Picture this: Your team is racing against time and working weekends to submit a new client proposal. You finally manage to put all the documents together, and just in the nick of time, you press “send.” You take a deep breath and thank the team for their hard work. The proposal looks great and you’re confident that you’ll probably win it...

https://hbr.org/2022/02/blame-culture-is-toxic-heres-how-to-stop-it

Raise your hand if you’ve recently engaged in an insult-slinging argument that started as an attempt at a civil discussion about some hot-button issue. Many of us have, and with high-stakes elections looming, the already fiery discourse will likely only intensify.

Though it might feel satisfying in the moment, calling someone a bleeping—insert your favorite derogatory term here—is never going to help them understand your point of view. Rather, experts in persuasive communication say, it’s crucial to focus on curiosity and compassion, and to make it clear that you don’t think the person you’re talking to is the enemy—or look down on them...

https://time.com/6224300/how-to-change-someones-mind/

Grant to The Community Foundation supports growth for underserved businesses

New Haven, CT (Oct. 26, 2022) The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) awarded $7.2 Million to The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven on Monday in support of work to make the small business landscape more equitable. The grant is part of a $46.6 Million statewide initiative to help underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses owners.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and these grants will specifically be used to help provide support for those small business owners who may have previously experienced barriers to accessing financial support and other services needed to start and grow a business,” Governor Lamont said in prepared release.

The Community Foundation will manage the award through its subsidiary, The Community Foundation Mission Investments Company (TCF-MIC), which is working with local entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) and small business owners to create business-support network called the New Haven Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (NHE3). The NHE3 will provide a continuum of grants, business consulting and technical services in Greater New Haven, with a focus on serving Black, Latinx, women and immigrant business owners.

“This award allows us to build on our work, and the work of our collaborative partners, to expand opportunity through inclusive growth in Greater New Haven,” said The Foundation President and CEO Will Ginsberg. “We are very excited that the State of Connecticut and City of New Haven are in alignment with our goal of ensuring that the benefits of economic growth and expansion reach everyone in our region.” Continue reading here.

Marlene Engelhorn, 30, heir to a fortune, isn’t interested in philanthropy, believing it only perpetuates existing power dynamics. She’s calling for structural change to how the ultrarich are taxed...

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/21/world/europe/marlene-engelhorn-wealth-tax.html ;

The City of New Haven is investing ARPA funds to enhance the career readiness for high-school age and young adult workforce, all leading to sustainable and well-paying careers. As one component of the Career Pathways strategy, this RFP seeks to provide funding to entities and organizations to develop or expand the infrastructure, programming, and wraparound supports needed to connect New Haven youth to meaningful career exploration, career-pathway-aligned curricula, hands-on skill building, and specialty practice certifications.

The purpose of these funds is to strengthen New Haven students’ career readiness in key skill-based sectors to ultimately help reduce the city’s racial wealth gap and facilitate school-to-workforce alignment. Consistent with the City’s public engagement and feedback on ARPA investments, programs with an entrepreneurial and small business focus are keys to sustainable economic power and a key part of the overall strategy.

Applications are due by Tuesday, November 15th. Learn more and apply here. 

Greater New Haven Regional Labor Market Analysis Request for Proposal (RFP)
Proposal Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2022

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (CFGNH) in partnership with Valley Community Foundation (VCF), and a cross-sector advisory group, seek to engage a research consultant with deep expertise in workforce development that centers racial and gender equity to conduct an in-depth regional labor market analysis featuring quantitative and qualitative data about local/regional economic growth sectors to help inform the work of CFGNH and VCF, employers, workforce providers, decisions makers, community leaders, funders, job seekers, and others to support the building of a robust talent pipeline to address labor market needs in our geographic region, with a particular focus on traditionally underserved populations.

Now that we are in the third year of the pandemic, this is an important time to gain a deeper understanding of the regional labor market and trends. This data analysis would be shared broadly via virtual and in-person events, data briefs, and other easy to access and share formats. This analysis will be helpful to track existing workforce development and career pathways efforts, the impact of CFGNH’s Stepping Forward, to help build a more inclusive and equitable economy in Greater New Haven.

