March 21, 2016
For the next week we are highlighting several Community Action Partnership membership benefits.  Please see the registration information below for a series of webinars with some of our key partners, including:

Also, see below information on our upcoming Annual Convention in Austin, TX August 30 - September 2 and our relationship with Unemployment Services Trust (UST).

 

Thank you to those who have already renewed your membership for 2016.  If you have not yet renewed, please click here.   

 

We hope you will join us for these webinars and review these updates to make sure your membership benefits are working for you.   

 

Yours in Community Action,

 

   

Denise Harlow  

Chief Executive Officer

Community Action Partnership 

  
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SAFELINKMEMBERSHIP WEBINARS IN MARCH FROM SAFELINK,
PURCHASING POINT AND IRWIN SIEGEL AGENCY 
Community Action Partnership Member Benefits Week
March 23-29, 2016
 
Are You Taking Advantage of this Membership Benefit? 
Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 12:00 noon ET

Please join the Partnership for a series of webinars that will highlight some of the cost-saving benefits that are available to Community Action Partnership members.
 
On Tuesday, March 22nd we will start the series off with the Purchasing Point webinar. Purchasing Point is one of the nation's most established group purchasing program for nonprofit organizations. Through the Purchasing Point program members will receive 25% discounts for car rentals, office supplies, office equipment, conference call services and more. Because you are a member of the Community Action Partnership Membership is FREE! To learn more about this great member benefit join us on March 22nd at 12:00 noon ET. Register Now!

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Cyber Risk for Community Action Partnership 
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 12:00 noon ET


Please join us on Wednesday, March 23rd at 12:00 noon ET, as Chloe Raporport, of Irwin Siegel, Inc. discuss Cyber Risk for Community Action Partnership. Irwin Siegel, Inc offers Community Action Partnership members valuable and a cost saving endorsed insurance program and risk management solutions. Join us on this webinar to learn about the benefits that Irwin Siegel Agency offers.
Register Now!  


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SafeLink and Your CAA 
Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 12:00 noon  ET

We will end this series of member
ship webinars on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 with Safelink is a provider of the federal lifeline program that provides free cell phone and airtime each month to its customers. Safelink partners with low-income social services organizations to increase the awareness of their program and to generate additional resources. As a Community Action Partnership member, your agency receives compensation for each enrollment.  Join us to hear more about the benefits of the Safelink program. Register Now!  


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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.

conv16SAVE THE DATES FOR THE 2016 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN AUSTIN!


Click here to register online
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 your hotel rooms on-line.
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SPONSORSHIP, EXHIBIT, & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
 
Support the Community Action Network by becoming a sponsor, buying exhibit space, and purchasing advertising in the Convention Program Book. Click here for complete information.

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Tracks
 
  • Effective Administration and Governance (such as finance, human resources, technology usage, planning, board governance, leadership, etc.)
  • Promising Anti-Poverty Practices (such as program models; approaches to tackling the causes and conditions of poverty; working with special populations such as veterans, children, seniors, etc.)
  • Strategies to Increase Visibility (such as branding, marketing, communications, fundraising, etc.)
  • Research, Policy, and Action (such as big data, setting a policy agenda, education and advocacy, etc.)
  • Performance at the Front Line (skill building for intake and case managers such as coaching, human behavior, cultural competency, crisis intervention, customer service, etc.)

PLUS - specially designated sessions for SSVF programs as well as for Tribal CSBG grantees. 

 
 
 
ustCONTROL YOUR NONPROFIT'S UNEMPLOYMENT AND HR LIABILITY WITH UST 
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Do you know about your exclusive unemployment tax alternative as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit-an alternative that can save you up to 60% on your unemployment costs?
 
The  Unemployment Services Trust (UST) helps nonprofits like you exercise this unique option effectively, while providing a state-specific claims representative as well as a live HR Hotline-helping you maintain compliance without the costly legal fees.
 
A dedicated partner of Community Action Partnership since 2009, UST has been able to help participating members from across the U.S. lower their unemployment costs through reserve-building, dedicated administrative support, auditing, and online training opportunities.
 
In 2015 alone, UST identified $6,022,190 in potential unemployment claims cost savings for more than 400 nonprofits. Aren't you curious to find out if you could benefit from the UST program?
 
If you're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with 10+ employees, get a FREE 2-Year Savings Projection today. Use priority code 2016CAP to expedite the process. Should you need any assistance filling out the form, contact a dedicated UST cost advisor at 888-249-4788888-249-4788
 

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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.