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For decades the Rotary Club of New Haven has supported the New Haven Middle School Youth Olympics and this year Rotarian Andrew Heatley, a financial adviser at Merrill Lynch offered up his commentary on the games which occurred during May of 2012 at Hill House High School.  In part he wrote,  "I left the Olympics wishing I had a chance to participate in something like this when I was younger."  For his entire comments, click here.

Volunteer service on the Board of a local nonprofit is a great way to demonstrate your leadership skills and to learn about your community; it also looks great on your resume. Here is a list of Greater New Haven nonprofits looking for volunteers.The list inclludes specific skill that each organization is looking for in prospective Board members. There is only one way to find out if a local nonprofit needs a skill you have and that is to check out the list. You may be surprised by the variety of things Greater New Haven nonprofits do. For more information about Board service opportunities in Greater New Haven contact Jackie Downing at jdowning@cfgnh.org.

New Haven Rotarians, Jae Im (Commander of the New Haven Salvation Army Citadel) and John Karavas (Board of Advisors Chairperson, Salvation Army) are inviting community members who may be interested in serving on the board of advisors to the next board meeting on May 30th at 450 George St., New Haven.  The monthly meetings start at noon and include lunch. Adjournment is at 1 PM. There is plenty of parking on the grounds.

The board is looking to expand its New Haven community representation as well as broaden the composition of the career experiences of its board members.  If you would like to attend the May 30th meeting and experience the business and fellowship of the board, please call Jae (Jay) Im at 203-624-9891, ext. 12; or John Karavas at 860-817-2460.

For more location information, click here.

The Rotary Club of Norwich is having its charity fund raising Family Carnival from May 24th thru the 28th. It is a great way to have some fun while helping the club to raise Funds for their community charity work.  If you are in the neighborhood, stop on by.Get Your Ticket(s)

WorkPlace seeking training providers.  Excerpt follows.  Use this link to access full document. http://www.workplace.org/news.php

Core/soft employability skill areas to be provided include:

• Work Readiness –Attitude and expectations
• Interviewing and resume development
• Job search techniques
• Interpersonal communications
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Customer service
• Teamwork

The Green Jobs Funnel Initiative fund seeks training for the above to be placed in

the context of the green construction industry and may include, but not be limited

to, such work settings as construction & Laborer’s sites, hazardous waste removal

facilities, deconstruction sites, Energy auditing at residential facilities.

Joyce Barcley

The WorkPlace

203-610-8520

jbarcley@workplace.org

The Yale Office of Facilities and Office of Sustainability would like to invite you to participate in the 2012 Spring Salvage program. Your organization is invited to join us at Ingalls Rink located at 73 Sachem Street on the following Sale Days:

Wednesday, May 16^th                   10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 30^st                    10:30 am - 4:00 pm

All goods will be sold for a nominal price and the sale will be cash only. All items are sold and donated to non-profit organizations, New Haven area charitable organizations and the Yale community. Our warehouse will be “re-stocked” between sale days therefore our inventory will be just as good if not better on the second Sale Day.

Please take note:

• Items will only be available for pick up during the designated Sale Day dates and times. Individuals and organizations will not be allowed to visit the warehouse before this time, place “dibs” on items of interest, or gain access before 10:30 am on the sale days.
• Sale Days are open to by invitation to New Haven area schools, government agencies and charitable organizations with proof of 501(c)(3) status only. Please bring business cards, letterhead or other documentation such as an IRS 501(c)(3) letter for your non-profit or a current Yale issued ID.  If you will be sending patients or clients to pick up items for their own personal use please provide them with a letter to this effect, printed on your organization’s letterhead.
• This invitation is for your organization.  Please do not pass this invitation on to friends or other members of the general public.  Please do not pass this invitation on to listservs or post it on any web sites, including those for non-profits.  Last year’s inclusion of the general public created difficulties and reduced the availability of important items for non-profits.
• If you know of other organizations that should be invited please share their contact information with us and we will include them in this and future announcements
• Parking is limited.  Please car pool. 
• If you plan to pick up large items (ie. furniture) please bring a vehicle large enough to transport your items from our warehouse.  We cannot hold items for you after the sale day. 

