received funds under a community benefits agreement with PSE & G, the operators of the New Haven Harbor Generating Station, to support (a) community-based education about air quality and the adverse health effects from air pollution and (b) environmental justice initiatives to improve air quality in lower Fair Haven and the New Haven Port area.

Press inquiries may be made to Chris Ozyck, President, Greater New Haven Green Fund, at 203-627-0178 or Lynne Bonnett, Treasurer, Greater New Haven Green Fund, at 203-468-7035 or email info@GNHgreenfund.org .

For further information or to download application forms and guidelines, visit www.GNHgreenfund.org.

Applicants are asked to send completed grant requests to:

Greater New Haven Green Fund

C/0 The Grove

71 Orange St.

New Haven, CT 06510

www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking and search: Katharine Matthies Foundation

Program Type: Education; Health; Human Services

Area Served: CT

Proposal Due: May 1

Restrictions: Lower Naugatuck Valley

Mission
The Katharine Matthies Foundation was established in 1987 to support and promote quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations. Special consideration is given to organizations that work to prevent cruelty to children and animals. The Matthies Foundation specifically serves the people of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Guidelines
The deadline for application to the Katherine Matthies Foundation is May 1. Applicants will be notified of grant decisions by letter within 3 to 4 months after the proposal deadline.

Applicant organizations must serve the people of the following Connecticut towns: Seymour, Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Shelton, or Beacon Falls. Special consideration will be given to organizations that serve the people of Seymour, Connecticut.

The majority of grants from the Matthies Foundation are 1 year in duration. On occasion, multi-year support is awarded.

www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking.