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Member Announcements for March 2014
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The announcements below are forwarded from NAMC members. Please contact the appropriate member for more information. Communications forwarded by NAMC are for information only, and do not necessarily reflect the position of NAMC Core Leadership.
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United Way Invites You to a Free Workshop on kidsdata.org
Come learn how to access and use this excellent resource.
In this workshop on May 1, you'll learn how to get the most out of kidsdata.org, a free website that tracks more than 500 measures of child health and well-being, covering every county, city, legislative district, and school district in California. An excellent tool for those who work on behalf of children and youth, kidsdata.org can help you quickly locate, customize, and export local and state data, allowing you to identify needs, monitor trends, and document inequities.
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From NAMC member Susie Polnaszek
Free Tax Preparation for Nonprofit Volunteers & Staff
Liberty Tax Service Offers Free Tax Preparation to Nonprofits March 24-30
Monterey, CA (3-16-14) - Liberty Tax Service will reward volunteers who work with nonprofit groups and charities by offering them free tax preparation the week of March 24-30 at 800 Portola Dr., Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940 (Across from Safeway & Walgreens). All individuals who work with scouting and youth organizations, health nonprofits, food banks and other charities are eligible to have their tax preparation fees waved at participating Liberty Tax offices, if they are first-time customers.
"Many people give of their time and energies selflessly. They are trying to make a difference by volunteering to help in their communities," said John Hewitt, founder and CEO of Liberty Tax Service. "Liberty Tax Service wants to let them know that their efforts and contributions are important, and we appreciate them."
Call 831-392-1042 for appointments or stop by at:
Monterey--Seaside--Del Rey Oaks
800 Portola Dr.
(Across from Safeway & Walgreens)
Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940
King City
510-H Canal St.
(King City Shopping Center)
King City, CA 93930
(831) 263-5055
Click here for flier -- forward to your staff and volunteers!
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From NAMC Member Susie Polnaszek
Center for Nonprofit Excellence Presents:
Strategic Planning Webinar Series: Mar 19 (Salinas), April 16 (Salinas), May 14 (Monterey)
10-11:00 AM Join the webinar live in the company of your peers or from your desk.
11-11:30 Post-webinar live discussion and additional content facilitated by Judy Sulsona.
Register
Capital Campaign Workshop Series with Lisa Bennett: April 3, May 1, & June 5 (Monterey)
4:30-7:00 PM
Come explore your organization's readiness for a capital campaign and learn about the groundwork and planning required. Tap into tools to keep the campaign momentum going and reach your target. Ms. Bennett is a local consultant and a senior faculty member with the Fundraising School. Course participants repeatedly evaluate her teaching style very highly.
Charitable Gift Annuities & Your Nonprofit: Income for today, a gift for tomorrow: April 10, 2014
8:30 coffee and networking; 9:00-10:30 workshop
Community Foundation for Monterey County, 2354 Garden Rd., Monterey
This free workshop for nonprofit development staff will explain the benefits of a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) and how the Community Foundation can partner with you to make CGAs available to your donors.
Register
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NAMC Membership for 2014
If you haven't already renewed your NAMC membership for 2014, it's time! Not a member? Now's a great time to get in on NAMC's member benefits, including:
- Discounted fees at NAMC workshops
- Early notification/registration for special events
- Legislative advocacy and updates
- Multiple networking opportunities
- Access to the Nonprofit Industry Economic Survey
- Announcements of events, job openings and more to a wide nonprofit audience
- Member Mondays on Facebook: Have your organization listed and promoted through
- social media. New
- Member directory on the NAMC website - Includes your company name, logo, one
- sentence on your organization and a link to your website. New
- 50% Discount on CalNonprofits membership New
- Monthly member e-newsletter
- We will feature one sector per month, highlighting all members of that category who provide the requested description, logo and website link. New
- And more!
Don't miss out! Click here for 2014 Membership Form.
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| From NAMC Member Lynn Banks
Free Financial Education Seminar Open to All Non Profits in Monterey County
Seminar is First in a Series of Free Financial Education For the Community
allUS Credit Union believes in financial literacy for everyone. The credit union will be offering a wide variety of FREE financial literacy classes emphasizing basic banking, debt reduction, understanding credit, savings and investments. The first class will be held March 19th and will focus on "Banking the Underserved."
"At allUS Credit Union our goal is to provide free, first-class education for everyone, everywhere, and we believe that financial understanding is now an economic imperative for all," said Patrick Redo, CEO, allUS Credit Union. "We have heard clearly from our members and the community that they want to build better money habits, but often lack straightforward and accessible guidance. Our goal is to translate complex topics into simple, educational seminars with learning materials for everyone who attends to take home."