Here is a list of items that have been available in the past.  We cannot guarantee what we will have again this year given that we rely strictly on student donations. However, many of the following items are consistently available from year to year:

Backpacks/Carrying Bags

Baskets

Bed Frame

Bed Raisers

Books

Chairs

Cleaning Supplies

Clocks

Computer Cords

Couches

Crutches

Desk Lamps

Fans

Folding Chairs

Fridges

Futon Pads

Futons

Bedding/Clothing

Ironing Boards

Kitchen Items

Lamp Shades

Laundry Racks

Metal Desks

Metal Lockers

Microwaves

Mirrors

Mops/Brooms

Mugs

Office Chairs

Office/School Supplies

Ottomans

Phones

Plastic Bins

Plastic Storage

Printers

Rugs

Shelves

Shoe Racks

Shoes

Standing Lamps

Tables

Televisions

Toys

Trash Cans

Trunks

Umbrellas

Vacuums

White Boards/Cork Boards

Window Screens

and more!

Below is the general price list for items:

(Prices are general and subject to change and specialty items will be priced individually)

We look forward to seeing you in May.

-Yale Recycling

The Journal Register Company newspapers in Connecticut are offering free assistance and resources to nonprofit organizations. Among these services is the inclusion of the GNH Community calendar as a feed on their blog ConnecticutNewspapers.org.

To see how this works go to www.ConnecticutNewspapers.org and click on "community calendar" under "Community Events" in the column on the right. You will be redirected to the GNH Community calendar page. You may also create an event on GNH Community directly from ConnecticutNewspapers.org.-- if you are a member of GNH Community.

Stay up-to-date with what Journal Register Newspapers are doing to help nonprofits by by following their blog or by viewing the blog feed and other useful blogs in the side columns on GNH Community.org

Friends,

All Our Kin is looking for a Fellow in Child Care Policy to join our team! This fellowship is designed for recent college graduates who are interested in early childhood education, policy and advocacy, non-profit management, and public service. Fellows will work full-time at All Our Kin, and will be supervised and mentored by the organization’s co-founders and directors. The fellowship provides a way for bright, committed young leaders to learn more about the field of early childhood education and the nonprofit sector, and gives them an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

I’ve attached a description of the fellowship and ask that you share it widely. You can also find it on our new and improved website!

http://www.allourkin.org/job-opportunities

Thanks!
Janna

AOK%20Fellowship-2012.pdf

Established in 1978, SINA is a partnership between Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford Hospital and Trinity College, that works cooperatively with the community to develop leadership and improve the economic, physical and social characteristics of Hartford’s Frog Hollow, Barry Square and South Green neighborhoods. SINA’s vision is to serve as a catalyst to foster a vibrant urban community where residents, employees and businesses can enjoy a high quality of life and opportunities for success. SINA pursues this vision through a comprehensive model and synergistic strategy of building community, integrating critical components of community life and education, housing, economic development and public safety.

The executive director position is a unique opportunity for a leader to put creative ideas, operational expertise and passion for SINA’s mission to work in ways that will fortify the organization’s reputation for innovative leadership while expanding its impact. In addition to being a passionate advocate for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, the ideal candidate will be a skilled nonprofit leader, a strategic thinker, a problem solver and someone who cultivates, nurtures and leverages relationships, as well as SINA’s reputation and history. He/she will be a well-organized, results-driven and inspiring leader who will implement SINA’s initiatives and projects, represent SINA’s interests before the public, and generate resources required to implement the mission and protect corporate assets. Would you please take a few minutes to circulate information on this position to those throughout your networks who should be made aware of this opportunity?

For the complete position profile and application guidelines, please visit http://www.tsne.org/jobs/sina

Each spring, our students demonstrate their mastery and reflect on their academic progress.

We would love to have you join us! Outside guests help make these exhibitions authentic and meaningful. All guests participate in exhibitions and help evaluate student performance. Guests also help us to learn a lot about how we’re doing as a school from their presence and feedback.

Our 9th and 11th graders all present on the same day at the same time. Our 10th and 12th graders present individually over the course of a few weeks.

Please see the dates below and RSVP at least a few days in advance – space is limited, especially for 10th and 12th grade exhibitions.

9th Grade Roundtable Portfolio Exhibitions:

Wednesday, June 13th, 9 – 10:30 AM

11th Grade College and Career Exhibitions:

Thursday, June 14th, 9-10:30 AM

10th Grade Gateway Portfolio Exhibitions, Monday, 5/21- Monday, 6/4 – please RSVP for specific days/times below (each gateway lasts roughly 45-60 minutes):

5/21 – 10:15 AM

5/22 – 10:15 AM

5/23 – 12 noon & 1:15 PM

5/24 – 1:15 PM

5/29 - 8:30 AM

5/30 – 10:15 AM & 1:15 PM

5/31 – 8:30 AM

6/1 – 9:30 & 11AM 6/4 – 12 noon

12th Grade Social Action Project Exhibitions Monday, 6/4-Tuesday, 6/12 – please RSVP for specific days/times below (each SAP exhibition lasts roughly 45-60 minutes):

6/4 – 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM

6/5 – 8:30 AM, 12 noon, & 1:15 PM

6/7 – 8:30 AM & 10 AM

6/8 - 8:30 AM & 10 AM

6/11 - 8:30 AM & 10 AM

6/12 - 8:30 AM & 10 AM

Your support is highly appreciated!

