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March 2015
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Happy Almost Spring!
There's a lot going on with NAMC and we are sure things are jumping for you, too. We hope you will join us for upcoming workshops in March and April, and that you will find the articles and member announcements in this newsletter useful in your work. Please feel free to forward to others you think may benefit. Best wishes for a happy and successful month!
NAMC Core Leaders
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Friday, March 27, 2015
11 AM - 1 PM
Marina Library
Monterey County Board of Supervisors Chair Simon Salinas will discuss current Legislative Priorities for Monterey County, and how those issues impact your mission and programs. In addition, NAMC's Advocacy Committee will present resources and tools to encourage new conversations about directing public funding to support public good. Bring your lunch, bring your questions, learn and network with your peers!
Cost: $10 for current NAMC members; $20 for not-yet members. Space is limited so please register early for this popular annual event!
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Nonprofits Looking Ahead
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Nonprofit Impact Project:
Demographic Trends
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Noon - 1:30 PM
Harden Foundation Conference Room, Salinas
In 2014 NAMC sponsored a study about the impact of nonprofits in Monterey County. As part of the study, a number of social, economic, political, environmental and legal trends were identified. This year we will present a series of brown bag lunch meetings where some of the key trends will be discussed. In April, DSE Committee Chair Jesse Herrera will explore demographic trends in Monterey County and their impact on nonprofits.
Space is limited for this FREE event, and preregistration is required.
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NAMC Advocacy Notes - by Lee Hulquist
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Success! NAMC's Role in the Implementation of Covered California
In 2013 and 2014, NAMC received grants totaling $37,000, from Covered California and from Blue Shield (administered by the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council), and joined dozens of organizations throughout Californian in educating residents about the Affordable Care Act, called Covered California in this state. The work plan included outreach and education for individuals and nonprofit organizations. Sue Parris, NAMC Project Coordinator, joined by An McDowell, Susan Breen and other volunteers, and partnering with Covered CA-certified staff from Central Coast Center for Independent Living, Sun Street Centers and Monterey County Community Action Project, made direct contact with 5,336 people, at 25 locations, and email contact with 7,283 individuals during the course of the grant. Read more ...
What is Advocacy?
Nonprofits in Monterey County are fortunate that our community is so very dedicated to advocacy, defined as:
"the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal..."
"public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy..."
The many diverse services that nonprofits provide include life-sustaining food, shelter and housing, education for all ages, cultural enrichment, and so many others. Here are a few questions to consider:
Do you have the support of your elected representatives? These are people who often make legislative and administrative decisions that will affect your constituencies and your services. Are elected representatives and public servants aware of the need, the gaps, and your organization's services? Have you invited them to visit your programs? Are you aware of their priorities?
Each contact, each conversation with representatives, AND their staff, creates familiarity and mutual understanding of the opportunities and the challenges facing nonprofits and the people we serve. We encourage you to reach out, join collaborative groups, and get the word out and the support for your programs!
Upcoming Webinars from CalNonprofits
Check out these timely webinars from California Association of Nonprofits. Webinars are available for free for CalNonprofits members, and at a reasonable cost for nonmembers. If you are not yet a member of CalNonprofits, consider joining and get in on some great member benefits. NAMC members join for half price! Click here for more information.
California Policy Forum Webinar | The Winners, Losers, and Silver Lining of the Proposed State Budget
Tuesday, March 24, 11 AM - 12 PM. For more information...
How to Start a Nonprofit in California
Wednesday, April 2, Noon. For more information...
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| 2015 NAMC Core Leaders | | |
NAMC members recently elected Core Leaders for 2015.
Congratulations and welcome to:
Mark Boos - Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast
Jennie Burciaga - Restorative Justice Partners
Tom Conway - Easter Seals of Central California
Jesse Herrera - Latino Social Workers Monterey County
Berniz House - Arts Council for Monterey County
Larry Imwalle - ACTION Council of Monterey County
Paul Mondestin - Consultant, FundEmporium
Kaki Rusmore - Community Foundation for Monterey County
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Help NAMC Promote Your Organization!
Is your listing in NAMC's online Member Directory up-to-date? Be sure and send your logo, URL and a short description of your organization to include in the directory.
Like NAMC on FaceBook, follow us on Twitter and we can keep our conversation going!
