The Rotary Club of New Haven is partnering w/ Rotary International and is offering a competitive grant for $30,000 for foreign studies. For details go to
http://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/Committee/Committee.cfm?D=7980&CommitteeID=800064590
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The NHFPC Food Advocate training is taking place on October 26th, and will be followed by an 11 hour internship. The training is being organized by the New Haven Food Policy Council, the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE), and End Hunger CT!
The Food Advocate training is designed to train New Haven residents who have received food assistance to become their own advocates. Through basic skills and advocacy coaching, this training and internship provides the opportunity for people to tell their own personal stories and make a difference at the policy and community levels.
The Food Advocate training is designed to train New Haven residents who have received food assistance to become their own advocates. Through basic skills and advocacy coaching, this training and internship provides the opportunity for people to tell their own personal stories and make a difference at the policy and community levels.
We are looking for 12 people in New Haven who are activists and
- who receive (or have received) SNAP or WIC benefits, or
- who use (or have used) food pantries or soup kitchens, or
- are seniors who are experiencing or are at risk of food insecurity.
As you’ll see in the attached brochure, the training and internship are both paid. The application for the training is attached to the brochure. All applications are due by October 11th. Instructions for returning the application to us are included on the brochure.
If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please contact Billy Bromage, chair of the Food Assistance Working Group at billy.bromage@yale.edu, to get a brochure. You can also print the brochure from the attached PDF and have the applicant send it in.
Thank you, in advance, for any help you can provide in reaching out to people who might be interested in this opportunity to join us in working for positive food system change!
Food%20Advocate%20brochure.pdf
Food%20Advocate%20brochure.pdf
Public Allies Connecticut
September 24th, 2013
External Relations Associate (Public Allies Connecticut - New Haven)
About Public Allies:
Public Allies’ mission is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation. We are motivated by our conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together. Public Allies is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since its inception in 1992, Public Allies has graduated more than 3,200 Allies from its signature model designed to expand the capacity of local nonprofits and to promote emerging leaders in the sector.
About Public Allies Connecticut:
Launched in 2003, Public Allies Connecticut (PACT) has placed nearly 200 AmeriCorps members at more than 100 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, where they have helped to create, improve, and expand services to meet local needs. Public Allies Connecticut is affiliated with RYASAP, Inc. an urban/suburban collaborative for solving community problems throughout the state.
Position Description:
- Develop and implement communications strategy with support from Executive Director and Fund Development Coordinator
- Coordinate annual giving program, including mailings, list building and maintenance of donor database
- Support event planning, including 10th anniversary celebration in 2014
- Represent PACT at community events
- Produce written proposals, reports and other correspondence to funders
- Reports to Fund Development Coordinator
- Part-time (20-25 hours per week)
- Position based in PACT’s New Haven office
Qualifications and Experience:
- 1-2 years work experience at nonprofit in external relations (development and/or communications) capacity
- Ability to work and solve problems independently
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Google-based applications and social media platforms; experience using donor management platform (especially E-Tapestry) a major plus
- Sense of humor and ability to contribute to a positive and welcoming work environment
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and grow through coaching and feedback
While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, efforts, requirements or expectations of this position.
Public Allies Connecticut/RYASAP, Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Lindsey Tengatenga (lindseytpact@gmail.com) by October 4, 2013.
Subject Heading: PACT External Relations Associate
The YoungArts Foundation is accepting application from "...emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12)." National Young Arts Foundation is an organization that provides serious training, mentorship and scholarship to youth artist in various disciplines. The accolades and awards are substantial and they have good list of alumni, Vanessa Williams, Kerry Washington and others who have become well known in their field. Refer to the link below for more information about the application process, award amounts, etc. Anyway, I thought that I would let you know in case you know of young person that may be interested in applying. Feel free to share this with others. Application information at: http://www.youngarts.org/apply
Jacob Harold of GuideStar guest blogs about the over head myth for the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacob-harold/charity-overhead_b_3964460.html
He will be in New Haven on October 1, if you would like to ask him a question join us: http://gnhcommunity.ning.com/events/convening-the-state-of-the-nonprofit-sector-in-greater-new-haven
We are looking for passionate, caring individuals who are interested improving the health of the Fair Haven community. For over 40 years, Fair Haven Community Health Center has been a leader in health care in Connecticut and is focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care, mental health, and support services to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. FHCHC is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Behavioral Health Clinician (bilingual required)
- Behavioral Health Patient Navigator (bilingual required)
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Community HealthCorps Member (bilingual required)
- Clinical Supervisor, Nurturing Families Network Program
To learn more about these positions, or to apply, click here: http://www.chcact.org/jobs.
We look forward to having you join our staff!
