Recently added, new links on the Organizational Resources and Links Page of the online Nonprofit Management Resource Center, hosted by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.

Including:

Legal Documents and Legal Forms (downloadable templates and guides from RocketLawyer - first download is free)

Contract forms (from RocketLawyer - first download is free)

"How to Strengthen Financial Management" (from The Wallace Foundation)

"Overview of Risk Management" from Free Management Library

A start-up culture is alive in Greater New Haven, and it’s not just motivated by profits. Building community and promoting social good are equally important incentives for a budding generation of entrepreneurs. And while the success of this new economy is partly organic, it is also the result of strategic public and public-private initiatives. Read more…

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 Rotary Club of New Haven and other city civic organizations are having their annual clean-up day event, Saturday, April 6th starting at 8 AM and you are invited to assist in this community event.

Camp Cedarcrest provides a unique and beautiful location for participants of any group that have a desire to host an event  & enjoy the great outdoors. But first it needs your help to prepare the site for the 2013 season. 

The clean up is a great family affair providing a community service opportunity for the young and old and all in-between. 

Please volunteer today and don't forget to bring your rakes...  Come early for breakfast and stay for lunch.  

Chorale%20Business%20Manager.docxThe New Haven Chorale has an opening for a part time Business Manager. The job is one with flexible hours, working from one’s own home office. It requires good interpersonal skills along with proficiency in Microsoft Office I Word, Excel and Access), and, ideally, some knowledge of Quickbooks.  They would like to bring this person on board in April.  Contact Alice Hummel at alys2@comcast.net.  Job description attached.

The Office of the Health Care Advocate, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the United Way of Greater New Haven invite you to a special session on March 19 about opportunities for your organization and the people you serve under the Affordable Care Act.

More people will be eligible for insurance as of January 1. 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 a part-time, temporary support intended to supplement an existing staff position.

Join us to learn more about the this opportunity:

Tuesday, March 19 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

United Way of Greater New Haven

370 James Street, Suite 403, New Haven, CT

Space is limited.  RSVP to sbutler@uwgnh.org 

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.

We expect 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 In-Person Assister these organizations provide.

There is also the opportunity to help design the program - fill out the online survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6DCWMKG and you will be registered to receive the Request for Proposals. This is not the RFP itself. If you don't want to fill out the survey, but want to receive the RFP, just send your contact information to kgervais@strategicmanagementconsulting.org

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. 

Applications for scholarships from funds at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven are now being accepted. Eligibility criteria and deadline dates vary; details are available at www.cfgnh.org/scholarships or by contacting Denise Canning, Grants Manager, at 203-777-7076 or dcanning@cfgnh.org. Please help us spread the word!

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

Continuing its commitment to service and social justice throughout the New Haven community, Black Student Alliance at Yale (BSAY) has renewed its “First Steps, Second Chances” campaign. BSAY will award a $1000 scholarship to a New Haven student that has either been
previously incarcerated or has a parent who has been or is currently
incarcerated. 

The application deadline is March 8, 2013. If you know of anyone or group that could benefit from this scholarship, please pass it along! More information and the application itself can be found here: http://www.bsay.org/#/first-steps-second-chances/4559610113

Message me or email me at Maya.Torain@yale.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks! 

Maya

SEEKING someone interested in teaching an Environmental Science course at Norwalk Community College this summer (late May through June). Please have them contact Eric Gribin as soon as possibleegribin@ncc.commnet.eduegribin@ncc.commnet.edu>.

Course description:
Environmental Science - 4 credits
An introduction to the problems of physical resources management and aspects of ecological concern in our natural environment, with emphasis on our demand for energy, the consumption of our natural resources, resource pollution, and waste management. Alternate sources of energy are explored. Class: 2 hours per week plus Laboratory: 3 hours per week.

Eric Gribin
Director, Building Efficiency & Sustainable Technology Programs
Norwalk Community College
188 Richards Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
203-857-7345

Men's Basketball Jersey Night
Friday, February 15th - 7pm vs. Cornell
Wear your favorite basketball jersey and get one (1) FREE General Admission Ticket!

Gymnastics Youth Day
Saturday, February 16th - Bulldog Invitational (1pm) vs. West Chester, Springfield, and Bridgeport
FREE Admission
FREE Drawstring bags to kids 12 & under
Post-meet autograph session with the team  

Women's Hockey Youth Day
Saturday, February 16th - 4pm vs. Union
FREE drawstring bags to kids 12 & under
Post-game autograph session with the team

Want to know what else is coming up? Check out Yale University's Fan Zone.

