Nonprofit News from NAMC

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of the nonprofit industry

for the benefit of all people in Monterey County.
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2015 Award Celebration
Community Engagement Training
Volunteer Management
NAMC Membership
Member Announcements
Job Announcements
Coming Events
Feb., 2016
Volunteer Engagement Roundatable
Registration opens next week

March, 2016
NAMC Annual Public Policy Update
Watch for more information!
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                                                  January 2016

2nd Annual Nonprofit Awards 
Congratulations to Nominees and Awardees!

NAMC Core Leader Award
Mr. Perry Flicker

Organization Awards
Advocacy/Social Justice -- Alliance on Aging
Arts & Culture -- Sol Treasurers
Education -- Read to Me Project
Environment/Animals -- SPCA for Monterey County
Health Care -- The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County
Human Services -- Loaves, Fishes & Computers
Youth, Children -- Peacock Acres

Unsung Hero Staff Awards
Leadership -- Mariela Medina, Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services
Personal Achievement (Tie) -- Denise Felix, Door to Hope; Elizabeth Papa, Veterans Transition Center of Monterey
Innovative Ideas -- Ryon Hoffmann, Veterans Transition Center of Monterey

Organization Nominees
Alliance on Aging
American Red Cross
Boys & Girls Club
Easter Seals Central Coast
Gen Giammanco Foundation
Girls Inc.
International School of Monterey+
Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services
LIFE, Inc.
Loaves, Fishes & Computers
Monterey Museum of Art
National Institute of Building Institute
Peacock Acres
Read to Me Project
Sol Treasures
SPCA of Monterey County
Sunrise House
The Blind & Visually Impaired Center
The Wahine Project

Unsung Hero Staff Nominees
Lisa Griffin Burns
International School of Monterey
Josh Carr
International School of Monterey
Ami DavisMonterey Museum of Art
Fatima DiasUnited Way of Monterey County
Denise FelixDoor to Hope
Dawn FentonSPCA for Monterey County
Lee GarlandBreakthrough Men's Community
Elaine HermannLyceum of Monterey County
Ryon HoffmannVeterans Transition Center of Monterey County
Berniz HouseArts Council for Monterey County
Caroline HaskellCSU Monterey Bay
Tomas LepingwellLoaves, Fishes & Computers
Mariela MedinaJacob's Heart Children's Support Center
Dr. Susan MehraI Cantori di Carmel
Justo "Junior" MuņozLoaves, Fishes & Computers
Elizabeth PapaVeterans Transition Center of Monterey County
Merrie PotterMEarth
Angelo WhiteInternational School of Monterey
Jean Marie CorderoThe Blind & Visually Impaired Center

Heartfelt Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors

PRESENTING PARTNER
Anonymous
 
PLATINUM PARTNER
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
 
PARTNERS
Alvarez Technology
Arts Council for Monterey County
Blind and Visually Impaired Center
Breakthrough for Men
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Door to Hope
Fenton & Keller
 
IN-KIND PARTNERS
ACTION Inspiring Change
Elegant Affair
Hyatt Regency
KRML
Monterey Signs
Gilbert Julien, Red Door
Shag Bag Show

See event photos on NAMC's website.
Watch for a repeat of this popular workshop
Community Engagement: Aligning Interests for Maximum Benefit
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, 1 - 5 PM

This workshop is full and registration is now closed. Due to high interest, we will schedule a repeat for later this year. Watch for more information. 

We all know that relationship building is essential for building a strong board, committed volunteers and loyal donors. Where and how do we need to invest our time to build and maintain those relationships? Join us for a practical and experiential training that you will leave with tools and practices that you can put to use right away in your organization and community. Facilitated by Tim McManus, Lead Organizer for COPA (Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action) and the COPA Leadership Team.

Registration will open soon
Recruiting, Engaging, Retaining Volunteers
Many thanks to all of you who completed the recent online survey about managing volunteer programs. Watch for more information on this workshop and panel discussion which will be held in late February. Co-sponsored by CSU Monterey Bay Service Learning Institute.
ONLINE SIGN-UP OR RENEWAL NOW AVAILABLE
It's That Time Again
Time to renew your NAMC membership for 2016. New for this year: Complete a membership form online and pay via PayPal, or print and mail and registration form, along with your check.

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 the conversation going!

Questions? Contact Mark Boos, Membership Chair, or Sue Parris, Project Coordinator
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Discounted Rate for NAMC Members!
12th Annual Employment Law and Leadership Conference
January 21, 8:00am - 4:00pm    
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay

TPO featuring the Saqui Law Group will guide you through an informative day, balancing both Legal and Leadership Best Practices to prepare you for 2016! NAMC members attend at a discount! Click here for member discount code .
 