The Rotary Club of New Haven is looking for a corporate or individual $300 event sponsorship at the Peabody Museum during the ¡Fiesta Latina Festival on Oct. 12th. - hours 10 AM to 4 PM. Your fee will be acknowledged by way of sponsor signage and the sponsor's name printed on ever card printed.
The fee will go toward offsetting consumable supplies during the event as well as toward funding wear and tear cost of the the computer, printer and camera equipment. NH Rotary will provide the volunteers to run the event, although any outside individuals who are interested in participating are welcome.
For details on this Rotary program originating here in CT, go to http://amberchildid.org/
John Karavas
President, NH Rotary 2013-2014
October is just around the corner and I thought I would give a brief bio on one of the noted Grove Street residents - I chose Henry C. Flagg, a New Haven Mayor from 1834 to 1839. He was not only our Mayor but also a rector and a poet.
Henry C Flagg was noted for his involvement with The Citizen's Line - a steamship company which New Haveners felt was needed with the onset of the powerful railway-steamship industry would put New Haven businesses in a compromising situation concerning pricing and fares.
Hence, with Vanderbilt as "The Commodore", price-cutting was interrupting the flow of business. So down the road with Seth Staples, Isaac Townsend, Henry Flagg, and Horace Hotchkiss established "The Citizen's Line" for the city of New Haven to keep New Haven a thriving city of its own.
What also is an interesting note concerning Flagg is he is related to James Montgomery Flagg. He is the artist and illustrator who developed the famous poster of World War I - "I Want You":
When the United States became involved in the First World War a group of artists, with Charles Dana Gibson, as chairman, established the Division of Pictorial Publicity. The group met once a week at Keene's Chop House in New York City, to discuss the government's requests for posters. During this period, Flagg designed 46 posters. This included the famous Uncle Sam poster with the caption "I Want You for the U.S. Army". (note from Sparacus Studies).
So to give a small honor to Henry C Flagg - I am including a lovely poem from Mrs. Sharp's Traditions by Sarah Ban Breathnach: The poet is K. Pyle. The poem is entitled "OCTOBER".
We went to hunt for chestnuts
One fine October day,
And in the windy country
We wandered far away.
We built a fire of brush-wood
Beneath the sheltering hill,
Among the rustling corn-shocks
The wind was never still.
We played that we were gypsies,
Who never sleep in beds,
But lie beside their fires
With stars above their heads.
But when the air grew frosty,
Beneath the chestnut tree
We filled our bags and baskets,
And hastened home to tea.
Please come enjoy the October scenery at Grove Street Cemetery. Thank you for viewing this note on our Mayor Henry C. Flagg, from 1834 to 1839.
Patricia B. Illingworth, Chief Docent
203.389.5403
Title: Executive Assistant
Department: Finance, Investments, Administration & Technology Department
Reports to: Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
POSITION:
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for day-to-day support and management of systems, people and processes of the Finance, Investments, Administration and Technology Department (FIAT). This position requires strong organization skills, ability to function at a high level of professionalism and deal comfortably and confidently with highly sensitive and time critical information and reports.
The Executive Assistant will be responsible for managing the logistics, projects and traffic of the FIAT. This is a critical role in assisting with the evolution of this department to a new level of organization. This role will involve solid execution of strategic plans and delivering consistently high results. This is an internal position and will report to The Foundation’s Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Financial Officer.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Schedule and organize complex activities that support the needs of the department and its leadership.
- Manage department projects to assure timely and effective outcomes and products.
- Establishes, develops and maintains files and systems that support the work of the Senior Vice President for Investments and Chief Financial Officer.
- Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and calls.
- Drafts written responses or replies to inquiries and other correspondence as needed. Acts as a liaison with other departments and outside agencies, including high-level staff.
- Is capable of working independently and with a team as needed.
- Must be capable of developing charts, graphs, reports, presentations and other materials that are grammatically correct, aesthetically appealing, content rich and informative.
- As appropriate, will function as project manager for any number of upcoming assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated record of accomplishment with cross-function teams, groups/organizations.
- Minimum five years’ experience in a progressively responsible position supporting an executive level position.
- Demonstrated accomplishment in supporting upper management.
- Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including independent follow through.
- Demonstrated ability to assess issues, direct information/issues appropriately and professionally and in a manner that provides resolutions.
- Candidates with previous experience in a financial services industry or firm are preferred.
The above statement is not to be considered an exhaustive description of the duties that may be required in the position.
Please submit letter of interest and resume to human_resources@cfgnh.org by September 20, 2013.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.
Mary Wade holds a monthly support group on its campus, located on 118 Clinton Avenue in New Haven, for professionals and families experiencing the effects of Alzheimer's Disease.
For more information and directions, please contact Tracy Gilbert, Director of the Adult Day Services, LCSW, (203) 562-7222.
