Compos Mentis, Working Toward Wellness, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director. This is a part-time, 25 hours per week position. Some evening and weekend hours. Benefits include holiday and vacation time.
Skills required:
• Significant successful experience in nonprofit management, fund development, grant writing and Board development. Previous executive director experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred.
• Strong commitment to the field of mental health.
• Good interpersonal skills; a welcoming and professional manner; a sense of humor.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and to empower staff.
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain volunteers.
• Good writing and public speaking skills.
• Ability to set priorities, to juggle multiple responsibilities, and to remain calm under pressure.
For a complete job description send a request to CMIthaca@gmail.com. Send resume and cover letter no later than February 26 to CMIthaca@gmail.com.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Upcoming Trainings: Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County
Beyond Special Events: Elements of a Successful Fundraising Plan with Burke Keegan. Fee $35. A workshop for development directors, board fundraising chairs, and agency chief executives. Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the Child Development Council, 609 W Clinton St, Ithaca. Register at registration@hsctc.org.
Recruiting and Fostering an Effective, Diverse Board of Direcators with Laura Branca, a workshop for members of non-profit boards of directors and for staff who work with the board on recruitment. Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 9:00 am to Noon at a fee and at a central location to be announced. Register at registration@hsctc.org.
Beyond Special Events: You would not travel to a foreign land without a map. You do not need to try to do Fundraising without a great Plan. This fast-paced workshop will explore how to set goals, how to determine what strategies are right for your organization, how to put it all in a calendar that works for you, and how to work with your Board and Volunteers to "plus them into" the Plan. Strategies and prospects are the heart of this important work. Knowing how to create an effective plan will also take you to the next level in your professional development.
Directions to the Child Development Council: 609 W Clinton St is in the building immediately east (in the direction of downtown and Cornell) of the CVS Pharmacy. There is ample free parking in the large lot east of the building. The main entrance faces Clinton St and has a large banner that says "Child Development Council." Walk in the main door and the conference room is straight ahead.
Registration: To register for any workshop, send your name and contact information to registration@hsctc.org. Be sure to specify the session you wish to attend. Send your check in the correct amount made out to "Human Services Coalition" to:
Human Services Coalition
100 W. Seneca St., Suite 300
Ithaca, NY 14850
Refunds or credits will be granted if your notification of cancellation reaches the Coalition offices at least two full business days prior to the start of the training session. Refunds or credits will be granted in the event of cancellation of a session. To find out whether bad weather has caused a session to be canceled, call Scott at 279-1453 the morning of the workshop.
Full and partial scholarships are available for non-profit board and staff members who cannot attend without one. To request a scholarship, call Scott Heyman at 607-273-8686, ext 238 or contact us at registration@hsctc.org.
The Coalition seeks to make all of its offerings available to the whole community. If you have any special needs, please contact Scott Heyman at 607-273-8686.
Questions: call (607) 273-8686 or email registration@hsctc.org
Recruiting and Fostering an Effective, Diverse Board of Direcators with Laura Branca, a workshop for members of non-profit boards of directors and for staff who work with the board on recruitment. Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 9:00 am to Noon at a fee and at a central location to be announced. Register at registration@hsctc.org.
Beyond Special Events: You would not travel to a foreign land without a map. You do not need to try to do Fundraising without a great Plan. This fast-paced workshop will explore how to set goals, how to determine what strategies are right for your organization, how to put it all in a calendar that works for you, and how to work with your Board and Volunteers to "plus them into" the Plan. Strategies and prospects are the heart of this important work. Knowing how to create an effective plan will also take you to the next level in your professional development.
Directions to the Child Development Council: 609 W Clinton St is in the building immediately east (in the direction of downtown and Cornell) of the CVS Pharmacy. There is ample free parking in the large lot east of the building. The main entrance faces Clinton St and has a large banner that says "Child Development Council." Walk in the main door and the conference room is straight ahead.
Registration: To register for any workshop, send your name and contact information to registration@hsctc.org. Be sure to specify the session you wish to attend. Send your check in the correct amount made out to "Human Services Coalition" to:
Human Services Coalition
100 W. Seneca St., Suite 300
Ithaca, NY 14850
Refunds or credits will be granted if your notification of cancellation reaches the Coalition offices at least two full business days prior to the start of the training session. Refunds or credits will be granted in the event of cancellation of a session. To find out whether bad weather has caused a session to be canceled, call Scott at 279-1453 the morning of the workshop.
