Executive Director Opening: Catholic Charities of Chemung-Schuyler

Catholic Charities of Chemung-Schuyler is searching for an Executive Director.  The candidate must have five years of managerial experience in human services and be able to develop and manage diverse social service programs, with special focus on residential services.  Candidate must be a practicing Roman Catholic and be able to collaborate effectively with community officials and leaders of Faith Communities.   Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.   For further information and job description see www.cs-cc.org.  Send resume to Search Committee, Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler, 215 E. Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901 or to cchr@dor.org.

ED Job Cornell Cooperative Extension Yates County

Position Title:          Executive Director

Location:                  Cornell Cooperative Extension Yates County, Penn Yan, NY

Position Summary:

Executive Director for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Yates County. Represents and is accountable to the association Board of Directors and the Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension system.

The Executive Director is expected to provide high level leadership and management of the association within Cornell and local policy direction.  The Executive Director develops and maintains effective working relationships among the staff, other extension associations, the Finger Lakes Shared Business Network, extension administration, Cornell faculty, and stakeholders.  The Executive Director will build positive relationships with legislators, local government leaders, community leaders, funding agencies, and civic and special interest groups.  This individual exercises professional judgment and executive skills in administering overall association operations.  As Executive Director, the individual provides leadership in overall educational program development and implementation specific to the needs of Yates County.  This individual will provide overall leadership for association programs and for all issue areas.

Starting annual salary will be at low $65K with an excellent benefit package.
Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.

A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience, including at least three years in Cooperative Extension or a closely related field of employment.  PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience.

At least four years of substantive leadership and management responsibilities including human resources, finance, and organizational management.

All applications MUST be submitted online before 6/7/2012.  See https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10163/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=17486 for details.  Contact ck236@cornell.edu or 607-255-0789 for questions.

2012 IHS Volunteer Conference

Thursday, April 26, 2012
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn, Horseheads, NY

Join IHS and the Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier for our first Annual Volunteer 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.

Agenda:

• 8:00 – 8:30 Registration
• 8:30 – 9:15 Breakfast & Opening Session
• 9:30 – 11:00 Session 1 
• 11:15 – 12:45 Session 2

Workshop Sessions:

• Risk Management, Volunteer Policies, & Procedures – Andrew Marietta, NYCON
• Managing Volunteers in Disasters: Lessons Learned from 2011 & Looking Forward – Panel moderated by Carol Wood, 2-1-1 HELPLINE at the Institute for Human Services
• Special Events Volunteers: Keeping them Engaged all Year – Panel moderated by Kristin Butler, United Way of the Southern Tier
• My Volunteers Are Driving Me Crazy! The Secret To Understanding & Motivating Your Volunteers – Andy Taylor
• Recruiting an Effective Volunteer Board – Andrew Marietta, NYCON
• Volunteers Managing Volunteers, designing and running a volunteer program which fosters leadership and accountability – Shirley Brown, Training and Development

To learn more about the schedule, workshops, and registration, click here to download the conference brochure.

Cost:

• Regular Conference Rate: $25
• Additional Registrants: $20 each (must register at the same time)
• Door Registration: $40

To register online for the conference, please visit the event site.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference. Until then, if you have questions, please contact Anna Brennan-Curry at (607) 776 - 9467 x217 or by emailing volunteer@ihsnet.org.

Support for this conference is provided by the United Way of the Southern Tier and the New York State Office of National and Community Service. For more information visit www.ihsnet.org or www.211helpline.org/givehelp.

ED Job Announced: Cornell Coop Ext of Cortland County

Executive Director

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, Cortland, NY seeks an Executive Director to provide overall leadership and management for vibrant community education/outreach organization, part of the national land grant university system. This position will work closely with the Board Of Directors and staff to implement the mission, vision and strategies of Association. Located in picturesque Cortland County, CCE Cortland meets diverse community needs in Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences. A Masters with a minimum of 6 years of administrative experience is required. Competitive salary (starting in the mid $50K’s depending on experience) and benefits will be offered.

