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Are you an Emerging Leader? Join the Emerging Leader Institute, 2012
Now in its third year, the Emerging Leader Institute (ELI) is a year-long program designed to build the capacity of future leaders in New York's Community Action Network.
The Institute combines formal training, peer networking and mentoring.
March 14th in Albany will be the kick-off. Emerging Leaders will gather for introductions and icebreakers, an informal assessment of leadership skills, a review of the training curriculum, and to select a book(s)/articles that the group will read.
Click on the PDF below to learn more about the program, see the training schedule, and the registration process.
Registration Now Open! 6th Annual Symposium on Poverty and Economic Security
Join us on March 15-16, 2012 for NYSCAA’ s 6th Annual Symposium on Poverty and Economic Security at the Holiday Inn on Wolf Rd. in Albany. The conference will begin at 10:00am on Thursday, March 15th and conclude at 3:00pm on Friday, March 16th. The cost is $125 and includes lunches on Thursday and Friday.
New York State, Secretary of State, Cesar A. Perales will join us to offer his welcome and comments.
Thomas M. Shapiro, Professor of Law and Social Policy and Director of the Institute on Assets and Social Policy at Brandeis University and Jennifer Brooks, State and Local Policy Director, Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) will be a keynote speakers.
Trudi Renwick, Chief, Poverty Statistics Branch, US Census Bureau will discuss the Supplemental Poverty Measure.
Also scheduled to speak is Donald Mathis, President and CEO, Community Action Partnership.
In addition, there will be several workshops that promote engaging dialogue including workshops on the Affordable Care Act, Child Care Subsidies, Consumer Protection, among others.
Thank you to our co-branders and partners, Empire Justice Center, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, and Hunger Solutions New York.
Click here to register.
Take a look at the agenda.
New Board Training Webinar
View the new Board Training Webinar, The Governance Partnership in Community Action. Presented by non-profit consultant, Meghan Johnston, this webinar is for both new and existing CAA Board Members as well as CAA staff. The webinar covers a variety of topics including the Board's Role in Changing Times, Defining Responsibilities as a Board Member, and Board Member Best Practices in Community Action Agencies. In the webinar Ms. Johnston discusses current challenges to board governance and also reviews a basic framework for undestanding the role of governance in Community Action. The webinar can be viewed here:Board Webinar
NYSCAA Releases New Report: Identifying and Documenting Excellence in Action
NYSCAA is pleased to release our Identifying and Documenting Excellence in Action Report: How Community Action Agencies Across New York State Maximized CSBG ARRA Funds to Develop Exemplary Practice Models. In October 2010, NYSCAA along with 12 other State Community Action Associations received funding from the DHHS/ACF/Office of Community Services to research and identify exemplary programs and practices that were created or enhanced with the use of CSBG ARRA funding in the categories of Community Economic Development, Green Jobs and Job Creation. Through the use of an online survey, key informant interviews and a review of New York State Department of State reporting documentation, NYSCAA chose 13 exemplary programs that are highlighted in the final report. Click the link below to go to the report and see its key findings.
Are you an Emerging Leader? Join the Emerging Leader Institute, 2012
Now in its third year, the Emerging Leader Institute (ELI)...
Registration Now Open! 6th Annual Symposium on Poverty and Economic Security
Join us on March 15-16, 2012 for NYSCAA’ s 6th...
New Board Training Webinar
View the new Board Training Webinar, The Governance Partnership in...
NYSCAA Releases New Report: Identifying and Documenting Excellence in Action
NYSCAA is pleased to release our Identifying and Documenting Excellence...
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