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Highlights from CCUSADaily Lent reflections from CCUSA Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 26. Once again, CCUSA will offer daily reflections on each day's Mass readings, authored by Catholic Charities employees and other social concerns ministers. The reflections will arrive by email first thing each morning. Sign up here to receive them. 2019 CCUSA Annual Survey The 2019 Annual Survey is live! Be sure to review the 2019 Annual Survey Preparation Webinar on the Annual Survey Resources section of the Member’s Portal and complete your agency’s submission before the survey closes on May 1, 2020. Please note that all staff who will contribute to your agency’s submission must have access to a personalized link. If you need to request links for any staff at your agency, contact Ashley Rininger. In addition, please don’t hesitate to contact Ashley via email if you have any questions or need any technical assistance. Applications for CCUSA Summer Internship Program CCUSA is now accepting applications for the 2020 Summer Internship Program! For 8 weeks, students will work with the Research and Evaluation team to advance the work of CCUSA’s strategic and operational priorities; namely, this year’s projects focus on integrated health, food policy and nutrition education, social enterprise, veteran’s services, and communications. See more information here. Applications close March 13, 2020, with decisions made by April 6. Save the Date! Join us in Cleveland for the 2020 Annual Gathering for “Innovation Now” When: October 27-30, 2020. Where: Hilton Cleveland. Plan ahead, mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details! Still need convincing? See what your colleagues said about the 2019 Annual Gathering: “Workshops/topics and presentations were great – wonderful diversity.” “Learning from sister agencies – getting ideas that we could bring back to our agency.” “Connections I made, people I met, bonding with colleagues.” Questions? Send an email here. Would you like to share your program knowledge with others in the Catholic Charities ministry? The Call for Proposals for the 2020 Annual Gathering is now open! Think about your agency’s program successes, best practices and lessons learned and consider submitting a proposal for review. Share your expertise with colleagues across the network and gain the opportunity to learn from others. Please go to www.ccusaannualgathering.org to view the Guidelines and Proposal Form. Completed Workshop Proposal Forms must be submitted by the deadline of Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Catholic Charities USA Launches the 2020 National Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination Process Over 12.5 million individuals received services from Catholic Charities agencies across the country in 2018 with the help, commitment, and compassion of over 300,000 volunteers. The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes this impact and honors one an individual who embodies the mission of CCUSA, demonstrates real impact, and reflects an innovative approach to help those in poverty. Honor your all-star volunteer and nominate them for this prestigious honor! The finalists of the 2020 National Volunteer of the Year award will be profiled in the spring issue of CCUSA's magazine, Charities USA, and the winner will be featured in the summer issue of Charities USA and recognized at the 2020 CCUSA Annual Gathering in Cleveland, OH (expenses paid). The deadline for all nominations is Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Finalists will be notified the week of March 9-13, 2020. Submit your nomination here! For more information, email us here. Register now for CCUSA's O'Grady Leadership Institutes Registration is now open for CCUSA’s 2020 O’Grady Leadership Institutes, scheduled for May 11-15 at the beautiful Bethany Center near Tampa. The Advanced Leadership Institute (2.0) is for diocesan directors and other senior Catholic Charities leaders; the Leadership Institute (1.0) is for emerging leaders, administrators, and program directors. Full program descriptions, event information, and the registration link may be accessed at this link. Early interest has been strong, and interested persons are encouraged to register soon to secure a spot. Please contact Scott Hurd, Vice President for Leadership Development, for any questions not addressed on the event website.
Events and Webinars2020 Industry Insights: How Volunteer & Organization Perspectives Align CCUSA Partner, Sterling Volunteers and VolunteerMatch have partnered for the second consecutive year to give you insight into the world of volunteering and nonprofit organizations. During this webinar you'll discover how the perspectives of volunteers and organizations align on a wide range of important industry related topics. What you'll learn: - Why volunteers give their time and what keeps them engaged Register here. Wed, Feb 26, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. Expanding your vision in 2020 with AmeriCorps NCCC - How NCCC can help support your volunteer goals with NO Match or Cost Share Required! Register to learn about this exciting opportunity here! Wednesday, March 25, 2020 2:00 PM eastern Build Your Fundraising Plan Now! Get the fundraising plan off your to-do list and into action with this four-week course that walks you through every step needed to create an effective and comprehensive fundraising strategy. You’ll learn how to assess where you are, look ahead to see where you want to be, create a comprehensive fundraising plan, and then receive an entire toolkit of sample materials and resources to help you execute on that plan. Length of Course: Five weeks. Type of Course: Self-paced (during a five-week course run); Instructor-led. Dates: March 30 - April 26, 2020. Price: $325 (Alliance partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER). Register and learn more here. Effective Staff Supervision Effective staff management is a powerful tool that should be added to every supervisor's toolbelt – and the Effective Staff Supervision course will do just that. This 8-week course begins by introducing you to the art and science behind effective supervision. The course will dive into more tactical issues such as effective hiring, monitoring and feedback strategies. It will also push you to flex your leadership capacity, understanding your unique style and how to use your strengths to build a cohesive, high-performing team. By the end of the eight weeks, you will have the strategies and knowledge needed to be a highly effective manager. Length of Course: Eight weeks. Type of Course: Self-paced (during eight-week course run); Instructor-led. Dates: April 19 - June 14, 2020. Price: $600 (Alliance partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER). Register and learn more here.
