 COMMUNITY ACTION IMPACT
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NASCSP Releases 2015 CSBG Highlights!The CSBG Information Survey is conducted each year to collect Community Action Network-wide information on outcomes, services, and resources that is complies into the Annual CSBG Report. NASCSP has recently released the Highlights of the forthcoming 2015 Report, based on the FFY 2014 CSBG IS Survey. The highlights include that in FFY 2014, the Community Action Network served 15.9 million individuals and 6.9 families, and leveraged $21 for every $1 of CSBG. Click here to download the Highlight Sheet. Click here to read previous Annual Reports.
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THE URBAN INSTITUTE HAS A NEW GATES-FUNDED
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The Urban Institute announced Friday the 5th that it has been funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty. Chaired by David Ellwood and consisting of 24 leading voices on these issues, the partnership is a new collaborative aimed at discovering permanent ladders of mobility for the poor. This project is still in its early phases and the Community Action Partnership will be assessing how it can provide input into the discussion.
We are encouraged from the press release that "members will consult widely, seeking out diverse voices and expertise as they examine the causes of persistent poverty and stagnant mobility. Members will learn from communities and families living in poverty, from the nation's leading service providers and advocates for the poor, from a wide network of experts, and from the latest research findings."
Click here to learn more about the initiative and see the 24-member panel.
Click here to read the blog post from Urban Institute President Sarah Rosen Wartell announcing the project.
Click here to read the summary from Sue Desmond-Hellmann of the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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| FAILURE TO RECONCILE SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD (SEP) | |
Guidance on the Special Enrollment Period for Consumers without
Marketplace Coverage due to Failure to File and Reconcile
Today the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing a special enrollment period (SEP) for consumers who:
- are not currently enrolled in 2016 coverage through the Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM),
- are not receiving advance payments of the premium tax credit (APTC) in 2016 because they failed to file a tax return for 2014 and reconcile their APTC, and
- subsequently filed their 2014 tax return and reconciled their 2014 APTC.
This SEP will only be available to consumers after they restore their eligibility for APTC by filing a 2014 tax return, reconciling APTC paid on their behalf in 2014, and returning to the Marketplace to attest to having filed and reconciled 2014 APTC.
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THE TAX IMPLICATIONS OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT:
WEBINAR ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
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We welcome you to join us for the webinar "The Tax Implications of the Affordable Care Act" on Thursday, February 11th, 2:00 pm Eastern time. Join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to learn about this year's increase in the tax penalty for not having health insurance, exemptions that may apply to ACF populations, updated exemption applications, and important information that CAAs and VITA sites to know at tax time. Stefanie Costello, a Health Insurance Specialist in the Partner Relations Group at CMS, will provide information and answer questions.
REGISTER NOW!
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NCAF CONFERENCE MARCH 15-18; HOTEL BLOCK CLOSES THIS FRIDAY
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Register today for NCAF's Legislative Conference.This conference brings together Community Action leaders from across the US for engaging speakers, important discussions, and critical connections. The hotel block at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill closes this Friday, February 12th. Consider supporting NCAF with their conference by taking out an advertisement in their program book as well. More information on registration can be found here. Information on the hotel can be found here. Information on sponsorship and taking out an ad in the Program book can be found here. |
MODELS AND COMPONENTS OF GREAT NONPROFIT DASHBOARDS:
WEBINAR ON FEBRUARY 17 |
Models and Components of Great Nonprofit Dashboards
February 17th at 2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT
Dashboards can be an useful and valuable tool for boards and staff of Community Action Agencies and State Associations. Hilda Polanco from Fiscal Management Associates is presenting a webinar on developing dashboards hosted by the Nonprofit Quarterly. NPQ and Ms. Polanco held a similar session in 2015 that was very well received attended by Partnership CEO Denise Harlow who described it, "Hilda and NPQ do a great job outlining the power of dashboards and the process to developing them. Concrete examples that are used in the field-this is not a theoretical discussion, but a practical one." Click here to learn more and to register.
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CCAP WEDNESDAY WEBINARS -- IS IT FOR ME?
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Are you a candidate for Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP)? Think you may want to pursue CCAP and looking for information? Then the CCAP Wednesday Webinar series is a great place to start. Becoming a CCAP is a three step process in which your peers assess your experience, skills and knowledge about Community Action. CCAPs have met the challenge to embody Community Action vision and values and to acquire the management and leadership skills it takes to be keepers of the Community Action Promise. If you become a candidate, you will be asked to: STEP 1. Chronicle your experiences in the Candidate Data FormWebinar completed December 9 - access a recording hereSTEP 2. Showcase your skills in an Executive Skills PortfolioSTEP 3: Demonstrate your practical knowledge about Community Action in the national examination Webinar March 30, 2:00 ET/1:00 CT/12:00 MT/11:00 PT Register for the next webinar here.