Today’s Readers are Tomorrows Leaders

Reading aloud to children is beneficial on a number of levels. It increases vocabulary, literacy skills and comprehension. It is the foundation of literacy development. (Kathleen Childress 2011) Once children possess these skills, it opens up a whole new world of learning and development, especially inner city children. More importantly, children love being read to. The need for successful literacy skills for Connecticut’s children is urgent.

In 2010, Connecticut had the highest achievement gap in academic performance between high income and lower income students in the nation: 34 points. New Haven lagged between 25 and 35 points behind the state average on the Connecticut Mastery Tests. (New Haven Independent, 7/15/11).  Despite these statistics, LEAP has a powerful impact on the children we serve. Recent program results show that:

• 93% of children maintained or improved reading levels from Fall 2011 into Spring 2012.  63% showed improvement on assessed literacy skills.

• 84% of children maintained or improved reading levels from Spring 2012 over the summer into Fall 2012 – beat the “summer slide.”

• 83.1% of children said they liked to read. Only 67.6% said that they liked to read before LEAP.

And our counselors read to our children daily! You can help LEAP develop children who are confident and successful readers. We invite you to join us as a guest reader at LEAP’s afterschool program on the first Tuesday of the month beginning in February 2013. Spend an afternoon reading aloud to a small group of boys or girls and share your love of reading.

To register as a guest reader, contact Aida Melendez, at 203.773.0770 or amelendez@leapforkids.org. To learn more about other volunteer opportunities at LEAP, and to complete the application, visit www.leapforkids.org/Volunteers.

We have the following office furniture available:

* three metal desks with wooden tops (various drawer arrangements)

* one wood-veneer desk (one file- and one-regular drawer)

* three, three-drawer lateral files

* one wooden project table (has seen a lot of hard use, but might be right for a workshop or warehouse)

Free to any non-profit that can cart it away by Jan. 31st! Please contact The New Haven Preservation Trust at 203-562-5919 or email info@nhpt.org for more information.

If you haven't had a chance, please check out a video I made explaining Charter Revision and making the case for a Hybrid Board of Education - partially elected and partially appointed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdQCZGE9YRg

New Haven Neighborhood Grant Funding Announcement

The Neighborhood Leadership Grant Program works with resident leaders in New Haven neighborhoods to make our community a better place. We believe that resident leaders have the power to influence what happens in a neighborhood and the ability to build community where they live. We believe that all communities have assets, which include neighborhood residents, local institutions, and private and public resources. Furthermore, we believe that by supporting neighborhood leaders we facilitate their ability to inspire other residents to act in their own self-interest and the well-being of their community.

The New Haven Neighborhood Leadership Grant Program provides grants up to $3,000 and Leadership Workshops to help you to contribute to positive change in your neighborhood. This year, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven will prioritize activities that enhance student achievement; support a college going culture; help reduce violence; and promote infant health. 

The Application and Guidelines are attached.  These documents are also available online on our website.  Visit our Grants page here and click on the option New Haven Neighborhood Leadership Grant Program to download the Guidelines and the Application.

Check out the tutorial to complete the application, click here.  There is also a link to a video explaining what we are looking for in an application to the right, under “related video”.

Applications must be received via email by 12:00 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is looking for a Director of Development. Please see the job description below for details.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Job Summary

The Development Director is responsible for building the capacity of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra by overseeing a comprehensive year-round fundraising program. A member of the senior management team reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director plans, implements, manages, and evaluates all fundraising activities related to maintaining and growing earned income to ensure the financial stability of the NHSO.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all fundraising initiatives to achieve annually budgeted goals ($1.2 million for FY2013). Efforts include annual fund, corporate sponsorship, foundation and government grants, trusts management, planned giving, endowment campaign, special events, in-kind donations, and special projects.
• Assist the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in establishing annual and long-range goals, budgets, projections, and plans for all fundraising campaigns and initiatives. Provide monthly reports and financial statements.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with current donors, sponsors, funders, and business and community leaders. Develop new prospects in each category. 
• Work closely with the Board, and in particular the Development Committee, to continuously research, cultivate, and solicit new sources of revenue.
• Direct development staff, interns, and volunteers in all fundraising endeavors.
• Recruit committee members for fundraising campaigns and special events.
• Supervise and complete grant applications and sponsorship proposals, acknowledgment of gifts, and tendering of required reports and follow-up. 
• Monitor fulfillment of donor and sponsor benefits, events, and recognition. 
• Oversee maintenance of donor files and records and the timeliness of donor communications.
• Manage creation and production of print and electronic fundraising materials. 
• Research new opportunities for arts funding at the local, state, and national levels.
• Work with the Board and volunteers to plan fundraising events and benefits, including an annual Gala, and oversee the execution of each event. Coordinate auctions and raffles to supplement each event.
• Represent the NHSO by attending civic and cultural events in the community and making presentations as requested.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred. 
• Minimum seven years of direct fundraising experience. Proven leadership and success in development areas of campaigns, donor cultivation, membership development, grant writing, and organizational coordination.
• Knowledge of laws related to donations, financial planning, and IRS regulations. Strong commitment to fundraising ethics. 
• Familiarity with database management tools such as Raiser’s Edge. Superb communication skills, both written and oral.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to cultivate strong interpersonal relationships and to articulate the NHSO’s mission to a wide range of audiences in a variety of ways. 
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a dedicated team.

