P/T Position Open at Arts Council

A recent $25,000 NEA grant will allow the Arts Council of GNH to refill, on a p/t basis, a position that has been vacant for a year due to lack of resources. A new Coordinator of Community Programs will lead the Arts Council’s efforts to identify and engage artists, organizations, and audiences in underserved neighborhoods and facilitate creative opportunities for all constituencies. Job description and application information is available at www.newhavenarts.org.

Boys and Girls Club seeks p/t bookkeeper

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (P/T Permanent)

Qualifications: Quickbooks Pro, Microsoft Word and Excel; Bookkeeping, purchasing & human resources experience; Minimum Associates degree in accounting, Bachelor’s preferred; 3 -5 years experience in nonprofit /grants accounting, strongly preferred.

15-20 hours/week; flexible. $18-$25 per hour DOE/DOQ, (plus paid time-off benefits accrued based on hours worked).

Details: Stephanie Barnes, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of New Haven, 253 Columbus Ave., New Haven CT 06519.
(203) 787-0187 www.bgcnewhaven.org

Blue State Coffee Offers Nonprofit Benefit

Blue State Coffee on Wall St., New Haven, offers 5% of their sales to nonprofit causes, based on people's choice votes in the store. Current four options include CT Food Bank, Neighborhood Music School, New Haven Land Trust, and the New Haven Public Library.

Offer runs through October.

Casey's Elm City Fellowship for Children and Families

This 9-month executive training program is designed to foster leadership within New Haven's nonprofit and public sectors. It convenes for two days monthly from Oct. 09-June 2010, with workshops and one overnight retreat.

Candidates may apply or be nominated to participate until Aug. 24. See www.caseyfamilyservices.org, follow the Quick Links menu to New Haven Direct Service Grants Program for further information. Questions may be directed to John Padilla at (203) 401-6899 or jpadilla@aecf.org.

Nominations for CT Family Business of the Year Award

Applications are due by Aug. 28 for UConn's 2009 CT Family Business of the Year. This award recognizes family-run companies that are community-minded, and will be judged on the basis of proven success, positive family/business link, multigenerational involvement, innovations, etc. Details: Priscilla Cale (860) 486-5628.

City offers new guide for newly released ex-offenders

The guide is intended to connect ex-offenders with available local resources and services , including housing, affordable clothing, and employment assistance. It also outlines steps to obtain vital documents like birth certificates. www.cityofnewhaven.com

New Life has three openings

• Program and Administrative Services Manager to oversee the organization’s core programs and administrative services. The successful candidate is a self-starter, with strong administrative and organizational skills, is able to communicate with diverse audiences both within the organization in the community, has strong computer and analytical skills, and is able to build a team environment while supervising staff. The Program Manager works with the Executive Director on funding proposals for the organization’s programs and services.
• Volunteer Individual Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Coordinator, provides overall coordination of the program; works with project volunteers and agency staff to assure well planned and executed program(s).
• Financial Education Coordinator, Coordinates and promotes regional financial education resources for statewide financial literacy initiative. Ensure availability and accessibility of financial literacy courses and workshops throughout the region; Coordinate outreach and recruitment of low-income and older adult residents of the region for financial education; Ensure one-on-one counseling is available to target population.

For full details, contact Ariel Martinez; Executive Director, arielm@newlifecorp.org. http://www.newlifecorp.org

GNH Peace Council call to action

On Friday, 7/17, meet to protest Rosa DeLauro’s stance on single payer healthcare.

Meet at 3pm in front of 59 Elm St. to counter her statement in the New Haven Register that

most Americans don’t want single payer. Polls indicate that over 70% of the public

prefer that option. Sponsored by the Greater New Haven Peace Council.

Details: Henry (203) 389-9547.