Review of applications will begin on 3/15/12.

Please see https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10163/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=16965 for more information and to apply.

**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.

March 1st STNED Meeting Focuses on Social Media

The Southern Tier Nonprofit Directors Group (STNED) is a network of nonprofit executive and management professionals in the Southern Tier/Finger Lakes Region of New York State that provides education, peer support and the sharing of ideas to strengthen leadership and promote the collaborative utilization of resources.

2012 STNED Meetings

(STNED Meetings are free of charge unless otherwise noted.)

March 1st, 9 am - 11 am

Food Bank of the Southern Tier, 388 Upper Oakwood Ave, Elmira

Presentation Topic: As the Internet and social media continue to provide new opportunities for marketing, there are additional questions and challenges that arise. With the right techniques, nonprofits can compete for attention and donations on a much larger scale. Sean Lukasik will describe these techniques and how they integrate into a larger marketing campaign.

June 7th, 9 am - 11 am, Corning YMCA

September 6th, 9 am - 11 am, Location: TBD

December 6th, Holiday Network Event, 5pm - 7pm, Three Birds, Corning. First person from each organization is free, $10 for every person thereafter.

For more information regarding the STNED meetings or to pre-register, please call 607-776-9467 x-226.

A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN ANNOUNCES BOLD PLAN TO REVITALIZE AND REFORM NEW YORK’S NONPROFIT SECTOR

Attorney General Announces Nonprofit Report: Recommendations Guided by the Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization

New York State Attorney General Schneiderman unveiled a new plan on Thursday to reform and revitalize New York's nonprofit sector.

Announced before an audience of nonprofit and business leaders, the plan includes legislation to eliminate outdated and costly burdens on nonprofits, strengthen oversight and accountability, and reaffirm his office's commitment to policing fraud and abuse.

Acknowledging that organizations throughout New York State face historic financial and strategic challenges, the Attorney General's plan also includes several new partnerships with the business and academic communities to enhance nonprofit governance.

"New York is the proud home of the world's most dynamic and vibrant nonprofit sector, but for too long, our state's regulatory framework has placed unnecessary burdens on these essential organizations. This plan will unlock the full potential of our nonprofit community, and improve the lives of the countless New Yorkers they serve every day," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "In these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to make New York a hospitable environment so nonprofits can continue to carry out their vital work. At the same time, we must maintain the public's trust by ensuring that nonprofits are governed effectively, and with meaningful oversight."

"NYCON applauds the Attorney General for his leadership in putting forth a positive agenda for reform of state and nonprofit relations," said Doug Sauer, NYCON CEO. "In the spirit of cooperation and partnership, we are hopeful that the AG, Comptroller, Governor and Legislature can work together to further shape and support the recommendations."

In 2011, Attorney General Schneiderman convened a Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization with 32 nonprofit leaders, including NYCON CEO Doug Sauer, to recommend proposals that would reduce regulatory burdens on nonprofits, while strengthening governance and accountability.

Today's legislative and reform initiatives are responsive to the committee's recommendations.

They include:
The Nonprofit Revitalization Act, to be proposed by the Attorney General;
"New York on BOARD" and;
"Directors U" designed to improve nonprofit governance

More Details & Full Report
http://www.ag.ny.gov/media_center/2012/feb/feb16a_12.html

NYCON CEO Doug Sauer Testifies at Public Hearing on Executive Compensation at Not-for-Profits

Public Hearing: To examine executive compensation at not-for-profit organizations receiving State funding and the actions needed to prevent State tax dollars from being wasted on excessive salaries
Senate Standing Committee on Investigations and Government Operations
Chair: Senator Carl L. Marcellino

NY Council of Nonprofits CEO Doug Sauer shares feedback and testimony on the Governor's Executive Order addressing Executive Compensation for Not-for-Profits. You can hear Doug's comments beginning at 49:30. Watch for more from NYCON shortly. Interested in joining the NYCON mailing list? Subscribe here.