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Highlights from CCUSA

Deadline to register for the 2019 CCUSA Annual Gathering is Friday,
September 6!

Don't miss the chance to join your colleagues from the Catholic
Charities national network. Visit ccusaannualgathering.org to register
before September 6. The 2019 Annual Gathering brings us together to
celebrate our commitment to transform the lives of people and
communities and to grow CCUSA's national, vibrant and innovative
ministry. To learn more about things to do during your visit, go to
Visit Albuquerque. 
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Apply today for the GSBI Pathways Out of Poverty US (POP US) Online
Accelerator

In collaboration with CCUSA, the Miller Center for Social
Entrepreneurship is launching GSBI Pathways Out of Poverty US (POP US)
Online Accelerator. This world-class accelerator program connects
social enterprise leaders with Silicon Valley business executives to
develop more sustainable, scalable market-based solutions to address
the problems of underserved communities within the US. Click here for
application. There will be 20 participating social enterprises. At
least 10 slots are guaranteed to CCUSA members. The 6-month GSBI POP
US online accelerator launches October 2019 for US-based social
enterprises in three categories that support economic livelihoods and
self-sufficiency: (1) Job training and workforce development; (2) Food
products or culinary services; (3) Artisanal products or support for
artisan communities. Who should apply?
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? Entrepreneurs who lead an existing for-profit, nonprofit, or
hybrid social enterprise (not microenterprise), that has been in
operation for at least one year.
? Entrepreneurs who deliver products or services to poor,
underserved, or other vulnerable communities within the US, OR provide
infrastructure to address challenges facing these communities.
? Entrepreneurs whose products or services are focused on at
least one of the three categories: job training and workforce
development, food products or culinary services, artisanal products or
support for artisan communities.
? Entrepreneurs who are willing to commit 3-6 hours per week to
complete program deliverables and work with mentors online.

Key Dates: Applications due August 16, 2019. Finalists notified
September 2019. GSBI Online Accelerator program commences October
2019. GSBI Online Accelerator program completion April 2020.

Submit agency stories to the CCUSA storybank

When you share with us a story about your work and the people you
serve in your local community, we can then share your stories not only
with a national audience but also the lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Our
government affairs team goes to the Hill often, and they are able to
represent the Catholic Charities ministry more persuasively when they
can share local stories that demonstrate the success and efficacy of
programs and services. So please share your stories about food
programs, affordable housing, family reunification, integrated health,
social enterprises, and everything you do! Stories that involve the
federal funding you receive are needed especially. We want everyone to
know about the great work you are doing! Submit your stories
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Events and Webinars

Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC) August Webinar

CPMC August Webinar: "How parental incarceration harms children and
what to do about it." Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 1 PM EDT/10 AM PDT.
Presenter: Deacon Edgardo Farias, director, Archdiocese of Miami
Office of Detention Ministry. Click here to register for the August
webinar: A link and a reminder will be sent to you to join the
webinar.
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Serving clients via virtual therapy webinar

Join us for a webinar on Aug 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM EDT.  One in
five people experience challenges associated with mental health
disorders. There are a variety of barriers to treatment. Virtual
Therapy is one tool that clinicians can utilize to minimize such
barriers for their clients. Following this webinar participants will:
(a) Explore Virtual Therapy as a means for serving clients with mental
health needs; (b) Learn ways to implement this therapy in our
communities. This webinar offers to participants 1.0 ethics Continuing
Education Credits. Register here.
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Grant Opportunities and Resources

Nationwide Foundation invites applictions for 2020 grant program

The foundation is inviting applications for general operating support
and project and/or program support from organizations serving the
following communities: Brea/Orange County and Sacramento, California;
Columbus (Metro), Ohio; Denver, Colorado;  Des Moines, Iowa;
Gainesville, Florida; Harleysville and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania;
Raleigh (Metro), North Carolina; Texas; Scottsdale/Phoenix (Metro),
Arizona; and Wausau, Wisconsin. The foundation has identified the
following funding priorities:
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*Tier One: Emergency and Basic Needs - Aligned to its
business, the foundation seeks to help in an emergency and partners
with organizations that provide life's necessities.
*Tier Two: Crisis Stabilization - Before a crisis happens
or after one hits, the foundation seeks to mend the safety net and, to
that end, partners with organizations that provide resources to 
help individuals and families pick up the pieces after one occurs.
*Tier Three: Personal and Family Empowerment - The
foundations partners with organizations to support for at-risk youth
and families in poverty situations who need tools and resources to
advance their lives.