Proposal submissions are due by Friday, October 28 at 5:00PM (EST). Learn more and please share with interested researchers.
#labormarket #careerpathways #racialequity #genderequity #inclusivegrowth

https://www.cfgnh.org/articles/greater-new-haven-regional-labor-market-analysis-request-for-proposal-rfp

Creator, puppeteer, producer Anatar Marmol-Gagné, Film Director Russ Martin and WPAA-TV Artistic Director Josiah Houston bring you the World Premiere of The Superhero Within - A Puppet Film in collaboration with WPAA - TV and Community Media Center on Community Media Day Oct 20th, 8:30 pm.

The show is designed to address the need for 'active shooter training for Pre-K to Grade 5 in a non-scary way.

Anyone can view this film at noon or 9 pm via the wpaa.tv internet simulcast. Just put wpaa.tv in your browser. #wpaatv #socialactionart #MoreThanTV

The show will NOT be publically posted on the Internet.

As our friend, Sharlene Kerelejza, MSW, Clinical Assistant Professor Sacred Heart University shared, and the production team agrees:
Philosophically I struggle with personal safety approaches, as it puts responsibility for protection on the most vulnerable members of the experience, but I get why folks feel the need to do it, and ... The puppet show is well done: cute, engaging, and artfully done. It’s not overly scary which is great.
WPAA-TV appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with exceptionally talented people like Anatar Marmol-Gagné, puppeteer, and Russ Martin, Film Director, and have the support of community experts like Sharlene Kerelejza as we try to make this show available nationwide with appropriate support tools in place.
This project was made possible by the community donors who contributed to #wpaatv during #theGreatGive2022, last May, and the Fred Ulbrich Memorial Fund.

What is The Superhero Within Film: Promo for educators, health & public safety people, and organizations.

Watch: https://youtu.be/U5Sdsp5Bn94 (4 minutes)

Why Did WPAA-TV Produce This? Watch: https://youtu.be/gKNUfl4qn0U (less than 2 minutes)

The puppet show/film is designed to provide Active Shooter Preparedness Training to Pre-K to 5th Grade. Our goal is to make the film available at no cost across the country with provisions for local mental health resources and potentially puppeteers availability to support its distribution. Here is a preview of the show, its purpose, and its credentials.

Let us know what you think at Super Hero <superherowithinfilm@wpaa.tv>

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

Are you passionate about using your marketing and communications talents as a force for good in our community? Are you the type of person who speaks up for those who need a voice? Can you tell a good story, so good that it helps us build a movement?

If so, our Communications Manager position may be perfect for you.  This is a full-time position, with an annual salary range of $50,000-$55,000 depending on experience.

What you’re great at:

• You are passionate about our mission. Are you passionate about working towards a world where all our neighbors can not only survive but thrive? Do you want to be a part of helping children, parents, and neighbors access food, education, stable housing, and financial stability? We want a communications professional who cares deeply about the issues that drive our work. Genuine passion shines through and inspires others to join in as donors, volunteers, and supporters.
  
  
• You excel at visual and written storytelling. Do you love to find the emotional center to a great story? Are you adept at communicating information and emotion through images and graphics? Stories are central to our communications strategy. We are looking for a team member who knows how to connect with the audience and make big issues understandable on a human scale.

• You are social media and web savvy. Do you know the ins and outs of all the major social platforms? Do you have experience managing professional social media accounts? Can you update and edit a website, track and analyze data, and stay in the loop on emerging trends? Do you love creating engaging content? We’re looking for a social media maven who can create content and manage our presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

• You’re a team player. The Communications Manager works closely with every department at United Way. As part of the four-person Marketing & Engagement department, you will be a part of weekly team meetings and will report to the Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement. You’ll collaborate with our fundraising team to dream up new ways to reach local businesses and individuals looking to give back to the community. And of course, there will be other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• 3-5 years of professional experience in marketing/communications.
• Strong communicator in writing and visual mediums.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience managing professional social media and knowledge of platforms.
• A team player who inspires collaboration and functions decisively. 
• Ability to work with diverse staff and volunteers.
• Experienced in graphic design, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proficient with MS Office365 and demonstrated comfort in learning new software/online tools as needed.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH (United Way of Greater New Haven). 
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

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.

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

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.