Foundation Center lists new Funding Opportunities

Application Information Available for Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad Touring Program
An honorarium plus expenses will be provided to ensembles of four musicians conducting one-month international tours of American jazz, urban/hip hop, or roots music such as blues, bluegrass, Cajun, gospel, zydeco, and country.... Deadline: August 10, 2009

ASCAP Foundation Announces Grant Guidelines for New 2010 Funding
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to help American songwriters and composers develop their skills and talent.... Deadline: August 1, 2009 (Letter of Intent)

CVS Caremark Community Grants Program Accepting Grant Applications for Programs Serving Children With Disabilities and the Uninsured
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofits and schools working to provide disabled children and youth under age 21 with health and rehabilitation programs and active play opportunities alongside their non-disabled peers.... Deadline: October 31, 2009

Ronald McDonald House Charities Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Grants to Improve Lives of Children
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits working to improve the health and well being of children under age 21 through national and global programs.... Deadline: September 4, 2009 (Letter of Inquiry)

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Invites Nominations for Inclusion Champion Award
Individuals who have made significant efforts to promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities in society will be acknowledged with a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice.... Deadline: December 1, 2009

St. Mary's Health Care System Announces Donation of EMS Vehicle Request for Proposal
Ambulances will be donated to nonprofits, higher learning institutions, government agencies, and faith- or community-based organizations in need.... Deadline: September 1, 2009

Grantmakers In Health Issues Call for Terrance Keenan Award Nominations
An award of $5,000 will be given to a grantmaker whose leadership and application of philanthropic resources have made improvements in the health sector.... Deadline: September 11, 2009

Kresge Foundation Announces New Relief Loan Fund for Human Service Agencies Responding to the Effects of the Economic Crisis
Bridge loans of up to $500,000 will be awarded to human service organizations working to provide food, shelter, and other emergency and front-line services to those in need in their communities... Deadline: Open

Position open at STARS (Striving Toward Achievement, Renewal and Success)

POSITION: Director, Gender Specific Program (STARS) DEPARTMENT: Youth and Alternative Programs

STARS helps women and girls re-build their lives after becoming involved in the criminal justice system, with supportive environment including therapeutic interventions, job training, education, and motivation counseling. STARS is funded through a grant from the Connecticut Court Support Services Division.

Position is responsible for the daily operation of the gender specific alternative to incarceration program. Director will supervise STARS program staff, represent the program in the criminal and community justice network and with state and local funding agencies and referral sources; support program staff as necessary; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Sociology or related field; min. 4 years experience in social service delivery and 2 years supervisory or management experience; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Details: Career Resources, Bridgeport www.careerresources.org (203) 334-5627 x394 or information@careerresources.org

CT Hospice Volunteer Training Starts in September

Information for all aspects of hospice care is available at www.hospice .com or by calling (203) 315-7510. Training is at Branford location.

Free AFP Teleconference on Fundraising July 23

A Blueprint for Fundraising Success in Any Economy: Creating a Sustainable, Comprehensive Development Model
Presenter: Kent Dove, CFRE
Time: 1-2:30pm
Site: Clifford Beers Clinic, 93 Edwards Street, New Haven
RSVP: events@cliffordbeers.org or Lois Pearce (203) 772-1270 x 246

Kent Dove, CFRE is the senior vice president of development at Indiana University Foundation. Dove has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses as a member of the IU faculty and has served more than 100 nonprofits as a consultant and coach including institutions of higher education, hospitals and health care centers and community based nonprofits. He also is the author of the acclaimed Dove on Fundraising series, published by Jossey-Bass.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

New Haven Public Library events in blue; community events in black

July 20, 8-9pm--Free Mindfulness Meditation Sitting Group, led by Yale's Dr. Judson Brewer, at St. Mary's Church, 5 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven. 937-4840.

July 21, 6:30pm (dinner) & 7:15pm (concert)--Neighborhood Music School Twilight Tuesdays, Alfresco dinner and concert series. Jeff Fuller and Luiz Simas Brazilian Connection. Tickets (203) 624-5189 x 15 or 24.

July 22, 1-3pm--Passport Day at Main Library. Details 946-7001 or kate.cosgrove@nhfpl.org.

July 22, 6-7pm--Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, a summer travel talk presented by Dr. Peter Burch, at Main Library. No charge; free parking. Register at www.julytravel.eventbrite.com/ or call 946-8835.