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WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP
CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH COMMUNITY TAKING ACTION MOVEMENT
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Join the Community Taking Action Movement!
In 2014, the Community Action Network celebrated 50 years of fighting poverty and creating opportunity for millions of Americans nationwide. Community Taking Action is a movement to honor Washington state's progress with helping disadvantaged families and individuals achieve prosperity and promote their vision and commitment over the next decade and beyond.
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| TWO CAAS ARE THE MOST RECENT TO ADOPT COMMUNITY ACTION NAME |
highlight anti-poverty efforts at Community Action agencies across the nation.
CNCAP has offices in Loup City, Grand Island, Central City, Broken Bow, Ainsworth, Columbus and O'Neill. It provides programs in the areas of early childhood, family outreach, health and nutrition and housing.
MCA has programs for senior citizens like Meals on Wheels, Dining Senior Style, Senior Citizen Chore Service and Home Injury Control; emergency food assistance, utilities and housing through the Macomb Food Program and the Community Action Centers; free early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start; transportation services; first time home buyer assistance through the Individual Development Account (IDA) program; and home weatherization and energy education services through Home Preservation and Energy.
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THE PARTNERSHIP IS HIRING!
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Director of Communications and Branding
This person will set and guide the strategy for communications, website content, and public relations to convey the mission and Promise of Community Action. Experience in association, nonprofit/human service communications preferred. Knowledge of social media platforms, branding, and media relations key. Bachelors Degree, strong writing skills and ability to work well in team environment required. Some national travel required. Salary 65K. Click here for more information. Send cover letter, resume, and work samples to jobs@communityactionpartnership.com. Lead VISTA Volunteer Rural IMPACT is seeking a lead VISTA volunteer to serve in Washington, DC at the Community Action Partnership. A one-year project of the White House Rural Council (WHRC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other government agencies, Rural IMPACT is a strategy to reduce child poverty in rural and tribal areas using the two-generation approach. Under the immediate supervision of the Partnership's Project Director of the Learning Communities Resource Center, the Lead VISTA Volunteer will be responsible for supporting the coordination of 20 VISTA volunteers located in ten states nationally. Specific responsibilities include VISTA volunteer administration, Rural IMPACT Communications management, Rural IMPACT data collection and analysis support. A bachelor's degree and a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a VISTA Volunteer is required to be considered for the VISTA Lead position. Click here for more information. Contact Tiffney Marley, Project Director at tmarley@communityactionpartnership.com.
Grants Coordinator, Part timeUnder the immediate supervision of the Controller and SSVF Project Director, the Grants Compliance Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Controller and the SSVF Project Director in evaluating and reporting on the efficacy of the SSVF Sub-grantees' grants management processes and procedures. The Grants Compliance Coordinator will base his evaluations and reports on monthly reviews of invoices submitted by the Sub-grantees and monitoring visits conducted at the Subs' offices. Click here for more information. Please send cover letter and resume to Barbara Ledyard: bledyard@communityactionpartnership.com
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JOIN THE PARTNERSHIP NOW FOR 2016!
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Why Join Community Action Partnership?
Agencies like yours continue to shape the vision and the future of
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Community Action. A strong network puts you in touch with many colleagues across the country and gives your agency a strong and unified voice and a vital communications link to federal agencies and other organizations, both public and private, that share or support the mission and the Promise of Community Action.
Community Action Partnership looks forward to working with you in 2016. We hope that you can take a few minutes to invest in your future during this upcoming, critical year for our network.
Please complete the membership application for the Partnership.
If your agency has already submitted the membership dues for 2016 - "Thank You!" We appreciate your involvement and support. We look forward to launching some outstanding opportunities for membership involvement in the coming year! Your energy and involvement have helped to keep Community Action Partnership responsive to your needs and built the strongest community action network ever. Membership gives you more than ever before ... access to training, publications, educational resources, and management tools which help you run a CAA more productively. Community Action Partnership welcomes like-minded organizations, friends, and affiliates as members - organizations and companies that are like-minded and support the work of Community Action. If you would like to consider membership, you can check "affiliate" in the membership categories. If you have any questions, please contact Sranda Watkins, Membership Coordinator at swatkins@communityactionpartnership.com or by phone at (202) 449-9773.
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SAVE THE DATES FOR THE 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN AUSTIN!
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Click here for the 2016 Convention Registration Form Avoid the rush!
Reservations are now open to book your rooms at the JW Marriott Austin for the
2016 Partnership Annual Convention.
Rooms may be booked at the low rate of $199.00 S/D.
Watch this page for additional information in coming weeks. Click here to book on-line.
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ISA is an insurance provider providing property, liability, and risk management services. Click here to learn about the Irwin Siegel Agency alliance with the Partnership or visit their website. |
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