Your March Madness Camp Finance Discount Offer

Are you feeling the March Madness?

The Camp Finance Team at NYCON sure is!

 

The games are finally underway...and you've probably spent some serious time putting together your picks, butwhile you were brushing up on your bracketology, we were busy putting together our 2nd Annual "March Madness Camp Finance Discount Offer!"
We had a great response to this offer last year and while we are finalizing workshops and speakers for 2013 we wanted to let you register early...at adiscount!
We want to make sure the people who are "mad" about Camp Finance can save on their registration.

From now through the "Final Four" (April 7th, 2013) you can get a $50 discount on paid Full Conference registration for Camp Finance.

Just click here and enter discount code

"MarchMadness"

This all inclusive rate covers the workshops, meals and your overnight stay at the lovely Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY on October 10th.

Just a little Thank You to all of you who are as fond of Camp Finance as we are.  We love seeing you on the mountain and are looking forward to a great conference again this year!

News from the Institute for Human Services

AmeriCorps Kids First Initiative Member in the Spotlight: Tammy VanVleck

Tammy VanVleck is currently serving at Catholic Charities in Bath, where she assists in providing those in poverty with various programs and initiatives. Tammy decided to join AmeriCorps because it offered her the opportunity to gain experience in the Human Services field while simultaneously completing her practicum toward her Associate's Degree. Although balancing school and learning her duties as an AmeriCorps member have been challenging, Tammy finds it very rewarding to be able to give back to those in need.  Read More About Tammy >

National Volunteer Week Mini-Grants Now Available - Apply Today!

Are you planning a volunteer event as part of National Volunteer Week during the week of April 21st - 27th? Could you use some additional funds to enhance your project's impact? If you answered "Yes!" to either of these questions, 2-1-1 HELPLINE and the Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier encourage you to request a mini-grant of up to $350 to help your efforts! To apply for the mini-grant, simply click here to complete the online application by Friday, March 29th. Learn More >

Save the Date!  Learn About These Upcoming IHS Educational Opportunities!

The Coalition Impact: Community Mobilization and Environmental Change.  Learn More >, Register Here > Chemung County Sheriff's Office Methamphetamine Awareness Seminar.  Learn More >, Register Here > Adolescent Health and Wellness Conference - May 31st. STNED Fifth Anniversary Celebration! Learn More >Register Here >

Help Fight Hunger in Chemung & Schuyler Counties!

For the sixth year, Catholic Charities' Emergency Services Programs will participate in The Feinstein Foundation's Million Dollar Challenge to fight hunger. During the months of March and April, all donations to Schuyler Outreach Food Pantry in Watkins Glen or the Samaritan Center in Elmira will increase the Programs' share of a million dollar fund - donations can include cash, checks, and food items valued at $1 per item or pound. Every donation and gift will stay in the county in which the Emergency Services Programs are located, ensuring that every dollar given back remains in the local community. Learn More >

Brain Injury Awareness Night Hosted by AIM Independent Living Center

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, however, with recent media stories, it can be unclear who can have or receive a brain injury, how brain injuries can occur, or what constitutes a brain injury. Brain injuries do not discriminate - an estimated 3.1 million Americans live with a brain injury, and many more are undiagnosed or aren't acknowledged as an injury. Join AIM Independent Living Center tonight (Wednesday, March 20th) from 5 pm - 6:15 pm for an informational session at the Corning office, located at 271 East First Street. Learn More >

Visit Provider Online to Read More...

Go to the Provider Online Website for more news, announcements and workshops.  These stories include: Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital Will Hold American Red Cross Blood Drive  Certified Eden at Home Associate Training Available  Walmart Grant to Help Southern Tier Mobile Food Pantry  "Dancing with Dollars" Free Workshop  Want us to post your news?  Submit announcements, news, events and more to provideronline@ihsnet.org. Members can post themselves through their member portal.