July 22, 6:30-8pm--Health & Wellness Workshop: Intro to Healthy Eating, at Mitchell Branch. Presented by Lisa Phillips of Joyfully Healthy, LLC, includes
simple cooking demo with taste testing. No charge. Reservations required: 389-5829

July 22, 6pm--American Cancer Society's Annual Night Out to benefit Camp Rising Sun for children with cancer, at Owenego Inn, Branford. Cookout, live music. $25 adults/$10 children ages 3-15. www.camprisingsun.com or call (203) 481-7277.

July 23, 1-2:30--AFP Teleconference: A Blueprint for Fundraising Success in Any Economy: Creating a Sustainable, Comprehensive Development Model
featuring Kent Dove, CFRE, at Clifford Beers Clinic, 93 Edwards Street, New Haven. No charge; funded by Community Foundation for GNH. RSVP: events@cliffordbeers.org or Lois Pearce (203) 772-1270 x 246.

July 23, 4-5:30pm--Central CT Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of American support group, at 40 Temple St, New Haven. Details: 393-8964 or sallyconnolly@sbcglobal.net.

July 25, 10-11am--History of Jokes from A to Z with Cartoons,with Cheshire cartoonist Ron Gagliardi, at New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven. Ages 5+; free; egister by July 24 at (203) 562-4183 x20.

Jul. 25, 6:30-9pm--Urban League Young Professionals' Evening in Paris Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for Urban League Housing, Workforce Development, and Youth Development programs, at Union League Café, New Haven. Fine wines and French hors'doeuvres. Details: www.nhulypwinetastingsilentauction.eventbrite.com.

July 28, Aug. 4 & Aug. 11, 6:15-7:30pm--New Haven Community Homeowners and Homebuyers Seminar, at New Haven City Hall, Room 1. RSVP required: (203) 214-0662 or gbrevard@mortgagegiver.com.

July 29, 8-12:30 am--Widespread Illness in the Community: Strategies and actions that can be used during a pandemic flu presented by Quinnipiack Valley Health District, GNH Chamber of Commerce, Hamden Chamber of Commerce and Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce at Miller Library Complex, 2901 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Free; registration is required by July 20: 203-248-4528.

July 29, 5pm--Annual Meeting of Arts Council of GNH, at 70 Audubon St. www.newhavenarts.org.

July 29, 6pm--Film: Dirty Pretty Things (2002), at Main Library. A kind-hearted, illegal Nigerian doctor works the night shift at a West London hotel. When he finds a human heart in a toilet, he knows he has uncovered something far more sinister than the usual drug dealing and prostitution. Presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). 946-8835.

July 30--Citywide Youth Coalition Youth Walk 2009. 500-800 children will walk laps around the New Haven Green to raise funds for their favorite youth-serving organizations. Corporate sponsors can have their logo on T-Shirts, the banner, press releases, and more. www.cwyc.org/youthwalk2009.html.

July 30, 5:30-6:30pm--Free Resumé Workshop at Main Library. Bring work and education history with you to format into attractive resumé. 946-7431.

July 30, 5:45pm--GNH Peace Council film screening: Why We Fight, chronicling the history and causes of America’s wars. at Main Library. Discussion to follow. Details: Henry (203)389-9547.

July 31--Deadline for submissions for 41st annual Celebration of American Crafts exhibition at Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven. www.creativeartsworkshop.org.

July 31--LEAP’s Youth Action Day in New Haven presents information about homelessness. www.leapforkids.org

AUGUST

Aug. 4, 6-7:45pm--Film: Human Heart Explodes: story of kindergarten project for Gypsy people in Macedonia, plus discussion with filmmaker Helder Mira, founder of Rabbit Ears Media in Hartford. At Main Library. No charge; free parking. Register at www.humanheart.eventbrite.com or call 946-7431.

Aug. 5--Plant Science Day at CT Agricultural Experiment Station, 890 Evergreen Ave., Hamden. 877-855-2237.