Full and partial scholarships are available for non-profit board and staff members who cannot attend without one. To request a scholarship, call Scott Heyman at 607-273-8686, ext 238 or contact us at registration@hsctc.org.
The Coalition seeks to make all of its offerings available to the whole community. If you have any special needs, please contact Scott Heyman at 607-273-8686.
Questions: call (607) 273-8686 or email registration@hsctc.org
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
NYCON Offers Risk Management Tip of the Month
The New York Council of Nonprofits is a satellite office for the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, and will be offering these monthly risk management tips. Interested in more information on risk management? NYCON and our insurance brokerage subsidiary, Council Services Plus, can offer your nonprofit access to resources and assistance. Contact us!
JANUARY Getting Your Board’s House in Order
Effective nonprofits boards are essential to mission fulfillment, yet many nonprofit boards continue to operate on a “wing and a prayer”—just barely able to get the job done. Nonprofit CEOs, working in partnership with their volunteer boards and committees, are in the pilot’s seat when it comes to empowering outstanding governance practices by the board. Remember that:
1. The board’s principal responsibility is to guide and monitor the values and goals of the organization. Ineffective boards simply rubber stamp the plans of a staff or volunteer leader. Effective boards revisit the values and goals of the nonprofit on a regular basis and guide the realization of the nonprofit’s mission. CEOs must encourage and support the board in this important work.
2. Every board member has legal and moral responsibility for providing thoughtful oversight. Two of the most important steps a CEO can take to empower the board is to schedule training on the review of financial statements (you can’t oversee what you don’t understand) and encourage tough questions from the board. Acting as if questions from the board are an insult will extinguish healthy boardroom discussion and increase out of the room conversations about the CEO’s performance. At some point those conversations may turn to the nonprofit’s need for new staff leadership.
JANUARY Getting Your Board’s House in Order
Effective nonprofits boards are essential to mission fulfillment, yet many nonprofit boards continue to operate on a “wing and a prayer”—just barely able to get the job done. Nonprofit CEOs, working in partnership with their volunteer boards and committees, are in the pilot’s seat when it comes to empowering outstanding governance practices by the board. Remember that:
1. The board’s principal responsibility is to guide and monitor the values and goals of the organization. Ineffective boards simply rubber stamp the plans of a staff or volunteer leader. Effective boards revisit the values and goals of the nonprofit on a regular basis and guide the realization of the nonprofit’s mission. CEOs must encourage and support the board in this important work.
2. Every board member has legal and moral responsibility for providing thoughtful oversight. Two of the most important steps a CEO can take to empower the board is to schedule training on the review of financial statements (you can’t oversee what you don’t understand) and encourage tough questions from the board. Acting as if questions from the board are an insult will extinguish healthy boardroom discussion and increase out of the room conversations about the CEO’s performance. At some point those conversations may turn to the nonprofit’s need for new staff leadership.
Monday, January 18, 2010
17 Ways Consumers Are Changing
US News and World Report featured an article on 17 ways consumers are changing in response to the economic challenges and changes. The last couple are of the most interest, especially the focus on volunteering. This presents a significant opportunity for nonprofits and their boards of directors.
Less healthcare. There's no upside here. With unemployment skyrocketing, millions have lost health insurance coverage or cut back on care to save money. Some people go without drugs they've been prescribed or cut the dosages in half, so the pills last longer. (Not recommended!) In some areas, people are compensating for reduced coverage by taking advantage of free offerings like mammograms or flu shots.
More negotiating. It's no longer cool to pay the list price for everything, and consumers are less embarrassed asking for discounts. Retail merchants won't always haggle, but eBay sellers will, and state-your-price websites like Priceline have been booming.
More volunteering. Americans with more time on their hands find it rewarding to spend some of it helping others. "I do volunteer projects to help keep social connections up," says Kathy Bowman of Joseph, Ore. "Think volunteering at community events, serving on the boards of disability or folk dance organizations, small donations to the humane society or kids' projects."
Redefining success. We used to measure it by how much money and stuff we had. Whoops. With jobs scarce and money tight, Americans are seeking more satisfying work--and giving up material goods to get it. Cathy Goerz of San Francisco spent the past year making a low-budget film documentary--a longtime goal--after losing her job at a corporate communications firm. She lives on 75 percent less than before, but she cherishes the freedom: "My quality of life has not changed at all," she says. "I think it's improved. I'm not tied down by location, and I don't have to be under somebody's gaze eight hours a day." Now that's a recovery.
Read the full article here.
