The Provider - Weekly Update

NEW EDITION, SAME PROVISION This new edition of The Provider, honoring our 30th Anniversary, is filled with news, resources, and tools to provide you with the support you need to maximize your organization's capacity for success. Putting Your Capacity to Work Resource Roundup for Capacity Building IHS Member Agency News Featured Announcement Are You David, Not Goliath? from Stanford Social Innovation Review   "If you are part of a small- or medium-size organization (1-20 staff), you may feel overwhelmed by the measurement expectations set by larger entities and the field as a whole. But you shouldn't abandon the hope of assessing your impact at the level most appropriate for you." Read More for a four-fold plan to take control of your own measurement, without reallocating your budget or hiring new staff.   Diabetes Health Fair Saturday, October 25th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Arnot Mall   What's New This Week? Latest Happenings at IHS Staying Inspired: Adolescent Health & Wellness Documentary Series Now Available! Staying Inspired: Teen Pregnancy & Parenthood The four video documentary series features local teens sharing their stories of overcoming adversity and learning how to stay inspired when making decisions regarding their health and wellness. The videos feature teens from Steuben & Chemung Counties, as well as health and human service professionals deemed experts in the given fields. Questions are provided at the end of each video to allow for viewers to continue the conversation! View the Documentary Series Extending Your Reach: Working with Different Populations of Volunteers 2014 Volunteer Managers Conference   Join the Institute for Human Services and the 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help program for our third Annual Volunteer Managers Conference.  The Conference is an opportunity for organizations to share their experiences working with volunteers, build skills to better manage them, and learn about new trends and issues.  Volunteer leaders of all different experience levels are invited to this event.  Our event revolves around working with different types of volunteers; from youth, to diverse populations, to baby boomers. Wednesday, November 5, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Corning Country Club *Scholarships Available to Cover Registration Fee View the Conference Brochure Register Here! Girls on the Run of the Southern Tier Seeks Volunteers for Fall 5K Celebration Sunday, November 9th | Event begins at 1 p.m. | James Street Park, Hornell The following volunteer positions are needed: Course Monitors (6-9 people needed) Happy Hair Station Volunteers (5-6 people needed) Healthy Snack Shack Volunteers (3-4 people needed) Water Stations (6-9 people needed) Cheer Stations, Chalk Art, & Inspiring Messages (3-4 people needed) Flag Ceremony If interested in volunteering for this inspirational event, please contact Girls on the Run atgotrst@ihsnet.org or 607-7769467 ext. 226/229 IHS Education The Power of Human Capital Supporting Your Capacity The Benefits of IHS Membership We value education.  We believe in the power of human capital. That's why we offer high-quality, accessible, and relevant nonprofit professional development opportunities on a monthly basis.  Upcoming workshops & trainings include: 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help Annual Volunteer Management Conference Extending Your Reach: Working with Different Populations of Volunteers  Wednesday, November 5th 9:00 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.  Corning Country Club  2015 IHS Annual Conference: Request for Proposals The annual conference presented by the Institute for Human Services, Inc., attracts approximately 150 nonprofit professionals throughout the region and New York State. Participants include professionals from a variety of nonprofit sectors such as human services, health care, environmental, children & families, youth, etc.  We are seeking presenters on a broad range of topics related to nonprofit issues and trends that encompass all levels of professionals in the nonprofit work place.  Deadline for submission: November 26th Membership Benefit:   IHS Member Agencies have access to free and discounted educational opportunities presented by NYCON - Check out these upcoming webinars & workshops to see how membership can benefit your organization!  Get to Know Us: Your Membership  Benefits Orientation Effective Nonprofit Fiscal Accountability & Oversight Reducing Unemployment Costs Through HR Best Practices & Alternative Funding Programs  Maximizing the Fundraising Potential of Your Donor Database As a Member Agency of IHS, organizations receive a complimentary membership to New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON).     Member Agency Update Form  Not sure if you are an IHS member?  View the list of Current Member Agencies. Interested in becoming an IHS Member?  Check out all of the benefits offered, as well asmembership fees, then simply complete and submit t