Job Opportunities

Go to our Classifieds section to view more! Accountant - Arc of Schuyler Program Coordinator - Arc of Schuyler Teaching Assistant - Headstart Habilitation Aide - Pathways Special Education Teacher Long-Term Sub - Pathways Family Specialist - Pathways Activity Coordinator - Pathways Residence Counselor - Pathways Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor - Steuben County Clerical Assistant - Pathways (DSS Collaboration) Registered Nurse Relief Hours - Pathways Teacher Aide - Pathways Alcohol and Substance Counselor Trainee - Steuben County

NYCON Brings You Upcoming Webinars, News & Nonprofit Notes

Expand Your Employee (and Volunteer) Benefits Packages at an Affordable PriceGive employees and volunteers what they want with the NYCON Visioncare Plan through Humana! We know that the Employe Benefits "Market" can be complicated.  Our job is to help make that world more simple, and affordable for nonprofits. To help you understand each type of benefit, it's coverage features and it's costs we are rolling out a series of short 30-minute webinar spotlights on our administered programs: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and our Vision Program - which is new for 2013!  [Thursday!] 3/21/2013 [Benefit Spotlight Webinar] Vision Insurance    4/11/2013  [Benefit Spotlight Webinar] Dental Insurance Plans & Administration through NYCON  Stay tuned for our Flexible Spending Account & Life Insurance Webinars in the Spring....

Upcoming NYCON Membership Orientation    Great information for new and returning members!

3/22/2013 [Please note the date change] Membership Benefits Orientation [Webinar]  In our "Get to Know Us" Sessions, NYCON staff will tell you a lot more about our membership benefits - and answer all the questions you have regarding our process, costs and what you get for FREE.      We will be talking about these benefits. Nonprofit Training, Education and Professional Assistance NYCON empowers our members with the best practices, policies, and procedures as well as information on ever-changing regulations, funding, accountability and more. Cost Savings Solutions for Nonprofits NYCON leverages the purchasing power of thousands of nonprofits to bring you economies of scale on everything from Office Supplies to Fundraising Software. The Nonprofit Voice in New York State NYCON represents our members on the local, state and national level, giving voice to small and medium sized nonprofits everywhere.

Nonprofit Audits in a Nutshell   [Free Members Only Webinar] March 28th, 2013    3:30pm to 4:30pm  Register Today!   Like yours, many nonprofit organizations often find themselves   wondering... Do we need to have an independent audit? (And what does that entail anyway?) Are there special rules for us because we receive government grants? How can we prepare so that the process goes smoothly?    What's the board's role? To answer these questions and more, the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) is excited to bring you Nonprofit Audits in a Nutshell, a free webinar on March 28th at 3:30pm Eastern, hosted by our national network, the National Council of Nonprofits. This webinar features practical tips from nonprofits about their audit practices, as well as experts from BoardSource and Raffa and is designed to give you background on everything you need to know about the independent audit process (from legal requirements to practical advice).     Thanks to the support of First Nonprofit Foundation, this exclusive webinar is available, free of charge, to all members of NYCON Don't miss this opportunity - Register Today! Free and Open to Current NYCON Members Only (click here to renew your membership for 2013 before registering.)

[Corporate Member Spotlight] DoGoodBuyUs Webinar April 11th, 2013  2:00pm to 2:30pm Register Now As nonprofits around the country look for ways to bolster their fundraising, hundreds of organizations have turned toDoGoodBuyUs as a way to bridge the gap between causes and the consumer market.DoGoodBuyUs works with nonprofits around the world, helping them sell the products they (and now they) have created. AtDoGoodBuyUs (http://www.dogoodbuy.us) they believe consumerism can change the world so, they created the largest marketplace of charity made products. Now anyone can "do good" just by buying beautiful, often handmade items that support the worthiest causes. From tea to t-shirts, from rain boots to coffee, from jewelry to soaps, the list of amazing products go on. DoGoodBuyUs is the newest Corproate Member* of NYCON. On this spotlight webinar you will learn:  Why products have become a successful part of many NPO's strategy How to get started, what the process is like, services offered and more.. The long term benefits Join us on April 11th at 2pm for a quick 30 minute overview on just how DoGoodBuyUs can Do Good by your nonprofit & community. *Please note that this company is not a NYCON Endorsed Corporate Partner.

