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In the spirit of collaboration that the National Assembly represents, these member & partner ads reflect the valuable resources that exist among us, so that we are better equipped to make referrals, find partnership opportunities, and benefit from the expertise and services of one another.
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Human Service NewsbytesMarch 2, 2007 Human Service Newsbytes is the biweekly E-newsletter of the National Human Services Assembly that contains information for and about the nonprofit health and human services sector.
CVENT - New National Assembly Business Partner The National Assembly recently announced a new business partnerhip with CVENT, the online event management company. CVENT offers web-based event management, event registration, surveys, email marketing and group housing/travel solutions. For more information about CVENT and the partnership with the National Assembly's Business Partners Program, click here. Online Auction to Help People, Communities in Need Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is sponsoring the second annual Trading Graces online auction on eBay from February 25 through March 22, 2007. Proceeds will benefit Lutheran health and human service organizations nationwide. Items range across the spectrum of eBay categories and include many high-quality items. For more information about the auction, click here. For more information about LSA, click here. Older People Most Generous, Poll Finds An AARP poll of 930 people 18 and older asking about charitable donations discovered that older people are the most generous. Ten percent of adults aged 65 or older donated $5,000 or more to charities last year. The next biggest group of large contributors was 35-49 (9%), followed by 50-64 year olds (7%). In 2005 Americans gave over $260 billion, an increase of almost 3% over 2004. This surge was attributed, in part, to rare and devastating disasters, including Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami. Religious organizations were most likely to receive contributions, as two-thirds of the respondents gave to them. Next were charities that benefit children, older adults and the needy. [Source: The Positive Aging Newsletter] State By State Report Card on Education Effectiveness The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued a state-by-state report card on educational effectiveness that shows America’s K–12 schools are failing their students and putting America’s future competitiveness at risk. The report graded all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on nine broad categories including academic achievement, return on investment, truth in advertising, rigor of standards, and data quality. For more information, click here. [Source: PEN Weekly Newsblast] Street Law Partners with PBS on Supreme Court Documentary Street Law recently announced a partnership with PBS on its innovative new series, The Supreme Court. Produced by New York City PBS affiliate WNET, the four-part documentary traces the history of the Court – from its creation, through the Rehnquist years – with particular emphasis on major cases and personal stories about the justices who have shaped our notions of justice and law. For more information, click here. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Progresses The Congressional Budget Office has released its estimates of the Administration’s budget, creating a document that “scores” program costs and savings, and will guide decisions made by the Budget Committee. This report may be viewed by clicking here. (PDF) . Meanwhile, the Budget Committees in the House and Senate are preparing resolutions, with the House aiming to vote the week of March 19 and the Senate before the end of the month.
Partnership for Play Every Day Launches Partnership for Play Every Day, convened by the YMCA of the USA and the National Recreation and Park Association, among others, is a public-private sector collaboration calling for all American children secure at least 60 minutes of play every day. As part of the launch, the Partnership released the most comprehensive study to date, done by Stanford University, examining the barriers that prevent youth from engaging in adequate levels of physical activity and the benefits of encouraging our children to adopt healthy lifestyles. Learn more about the campaign and read the study at www.playeveryday.org Best Practices for Engaging and Retaining Older Workers David Walker, comptroller general, testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging committee and presented findings from a study GAO conducted on older workers. The study touted multiple benefits for older workers remaining on the job, and for companies to recruit, retrain and retain them. The study also lists best practices and strategies to circumvent barriers, including national PR campaigns, legislation and regulatory changes. View the report by clicking here. (PDF) Career and Technical Education Database of Best Practices The Association for Career and Technical Education Best Practices and Programs Web page showcases innovative programs and creative teaching found in career and technical education across the country. The site allow teachers, school administrators, parents, students and policymakers to read and share information that may improve how career and technical education is taught in their programs and schools. For more information, click here. Child Support Special Improvement Project On February 21, Youth Service America and State Farm Companies Foundation awarded 29 students (ages 8-25) and 71 teachers and service-learning coordinators with State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants for National & Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22. The $1,000 grants were awarded in 37 states encompassing all academic disciplines and designed to expose more people to the positive benefits of service-learning. For more information and to see the list of winners, click here. Gleitsman Foundation Invites Nominations for 2008 Citizen Activist Award Initiative News & Resources National Youth Development Learning Network Member Spotlight TechMission TechMission is a Christian non-profit social service organization with the mission to support Christian organizations in using technology to transform vulnerable communities. It was formed in 2000 to support Christian community computer centers across the world in their effort to provide access, skills and relationships needed to succeed in the information age. National Assembly - Business Partners Program
The Business Partners Program is a service for members of the National Assembly and their affiliates that leverages their combined purchasing power to reduce costs. Click here to see the complete list of National Assembly Business Services and Discounts. The Business Partners Program is made possible through the generous support of The UPS Foundation. Did You Know? UPCOMING PEER NETWORK MEETINGS NCY Research Group Meeting March 9, 2007, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, New York, NY. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org. COO Peer Network Meeting Family Strengthening Peer Network March 28, 2007, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, at the National Assembly, Washington, DC. For more information, please contact david@nassembly.org. Small Organizations Council Meeting March 29, 2007, 1:30-4:30 PM. For more information, please contact sara@nassembly.org. Human Resource Council Meeting April 27, 2006, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, New York, NY. For more information, please contact david@nassembly.org. For more information on National Assembly Member Peer Networks, click here. UPCOMING TRAININGS & EVENTS F.I.L.M. Institute Online March 26-30, 2007 Meeting the Employment and Parents Needs of Low-Income Families - Webinar March 27, 2007 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM National and Global Youth Service Day April 20-22, 2007 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation April 23-29, 2007 April 23, 24, 2007
UPCOMING CONFERENCES Excellence in Nonprofit Business - An Institute to Empower CEOs and Other Executives to Manage Nonprofit Organizations Successfully National Aftershool Conference March 25-27 Girard College in Philadelphia, YouthBuild Transformation Institute April 17-19, 2007 Rodondo Beach, CA Lutheran Services in America 2007 Annual Conference Generations United 14th International Conference CLICK HERE to post your organization's conference dates on the National Assembly's website; click on "Add Your Own Event," and follow the instructions. Got News? Please e-mail sara@nassembly.org with your news, events, and suggestions for Newsbytes.
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