Aug. 5, 6-7:30pm--Film: Peces de Ciudad (Beached) (Peru 2007; Spanish with English subtitles), at Main Library. Documentary from Felipe Degregori describes the lives of a group of young migrants to the city of Lima. Against resistsance, the immigrants persevere, creating a beachhead of hope. Free, presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). 946-8835.

Aug. 5 & 6--Tommy Fund at Yale-New Haven Hospital Radiothon to fight childhood cancer, with WPLR 99.1FM. Donate by calling 866-96-TOMMY. Details http://www.tommyfund.org/.

Aug. 5, 6, 7--UConn's Facing Change: Retreat for Nonprofit Executive Directors, at UConn, Storrs. $699 + lodging. www.continuingstudies.uconn.edu/professional/nonprofit.

Aug. 6, 6-7pm--Seminar: Find Adventure--See the world and get someone else to pay for it. Jeff Blumenfeld, author of You Want To Go Where?, will discuss how to find funding for your travel dreams. About the presenter: www.blumenfeldpr.com. At Main Library. No charge; free parking. Books available for sale and signing. Register at www.adventure.eventbrite.com or call 946-8835.

Aug. 8, 10am-4pm--Ward-Heitmann House Family Museum Day & Ice Cream Social, includes tour and Chocolate Sauce Ice Cream Sundae. $5 adults/$2 children under 10. Details: (203) 934-1584.

Aug. 9, 11am-6pm--Shoreline Jewish Festival, on Guilford Green. Live Jewish music from around the world; children’s entertainment and crafts; Israeli and traditional fair food; Jewish book sale; more. Admission and entertainment free. www.jewishoreline.org. Details: 203-453-5580 or chabad@snet.net.

Aug. 11, 4:30-6:30pm--University of New Haven Open House for adult students. www.newhaven.edu.

Aug. 12, 8-9:30 am--GNH Chamber of Commerce Technology Council/Nonprofit Resources Council combined meeting: All About Twitter. Register at www.gnhcc.com.

Aug. 12, 6-6:45 pm--Film: B.A.T.A.M. (Indonesia 2005) contrasts two women: Wati, a young factory worker, and Dewi, a prostitute, both living on the Indonesian island of Batam, a free-trade zone located on Singapore's doorstep. Their experiences show how multinational capitalism and migration interact in the shadows of globalization. Free, presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). 946-8835.

Aug. 19, 6-7pm--Film: Seoul Train (China 2005), captures an “underground railroad" for the estimated 250,000 North Korean refugees living underground in China. Defecting from North Korea is a capital offense, and repatriated refugees face human rights abuses ranging from concentration camps and torture to forced abortion and summary executions. Free, presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). 946-8835.

Aug. 24--Cornell Scott Memorial Golf Classic at Tournament Players Club, River Highlands, Cromwell. Proceeds benefit health care initiatives of Community Health Network of Connecticut Foundation. Details: (203) 949-4101 or tspears@chnct.org or www.chnctfoundation.org

Aug. 25, 11am-6pm--Mary Wade Home 2009 Golf Tournament, at New Haven Country Club. $250. www.marywade.org or 562-7222.

Aug. 26, 6-7pm--Film: Raconte-moi ta langue (Tell Me How You Talk; France). In a small Alsatian village, two teachers ask migrant parents to come to the classroom and teach their language and talk about their culture. Free, presented in cooperation with Yale's Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER). 946-8835.

Aug. 27, 5:45pm--GNH Peace Council film screening: Capitalism Hits the Fan (2009, 36 min.), film about economic meltdown. Discussion to follow. At Main Library, details Henry (203)389-9547.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 8, 5:30-6:30--Tai Chi with Kathleen Brenner, new 6-week Tuesday series, at Main Library. No charge; free parking; rain or shine. Registration required at www.taichifall.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 9, 8am--Empower New Haven 10th Anniversary/Annual Meeting, at New Haven Lawn Club. www.empowernewhaven.org.