Building a Powerful Grants Calender! [Lunch & Learn Webinar]  Presented by Cynthia Adams, Founder, Grantstation.com April 12th, 2013 Free for current NYCON Members  $50 for Non-members  Register Now This webinar will take participants through the processof establishing a grants calendar for the next 12 to 18 months. Fast-paced, and filled with action steps, Cynthia Adams will discuss how to design and adopt a Grant Decision Matrix before beginning the process of building a specific grants strategy for each project. All participants will also receive a set of worksheets that they can use to create their own approach to building grants calendars and grants strategies for their organizations. This webinar is for beginning, intermediate and advanced grantwriters.

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Weekly News

News From State Comptroller Thomas P. Dinapoli

DiNapoli: General Electric Agrees to Examine Risks from New PCB Hotspots in Hudson

General Electric Corp. has agreed to prepare an analysis of the actions required to remove recently discovered polychlorinated biphenyl contamination contaminated sediments from the Hudson River and report its findings to shareholders, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced Monday. The analysis will be completed by the end of 2013. In response to the agreement, DiNapoli withdrew a shareholder resolution calling on the company to do such an evaluation.

DiNapoli and Saratoga DA Murphy: Former Fire District Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Taxpayer Funds

The former treasurer of the Charlton Fire District has admitted to embezzling $500,000 in public funds as the result of an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and further investigation by Saratoga County District Attorney James A. Murphy, III and the New York State Police.

DiNapoli: Argyle Clerk Rings Up $8K in Personal Debt on Town Credit Card

A former clerk in the Town of Argyle in Washington County used a town credit card to purchase more than $8,000 in personal expenditures, which included $2,900 to a flooring contractor and $1,500 to an insurance company, according to an audit released Monday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Mill Neck Manor Overcharged Taxpayers by More Than $280,000

Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, a Nassau County provider of special education services for children with hearing disabilities, charged taxpayers more than $280,000 it wasn’t entitled to, including extra salary and benefits for the school’s executive director, according to an audit released Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Challenges Remain For New York City Budget

New York City’s budget is balanced in the current fiscal year and Mayor Bloomberg has presented a balanced preliminary budget for fiscal year 2014, but a number of issues pose significant budget risks in the years ahead, according to a report released Tuesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Nassau County Needs to Improve Contract Process

While Nassau County is following established guidelines for approving contracts, the authorization process often misses approval deadlines, according to an audit issued Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found that because of the lengthy review process vendors began working on half the contracts an average of seven weeks prior to the contract being signed by the county.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Tuesday announced his office completed audits of the theTown of Columbus; the Town of Hamlin; the Village of Lyndonville; the Town of Mansfield; the Town of Otselic; and, the Town of Pittstown.

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Tuesday announced his office completed audits of: theNiskayuna Central School District; the Patchogue–Medford Union Free School District; the Pine Bush Central School District; and, the South Glens Falls Central School District.

To see the article online click here.

News from the Institute for Human Services and Nonprofits from the Southern Tier

IHS Weekly Update March is Membership Month; have your organization become a part of IHS today! Did you know that the IHS membership year runs from April 1-March 31st?  Renew today to continue receiving IHS member benefits! Find out the top ten reasons why you should be an IHS member. Read More> Click here for IHS Nonprofit Membership Benefits >  Nonprofit Membership Application >

