The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is offering free tickets to the unemployed and their families. Can you help us spread the word? If your agency provides services to the unemployed, please let us know and we would be happy to include you in our FREE ticket program.

Tickets are available on request to these upcoming events:

Big Band Salute Swing and Sing as the NHSO Pops salutes the jazz era with favorites
by Gershwin, Mercer and a Judy Garland Tribute

Sat, Oct 9 @ 2:30 pm Hamden Middle School

Sat, Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm Saxe Middle School, New Canaan

Italian Flair Experience the Italian brilliance of Schumann, Martucci and Brahms

Thur, Oct 21 @ 7:30 Woolsey Hall, New Haven

Sun, Oct 24 @ 3:00 Shelton Intermediate School

Kavafian Plays Mozart Hear Daylight Divine, a Scottish Symphony and a Mozart violin concerto with a wild Turkish finale

Thur, Dec 2 @ 7:30 Woolsey Hall, New Haven

Sun, Dec 5 @ 3:00 Shelton Intermediate School

Thanks for your consideration! Elaine Carroll, Director of Development

Job Description

Assist teachers with curriculum planning and implementation, classroom management, in a preschool nonprofit setting.

Skills

Warm nurturing personality, Child Development Associate credential plus 3 credits in early childhood education.

Company Description

TEAM is a regional nonprofit agency committed to improving the self-sufficiency of economically and socially vulnerable families and residents of the lower Naugatuck-Housatonic Valley region.

092310 Letter to Members of Congress.pdf

Complements of the Office of Rosa De Lauro attached please find a letter from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius highlighting the important protections and benefits in the Affordable Care Act that take effect today, September 23, 2010, on the law’s six-month anniversary. Secretary Sebelius has also provided a snapshot of what has been accomplished since passage of the Affordable Care Act.

For ease of reference, below are the links to the materials referenced in the letter:

· Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: Download brochures and posters on this program at http://www.HealthCare.gov/center/brochures/index.html. Help your constituents find out where to go to take advantage of this important new program.

· Early Retiree Reinsurance Program: Already, more than 2,700 businesses, unions, non-profits, and State and local governments have been accepted into this program, representing every state in the nation. Find out how the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program is helping businesses and early retirees in your state at http://www.HealthCare.gov/news/factsheets/early_retiree_reinsurance_program.html

· CuidadoDeSalud.gov: All the information on the Affordable Care Act and through the health insurance finder is now available in Spanish at www.CuidadoDeSalud.gov.

· Health Insurance Finder Widget: Available in both English and Spanish to post to your website, this widget lets consumers answer two questions to start finding health insurance options available to them. Download the widget at http://www.HealthCare.gov/stay_connected.html.

Connecticut Commission for Child Support Guidelines is in the process of reviewing the state's guidelines to determine how much financial support a non-custodial parent should pay the custodial parent. The commission is seeking public comments, which provides us with the opportunity to offer our perspective on the child support guidelines. The survey for public comments is at: http://www.ctdss.net/cssurvey/

The Connecticut Housing Coalition, the state's leading membership organization for affordable housing, is seeking an Executive Director. The Coalition, which has six staff members and an annual budget of $750,000, is comprised of more than 250 member organizations - including nonprofit housing developers, resident groups, housing services agencies, and diverse other housing advocates and practitioners. The Executive Director is hired by and responsible to the Board of Directors. The Coalition is looking for a highly talented and qualified person with substantial housing knowledge and management skills, who will be a committed advocate for affordable housing in Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

· Develop long-range strategies and annual work plans to achieve the organization's mission, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Board;

· Have broad responsibility for the management of the organization's operations;

· Hire and supervise staff;

· Promote the active participation of the membership and other housing constituencies in public policy development, grassroots advocacy and organizational programs;

· Support the empowerment of residents and those in need of affordable housing;

· Provide leadership in the implementation of programs and services - including information dissemination, member working groups, technical assistance, trainings and conferences;

· Provide leadership in advocating affordable housing policy - with audiences including legislators, agency officials, other organizations, the media and the general public;

· Oversee the organization's financial management;

· Plan and implement fundraising strategies to provide for organizational stability and growth.

Qualifications

· Hard working and dedicated to the mission and goals of the organization;

· Passionate commitment to the cause of affordable housing, community development and resident empowerment;

· Proven leadership in developing and executing programmatic, organizational and financial plans with a board of directors;

· Dynamic and effective inter-personal skills;

· Ability to foster inclusion and cohesion among a diverse membership and staff;

· Extensive knowledge of the affordable housing field and public policy-making;

· Significant experience in nonprofit management and fundraising;

· Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

SEND RESUMES ONLY (mail/fax or e-mail:harriet.rago@jaconnecticut.com)

835 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06604

Fax: (203) 696-2754

Family in Greater New Haven is in urgent need of two twin size beds for two children if you can help please contact Jack Walsh: (203) 926-9478

The Diaper Bank (TDB), is a a non-profit organization focused on providing basic needs to children and families in CT. TDB is located in North Haven, CT, the job requires travel throughout the state.

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of mission and financial objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

1. Fundraising: Play a leading role in raising funds necessary to further TDB’s goals and programs by soliciting and increasing donor contributions and obtaining new funding sources.
o Build a sustainable revenue base for TDB, including significant development and maintenance of foundation and individual donor relationships.
o Expand community support in New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford and any additional program locations.
o Nurture strong community relations.
o Develop annual business and fund development plans to achieve board and organizational objectives.

2. Administration: Direct all aspects of operations at TDB. Ensure highly efficient and cost effective operations and prudent and ethical management of TDB.
o Manage all personnel matters, including hiring, firing, training and regular evaluation of staff, as well as volunteer supervision. Ensure that the staffing is aligned with the Strategic Plan and in accordance with TDB personnel policies. Establish systems for internal communication that ensure successful coordination in order to maximize the impact of TDB’s efforts. Establish a work environment of high morale and dedication.
o Manage financial resources including developing and balancing the budget and allocating money consistent with organizational priorities. Ensure that TDB meets all obligations with respect to taxes and employer responsibilities.
o Ensure that the TDB has the technological and administrative systems in place to succeed in its mission.

3. Communications: Coordinate and lead TDB’s communications efforts to effectively educate the public about the work of TDB.
o Develop a communications strategic plan for TDB.
o Cultivate relationships with the media and effectively articulate positions to the press and the public, both in organized forums and under the pressure of developing events.
o Maintain a high, visible, positive profile.
o Educate the public about Diaper Need and the work of TDB.
o Ensure the coordination of community education activities of other staff and volunteers.
o Make sure the Board of Directors is kept abreast of all information it needs to manage the affairs of TDB and be a well informed ambassador to the public

4. Assist the Board of Directors in its work, including the formation of policy, setting goals, fundraising, and board development.
o Develop a strong partnership with the Board of Directors and carry out its mandate.
o Enable Board members in their efforts to be enthusiastic advocates for TDB.
o Assist the Board in its efforts to ensure excellence in governance and in developing strategies and long-range plans for growth and stability.

Professional Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
o Five plus years experience in managing an organization with responsibility for planning, fiscal controls, revenue generation and community relations or related relevant experience.
o Proven success in raising funds, developing strategic fundraising programs and expanding development efforts.
o Proven marketing and public relations skills.
o Excellent computer skills.
o Evidence of excellent writing skills and proven experience in communicating one to one, in small groups, and in large gatherings.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Elnora@thediaperbank.org

Resumes accepted until September 30, 2010. Candidates will be contacted after October 1, 2010.