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On the eve of November 19, among 200+ nonprofit partners, community leaders and friends, The Community Foundation excitedly celebrated its 85th anniversary.

"Turning 85 could make one feel old," remarked  Foundation president Will Ginsberg.   "But in this proud, old community, in the City of New Haven’s 375th year, where Yale University is in its fourth century, where Clifford Beers Clinic held a year-long 100th birthday fete this year and this great theater [the Shubert] will join the centennial party next year, 85 actually begins to feel maybe not-so-old.  So at The Foundation we ask ourselves: are we eighty-five years old this year, or eighty-five years young? For The Community Foundation, this question has particular resonance, for in a very real way The Foundation exists to refashion the commitments and aspirations of prior generations to meet the challenges of today and create the opportunities of tomorrow. Everyday, in our work, we draw on both the experience that comes from being eighty-five years old and the exuberance that comes from being eighty-five years young."

Throughout the evening, guests were treated to songs by Music Haven's String Quartet (pictured above) and the Greater New Haven Community Chorus - Chamber Choir. Highlights of the evening included a short video presentation (below), expounding on The Foundation's What Inspires You? campaign. The video depicted inspirational stories of individuals and organizations working with The Foundation to create a stronger community.

Read more here.

I am pleased to provide you with information to help you connect with local healthcare resources and I can provide in-person enrollment assistance for the Access Health CT at Agency on Aging of South Central CT. We have the expertise to enroll people in the healthcare plan, we are happy to refer you to resources that will help you enroll and/or answer your questions. Most people who apply will pay lower monthly premiums than those shown here. Households with yearly incomes up to about $46,000 for individuals or $94,000 for a family of 4 will qualify for lower costs. You'll get final quotes for specific plans based on your income and household after you complete a Marketplace application.

Q: WHAT IF I CAN’T AFFORD INSURANCE?  

A: When you fill out a Marketplace health insurance application, you’ll find out if you can get lower costs on monthly premiums or out-of-pocket costs, or get free or low-cost coverage. Most people who apply will qualify for lower costs of some kind. You can save money in the Marketplace in three ways, depending on your income and family size:

1.   You may be able to lower costs on your monthly premiums when you enroll in a  private health insurance plan.

2.   You may qualify for lower out-of-pocket costs for copayments, coinsurance, and  deductibles.

3.   You or your child may get free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Q: WHAT IF I HAVE A PRE-EXISTING CONDITION?

A: Starting in 2014, being sick won’t keep you from getting health coverage. Insurance

Companies can’t turn you down or charge you more because of your condition. You can apply for Marketplace insurance when open enrollment starts on October 1st, and coverage starts as soon as January 1, 2014.

Q: WHO IS ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS

1.            Current spouse or domestic partner

2.            Children (natural, adopted, domestic partner's, or step) up to age 26

3.            Certified disabled dependent children of any age

4.            Children, up to age 26, if you have assumed a parent-child relationship and are considered the primary care parent.

I hope that you find this information useful. We have Spanish-speaking service available to assist individuals at the Agency On Aging of South Central CT. As soon you have all documents completed, or collected, please do not hesitate to call my office for your appointment to enroll.

• Easier to afford!    • Easier to understand, compare, choose, then use!

• Easier to access –NO limits for pre-existing conditions and NO lifetime maximums! 

What information do you need to provide?

• Birthdates for all family members who need coverage
• Social Security numbers for all family members who need coverage (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
• Citizenship or immigration status
• Tax returns for previous years employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage (for example, from pay stubs of W-2 forms – wages and tax statements)health care coverage information (policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household)

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

david.garvey@uconn.edu

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.