Less healthcare. There's no upside here. With unemployment skyrocketing, millions have lost health insurance coverage or cut back on care to save money. Some people go without drugs they've been prescribed or cut the dosages in half, so the pills last longer. (Not recommended!) In some areas, people are compensating for reduced coverage by taking advantage of free offerings like mammograms or flu shots.
More negotiating. It's no longer cool to pay the list price for everything, and consumers are less embarrassed asking for discounts. Retail merchants won't always haggle, but eBay sellers will, and state-your-price websites like Priceline have been booming.
More volunteering. Americans with more time on their hands find it rewarding to spend some of it helping others. "I do volunteer projects to help keep social connections up," says Kathy Bowman of Joseph, Ore. "Think volunteering at community events, serving on the boards of disability or folk dance organizations, small donations to the humane society or kids' projects."
Redefining success. We used to measure it by how much money and stuff we had. Whoops. With jobs scarce and money tight, Americans are seeking more satisfying work--and giving up material goods to get it. Cathy Goerz of San Francisco spent the past year making a low-budget film documentary--a longtime goal--after losing her job at a corporate communications firm. She lives on 75 percent less than before, but she cherishes the freedom: "My quality of life has not changed at all," she says. "I think it's improved. I'm not tied down by location, and I don't have to be under somebody's gaze eight hours a day." Now that's a recovery.
Read the full article here.
Monday, December 28, 2009
2010 AFP Finger Lakes Chapter Program Schedule
Tuesday, January 5, noon (Brown Bag)
Guerilla Tactics: Motivating Your Board and CEO to
Raise More Money
Paula K. Parrish, CFRE Webinar
Ithaca, Tompkins County Public Library
Tuesday, February 2, 4:00 – 6:00
Member Networking Social Event
Ithaca: NorthStar, 202 East Falls Street
Tuesday, March 2, noon
Strategic Major Gifts Fundraising Chip Bryce, Director, Cornell University
Office of Gift Planning
Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
Tuesday, April 6, noon
Baby Boomers & Philanthropy
Prof Karl Pillemer, Director, Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging
Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
Tuesday, May 4, 8:30 – 10:00
Breakfast Provided
Highlights from the International AFP Conference
Panel of Attendees
Ithaca, Tompkins County Public Library
Friday, June 18, 9:00 – 3:00
AFP Fingerlakes Day Long Conference
Ted Hart - People to People Fundraising:How to Succeed On-line,
Location: TBA
Tuesday, July 6, noon
Leadership & Conflict Resolution
Ann Martin, Praxis Consulting Group
Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
NO AUGUST MEETING
Tuesday, September 7, Time TBA
Joint Meeting with the Finger Lakes Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America: Community Relations Building Location & Time TBA
Tuesday, October 5, 8:30 – 10:00 Breakfast Provided
Succeeding Capital Campaign Success
Kathy Cole, President,
West Wind Consulting
Tompkins County Public Library
November, noon
National Philanthropy Day
Location & Date TBA
Tuesday, December 7, noon
Holiday Gathering
Tompkins County Public Library
Naturally, changes in scheduling may occur as the year progresses. Changes and up-dates will be announced by email. Please contact the chapter’s membership chairperson, Carla Dawejko, crd24@cornell.edu, with questions about AFP.
www.afpfingerlakes.org
Guerilla Tactics: Motivating Your Board and CEO to
Raise More Money
Paula K. Parrish, CFRE Webinar
Ithaca, Tompkins County Public Library
Tuesday, February 2, 4:00 – 6:00
Member Networking Social Event
Ithaca: NorthStar, 202 East Falls Street
Tuesday, March 2, noon
Strategic Major Gifts Fundraising Chip Bryce, Director, Cornell University
Office of Gift Planning
Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
Tuesday, April 6, noon
Baby Boomers & Philanthropy
Prof Karl Pillemer, Director, Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging
Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
Tuesday, May 4, 8:30 – 10:00
Breakfast Provided
Highlights from the International AFP Conference
Panel of Attendees
Ithaca, Tompkins County Public Library
Friday, June 18, 9:00 – 3:00
AFP Fingerlakes Day Long Conference
Ted Hart - People to People Fundraising:How to Succeed On-line,
Location: TBA
Tuesday, July 6, noon
Leadership & Conflict Resolution
Ann Martin, Praxis Consulting Group
Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
NO AUGUST MEETING
Tuesday, September 7, Time TBA
Joint Meeting with the Finger Lakes Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America: Community Relations Building Location & Time TBA
Tuesday, October 5, 8:30 – 10:00 Breakfast Provided
Succeeding Capital Campaign Success
Kathy Cole, President,
West Wind Consulting
Tompkins County Public Library
November, noon
National Philanthropy Day
Location & Date TBA
Tuesday, December 7, noon
Holiday Gathering
Tompkins County Public Library
Naturally, changes in scheduling may occur as the year progresses. Changes and up-dates will be announced by email. Please contact the chapter’s membership chairperson, Carla Dawejko, crd24@cornell.edu, with questions about AFP.
