| Volume 9, No. 11 October 21, 2010 |
A shameful and deceitful front-group called "Latinos for Reform" has been urging Latinos not to vote in the Mid-Term Elections. The Federation categorically rejects this message intended to suppress our community's vote. Latinos have fought too hard for the rights of citizenship and full participation in voting and the electoral process is chief among those rights. To suggest to any voter that they would be better off staying home is quite frankly outrageous, and a slap in the face to American democracy. The Hispanic Federation will double its efforts and continue to work with our member organizations to ensure that Latino eligible voters exercise their right to vote on November 2nd.
The Hispanic Federation has registered over 200,000 new voters in the last 15 years and will continue to work to ensure that voters' rights are promoted, protected, and respected in the upcoming political races and future elections.
For more information about HF's Civic Participation initiatives, please click here.
¡Hasta pronto!
Lillian Rodriguez Lopez
President
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VOTE or Else!
There is an old adage that says "if you don't vote, you can't complain." We take that saying very seriously at the Federation because we understand that voting is the most effective way to ensure that the concerns and aspirations of our community are taken seriously by those in public office. This year we have critical Midterm Elections for control of Congress and state government. Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching. Please make sure you exercise your right to be heard on Tuesday, November 2nd! For voter information and assistance, please contact us at 1-866 HF AYUDA (432-9832).
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Ready to Date? Join us on November 10th
The foundation for nonprofit success starts with an effective and committed Board of Directors. To help business professionals connect with some of the leading Latino community-based organizations in our region, the Hispanic Federation will be hosting a "Board Dating" networking event at its Las Americas Conference Center (55 Exchange Place, 5th Floor) on November 10th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. To RSVP, please click here.
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Achieve Long-Term Sustainability and Growth
Our Financial Management Initiative (FMI) is back! Developed by the Hispanic Federation to help ensure its member agencies' long-term sustainability and growth, FMI provides critical financial planning and management training to Latino nonprofits that are especially important during these difficult economic times. For more program information, please click here.
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Somos Puerto Rico
The 23rd Somos Annual Winter Conference will be held on November 4th - 8th, 2010 at the Intercontinental San Juan Resort and Casino in Puerto Rico. This year's conference will feature legislative sessions focused on economic development, higher education, health care reform, the political status of Puerto Rico and other important issues. The Hispanic Federation is working with the Office of the Chair of the NYS Legislature's Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force, Assemblyman Felix W. Ortiz, to coordinate the conference's legislative sessions and other activities. To register and make reservations, please go to www.somoselfuturo.org and click on the registration and hotel information link.
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Achieve, an Indianapolis-based consulting firm that provides fundraising, strategic planning, and management counsel to nonprofit organizations, is offering service grants to nonprofit organizations seeking assistance with fundraising. This is the third year Achieve is offering the program to organizations across the United States. Grantees will be selected based on each organization's level of need, type of assistance requested, and organizational readiness as described in the grant application. Selections will be made by Achieve's advisory board.For complete program information click here.
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