Good Day To All,
Just a quick note on the cemetery ..... so many lovely pieces of art to view in the cemetery, not just the historical view. But now the change of season brings in another lovely view of the cemetery with the splendor of Autumn.
If interested in touring either e-mail p.b.i.newhaven@att.net or call 203.389.5403 - the website is www.grovestreetcemetery.org.
Come one - Come all ..... Patricia Illingworth
IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org) has an immediate opening for a part-time Development Director. IRIS is a vibrant nonprofit organization that welcomes and resettles approximately 200 refugees each year-- people fleeing persecution in their home countries who are invited to come to the United States. They come seeking safety, freedom, peace, and opportunities. IRIS is responsible for welcoming them warmly, helping them learn about their new home, and helping them become self-sufficient.
IRIS seeks an individual with extensive fundraising experience to join us as Development Director. The Development Director will provide strategic direction, management, and supervision of all fund raising activities, especially cultivation of donors, campaigns, and fundraising events. The Development Director will also participate in grant application strategies and decisions.
Responsibilities
- Work with staff, board, and development committee to increase private donations
- Develop strategies for increasing private donations and planned giving
- Identify, research, and cultivate prospects for individual gifts, in coordination with the IRIS senior management
- Plan donor cultivation activities
- Coordinate semi-annual financial appeals, including writing the appeal letters and thank you letters
- Provide oversight of donor database, maintained in GiftWorks
- Provide strategy and oversight of fundraising events
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
- A minimum of six years professional fundraising experience
- Strong ties to Greater New Haven community preferred
- Experience working with immigrants or in social services preferred
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, management, strategic planning, and analytical skills
- Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals
- Excellent, effective written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Computer and internet proficient with solid understanding of standard software and applications
- Experience using a donor database, especially Giftworks
This position will average 15 hours per week.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Kelly Hebrank at khebrank@irisct.org
Application closing date: August 31, 2013
source: NeighborWork Leaders for Communities
In the past, non-profit organizations had to rely primarily on print media, TV, radio, and direct mailings to advertise their services to potential clientele and funders. However, thanks to the rise of social media within the last decade, non-profits have an opportunity to interact with their constituents more than ever before. Applications such as Facebook and Twitter allow organizations to market themselves with a few clicks of a button.
Although he had limited professional experience in managing social media accounts prior to working at Asian Ameircans for Equality (AAFE) as an AmeriCorps VISTA, Douglas Lim took initiative in updating AAFE's social meida sites, primarily Facebook and Twitter. Through social media, AAFE increased its interaction with other local non-profit organizations and community members. By sharing information about AAFE and news stories relevant to the non-profit's mission, AAFE's "likes" on Facebook sextupled, and their Twitter followers quintupled since July of 2012...
Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
A partnership through the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
Position Description—Collaborative Manager
ABOUT THE COLLABORATIVE
The Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative (Collaborative) is a broad and diverse coalition of members of the Connecticut philanthropic community committed to the successful realization of the goals identified in PA 11-181, An Act Concerning Early Childhood Education and the Establishment of a Coordinated System of Early Care and Education and Child Development.
The Collaborative comprises 14 funders from around the state who bring many years of experience in supporting and operating programs that serve the needs of children and families. Members of the Collaborative believe a partnership between government and philanthropy can help us pursue our common goal of designing a comprehensive statewide early childhood system. The flexibility with which the philanthropic community can provide fiscal and programmatic resources, coupled with state government's access to data, federal policies, and public-sector resources will lead to the best thinking and outcomes for young children and their families.
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (Council) is the host organization and fiscal sponsor for the Collaborative.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Collaborative Manager reports to the president of the Council and is responsible to the Collaborative to ensure that its mission is effectively realized. The CM works closely with the Office of Early Childhood on behalf of the Collaborative. This is envisioned as an up to 20 hour/week position.
Specific responsibilities may include:
- Perform development and policy activities related to the Collaborative’s interest in promoting early childhood systems building and the successful development of the OEC
- Manage grant activities, including submitting grant requests and reports related to funding for theCollaborative
- Perform initial review of requests for funding from the Collaborative in preparation for Collaborative review
- Monitor funded activities, contracts and reporting
- Prepare and distribute a monthly update to members of the Collaborative and partners
- Collect, synthesize and analyze key data related to implementation of OEC as related to support – financial and otherwise—from the Collaborative and movement towards goals of the Collaborative
- Mobilize members to respond to relevant policy or advocacy issues as they arise
- Foster engagement among members, including providing resources, encouraging participation, facilitatingconnections, and maintaining regular communication
- Provide staff support and coordination for all Collaborative meetings, including preparation and distribution ofagendas, member communication, scheduling and logistics, facilitating discussions as needed, and performingfollow-up activities
- Work with the Council and Collaborative co-chairs to develop and maintain Collaborative budget
- Represent the Collaborative at meetings, as necessary.