March Volunteer in the Spotlight: Andrea Shields

This month's Volunteer in the Spotlight, Andrea Shields, dedicates her time as a NY-Committee member for Sperr Memorial Park, a Co-Race Director for the Time to Sperr Run/Walk, and a Girls on the Run of the Southern Tier volunteer. Andrea decided to start volunteering for Sperr Memorial Park and Time to Sperr in honor of Trooper Andrew J. Sperr, who was a friend and co-worker of her husband. She enjoys organizing the Time to Sperr event, which raises funds for park maintenance and improvements, as well as seeing individuals participate in a run for the first time. Similarly, she chose to volunteer with GOTRST because she believes it is a fantastic program and enjoyed seeing the girls finish their first 5k. Although the balance between family, work, and volunteering can be a challenge, Andrea's favorite part of volunteering is being able to meet new people - she believes that everyone has a story that needs to be heard.  Read More About Andrea >

Developing a Winning Grant Proposal - A Course Offered by CCC

The Office of Workforce Development & Community Education at Corning Community College presents "Developing a Winning Grant Proposal," a course that will provide students with the background necessary to develop a competitive funding proposal. Through providing an introduction to the basic skills, principles, and techniques of successful grant writing, participants completing the course will develop the essential skills and knowledge to write a winning grant proposal. The course will be held every Friday from April 19th to May 17th, at the Business Development Center in Corning and will be facilitated by Hillary Anderson. The fee per participant is $450 and interested individuals can enroll by contacting the Office of Workforce Development. Learn More >

Save the Date!  Learn About These Upcoming IHS Educational Opportunities!

The Coalition Impact: Community Mobilization and Environmental Change.  Learn More >, Register Here > Meth Lab Recognition for Health Care and Human Service Professionals.  Learn More >, Register Here > Adolescent Health and Wellness Conference - May 31st. STNED Fifth Anniversary Celebration! Learn More >Register Here >

"Inside the Dementia Epidemic": A Daughter's Memoir

The Chemung County Alzheimer's Facilitators present local author, Martha Stettinius, on Saturday, April 6th from 9 am - 12 pm at the Elmira/Corning Hilton Garden Inn. This free program will cover such areas as advocating for your loved one at home or in a facility, experiencing the joy of caregiving, finding the support you need, and planning ahead for end of life wishes. Reservations are required by March 29th and can be made by calling the Chemung County Department of Aging at (607) 737-5520. Learn More >

Join us for the 2013 IHS Annual Conference - RSVP Today!

Our full day conference will be held on Wednesday, March 20that the Radisson Hotel in Corning. The day includes our Annual Meeting and three tracks, with three sessions per track, of worthwhile educational opportunities. Participants choose which session to go to at the conference. Attendees will also be able to learn more about IHS and other nonprofit agencies by visiting our Exhibitor Hall.   Conference Brochure and Registration >

IHS Annual Conference - Request for Exhibitors

Want to get the word out about your organization to professionals across the state?  Be an exhibitor at our annual conference. 2013 Request for Exhibitors

Health Insurance Open House at the Chemung County Department of Health

Fidelis Care and the Chemung County Department of Health invite you to attend a Health Insurance Open House being held on both Monday, March 18th from 9 am - 12 pm and Thursday, March 21st from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Chemung County Department of Health. The Open House will include free blood pressure screenings and opportunities to apply for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, or Medicaid Managed Care with Fidelis Care (proof of age, income, and address necessary.)  Learn More >

The Non-Profit Times Weekly News Letter

The Non-Profit Times Weekly News Letter

NPT Weekly E-News Letter

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AG Might Hamper Advocacy Work

Regulations proposed on nonprofit advocacy groups by the New York attorney general could hamper efforts by organizations doing legitimate advocacy on public policy, according to one watchdog group. Read more...

Be a Better Fundraiser in One Day Fundraising Day In New York 2013 America's premier one day conference. Register at www.frdny.org June 7, 2013 at the Marrriot Marquis New York For greatest savings, register by March 31st!

Finance... 4 vital elements to due diligence

Many people think of “due diligence” as a by-the-numbers adherence to some set of printed (before the Ice Age, maybe?) guidelines that will keep certain rear ends covered. Read more...