PLUS... four timely afternoon sessions:
  • UNINTENDED PAY DISCRIMINATION:  California's New Fair Pay Act - One of the Toughest Equal Pay Laws in the Country!
  • HR Q&A: Balancing both Legal and Leadership Perspectives!
  • THE TOP TEN AVOIDABLE MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE: How to NOT Meet the Labor Commissioner!
  • DRIVING THOSE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: Not That You've Ever Had to Have One!

Exhibitor Showcase includes continental breakfast & lunch.

Stanford Alumni Consulting Team
Consulting Available to Nonprofits
Deadline for application is Jan. 23

Nonprofit organizations in Monterey County could receive free management consulting with alumni from business schools including Stanford and Harvard in coordination with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Through the Stanford Alumni Consulting Team in Monterey Bay, local business school alumni and business executives volunteer their time to work with nonprofit organizations on business and management issues. Previous projects have covered areas such as financial systems, marketing and strategic business analysis.
Local organizations interested in participating must apply by Jan. 22. The application is available at www.cfmco.org/StanfordACT.  Information: Kaki Rusmore, Director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence at 831-375-9712, ext. 124, kaki@cfmco.org.
Public comment period through January 21
Monterey County FY 2015-16 Mental Health Services Act Annual Update

The Monterey County Behavioral Health Bureau is requesting comments for the "Monterey County FY 2015-16 Mental Health Services Act Annual Update."  Please click here to review the DRAFT available on the Health Department's website.  The document has been translated into Spanish and is available on the same page.
 
The required 30-day Public Comment period (December 23 through January 21) will be followed by the Public Hearing on the draft document, to be held as part of the January 28, 2016 Mental Health Commission meeting at the Whitney Conference Room at the Health Department (1270 Natividad Rd. Salinas).
 
Please submit your comments in writing no later than 5PM on January 21. 
 
If you have any questions prior to the Public Hearing, please contact Alica Hendrinks at HendricksA@co.monterey.ca.us

Women's Policy Institute
Apply for the Women's Policy Institute Training
Informational calls in English and Spanish scheduled.
Deadline for application is Jan. 26

The Women's Policy Institute County application for 2016 is now open and it is due on January 26th.   This is a great opportunity for the women in Los Angeles, Riverside, Monterey, and San Bernardino Counties to receive leadership and advocacy training on county government and policy. There are five more informational calls some in English and some in Spanish so that you can explore this opportunity. Learn more
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Check out the CNE Newsletter
Grant information sessions, ED and Board Peer Groups, and more!
Service Learning Community Partner Fair
Do you want a Service Learning Student this semester?
Please attend the Spring 2016 CSUMB Service Learning Community Partner Fair!!  (Click here to RSVP)

Please join us at the:
Service Learning Community Partner Fair
Monday, February 1, 2016, 12:00pm* - 2:00 pm
CSUMB University Center Ballroom - Building 29
*Please check in at the Ballroom no later than 11:45 am for set-up

Details about the Spring 2016 Community Service Fair:
  • Each organization will have a table to display resources/materials and space for 1-2 representatives.  
  • Students will visit the tables and learn about your organization and the Service Learning opportunities being offered at your organization prior to making their site selection for the semester.
  • You will need $4 in cash or credit card for parking fee (pay at the machine in the parking lot #29 and place receipt on front dash; we don't want you to get a ticket!)
Deadline to RSVP is Friday, January 15th.

Questions:  Aline Reyna
Attract and Retain the "Best and the Brightest" Employees in 2016
Participate in "Fair Pay for Northern California Nonprofits: The 2016 Compensation and Benefits Survey"

547 nonprofit organizations, reporting on over 27,000 jobs, participated in the 2015 survey, published by Oakland-based Nonprofit Compensation Associates (NCA), making it the largest and most robust in the survey's 37-year history!
 
Participation in the survey by Monterey County Nonprofits increased from 9 in 2014 to 24 in 2015, or a whopping 167%!  Help us make the survey even bigger and more robust in 2016.
 
67% of the 2015 survey's participants see hiring challenges in the year ahead, as economic conditions continue to improve. They foresee increased competition from their colleagues and businesses to attract and retain the "best and brightest" employees. More than they have in recent years, they'll need the wealth of information produced by the 2016 survey to compete effectively on this new playing field.
 
For more information and to participate in the 2016 survey (and acquire the 2015 survey report at 50% off), visit www.nonprofitcomp.com or email NCA at survey@nonprofitcomp.com. 
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

CSUMB Office for Student Disability Resources
Temporary, Part-Time Disability Resources Advisor  

For more information, see Job # MB2015-PA2139  Posted at https://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/976

Or, at https://csumb.edu/hr/open-staff-positions
Select New System > Disability Resources Advisor

To request disability accommodations in the application or interview process please contact 
Human Resources at 831.582.3389

Interviews will be conducted the week of January 11, 2016.  We expect the position to start by Jan. 22, 2016.
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.