To apply:  https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/1334261

Join Artspace New Haven for our city-wide arts festival Open Source: In Common Spaces, October 21–30, 2022! We will have an informational hub called "The Spot" at 49 Crown St. (around the corner from Artspace); open studios across the city; curated exhibitions called Neighborhood Platforms in Dixwell, Newhallville, Fair Haven, Downtown, East Rock, Westville, and The Hill; two exhibitions at Artspace—Ilana Harris-Babou: Revelations and Against the General Good/ Contra el Bien General with Bergman & Salinas; week-long programming including gastro tours, artist-led and hands-on workshops, lectures, poetry readings, jazz festivals, and three kick-off party fundraisers to support the work of Artspace! For more information, check out our dedicated website: https://artspacenewhaven.org/2022-open-source/

Proposal Deadline: Friday, October 28, 2022

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (CFGNH) in partnership with Valley Community Foundation (VCF), and a cross-sector advisory group, seek to engage a research consultant with deep expertise in workforce development to conduct an in-depth regional labor market analysis featuring quantitative and qualitative data about local/regional economic growth sectors to help inform the work of CFGNH and VCF, employers, workforce providers, decisions makers, community leaders, funders, job seekers, and others to support the building of a robust talent pipeline to address labor market needs in our geographic region, with a particular focus on traditionally underserved populations.

Read more and apply here.

Nearly $684,000 Awarded to 15 Programs that Offer Pathways to Careers in Growing Fields for a More Inclusive Economy

New Haven, CT (Oct. 3, 2022) - Local job programs for Greater New Haven residents are expanding access to careers in growing economic sectors with the support of recent funding from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. Skills training, childcare, transportation support and career navigation are among the wraparound support services being offered by the local programs that are receiving Career Pathways to Inclusive Growth grants from The Community Foundation. Grants totaling $683,626 are being awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations.

“This funding will support wraparound services to set up job seekers for success in quality jobs in the regional economic growth sectors of healthcare, manufacturing, biomedical and bioscience, construction and technology,” said Yolanda Caldera-Durant, vice president for community strategies at The Foundation. “These are individuals who have been traditionally underserved by the workforce development system — BIPOC populations, women, returning citizens and immigrants.” Read more here.

16 City Gallery Members Celebrate Open Source 2022, a Visual Arts Festival

Have you been to City Gallery lately? If not, Artspace’s Open Source 2022 is the perfect chance to stop in and get to know the gallery’s exciting mix of visual artists. OPEN SOURCE @ CITY, on view from October 7 - October 30, will feature work by 16 member artists and includes an Opening Reception on Friday, October 7 from 4 - 6:30PM, as well as an Open Source Open House Weekend on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 12 - 5PM.

For nearly 20 years, City Gallery has served as a collective of innovative, contemporary artists from the New Haven area. It is a member-run gallery featuring a wide range of visual media: painting, sculpture, photography, papermaking, fiber art, printmaking, and mixed media. Current members include:

Judy Atlas, painting, monotype & collage

Meg Bloom, sculpture

Joy Bush, photography

Phyllis Crowley, photography

Jennifer Davies, fiber art, monotype

Roberta Friedman, painting & collage

William Frucht, photography

Joyce Greenfield, painting

Rita Hannafin, fiber art

Barbara Harder, printmaking

Sheila Kaczmarek, sculpture & mixed media

Kathy Kane, painting

Esthea Kim, sculpture, installation & painting

Tom Peterson, photography

Ruth Sack, painting & sculpture

Michael Zack, painting, printmaking

City Gallery’s exhibits rotate on a monthly schedule. In addition to shows of members’ work, the gallery occasionally hosts work by guest artists that helps to make New Haven a vibrant regional center for the arts, such as Karen Klugman’s Upper State Street 1978: At the Height of Its Decline, and the group show Legacy & Rupture, Forbidden Memory curated by Howard el-Yasin.

In an effort to showcase the diversity and talent of the local arts community, City Gallery has recently created a scholarship program. This programs provides full gallery membership for two years to emerging artists who may not have the resources to become a part of a collective, member-run gallery.

All members of City Gallery are carefully selected for their accomplishments as artists, their ability to commit to maintaining a successful member-run gallery, and their fit with the group. All of the artists have distinguished resumes and have exhibited widely, and many also teach in the New Haven artistic community.

Open Source 2022 Festival (formerly City-Wide Open Studios) is New Haven-based Artspace’s annual visual arts showcase, happening on October 21 through October 30. This expanded virtual and in-person showcase features painters, sculptors, filmmakers, and photographers from New Haven and across the State of Connecticut. For more information about the festival, visit: artspacenewhaven.org.

OPEN SOURCE @ CITY is free and open to the public, and runs October 7 - October 30, 2022. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, October 7 from 4 - 6:30PM, as well as Open Source Open House Weekend on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 12 - 5PM. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 1 PM - 4 PM, or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.