- Strategize outreach activities, including development and distribution of materials, and handling media or press inquiries, in partnership with Collaborative and OEC leaders
- Work with the Collaborative co-chairs and members on the development of meeting agendas; manage and participate in the creation of a historical narrative of the work of the Collaborative and its engagement in early childhood systems development
- Work with the Council and co-chairs to increase participation by other Connecticut funders in the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
REQUIREMENTS
The Collaborative Manager should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications:
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and at different professional levels
- Ability to collaborate and function as part of a larger team
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and prioritize tasks
- Strong analytic, research, and critical thinking skills
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Comfortable and articulate when speaking in public
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with the causes and implications of the current early childhood issues and opportunities, or willingness to learn about these issues quickly
- At least 5 years experience working in professional settings, knowledge of early childhood and legislative issues preferred
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred, in public policy, public administration, nonprofit management, social services, or related field
- Energy, a sense of humor, and a passion for improving the lives of others
- Understanding and experience in the philanthropic sector preferred
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Communications – keeping collaborative members well informed and documenting the lessons learned and process of development of the Collaborative
- Attraction and retention of funder interest and participation
- Sustained level of funding or transition activities to partner organizations
To apply for this position: By August 15, 2013, please send a thoughtful cover letter explaining how your education and experience qualify you for this position, along with a description of why it is of interest to you, your hourly rate, and your resume to:
Carol Schofield
Director of Special Initiatives
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
cschofield@ctphilanthorpy.org
No calls please.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy values a diverse staff reflecting the rich diversity of the community.
The experts have spoken: the percent of charity expenses that goes to administrative costs—commonly referred to as “overhead”—is a poor measure of a charity’s performance.
JOIN US TO END THE OVERHEAD MYTH AND START SUPPORTING NONPROFIT INVESTMENTS IN SUSTAINABILITY AND SUCCESS.
Upper State Street-New Haven
Seeking energetic, enthusiastic person to manage Farmers Market on Saturdays beginning June 22
This is a paid position and training and ongoing assistance is available. Contact Fred at 203-782-6767
This is a paid position and training and ongoing assistance is available. Contact Fred at 203-782-6767
What good are GED classes if you can’t afford the glasses you need to study? How would it feel to search for work for a year and lose the job when your car breaks down during the first week? Cities and states across America have some form of job training and housing assistance programs, but they lack the infrastructure to address quickly, without onerous bureaucratic requirements, more immediate needs like work clothes, equipment, or even pots and pans...
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/05/11/its-not-charity-its-community-says-the-founder-of-benevolent/
Meredith Clark 3:00 PM on 05/11/2013 MSNBC.com
The Conn. Health I-Team is accepting applications for its summer journalism camps. FREE for New Haven students.http://bit.ly/12dnelT
The New England Regional Health Equity Council (RHEC) is pleased to announce a new summer student internship opportunity to work with the six New England states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire) formed under the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities (NPA), http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/n pa/
, an initiative of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This internship will provide the student intern an opportunity to work as a project coordinator for the New England region under the direction of Dr. Marie M. Spivey at the Connecticut Hospital Association, in Wallingford, CT.
The Mission of the New England RHEC is to leverage and increase the effectiveness of the collective actions and resources of partners, community representatives, leaders, and stakeholders, that address the social determinants of health, the delivery of high quality health care, and the elimination of systemic health disparities, in order to achieve health equity for all in the New England region.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
The selected candidate will be expected to:
- Exhibit strong innovative interest in the vocation of the elimination of health inequities and health disparities.
- Possess strong verbal, written comprehension and quantitative skills.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, legislators, and external partners.
- Be organized, detail-oriented, a self-starter and critical thinker who can work collaboratively with RHEC members with limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Project Coordinator, the student intern will meet the following key responsibilities:
- Conduct and analyze state specific health disparities data producing an environmental scan document to inform, guide, and use as an ongoing strategic planning tool to qualify and quantify the partnership’s progress in addressing health disparities.
- Update the Council’s annual work plan.
- Create and populate a regional RHEC website.
Length of Term: 10-14 weeks during the summer months from June – August
Pay range: $470 to $570 per week depending on level of education
Applicants should complete the information below and submit it along with a resume, cover letter, andwriting sample to Dr. Marie M. Spivey at mailto:spivey@chime.org Deadline: April 26, 2013 Name: Phone: Email address: Graduation Date: Program/Area of Study: In 100 words or less, please describe the following: 1.Your reason for wanting to become the RHEC Intern and expected time commitment.
2. Any research experience, education, or skills that you possess in the area of health equity/health disparities.
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