National Farmers Market Week Aug. 2-8

The number of CT farmers markets is growing, due to a growing awareness of the health and economic benefits of buying locally produced food. A Complete Farmers' Market Reference Guide is available at http://www.ctgrown.gov/.

New Haven Register is looking for memorabilia, memories of Woodstock

If you'd like to share your experience at the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Fair (did you know that's what it was called?), please contact the Register by August 4: woodstock@nhregister.com.

Starting Up A Family Daycare Business?

The Women's Business Development Center offers a three-night program August 6, 13, 20, 6-9 pm at Norwalk Community College. Call 203-3531750 x10 for details.

Nuclear Disarmament Day August 6

Mayor DeStefano has issued a proclamation designating August 6 as Nuclear Disarmament Day in New Haven, acknowledging the 64th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Related events sponsored by the New Haven Peace Commission include:

• Aug. 6, 8:15am--Hiroshima Silent Vigil on New Haven Green
• Aug. 6, 6pm--Video conference with Hiroshima survivor at Wilson Library (946-2228)
• Aug. 9, 8:30am--Bicycle Against Nukes, meet at East Rock Peace Park, corner Orange and Spring Sts. (389-9547)
• Aug. 9, 11am--Nagasaki Silent Vigil at East Rock Peace Park, corner Orange and Spring Sts.

Rotary invites speakers

Rotary Clubs in Connecticut offer an online registry for individuals interested in speaking at Connecticut Rotary Club’s weekly meeting. Strong consideration will be given to topics focusing on social and community–local, national or international–issues and outreach efforts, as well as intriguing hobbies and experiences.

To be considered for a listing, go to www.CtRotarySpeakers.org and register using the “Contact Us” page.

Cruise Long Island Sound

Departing from Long Wharf Pier ...
now-September 6, 10:30am--Schooner Sunday Brunch Sail includes muffins, danish, bagels, fresh fruit, coffee and juices. (No sail 8/2, 8/9).

July 25-Oct. 3 (check specific dates), 6pm--2½ hour summer evening Sunset Cruises. Bring a picnic dinner.

August 8-Oct. 3, (check specific dates), 3pm--Pirate Sail. Capt. William Kid and the Free Men of the Sea, re-enactors of the Golden Age of Piracy, welcome you aboard the S/V Quinnipiack! Learn what life was really like for pirates on the high seas!

August 28, September 5 & 29, 6pm--Chantey & Ale cruise with local Sea Chantey singer and Bru Rm brewmaster, Jeff Browning, offering microbrew samples.

Check dates and other details at http://www.schoonerinc.org

Executive Director sought for Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance in Hartford

The Alliance is seeking a seasoned leader, advocate, and consensus builder to serve as Executive Director to build on recent successes and identify opportunities for continued growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader with a strong public policy background, the ability to promote unity among a diverse membership, and an understanding of early childhood issues.

The Executive Director will manage and oversee the strategic, programmatic and fundraising operations of the Alliance, provide leadership to volunteer members in achieving the Alliance's goals, and work in close partnership with its over 40 member organizations.

The Executive Director will effect policy change to benefit children from birth to eight years; help diverse constituencies and stakeholders speak with a unified voice for children. Current staff includes one f/t and one p/t; budget is $300,000. Alliance is funded by William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund and membership dues. Search is being conducted by The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance and Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group.

Successful candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of the Connecticut legislative and executive branch processes, experience working with policy makers, skills in consensus building, and the acumen and ability to move an advocacy agenda at the state level; Bachelor's degree; at least three years experience in leadership; experience crafting messages and communication strategies, including the use of new and emerging media and web-based technologies.

Details about the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance may be found at http://www.earlychildhoodalliance.com. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; those received before August 19, 2009 are most likely to receive the strongest consideration. Applications including a cover letter, resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent to: ceca-ed@nonprofitprofessionals.com . (Please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your email.)

Last Call for Early Bird Special for GNH Chamber's Business EXPO

The next GNH Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is returning to the Live Nation /Chevrolet Theatre in Wallingford on November 18, 2009. Chamber members are invited to take advantage of special discounts through July 31. Details at http://www.gnhcc.com/chamber/?id=45 or ptommaselli@gnhcc.com.

Foundation Center lists new Funding Opportunities week of July 20, 2009

Aging
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Offers Support Through Member Organization for Family Respite Care ServicesGrants will be awarded to help individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related illness and their families with the costs of in-home care, adult day programs, or other types of respite.... Deadline: November 1, 2009 and May 1, Annually

Animal Welfare
Maddie's Fund to Award Grants to Petfinder.com Member Shelters for Adoption Customer ServiceAwards totaling $50,000 will be given to animal shelters and rescue groups that have demonstrated good customer support during phone, email, and in-person contact with prospective pet adopters.... Deadline: September 18, 2009

Arts and Culture
National Endowment for the Arts Invites Applications for American Masterpieces: Chamber MusicGrants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal communities working to provide the American public with performances of chamber music, traditional and indigenous music, and jazz.... Deadline: October 8, 2009

Athletics/Sports
Applications Invited for NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots ProgramMatching grants of up to $200,000 will be awarded to nonprofits and schools working to improve local football fields in low- to moderate-income areas within NFL target markets.... Deadline: October 30, 2009