Education Seminar Details:
- Registration open until March 18, on space-available basis
- Wednesday, March 19th
- Check in 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Start time 12:00 p.m.
- Q&A 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Seminar location: National Steinbeck Center , 1 South Main Street, Salinas, CA
- Seminar is limited to 30 attendees
- Seminar is geared towards nonprofits in Monterey County
- Speaker will be Patrick Redo, CEO allU.S. Credit Union and Robin Ceralde, Loan Manager, allU.S. Credit Union
- RSVP required to Marci Bracco marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
- A light lunch will be provided
- Seminar Handouts will be provided
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From NAMC Member Alicia Hernández Sánchez
Inclusive Diversity Workshop and TBI PhotoVoice Exhibit March 27, 6 - 8:30 PM at CSU Monterey Bay University Center
Join CCCIL 6 pm - 8:30 pm, March 27th at California State University Monterey Bay's University Center for an Inclusive Diversity workshop. View photos from CCCIL's TBI PhotoVoice Exhibit. Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone: Brain Injuries Do Not Discriminate is the slogan for this year's Brain Injury Awareness Month, aiming to educate the public that 2.4 million Americans sustain a brain injury each year. As one of 7 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) projects across California, the Central Coast Center for Independent Living's (CCCIL) has provided independent living services to TBI survivors since 1990. Like the Brain Injury Association of America, CCCIL shares the goal of early and equal access to care for all. CCCIL does this through taking action with community members on their goals to promote independence and full participation in life.For more information please contact Alicia Hernández Sánchez at 831.757.2968.
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From NAMC Member Dana Cleary
Raffle Barrel: Free to Good Home!
CHISPA has had it in storage for years; we do not use it.
Very large, heavy - yet completely functional! Built to Last!
If you're interested contact us before heads off to Last Chance Merchantile.
See photo.
Contact:
Dana Cleary, Director of Real Estate Development
CHISPA, Inc.
295 Main Street
Salinas , CA 93901
(w) 831-757-6251 x 141
(c) 831-682-8016
(f) 831-757-6268
TDD: 831-758-9481
www.chispahousing.org
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From NAMC member Larry Imwalle
ACTION Council Releases 2013 Community Report
Highlights Success of Programs and Positive Local Impacts
Salinas, CA (March 3, 2014) ACTION Council of Monterey County announces the release of their 2013 Community Report. The report summarizes achievements and accomplishments of a few of the many groups affiliated with ACTION Council including Pathways to Safety, Wraparound Monterey County, Parents as Teachers and Building Healthy Communities. These programs have positively impacted hundreds of local families and helped support unmet needs for low-income and vulnerable individuals in our community. Executive Director Larry Imwalle believes that by working together, we can influence change, "Collaboration has always been an essential element in our success and a catalyst for innovation in our work. Through collaboration with our partners we keep learning how to move our work from transactional to transformational. At the ACTION Council we aren't content with satisfying needs; we are focused on solving problems and changing systems." Read more ...
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SAVE THE DATE
Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County
to Announce Results of Economic Impact Study
Wednesday, May 7th
11:00 a.m.
Hartnell College (Room location TBD)
The 2014 Economic Impact Study will also identify political, social, technological, legal and environmental impacts of the county's charitable nonprofits. Read full press release ...
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From NAMC Member Erica Padilla-Chavez
10th Annual Fiesta of Hope is Scheduled for Thursday, May 8th
Don't forget to mark your calendar - Thursday, May 8, 2014 for the 10th annual Fiesta of Hope. Plan to join your colleagues and peers at the Embassy Suites in Seaside starting at 5:30 PM for the art show and sale. Tickets and flyers for the event will be available in March. Julie A. Fast, best selling author, speaker, columnist and consultant, will be the keynote speaker.
Click here for flier.
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Positions Open at Central Coast Center for Independent Living
Click on the links below for job descriptions and application information.
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Get Covered!
Deadline for Individual and Family Covered CA Application is March 31
But don't wait until March 31. Enroll Now!
For April 1 Coverage:
- Choose a plan by March 15
- Pay by March 26
For May 1 Coverage
- Choose a plan by March 31
- Pay by April 25
Note:
- Medi-Cal also accepts applications year round. To apply online go to www.c4yourself.com For More Information call 1-866-323-1953
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Have an Announcement for the Nonprofit Community?
Current NAMC members are invited to send announcements, job openings, etc., for NAMC's monthly bulletin. Please submit announcements by the 1st Friday of the month. Submissions must be in Word or plain text and may include a link to a PDF flier or other document, or to your web site for more information. Please contact Sue Parris, Project Coordinator, for more information.
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