Grant Opportunities and Resources
The 2020 Earth Day educational program might be exactly what you need! Pre-Register for Earth Day 2020 Program. The free one-hour educational program, “Earth Day at 50/Laudato Si’ at 5: An Urgent Appeal for Action,” is designed for parishes, schools, and religious communities facing the growing calls for urgent action on climate change. The program is perfect for commemorating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22nd or another date of your choosing) and/or the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si’ which spans from the week of May 16th-24th (i.e., the global Laudato Si’ week) through June 18th (the day Laudato Si’ was released to the world). The program could also be used by anyone looking for ways to participate in the new U.S. Catholic Climate Project. This year’s hour-long program includes prayers, readings, a short video, discussion questions, and suggested actions. Pre-register now and you will automatically receive the program in your inbox in mid-February. Questions? Contact Paz Artaza-Regan. FY2020 DHS/FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program Upcoming Opportunity All agencies are encouraged to consider applying to the FY2020 DHS/FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The NSGP is designed to equip nonprofits with funding to support security related activities to nonprofit organizations at risk of a terrorist attack. Eligible grant-funded activities include, but are not limited to: development of security plans, training for staff/volunteers, physical perimeter security, surveillance systems, and more. The FY2020 Notice of Funding is expected to be released later this month. In the previous funding cycle, applicants only had roughly 45 days from the notice of funding to the application deadline, so our federal partners are encouraging us to start spreading the word! To learn more, review additional resources such as an on-demand webinar and FAQ’s. All organizations applying will need to coordinate their applications with their respective State Administrative Agency (SAA). Foundation for Financial Planning grant application The Foundation for Financial Planning is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations whose programs link pro bono financial planners to people in need. Programs should include one-on-one engagements between Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professionals and pro bono clients, and help people who are underserved by the market and could not ordinarily access quality, ethical financial advice. Grants are generally in the range of $5,000 to $40,000, and will be accepted until April 30, 2020. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, click here. Catalyst Kitchens (by FareStart) in collaboration with CCUSA to offer "Train the Trainer Workshop" The Catalyst Kitchens Train the Trainer workshop brings together members working directly with students in the kitchen, classroom, and as case managers to discuss how to coach students to reach their fullest potential. Topics include: Strategies to establish a culture of learning; classroom and kitchen instruction skills for diverse learners; and writing techniques for productive student evaluations. Take advantage of your CCUSA partnership discount and receive $125 off the workshop fee. Use discount code CKPARTNER at checkout to redeem. Upcoming workshops: Washington, DC, hosted by DC Central Kitchen, Feb. 27-28; Seattle, Wash., hosted by FareStart, July 30-31; Phoenix, Ariz., hosted by UMOM New Day Centers, Oct. 15-16. Click here to learn more. Catalyst Kitchens (by FareStart) in collaboration with CCUSA to offer "Foodservice Job Training Programs 101" The "Foodservice Job Training Programs 101" course goes behind the scenes with FareStart's 28 year program. If your nonprofit program prepares meals for the community on a regular basis, serves vulnerable populations seeking employment and economic stability, is looking to increase their community impact, then Foodservice job training could be your program’s next step! The Foodservice Job Training 101 Workshop is an exclusive look at what makes this program model successful. Walk away with the framework you need to champion this program model or grow your program’s social impact. Date: March 11-12 at FareStart's headquarters in Seattle, Wash. Learn more about the workshop here. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention FY 20 Second Chance Act addressing the needs of incarcerated parents and their minor children This program will provide funding to support states and units of local government to develop programs within detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents who have children younger than age 18. This program supports activities that foster positive family engagement between incarcerated parents and their children within detention and correctional facilities, and implement programs and services that support the children of incarcerated parents to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors and future involvement in the juvenile justice system. All applications due March 10, 2020.
Employment Opportunities
Catholic Charities job opportunities now listed on CCUSA website Anyone can view the job opportunities by clicking on the "Careers" tag on the footer of the CCUSA webpage. To post a job opportunity, one must be a member and have access to the members' portal in order to fill out the submission form (click on "Careers" tag on members only portal homepage). If you have any questions about the new job opportunities submission form, please contact David Werning or Lily Stewart. Please click here to access job opportunities. CCUSA Photo Gallery
Did you know that one of the benefits CCUSA provides to member agencies is access to a professional photo gallery? Visit our Flickr photo pages to explore our albums and photos. If you would like a high-resolution version for your agency's use, please email CCUSA with photo number. |
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