Hours and Compensation

• This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. Some evening/weekend hours required. Positive and flexible team environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

About the Organization

Mission Statement:
Through its live performances of classical music and education programs, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra aspires to exceed expectations, unite communities, challenge, delight, and inspire. We change lives, for the better.

Vision Statement: 
The Vision of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra is to celebrate our classical music heritage, enriched through new American compositions, by expanding opportunities for symphonic performances and music education. We will celebrate this Vision through:

1. Live performances centered on symphony and pops concerts, supplemented by chamber and ensemble performances by orchestra members and guest artists;
2. Promotion of new works by American composers-in-residence and composers well-versed in Asian, African and Latin traditions, including performances of their works;
3. Support of youth and community orchestras and classical music education;
4. Performances for children and families that introduce the classical music heritage and the major forms of its presentation; and
5. Social networks and other media that enhance accessibility to classical music and its interpretation.

How to Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter detailing experience with the requirements described above to:

Development Director Search
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
105 Court Street, Suite 302
New Haven, CT 06511
ecarroll@NewHavenSymphony.org

Our Speak Life! youth programs are reaching out to community members to be guest speakers & come out to talk with New Haven youth on the following topics:

• Communication and presentation when job developing - Mon. Tues. or Wed. from 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm

• Innovative ways to overcome bullying from students, teachers, or adults in a young person's life. - Tues or Thurs. between 2:30 - 4:30 pm (doesn't have to take the entire 2 hours...even 20 min - 1/2 is fine)

• Being respectful to your friends and peers - In a relatable type of presentation/conversation for middle school aged youth. (Young people between the ages of 16 - 23 yrs old. to come and speak preferred) Mon or Thurs. 6 pm - 8 pm (can be as short as a 1/2 hr presentation)

If you are interested, please contact Sheeva at 203-654-9226 or email snelson@breakthru.us thanks, GNH Community!

New Haven Promise is a program and component fund of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. This position will articulate, develop, implement and manage the digital and technology strategy for New Haven Promise. Working with the Executive Director. Additionally, the goal is to insure that systems are established to effectively and proficiently meet the needs of the program.

Title: Digital Systems Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Championing the digital strategy, the outcomes and ongoing results with constituent audiences (educators, students, parents, sponsors, alumni and nonprofits).
• Exhibiting strong understanding of the digital space, web 2.0 technologies, event management software, supports online management of learning communities.
• Keeps abreast of latest technology trends.
• Develops best-in-class capabilities for integration across platforms, plans through establishing system requirements, process, procedures and digital platforms.
• Ensures that digital and technology initiatives are consistent with the expected social ROI and key goals.
• Participates in and represents the NHP’s vision and mission in related meetings in schools, with community groups and in all related venues.
• Leads cross-functional projects within the area of digital strategy and engagement.
• Able to work with and oversee key outside vendor relationships.
• Manages all reporting systems and analytics.
• Identifies and resolves impediments or potential problems with implementation.
• Demonstrates commitment to the continuous improvement and advancing the achievement of higher education for New Haven youth.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ of related experience or 8 years’ experience.

- Demonstrated record of outstanding project management/performance management results.

- Strong analytical, technical and communication skills.

- Experience in working with diverse communities.

- Demonstrated competency in CSS, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, jQuery and Javascript.

- Must also be skilled with Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.

- Strong attention to detail required.

Please submit letter of interest, resumes and other supportive document via email to jobs@newhavenpromise.org Applications accepted up to January 14, 2013.

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.