Tony Hawk Foundation Accepting Applications to Fund Public SkateparksGrants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to nonprofits, schools, and government agencies working to create skateparks in low-income areas across the United States.... Deadline: October 1, 2009

Community Improvement/Development
TD Charitable Foundation Offers Grants to Support Housing StabilizationFifty-six grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to nonprofits that are working to stabilize housing environments in TD Bank market areas.... Deadline: September 4, 2009

Home Depot Accepting Applications for Building Healthy Communities Grant ProgramGrants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to nonprofits, public schools, and tax-exempt public service agencies working to improve their communities by using volunteers to build and refurbish affordable housing.... Deadline: September 15, 2009 and December 15, 2009
Education

Kauffman Foundation Accepting Proposals for Entrepreneurship Dissertation Fellowship GrantsUp to fifteen grants of $20,000 each will be awarded to Ph.D., D.B.A., or other doctoral students working on dissertations in the area of entrepreneurship.... Deadline: September 23, 2009

Lowe's Toolbox for Education Accepting Applications for K-12 Public School ProjectsGrants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofit public K-12 schools and school-affiliated parent groups working on facility enhancements or landscaping/clean up projects in their schools.... Deadline: October 16, 2009

Kids In Need Foundation Invites Innovative Learning Projects for Teacher Grants ProgramGrants of up to $500 will be awarded to K-12 certified teachers working to create unique learning opportunities for their students at public, private, and parochial schools.... Deadline: September 30, 2009

Are You a Scrap booker and a History Buff?

The Hagaman Library in East Haven is collecting scrapbooks to place on display for the month of August. They are especially looking for scrapbooks that may contain photographs or news articles of old East Haven from the latter half of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th century. Details: Cynthia Gwiazda at (203) 468-3891 or cgwiazda@leaplibraries.org.

P/T receptionists wanted in North Branford

TWO part-time receptionists with great people skills wanted for very active office. Monday thru Friday.
Position #1 - 7am–noon
Position #2 - noon–5pm

Computer experience a must; heavy phones; general office duties. Looking for well-organized people with take-charge skills and initiative. $12/hour. No phone calls.; no walk-ins.

Contact: dcamputaro@camputaroandson.com

submitted by Lindy Gold

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.

Free set of gardening books

New Haven Land Trust is preparing to move and has a set of "New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening" (Greystone Press) in good condition to give away by Sept. 1. If interested contact barbara@newhavenlandtrust.org.

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.

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.

Office furniture donations available for nonprofits

Our firm has some older well used furniture that we would like to donate to charity. We have 12 desks with returns, a bunch of chairs (secretary and executive-some need to be recovered), 13 file cabinets (2 and 4 drawer) and a few small computer tables.

If interested, contact: Bruce L. McDermott, Wiggin and Dana LLP, New Haven
(203) 498-4340 or bmcdermott@wiggin.com

Nominations due for GNHCC Annual Leadership Awards

Deadline July 15: The GNH Chamber of Commerce invites members to submit nominations for this year's Business Leadership Awards, for presentation at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Oct. 22 at the Omni-New Haven Hotel.

Categories are: Technology Innovation, Legislative Leadership, Small Business Leadership, Leadership in Healthcare, Nonprofit Partnership Award, Developer Investment, Business in the Arts, Manufacturing, and Volunteer of the Year. For guidelines and nomination form, please contact Sue Rapini 203-782-4317 or srapini@gnhcc.com.

New Networking Group for Human Resource Professionals

The Human Resource Association of GNH has established an "In-Transition" Networking Group Meeting for Human Resource Professionals. Meet with fellow HR colleagues to network and share job leads. Meetings held monthly on the third Thursday at lunch (BYOL) from 12-1:30 pm., at the Schegg Group, Shelton. Details: judy.goldberg@hotmail.com.

United Way of GNH invites GNH Chamber of Commerce members to become a Caring Club® merchant by offering special discounts while aligning their business with a nationally recognized brand. There is no cost except for the discounts offered. Businesses will be linked to website and featured in all Caring Club promotional material. To apply, go to www.uwgnh.org/form.caring-club-merchant-participation-agreement.

Opening for computer refurbisher at Electronic Recycling and Research Corp

ER&R is looking for Independent Contractor to rebuild computers and TVs for resale.

We are doing our best to keep all of the CED's (covered electronic devices) out of landfills. We pick up free of charge, in Orange and Stratford , and at CT transfer stations. We are repairing for resale, recycling, and researching the down-cycle of CRTs.

We are a pending 501 (c) (3) corporation. If you know of anyone interested in this position, wants to donate time/money, or has recycling to do, have them contact Margaret or Alex at 203-540-5561.

www.erxrcorp.org.

Casey offers Elm City Fellowship leadership program

The Annie E. Casey Foundation and its direct service agency, Casey Family Services, are seeking applicants for its 2009-10 Elm City Fellowship for Children and Families, a leadership development initiative for executives and managers within New Haven’s nonprofit and public sectors. Read more at http://www.caseyfamilyservices.org/index.php/newsroom/newsdetail/428.