Not a member yet? Join today! Questions? Contact Mark Boos, Membership Chair, or Sue Parris, Project Coordinator |
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Masters of Social Work Program - CSU Monterey Bay
We offer a three year Part-Time Master of Social Work program that focuses on meeting community needs as well as social work theory and practice. The program consists of evening classes, and students in their second and third year are required to complete 16 hours of field experience per week. The degree is versatile and preferred by many employers in county human services, child welfare, adoption and foster care. It is also sought after in fields such as domestic violence, community mental health, substance abuse, government leadership, geriatrics, education and criminal justice, as well as private practices (with an LCSW). For more information, go to www.msw.csumb.edu.
Nonprofit Compensation Associates
Nonprofit Compensation Associates (NCA) is owned and operated by Co-Publishers Bob Orser and Rita Haronian, capitalizing on their combined 69 years of experience in producing compensation and benefits surveys with accurate and detailed data, beginning with The Management Center's Northern California survey, first produced in 1978. Visit www.nonprofitcomp.com for more information.
VNA & Hospice
Since 1951 , the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice has provided a wide range of home health care and hospice services, making more than 75,000 visits each year in all of Monterey, San Benito, and parts of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. The administration office is located in Ryan Ranch, Monterey, and office locations are in Salinas, Hollister, Monterey and King City. Care is available to all in need, through Medicare, Medi-Cal, Veterans Administration benefits, Worker's Compensation, private insurance and "sponsored care" for those who cannot afford to pay for their care, within available VNA resources through gifts from the community. For more information, visit www.ccvna.com.
Voices for Children - CASA of Monterey County
Voices for Children trains and supports community volunteers who support and guide children in the foster care system. CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) speak up for the children's best interests and build relationships that help restore a child's trust. CASAs also mentor youth over age 18 as they transition out of foster care into independent living. For more information visit www.voicesforchildrencasa.org
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YMCA Summer Day Camp Positions Available
Monterey, Big Sur and Salinas
The YMCA's in Monterey and Salinas are accepting applications for summer day camp COUNSELORS, COORDINATORS and ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR. We are looking for creative and responsible people to lead camp activities and provide leadership and positive influence to the campers and Y staff.These are part-time seasonal positions, with coordinators and administrator positions starting May 1 and Counselor positions starting June 1. The positions run for 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the location and position. Download job announcement
Database Administrator - Part-Time
The Database Administrator is responsible for supporting data integrity, generating reports, establishing protocols and conducting training for the association's membership and donor database (Daxko). The incumbent will serve as the primary Daxko point person and develop and implement best practices for data entry and extraction across the six operating units of the Central Coast YMCA. All functions are performed in accordance with Central Coast YMCA policies and bylaws. This is a part-time, 20 hour per week position with some flexibility in work schedule, as agreed upon with supervisor. Download job description.
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Service Dispatcher
Alvarez Technology Group, Salinas
The Service Dispatcher is the day-to-day link between the company and our clients. This position answers and schedules client service requests. We are looking for a problem-solver with a proven track record of working within a team environment to successfully help clients requiring remote and onsite IT support. To find out more and apply for the position, please visit www.alvareztg.com/careers.
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Guest Experience Bilingual Programs Specialist
The Guest Experience Bilingual Programs Specialist will work with the Managers of Guest Experience Programs and Aquarium Adventures as well as an interdivisional team of staff, and will be responsible for the development, translation and delivery of English and bilingual Spanish visitor programming at a variety of venues throughout the aquarium. This individual will also be responsible for providing training, coaching and feedback to staff and volunteers on both English and bilingual Spanish visitor programs.
To apply, http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/about/job-opportunities
For more info, contact: bmeister@mbayaq.org.
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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Collaborative Action Team Facilitators - (previously released as the RFQ for Capacity Building Facilitators)
First 5 Monterey County has released a RFQ to select several independent contractors to work with the Monterey County Children's Council's Early Childhood Development Initiative as Collaborative Action Team Facilitators.
