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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 NewsbytesSeptember 1, 2006 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. If you are having trouble reading this newsletter, go to http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/newsbytes/090106.htm 3rd Annual
September 14, 2006 1:00 PM J.W. Marriott Washington, DC
Formerly the National Leaders' Summit Where National Human Service Leaders GatherGet more information and register by clicking here. Poverty and Income 2005 Numbers Released by Census Bureau The U.S. Census Bureau released poverty and income data for 2005 on August 29. There was no statistical change in the number of children and people in poverty in the U.S., stopping a four-year increase. Other indicators, however, did not show good news, including a 1.3 million person increase in the number of people and children without private or government health insurance, and a decrease in wages for both men and women. An analysis by The Brookings Center on Children and Families shows an increase in poverty for female-headed families. For a brief summary of the data in graph format, as prepared by The Brookings Center on Children and Families, click here. (PPT File) For access to all the information and data tables, visit the U. S. Census Bureau by clicking here. Institute Provides Professional Development for Young Workers 63% of respondents to a survey by the Washington, DC chapter of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network want more opportunities for professional development. The American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI), which is annually attended by thousands of students, faculty and professionals, is particularly reaching out to young professionals to help meet their need for professional development. AHMI 2007, which will be held in Washington, DC, on January 3-6, 2007, is a symposium for college students, nonprofit professionals, volunteers and AmeriCorps members. Top nonprofit leaders engage participants through workshops and case studies. For more information, visit www.humanics.org/AHMI. Nonprofit Times Announces Power and Influence Top 50 The Nonprofit Times recently announced its annual Power and Influence Top 50 list of leaders shaping the nonprofit world. The list includes National Assembly member CEOs Roy Williams, Boy Scouts of America; Jill Schumann, Lutheran Services in America; Cass Wheeler, American Heart Association; Roxanne Spillett, Boys and Girls Clubs of American; William Novelli, AARP; Chuck Gould, Volunteers of America; Robert Goodwin, Points of Light Foundation; Brian Gallagher, United Way of American; Israel L. Gaither, The Salvation Army; Shay Bilchik, Child Welfare League of America; and the Assembly's own Irv Katz. Download the report here. (PDF) Human Spirit Initiative to Record and Share History of Human Services Sector The Mobilizing the Human Spirit Initiative will record and share the 100 year history of the human services sector in the U.S. The goal is to encourage individual initiative in building community. Based on research completed to date by newly appointed Chair Kay Horsch, the Human Spirit Initiative plans to issue three monographs this year that celebrate the contributions of “ordinary people” who volunteered their lives to start or shape human services organizations. For more information on this initiative, click here. (Word File) Special Section: One Year After Katrina "We Are Family" Supports Hurricane Relief The Points of Light Foundation (POLF) has launched We Are Family to generate funds for organizations that are directly providing services to families affected by Hurricane Katrina. POLF will act as a clearinghouse for ongoing healing and relief, directing funding to on-the-ground efforts across the country. The project's website will direct visitors to resources on family strengthening as well as ways to support the ongoing relief effort. On Thursday, August 31, a group of artists, featuring Patti Labelle, and POLF CEO Robert Goodwin appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to promote the cause and perform the song. For more information visit www.wearefamily2006.com Voices from the Gulf Coast - Leadership 18 Initiative This survey was undertaken by Leadership 18, a coalition of America’s largest, best known and most widely respected charitable organizations, which have come together to collaboratively address critical human development issues facing American society. During the past year these organizations have collectively invested more than $2.2 billion in post-Katrina relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts. The Gulf Coast Listening Initiative was announced in January 2006 in New Orleans and was designed to hear the needs and priorities of those most impacted by the storms. This report includes findings on health care, transportation, housing and more. To download the report, click here. (PDF) [Source: United Way of America] Fact Sheet on Volunteer Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita The Corporation for National and Community Service recently re-released a fact sheet on the impact volunteers had and are still having on the recovery from the devastating hurricane season of 2005. Many Assembly members were included, as well as thousands of other volunteer efforts. The fact sheet states that an estimated 547,826 Americans volunteered along the Gulf Coast and that thousands more are still needed. To learn more and to read the entire fact sheet, click here. (PDF) United Way Review of New Federal Charity Law United Way of America has prepared a preliminary review of the charity-related provisions in the Pension Reform Act of 2006, signed into law by President Bush on August 17. The review can be found online, and the document may be revised and expanded as more information becomes available. Click here to download. (PDF) The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a study on donor-advised funds and recommends that the IRS require more comprehensive reporting on the funds’ data in a variety of ways in order to improve compliance with tax laws. To read the full report, click here GAO Report on Community Development Block Grants This GAO report discusses how recipients use CDBG funds and how the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) monitors use of funds and compliance. The report recommends that HUD centrally maintain data to determine compliance, solicit input from field staff, prepare for an aging workforce, and develop guidance on sanctioning CDBG recipients who are not in compliance. To read the full report, click here. Career and Technical Education Act Reauthorized On August 14, President Bush signed into law the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. The act governs the flow of about $1.3 billion in federal funding to state and local work-related classes, programs, and training. Among the notable changes: programs will be required to report state test results and graduation rates, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act; and programs will be required to establish "programs of study," or plans for integrating academic- and career-oriented courses leading to a degree or industry certification. A copy of the law (Public Law No. 109-270) is not yet available through the Government Printing Office. 2006 Shape of the Nation Report Released Two New Reports from Chapin Hall Exploring How Children React in Bullying Situations explores what factors influenced sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students’ reactions in bullying situations. Researchers found that most students joined in bullying or withdrew from bullying situations, rather than defended victims. In Teen Perspectives on After-School Programs, researchers interviewed 10th graders to gather their perspectives on out-of-school opportunities and how to improve such programs through outreach and access. To read the reports, follow the links below:
Foundation for Child Development Young Scholars Program Offers Support for Research on Immigrant Children The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Accepting Applications for Research Grants New Member - National Recreation and Park Association The National Assembly is pleased to welcome the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as the newest addition to the Assembly and National Collaboration for Youth. NRPA's mission is "to advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people." To learn more, visit www.nrpa.org. To see a list of all National Assembly members, click here. Assembly Announces Essence of Leadership Award Winners The National Assembly recently announced the 2006 recipients of the Essence of Leadership awards to be presented on September 14 at the National Human Service Leaders Summit. Philip Mangano, Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, will receive the Award for Excellence in National Public Leadership; Sherry Stanley, Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Advantage, will receive the Award for Excellence in National Civic Leadership; and John Rother, Chair, Board of Directors of Generations United, will receive the Award for National Board Leadership. The reception begins at 6:30 and will take place at the J.W. Marriott in Washington. For more information or to RSVP to the reception, click here. For more information on the award recipients, click here. (Word File) Three CEOs of National Assembly member organizations have recently published books that are well worth reading. Who knew? One’s a mystery, reflecting the avocation of the author. Another aligns directly with the author’s day job. The third, a memoir, is personal but explains a lot about his choice of careers as well as his path in life. Here’s a “byte” about each: Unforgiving Shadows, by Ray Flynt, Day Job: President, Traveler’s Aid International. No longer an amateur writer, Ray has penned a book about a Main Line Philadelphia resident jolted out of his complacency by the kidnap and murder of his mother and sister, embarking on a journey to solve the mystery, changing his life forever.
Points of Light, A Celebration of the American Spirit of Giving. No mystery here: the author is and has to be, Robert Goodwin, President & CEO of the Points of Light Foundation. Illustrated by the famed artist, Thomas Kinkade, this book shares the stories of people who demonstrate America’s culture of caring. Mama’s Boy, Preacher’s Son: A Memoir, by Kevin Jennings, Day Job: Executive Director (and Founder), GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network). From evangelical, trailer park roots and the unyielding sting of the term, “faggot,” to Harvard, private school educator, founder of gay-straight student alliances, and pride in his individuality, the author shares his challenging journey with both humor and drama. These books can be purchased through the Assembly’s link to Amazon.com by clicking here.
Initiative News & resources National Youth Development Learning Network Member Spotlight National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments The National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) is a non-profit organization of, by and for parents committed to providing support to the parents of children who have visual impairments. NAPVI is a core partner for the Families & Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project spearheaded by the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights (PACER). NAPVI enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities. For more information, visit www.spedex.com/napvi. 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.
UPCOMING PEER NETWORK MEETINGS Smaller Organizations Council September 7, 2006, 1:30 - 4:30 PM at the Forum for Youth Investment, Washington, DC. For more information, please contact sara@nassembly.org. Knowledge Leadership Peer Council HR Council Meeting September 15, 2006, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, National Industries for the Blind, Alexandria, VA. For more information, click here. NCY Research Group Meeting September 15, 2006 at National Human Services Assembly in Washington, D.C. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org COO Peer Network Meeting September 27, 2006, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, YMCA of the USA, Washington, DC. For more information, click here. CFO Peer Group Meeting NCY Program Group Meeting October 19 - 20, 2006 in Indianapolis, IN. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org. For more information on National Assembly Member Peer Networks, click here. TRAININGS & EVENTS America's Promise Regional Forums America's Promise Alliance is conducting a series of regional forums to share best practices and encourage greater focus and collaboration within communities to see that all young people receive the fundamental resources they need to succeed. September 14-15, 2006 - Charlotte, North Carolina September 28-29, 2006 - Indianapolis, Indiana October 12-13, 2006 - Denver, Colorado September 11, 2006 For more information visit www.onedayspay.org September 17, 2006 For more information, visit http://www.neighborhoodday.org October 28, 2006 For more information visit www.makeadifferenceday.com Mix It Up Day Alliance for Children and Families National Partners include National Human Services Assembly and many of its members November 19-25, 2006 CONFERENCES September 7-10, 2006 New Orleans, LA Human Service Leaders Summit
4-H Inaugural Family Strengthening Distinguished Lecture September 26, 2006 Washington, DC Alliance for Children and Families National Conference Independent Sector Annual Conference October 22-24, 2006 Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition First National Meeting Presented by American Humanics October 24, 2006 Minneapolis, MN 2006 Healthy Communities - Healthy Youth Conference Sponsored by Search Institute 2006 BoardSource Leadership Forum Set Your Sights on Exceptional Governance December 3 & 4, 2006 Chicago, IL Symposium 2007: The National Network for Youth: A Place to Call Home Presented by National Network for Youth February 4-7, 2007 Washington, DC 8th National Conference on Fatherhood and Families Call for Papers - Click here.
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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