An argument broke out among the Apostles
about which of them should be regarded as the greatest.
Jesus said to them,"The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them
and those in authority over them are addressed as 'Benefactors';
but among you it shall not be so.
Rather, let the greatest among you be as the youngest,and the leader as the servant.
For who is greater:
the one seated at table or the one who serves?
Is it not the one seated at table?
I am among you as the one who serves.
It is you who have stood by me in my trials;
and I confer a kingdom on you,
just as my Father has conferred one on me,
that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom;
and you will sit on thrones
judging the twelve tribes of Israel." Lk 22:24-30

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Highlights from CCUSA

Have you checked your TO DO list?

Register for the 2019 Annual Gathering √
Book my Flight √
Book My Hotel
Be sure to check out the hotel options: Hyatt Regency Reservation : DoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque Reservation : Hotel Andaluz, and book your reservation before the block is sold out.In return for the use of the Convention Center's meeting space, CCUSA guarantees that a certain percentage of attendees will stay in the selected hotels. The hotel discounts the rate for conference attendees from their normal charges. If CCUSA does not meet the contracted sleeping room commitment, CCUSA is obligated to cover the difference. This can cost the conference thousands of dollars in financial penalties. Please support the CCUSA Annual Gathering by staying at one of the selected hotels. Haven’t registered yet? Visit http://ccusaannualgathering.org

Don't miss out on the 2019 Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) training in Jacksonville, Fla., in December

Join us Monday, December 2nd to Friday, December 6th in Jacksonville, Florida for AIDE. It is the only training created for and by the Catholic Charities network to increase the capacity of local agencies in their provision of disaster services. The schedule is designed to provide opportunities for peer-to-peer networking, daily liturgy, meditation and earning Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for Social Work and Professional Counseling. Plus, this year you can look forward to new plenary speakers, site visit options and disaster case management training for all staff levels from entry to supervisory personnel. Register today until October 11 at the rate of $350 for this critical training! Your 2019 AIDE Ticket Breakdown includes: registration for workshops; opening night networking reception; hotel stay for 5 days & 4 nights; workshop material/handouts; food & beverages from Monday night to Friday afternoon. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW.

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 here. 

Events and Webinars

Family-centered coaching webinar

Content includes strategies to integrate services for parents and children for higher impact. Family-Centered Coaching is a framework for human service that focuses on the interconnected needs of the whole family, instead of only on the needs of one person in one area of their life. It recognizes that parents have developed strengths over their lifetimes and they are working hard to move their families along. By viewing families as resourceful and having the solutions to their challenges, coaches can form strong partnerships where parents are in the driver’s seat. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Date: Sept. 12, 2019. Time: 2 PM EDT. View System Requirements. Register here.

Ethical Leadership: Navigating Rough Waters with Ease

Length of Course: Three-week
Type of Course: Self-paced (during three-week course run); Instructor-led
Course Access: Learners may access the course for up to 90 days
Dates: September 16, 2019 — October 6, 2019  
Price: $180
At a time when societal distrust is rising, there is arguably no leadership skill more critical than the ability to spot dilemmas and make sound ethical decisions. Ethical Leadership is designed to help current and aspiring social-impact leaders unleash their potential by equipping them with an ethical lens. This course walks you through the key issues and risks facing social-impact leaders, providing real-world examples, tools, and strategies.  (Alliance partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER). Register and learn more here!

Empathy-First Communications: Motivate Your Team by Leading with Empathy

Length of Course: Five-week
Type of Course: Self-paced (during five-week course run); Instructor-led
Course Access: Learners may access the course for up to 90 days
Dates: September 23, 2019—October 27, 2019
Price: $325
Effective communications is, without question, the most critical determinant of leadership success (especially for those in the nonprofit sector). This is how we develop and sustain key relationships that allow us to achieve a common purpose. But what makes a leader an effective communicator? In this course, you will learn time-tested strategies for empathy-first communications that have been practiced and refined by thousands of executives around the world. (Alliance partners and CNPs receive a 20% discount. Use code: NONPROFITPARTNER) Register and learn more here!

Re-scheduled: Partnership spotlight, recruiting and developing top talent with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

Join us for a webinar Oct. 8, 2019, at 3 PM EDT to learn more about the partnership between Catholic Charities USA and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. During this session you will learn how the Alliance can assist you with: 

1) Launching or growing an internship program; 
2) Recruiting a diverse and talented workforce, and 
3) Developing and retaining your talent.

Attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a paid registration in any online course offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, for example, the popular Effective Staff Supervision course developed in partnership with 501© services. The scholarship will be emailed to the winner after the webinar. REGISTER HERE. 

Grant Opportunities and Resources

Pray for peace and racial justice in our communities on the Feast of St. Peter Claver (Sept. 9)

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Second Vatican Council, racism and every form of discrimination based on “sex, race, color, social conditions, language, or religion must be curbed and eradicated as incompatible with God’s design” (Catechism, par. 1935 and Gaudium et Spes, no. 29).  We must work to protect the dignity of all members of one human family by confronting racism in all its forms and by welcoming and celebrating the diversity of the many faces of the children of God in our communities. Visit the U.S. Catholic bishops page on healing racism to learn how the Church is praying, teaching, and acting against racism, and how you can get involved on Sept. 9 (the annual Day of Prayer for Peace in our Communities), and beyond. 

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:

•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 

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.

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 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. Use discount code 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.

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.