Nonprofit Organizations Salary and Benefit Reports Purchase and download your copy of the nation's most comprehensive reports on 252 nonprofit positions from entry level to the executive office including base salary, bonus practices, total cash compensation, salary increases, employee turnover, and more. All this and more is available in the new 2012 Salary and Benefits Report from The NonProfit Times and Bluewater Nonprofit Solutions.

Advocacy... 5 ways to influence change

One of the most discussed, yet least understood, aspects of leadership is change. Everyone talks about it but it's an entirely different matter when it comes time to implement it. Add to that the fact that people generally don't like change, it's no wonder that implementing it is easier said than done. Read more...

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Boards... A dozen reasons to “retreat”

Retreats for board members usually sound great to everybody but the board members who have to go on retreat. They often retreat from them as fast as they can. Read more... To see the article online click here.

News from NYCON

Dollars through the Door: Who Does What in Nonprofit Fundraising? [Lunch & Learn Webinar] Wednesday, March 13, 2013 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)  Online - Call And Login Information Will Be Sent To You 24-48 Hours In Advance Of This Workshop Register Today Limited Spots Available This session provides an introduction to the diverse strategies nonprofits can use to generate revenue for their organizations with an emphasis on planning, sustainability and the role of Executive Staff and Board Members in fundraising efforts. We will be covering four key topics that typically arise when discussions of "fundraising" occur.  These are the importance of integrating fund development planning at the board and staff level. how to build and effective board/staff partnership including the role of each in creating and implementing a plan. overcoming the fear of the "ask" with consistent, impactful messaging and considering new and innovative entrepreneurial approaches. Register Today Limited Spots Available

New Year, Great Time to Explore New Employee Benefits that You Can Afford! We know that the Employe Benefits "Market" can be complicated.  Our job is to help make that world more simple, and affordable for nonprofits. To help you understand each type of benefit, it's coverage features and it's costs we are rolling out a series of short 30-minute webinar spotlights on our administered programs: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and our Vision Program - which is new for 2013! 3/21/2013  [Benefit Spotlight Webinar] Vision Insurance    4/11/2013  [Benefit Spotlight Webinar] Dental Insurance Plans & Administration through NYCON  Stay tuned for our Flexible Spending Account & Life Insurance Webinars in the Spring....

Nonprofit Audits in a Nutshell   [Free Members Only Webinar] March 28th, 2013    3:30pm to 4:30pm  Register Today!   Like yours, many nonprofit organizations often find themselves   wondering... Do we need to have an independent audit? (And what does that entail anyway?) Are there special rules for us because we receive government grants? How can we prepare so that the process goes smoothly?    What's the board's role? To answer these questions and more, the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) is excited to bring you Nonprofit Audits in a Nutshell, a free webinar on March 28th at 3:30pm Eastern, hosted by our national network, the National Council of Nonprofits. This webinar features practical tips from nonprofits about their audit practices, as well as experts from BoardSource and Raffa and is designed to give you background on everything you need to know about the independent audit process (from legal requirements to practical advice).     Thanks to the support of First Nonprofit Foundation, this exclusive webinar is available, free of charge, to all members of NYCON Don't miss this opportunity - Register Today! Free and Open to Current NYCON Members Only (click here to renew your membership for 2013 before registering)

Upcoming NYCON Membership Orientation  (for all new and returning members!

3/22/2013 [Please note the date change] Membership Benefits Orientation [Webinar]  In our "Get to Know Us" Sessions, NYCON staff will tell you a lot more about our membership benefits - and answer all the questions you have regarding our process, costs and what you get for FREE.      We will be talking about these benefits. Nonprofit Training, Education and Professional Assistance NYCON empowers our members with the best practices, policies, and procedures as well as information on ever-changing regulations, funding, accountability and more. Cost Savings Solutions for Nonprofits NYCON leverages the purchasing power of thousands of nonprofits to bring you economies of scale on everything from Office Supplies to Fundraising Software. The Nonprofit Voice in New York State NYCON represents our members on the local, state and national level, giving voice to small and medium sized nonprofits everywhere.