The foundation prioritizes Tier 1 and Tier 2 categories. To be
eligible, applicants must serve one of the aforementioned designated
communities and be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. As a general rule, national organizations are not
eligible unless the applicant is a local branch or chapter providing
direct services. See the Nationwide Foundation website for complete
program guidelines and application instructions. Link to Complete
RFP 
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The refugee and asylee assimilation program

This grant opportunity will fund up to four organizations to provide
individualized services to lawful permanent residents who entered the
United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program or were
granted asylum. These services will help them to obtain the skills and
knowledge required for successful citizenship and to foster a sense of
belonging and attachment to the United States. This grant strives to
promote long-term civic assimilation of those lawful permanent
residents who have identified naturalization as a goal, yet may need
additional information, instruction and services to attain it.
Applications are due by

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Aug. 13, 2019.

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: October 14, 2019. Price: $600 (Alliance
partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER).
Register and learn more here.

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Designing nonprofit programs for long-term sustainability

A five-week, intensive course focused on program design,
implementation and evaluation strategies applicable to all nonprofit
organizations. This course is one of the eight required courses to
earn the Alliance's Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
credential. You will leave this course with knowledge of:

-Needs assessments, asset identification and other research findings
that identify authentic community need;
-Mission-driven program design and outcomes (designing programs for
impact);
-How to adequately allocate and advocate for resources (staffing,
space, funding, etc.);
-The basics of effective program design, including: program logistics;
program marketing, paid and volunteer staffing, volunteer roles and
evaluation; 
-and Designing inclusive programs.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop a logic model
for a nonprofit organization. Length of Course: Five weeks. Type of
course: Self-paced (during five-week course run); Instructor-led.
Dates: August 5, 2019 - September 8, 2019. Price: $325 (Alliance
partners receive a 20% discount. Use code: "NONPROFITPARTNER").
Register and learn more here.

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The Catalyst Kitchens October "Foodservice Job Training Programs 101
Workshop" communications toolkit  

Foodservice job training social enterprises come in many shapes and
sizes.  What does success look like? How do established programs
operate sustainably and serve their community through foodservice job
training? Our partner Catalyst Kitchens specializes in growing and
sustaining foodservice social enterprise job training programs that
focus on training students to find employment in the hospitality
sector. This two-day workshop will inspire participants to explore how
the world of foodservice job training social enterprise can make
transformational impact in their local communities. Walk away with the
framework you need to champion this program model or grow your
program's social impact. Next workshop is October 9 & 10,
2019 in Orlando, Florida, hosted by the Second Harvest Food Bank
of Central Florida. Find more details here. Our network receives a
special partnership discount for $125 off the workshop fee. Use
discount code

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CKPARTNER upon registration to receive the partnership discount.

The Catalyst Kitchens November "Train the Trainer Workshop" toolkit

The Catalyst Kitchens Train the Trainer workshops are designed for
student trainers and programs staff to engage students from day one by
creating a strong culture of learning in the kitchen and classroom.
This workshop gives chefs and frontline instructors the tools and
techniques to effectively coach, teach, and provide critical feedback
to their training populations. Participants will learn how to:

* Establish a culture of learning in the kitchen and classroom
through the Coaching Champions course
* Engage students from day 1 with consistent language,
guidelines, and teaching techniques
* Lead effective classroom and kitchen lessons for diverse
learners
* Write productive recurring student evaluations for improved
departmental communications
* Build person-centric language and approach to training that
foster stable program growth and retention 

The next workshop is November 7 & 8, 2019 in Seattle, Washington,
hosted by FareStart. Our network receives a special partnership
discount for $125 off the workshop fee. Check out more details here.
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CKPARTNER upon registration to receive the partnership discount.

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.
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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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