-Nydia Roman

The Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut (AASCC) was honored to host 122 guests, including 28 individuals who are turning 100 this year or who have passed this milestone, at the 26th Annual Centenarians Luncheon on Wednesday, May 2, to kick off the celebration of Older Americans Month.

The centenarians represented 13 greater New Haven towns, including, but not limited to:

• East Haven centenarians Kathleen Drude, 104; Guidelio, 101; Amelia Piccirillo, 99; and Lena Salerno, 99.
• Elise Gillian, 99, Gilford.
• Hamden centenarians Irma Horvath, 100; Josephine Milone, 100; and Ida Sanderson, 100.
• Meriden centenarians Beatrice Mulcahy, 100; and Elina “Lena” Sartucci, 100.
• Milford centenarians Flora Phifer, 105, who was the oldest individual present; and Arthur White, 99.
• New Haven centenarians Sara Lipwich, 100; Priscilla Morneau, 100; and Helen Mulcahy, 103.
• Orange centenarians Mary Fellows, 100; and Joseph Koziel, 99.
• LaVena Leonard, 101, Seymour.
• Shelton centenarians Peggy Bayer, 102; and Rose Cohen, 99.
• Wallingford centenarians Edith Seitz, 99; and Edna Wieland, 100.
• Woodbridge centenarians Angiolena “Julia” Deleone, 100; and Bernard Feldman, 104.

Special guests State of Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner Roderick Bremby, Deputy Commissioner Claudette Beaulieu, and Connecticut Commission on Aging Director of Communications Robert Norton joined AASCC to help honor the centenarians. 

Music was provided by Haven String Quartet and Brian Gillie, and the centenarians were serenaded with “Happy Birthday,” sung in both English and Hebrew by the Kindergarteners of the Jewish Community Center Yeladim Early Learning Center. The oldest centenarian present, Flora Phifer, 105, of Milford, cut the first slice of the birthday cake.

To see photos of the event, please go to AASCC's Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/AgencyonAgingofSouthCentralCT

Department:              Finance, Investments, Administration & Technology

Reports to:                 Finance Manager

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt

Job Grade:                  Grade (4)

POSITION:

The Endowment Associate will fulfill the following primary functions:

1. Accounting analysis, reconciliations, and gift management/tracking;
2. Bank reconciliations and supporting documentation;
3. Internal & external financial reporting and analyses; and
4. Meeting management, department support.

The endowment associate plays an integral role in assuring efficient, high standards of accounting in the operation of the department and the organization overall.  This role is essential to maintaining the presence of strong accounting principles within this institution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support / Management of Accounting Systems:

• Create a welcoming, organized and efficient environment for all internal and external constituents/customer.
• Assure all accounting processes follow established protocols and suggest improvements based upon knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, business needs, or in furtherance of streamlined internal controls.

Financial Reporting:

• Assure that all financial reporting is timely and accurate.
• Generate reports to both internal and external customers.
• To the extent possible, create self-service reporting for internal and external customers.
• Act as liaison with staff to organize the timely flow of information and ensure an orderly process for accounting, reporting and financial integrity.
• Maintain complete and accurate files including all information related to the financial integrity of this institution.
• Exercises discretion and confidentially in the execution of job responsibilities.
• Provide administrative support for FIAT by arranging meetings, coordinating schedules, etc.

Other Duties

Other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• Three to five years experience in a progressively responsible position using accounting principles and practices.

• Superior skills with MS Office and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

• Ability to interact well with a diverse range of people.

• Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines, able to take lead with minimal supervision and manage effectively under very demanding conditions and with demanding people.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, in particular strong writing skills.

• Strong organizational skills. Ability to complete assignments independently, professionally and in a timely manner. Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize workloads.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities.

• Knowledge of and experience with data base management principles and practices.

• Must be flexible to shift to other assignments within The Foundation when the workload dictates. 

The above statement is not to be considered an exhaustive description of the duties which may be required in the position.

