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Michael Moody - NonProfit Quarterly - Friday Jan 26.

Having survived yet another frenzied December giving season, we usually find ourselves in the new year reflecting on that end-of-year charitable scramble and what it means for the bigger picture. Unfortunately, these reflections can slide toward the negative. Both our holiday gift exchanges and our year-end giving can feel very transactional. And while these gifts are vital for nonprofit sustainability, are they good for philanthropy writ large and long-term?

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2018/01/25/relationship-nonprofits-can-better-engage-next-gen-donors ;

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! 

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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. 

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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.

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“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” - Greek Proverb

The City of New Haven--in partnership with the Urban Resources Initiative--is offering FREE TREES to New Haven residents this spring.  This is a great opportunity for residents to give a gift to future generations and be part of something larger than themselves.

Trees beautify the city, improve the air, reduce flooding, help wildlife, and increase property values.  Adopting a tree also supports the local workforce.  The program provides training and job experience to members of the New Haven community who are underemployed (high school students and formerly incarcerated adults). 

To make a request, New Haven residents (renters or owners) can call URI at 203-432-6189, email uri@yale.edu, or fill out our online form (http://uri.yale.edu/get-involved/request-free-tree).  Each tree and location is reviewed by a certified arborist before planting.

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.

The Beth-El Center homeless shelter and soup kitchen in Milford has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Norma F. Pfriem Foundation.  The grant is for the specific benefit of the children living at the Center and will be used to purchase age appropriate birthday and holiday gifts for them.

Funds from the grant will be used to purchase toys, clothing, educational devices as well as wrapping paper and cards for birthday or any holiday occasions.

According to Attorney Matthew B. Woods, Norma F. Pfriem Foundation Trustee, "We are pleased to provide Beth-El Center with this funding to support and bring some happiness to the children living at the shelter."

Through its shelter, soup kitchen and case management, the Beth-El Center cares for and responds to the needs of the hungry and homeless in the greater Milford community.

For more information on the Beth-El Center's programs, visit www.bethelmilford.org.

The Beth-El Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate homelessness and hunger in the greater Milford community in conjunction with

community partners and public and private organizations.

Position:  Executive Director

Required skills and experience:

• Fiscal management in a nonprofit Human Services agency and knowledge of issues of hunger and homelessness
• Knowledge and experience in fundraising and grant writing
• Familiarity with support and resource partners in the greater Milford community
• Knowledge and experience with State of CT agency funding and contract compliance
• Ability to recruit, assess and develop employees with a commitment to the agency mission

If you meet the selection criteria, please send your resume and cover letter to:  Toni Dolan

at:  tdolan@bethelmilford.org no later than February 15, 2018.

Lots of different job openings at Common Ground http://commongroundct.org/get-involved/join-our-staff/

This show is an organic conversation between individuals interested in peace and wholeness within themselves and our community at-large. Contributors will examine the knowing of Truth, encountering new information, the risk of absolutes and conditions within human.kind.both that help get us beyond conflict.
Finite experiences will be shared. Journey stories. Inquiries. Sources. Exploration of “being” in the world. Balance. Connection.

Five diverse individuals came together literally meeting for the first time to risk conversation that would be public about being in the world today. They conversed for 90 minutes and have agreed to come together again. This group has committed to meeting and conversing more. 

Other groups of five are welcome to do the same on Sunday afternoons at WPAA-TV. If interested in being involved in these conversations contact susan.adele@wpaa.tv   We will gladly host the introductions and capture of conversation of others that are interested. 

This show was inspired by Nelson Ford whose art is central to the production.

The series has a YouTube Channel.

Sunday, January 14, 2018  Noon to 4:00 pm

Monday, January 15, 2018 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Free for all! 

The Yale Peabody Museum will open its doors once again in honor of Dr. King and his efforts to ensure environmental and social justice among all people. The weekend's activities will include world-class performances, community open mics, and educational activities for visitors of all ages. Special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. programming also include the 9^th Annual Teen Summit, Professional Poetry Slam and Art Contest.

World Stage Performances
Don't miss out on our World Stage Performances located on the 1st Floor in the Great Hall of Dinosaurs!

Sunday, January 14, 2018
12:15 PM DJ Kenny

1:00 PM & 2:15 PM Red Supreme Productions Hip Hop Dance Entertainment Break Dancing 

3:15 PM Nation Drill Squad Youth Program

Monday, January 15, 2018
10:30 AM Cliff Powell
12:00 PM Mooncha
1:00 PM Kouffin Kanecke
2:00 PM Tia Russell Dance Studio - Lyrical dance & Jazz
3:15 PM Michael Mills - Drum circle finale

Zannette Lewis Environmental and Social Justice Professional Poetry Slam and Community Open Mic
Come and check out the Professional Poetry Slam located in the David Friend Hall on the 3rd floor, on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Watch and listen to the wonderful stories that these poets will perform. The Professional Poetry Slam will include the following participants: Poetic Black, Jasmine Eaton, Sharmont (Infliuence) Little, Joel Francois, Lynnette Johnson, Noel Quinones, Tha Real, Ashley Wonder, Sky Raven - The Vegan Poet, Mind Evolution, Paragraph, Brad Walrond, Nicole Najmah Abraham, Jamie Lewis, Chris Lilley, Zulynette Morales, and Face. The Community Open Mic will take place in the David Friend Hall on the 3rd floor, on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

9th Annual Teen Summit
All teens are invited to our 9th Annual Teen Summit located in the David Friend Hall on the 3rd floor, on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Teens will be able to participate in hands-on table top activities and discussions revolving around Dr. King and his efforts to ensure environmental and social justice among all people. 

Art Contest!

OPEN to all middle school and highschool students
Please send in your registration form with your art piece. Deadline for art submissions is Wednesday January 10, 2018.
All art work submissions must be original and no larger than 13x17
Registration Form: http://peabody.yale.edu/sites/default/files/documents/events/MLK_Art_Contest_Form.pdf 

The top 20 submissions will be displayed at the Peabody Museum during the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. two-day celebration.
Prizes
1st Place: $150, a 2018 MLK t-shirt
2nd Place: $75, a 2018 MLK t-shirt
3rd Place: $25, a 2018 MLK t-shirt

Mail or deliver entries to: 
Public and Youth Engagement 
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History 
170 Whitney Avenue 
P.O. Box 208118 New Haven, CT, 06520-8118

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Programs Office at (203) 432-3776 or peabody.programs@yale.edu

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