Sept. 9, 6-7 pm--Writers Live! with author Adrienne Kane, author of Cooking & Screaming, her account of a sudden paralysis at the age of 21, and the long rehabilitation in which food and family have played major therapeutic roles. At Main Library; no charge; free parking. More about Kane at her blog http://www.nosheteria.com/. Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing; coffee courtesy of Atticus Bookstore Cafe. Register at http://www.adriennekane.eventbrite.com/ or call 946-8835.

Sept. 10, 6-7:30pm--Seminar: The New Rules of Marketing--How to grow your business with blogs, podcasts, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, presented by John Follis, contributing columnist for ADWEEK and creator of Follis Marketing Therapy (http://www.follisinc.com/). At Main Library. No charge; free parking. Registration is required: http://www.follis.eventbrite.com/ or call the library at 946-8835.

Sept. 16, 6-7pm--Decision-Making Boot Camp, with SCSU Professor Scot Phelps. Learn a few simple Marine-based techniques for improving your decision-making skills. No charge; free parking; details at www.decision.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 19--Leeway's 16th Annual Mickey Pallotto Golf Tournament at Tradition Golf Club, Wallingford. Proceeds benefit Leeway, CT's first and only nursing home for people with HIV/AIDS. $150 includes golf cart, greens fees, lunch, dinner, gift bag, raffle and awards. Details: Paul Jacobson at 203-865-0068 or www.leeway.net.

Sept. 23, 6-7:30pm--Memoir Writing Workshop with Patricia Lapidus, author and writing coach, at Main Library. No charge; free parking. Registration required at www.memoir2.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 26--Animal Haven Annual Walk-a-Dog-A-Thon at Pierpont Park, North Haven. Details: 239-2641 or www.theanimalhaven.com. Business sponsorships due by Sept. 1.

OCTOBER

Oct. 2, 7–11 pm—JUNTA for Progressive Action’s 40th Anniversary Gala honoring State Senator Toni Harp and Bishop Peter Rosazza, at Amarante’s Sea Cliff. For information and to learn about sponsorship or advertising opportunities contact 787-0191 or Latrina.Kelly@juntainc.org.

Oct. 8, 6pm--Fellowship Place Reception, Wine Tasting and Live Auction, at Little Stone House Restaurant, Guilford. WTNH's Matt Scott will MC; wines by Mt. Carmel Wines. RSVP: (203) 401-4227 x111.

October 17--Best Buddies CT Friendship Walk at North Haven Middle School! Details: www.bestbuddiesct.org/walk. Oct. 31, 8:30-3--Community Farming Conference presented by Northeast Organic Farming Assn (NOFA), in New Haven. www.ctnofa.org or (203) 888-5146.

NOVEMBER

Nov. 8-13--New Haven Restaurant Week, http://www.infonewhaven.com

Nov. 19--Nat'l Philanthropy Day Conference in CT at Holiday Inn, Waterbury. Details: David Crandall 203-254-2044 or http://afpct.afpnet.org.

Nov. 23--Connecticut Association of Nonprofits Annual Conference at Omni Hotel, New Haven. Features nonprofit experts, government leaders, plenaries, workshops and entertainment. Details to come. www.ctnonprofits.org.

Volunteer at Arts Council?

The Arts Council is looking for volunteers to help frame artwork for its fundraising event, Somewhat Off the Wall. Three nights of framing have been scheduled for July 9, July 15, and August 6 at the Arts Council from 4-7pm. Pizza will be provided.

Please come whenever you can. Even an hour of your time will make a difference. Please contact Winter at 203-772-2788 or email info@newhavenarts.org. Your support is greatly appreciated

Learn to sail this summer

Schooner Inc is offering an adult sail training course throughout the summer. Session dates include: July 14–Aug 4 on Tuesdays from 5:30–8:30, July 15–Aug 5 on Wednesdays from 5:30–8:30pm and July 18–Aug 8 on Saturdays from noon–3 pm at City Point in New Haven. The cost for this 12 hr course is $225 non members/$200/members.

Details: 203- 865-1737 or www.schoonerinc.org.