www.afpfingerlakes.org
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Nonprofits Expanding
WETM Channel 18 reported that with the continuing down turn of the economy non-profit organizations are growing to fit neighbor's needs.CEO Natasha Thompson of the Food Bank in the Southern Tier, says, "The reality is that about fifteen percent of the population in the Southern Tier are living at or below the federal poverty level, which is $21,200 before taxes."
Thompson also says despite the economic slump, her charity will be expanding thanks to the generosity of the community.
She says, "Our growth over the past ten years is us just getting a lot better at supply the need that already exists."
With an increase of members during recent years, non-profit organizations have been applying for more funds to make sure they have enough to provide those who are less unfortunate.
Bridget Steed of the Catholic Charities in Elmira says they got help from the federal level.
Steed says, "Most recently the stimulus funds that were distributed we were fortunate to apply for and receive. Plus additionally other applications we applied for early on."
The number of neighbors needing services has increased every year.
This means charity directors need to know how many people they need to accommodate.
Steed also says, "We look at what the community need is. We project that out towards the future and identify and figure out what we can apply for.”
Both Steed and Thompson say their organizations can't run without local support.
Catholic Charities have already made plans to expand housing options for neighbors in need.
The food bank of the Southern Tier is planning on expanding into the old Seneca Beverage building.
Thompson also says despite the economic slump, her charity will be expanding thanks to the generosity of the community.
She says, "Our growth over the past ten years is us just getting a lot better at supply the need that already exists."
With an increase of members during recent years, non-profit organizations have been applying for more funds to make sure they have enough to provide those who are less unfortunate.
Bridget Steed of the Catholic Charities in Elmira says they got help from the federal level.
Steed says, "Most recently the stimulus funds that were distributed we were fortunate to apply for and receive. Plus additionally other applications we applied for early on."
The number of neighbors needing services has increased every year.
This means charity directors need to know how many people they need to accommodate.
Steed also says, "We look at what the community need is. We project that out towards the future and identify and figure out what we can apply for.”
Both Steed and Thompson say their organizations can't run without local support.
Catholic Charities have already made plans to expand housing options for neighbors in need.
The food bank of the Southern Tier is planning on expanding into the old Seneca Beverage building.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Southern Tier hospitals finalize affiliation agreement
Central NY Business Journal reported that after exploring their options for 17 months, two Southern Tier hospitals finalized an affiliation agreement that's the next step in an eventual merger.
In a statement released today, the board of directors of Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in the town of Urbana announced it reached an agreement on affiliation with Arnot Ogden Medical Center of Elmira.
The agreement includes the Fred and Harriet Taylor Health Center (Davenport & Taylor).
The hospitals, which have been discussing an affiliation for nearly two years, are located about 40 miles apart.
Under the agreement, formally reached during the final week of November, Arnot Ogden will appoint a board including representatives from both hospitals to oversee operations at Davenport & Taylor.
In addition, the new Davenport & Taylor board will implement a management-services agreement with Arnot Ogden.
James Watson, current CEO of Davenport & Taylor, will become an employee of Arnot Ogden and report directly to the new board.
To close the merger, the hospitals need to complete a series of filings with the New York State Department of Health, finish corporate restructuring, and wrap up medical services agreements, according to Arnot Ogden. Read more here.
In a statement released today, the board of directors of Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in the town of Urbana announced it reached an agreement on affiliation with Arnot Ogden Medical Center of Elmira.
The agreement includes the Fred and Harriet Taylor Health Center (Davenport & Taylor).
The hospitals, which have been discussing an affiliation for nearly two years, are located about 40 miles apart.
Under the agreement, formally reached during the final week of November, Arnot Ogden will appoint a board including representatives from both hospitals to oversee operations at Davenport & Taylor.
In addition, the new Davenport & Taylor board will implement a management-services agreement with Arnot Ogden.
James Watson, current CEO of Davenport & Taylor, will become an employee of Arnot Ogden and report directly to the new board.
To close the merger, the hospitals need to complete a series of filings with the New York State Department of Health, finish corporate restructuring, and wrap up medical services agreements, according to Arnot Ogden. Read more here.
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