The Facilitators will help build capacity of cross-sector collaboratives known as Collaborative Action Teams. Five communities were identified to participate as Collaborative Action Teams: Pajaro, North Monterey County, Seaside, Salinas and Greenfield
Applications must be submitted by: Monday, March 23, 2015
The full RFQ and more information can be found on our website at: http://first5monterey.org/Funding_Opportunities.html
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March 20 and 21 RJP, Inc. Volunteer Mediator Training at CSUMB
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Initial VORP Volunteer Mediator Training
Restorative Justice Partners', upcoming Initial VORP Volunteer Mediator Training is now accepting applications! Please join us March 20 and 21. Facility hosted by California State University, Monterey Bay HCOM Department. Please email our VORP Coordinator, Veronica Miramontes, at rjp.vorp@gmail.com to submit an application today.
Mediator Announcement
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| Loaves, Fishes & Computers | |
Loaves, Fishes & Computers (LFC) is currently seeking new board directors who share our vision that computers are a very important tool in helping disadvantaged and underserved families and individuals to help themselves succeed and flourish. Located in downtown Salinas, LFC is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, public-benefit corporation, and is growing in exciting new directions to help our community in even more effective ways, particularly engaging youth in computer science and technology. LFC invites and welcomes all interested parties to inquire, especially those with strong skill-sets in fund-raising and community outreach, and with diverse backgrounds that represent the clients whom we serve in all of Monterey County. Previous board experience is preferred but not necessary. Contact David Duty, LFC Board President, at davidduty@loavesfishescomputers.org or call Christian Mendelsohn, Executive Director, at 831-393-9260.
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Outstanding Women
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Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women
Celebrates Outstanding Women of Monterey County
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015 2-4:00 p.m.
Middlebury Institute of International Studies - MIIS
Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building
499 Pierce Street - Monterey, CA 93940
Down load flier here More info: www.co.monterey.ca.us/csw
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From Jill Russell:
Our phones are ringing off the hook with calls and concerns about the newly enacted PAID SICK LEAVE law that goes into effect on July 1. We've scheduled a series of 1.5 hour briefings (live and webinar), several of which have filled to capacity! I'm attaching a Press Release along with an informational flyer. We will love to reach out to the non-profits to help educate them about what to do, how to budget, etc. Thanks in advance for getting the word out!
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| New Fundraising Book Published by BoardSource |
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Does your non-profit need help in improving the effectiveness of its fundraising program? Almost 60% of nonprofit board chairs and executive directors identify fundraising as one of the most important areas for board improvement. Help is now at hand with the new e-book, "Informed Fundraising: An Introduction and Guide," written by veteran nonprofit executives Ron Wormser (a NAMC member) and Josiah Stevenson IV.
The book has been published by BoardSource, the leading organization and publisher focused on the governance of nonprofit organizations.
Learn more
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| Hartnell College Foundation RFP |
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Request for Proposals: Consultant for Strategic Plan for Operations
We hope you will help us solicit great proposals to work with us on this important plan. RFP deadlines and dates include:
Deadline for questions is March 16, 2015 at 5pm
Deadline to receive proposals is March 23, 2015 at 5pm
Date for in-person interviews is March 26, 2015 between 10:30am and 1pm
Proposals should be submitted electronically to: Terri Ugale at tugale@hartnell.edu
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Dear Community Partners,
The Mental Health Commission, which sponsors the Fiesta of Hope, plans to present six awards at the dinner. Candidates selected for consideration in each category come from the community. This is your opportunity to recognize and honor those individuals who have made a significant contribution to promoting mental health services in our community or who have utilized those services in a significant and life changing way.
The deadline for nominations is March 18th. The awards will be presented on May 7th at the 11th Annual Fiesta of Hope.
Download nomination form.
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Leading Successful Collaborations Workshops 3/26 & 4/28
From Susie Polnaszek:
I'm excited to share this Center for Nonprofit Excellence workshop with you that's coming up in Monterey. Its target audience is those with current responsibility for bringing people together, managing relationships between groups or organizations, and moving them from talk to action to results. Please pass the announcement along to any who may wish to participate - specific learning objectives are included on the registration webpage.
We encourage early registration, since the content will be tailored to participants in the room.
Click here for more information.
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Let's keep in touch!
Do you have a job opening or other announcement you'd like to share with over 1,500 nonprofit stakeholders? NAMC members may submit announcements in Word (may include links to pdf fliers and/or to your website) by the 1st Friday of each month. Contact Sue if you have questions.
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