Letters of interest, resumes and other supportive documentation should be submitted no later than Friday May 18, 2012 to Human_Resources@cfgnh.org

From the EmcArts newsletter:

The Cleveland Foundation has partnered with EmcArts through the Engaging the Future Program to work with 12 Cleveland cultural institutions that range from Museum of Contemporary Art to Karamu House as they generate innovative approaches for engaging younger and more diverse audiences.

Too often, ground-breaking strategies and advances remain isolated within individual organizations, unknown by the wider arts field. It is part of EmcArts' vision to move the dialogue around innovation from the margins to the center of our

discourse in the arts. This partnership provides a unique opportunity to share with you fresh thinking and courageous experimentation these 12 organizations are working on in order to address the challenge of change.

See the audio postcards here: http://vimeopro.com/artsfwd/stories-from-cleveland

A New Haven Catholic parish seeks an English/Spanish bilingual office manager to support the work of the pastor.  The successful candidate will be able to read, write, and speak fluently in both languages on a daily basis. Responsibilities include reception and secretarial work, responding to phone calls, emails, and letters; supervising/coordinating volunteers/office staff; coordinating use of facilities; some book keeping and preparation of financial reports; publishing bulletins and other announcements; maintaining church archives; dealing with outside vendors/suppliers; and promoting community and communication in the parish. The successful candidate must be fully computer literate, MS Office and Quick Books, and must have good people skills. It is a full time position with office hours Monday thru Friday. 

Please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Rev. James Manship, St Rose of Lima, 115 Blatchley Ave., New Haven, CT. 06513, or email, frjamesmanship@gmail.com. 

CitySeed is seeking a Part-Time Market Manager (I) to help manage its 2012 markets in New Haven, CT. The Assistant will work under the supervision of the Market Manager and with other CitySeed staff, vendors, interns and volunteers to create successful and viable markets for Connecticut farmers and consumers. The Assistant Market
Manager will be responsible for sole and co-management of farmers’ markets and administering the Double Value Coupon Program (DVCP) and FVRx (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Prescriptions) Programs. DVCP and FVRx are incentive programs to encourage greater consumption of fruits and vegetables at our markets. This position starts at the end of April 2012 and would typically include our Wednesday-Sunday markets over the course of the season. Specific market days are flexible and typically divided between the Market Manager and this position. From July through October, the Assistant Market Manager must be available to work the Fair Haven Market on Thursdays from approximately noon- 8pm.
 
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day to day operation of markets, including set up, special events, vendor and customer management, breakdown, and vendor reimbursements
• Answer DVCP and FVRx program questions
• Run Debit, Credit, and SNAP transactions on the wireless terminal
• Collect and input DVCP and FVRx transaction data on reporting sheets
• Ensure compliance of city, state and CitySeed regulations, policies and guidelines
• Ensure market profitability with sales of CitySeed merchandise as well as collection of vendor fees
• Work with and train interns and volunteers at markets
• Effectively manage relationships with vendors and consumers
• Work and collaborate with partnering neighborhood groups at each market
• Communicate CitySeed’s mission and programs to market-goers
• Attend additional events, as necessary, to represent CitySeed
 
Desired Qualifications:
• Enthusiasm for connecting communities through food
• Experience and/or desire to work with farmers, communities and food systems
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Fluency or understanding of Spanish language a plus
• Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor
• Ability to lift heavy objects, work in inclement weather conditions and drive a vehicle safely with a trailer attached
 
• REQUIRED: valid driver’s license
 
Compensation and Start Date: This position is part-time starting at the end of April 2012 with hours varying between 10 – 30 hours per week (May only has two markets per week; June through November has between 4-5 markets in operation). Pay is $12/Hour. 

To apply please send resume, cover letter and (2) references to jobs@cityseed.org. This position will be posted until filled. CitySeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and especially invites applications
from members of underrepresented groups.

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You’ve got to get out there—or so nonprofits are told. There being the world of social media: the everexpanding array of web-based and mobile technologies that can turn communication into an interactive dialogue. Social media makes use of a range of highly accessible technologies—video, audio, digital text, or a mix of these. Content created on these platforms is shared in a social environment, whether that be Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or your organization’s blog.

http://www.bridgespan.org/tweeting-for-a-better-world.aspx

The Grove, partner to The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, for training of Neighborhood Leadership Grant recipients was featured in Fast Company Magazine. Grove Founders Slate Ballard and Ken Janke developed the training modules for our neighborhood leadership grants recipients with Community Organizer Kevin Ewing.

Read: "Why You Should Start A Company In... New Haven" by following this link.

Fast Company is a business magazine that focuses on technology, business, and design.

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