Unified Nonprofits of GNO

Monday Meeting

May 21, 2012 9:30am-11:00am

Goodwill Training Center – 3400 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans

TOPIC: Homelessness

Speakers:
• Stacy Horn Koch, Director of Neighborhood Services and Facilities at City of New Orleans
• Don Wilkerson, Founder and CEO Exodus House,
• Tyrone Keelen, Case Manager Cafe Reconcile

Invited:
• Unity of Greater New Orleans has been invited

There will not be a meeting on Monday, May 28th – Memorial Day.

Good Work Network: Business Training Classes

UPgrade your business with specialized trainings

- Select the class or classes you need most for your business:

– Financial skills for small business
– The nuts and bolts of opening a retail food business
– Legal aspect of business
– Social media boot camp
– How to build your own website
– Developing a sales pitch
– Developing a marketing strategy
– Intro to search engine optimization
– Personal Financial Literacy
– Email Marketing
– Intro to E commerce

- Register and pay online

- Come hear the Experts share their knowledge

- Leave with the Tools you need to help your business thrive!

Details here: http://goodworknetwork.info/registration/?page_id=8

Spring/Summer 2012 Data and Marketing Internship with NOLA Wise

Be a part of creating a greener, more sustainable New Orleans

Global Green’s NOLA Wise Program seeks volunteer Data and Marketing Intern to work in our New Orleans Office. Interns participate in a variety of activities that support both organizational, individual and community development.

Possible Tasks:
Email, mobile, and web marketing design and implementation
Data entry in Salesforce.com database
Data analysis on energy efficiency measures and effective marketing methods
Outreach to specific neighborhoods, and assisting in neighborhood-based energy saving challenges
Public speaking about the program and its advantages to prospective clients.
Door-to-door community outreach activities, to be determined.

Possible Focus Areas:
Neighborhood Green Building Outreach
Weatherization Assistance

Eligibility:
Proven interest in green building, affordable housing, architecture, and/or related environmental issues.
Students at all levels are encouraged to apply.
Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale), or the equivalent if from a non-US institution.

Time Commitment:
Preferred minimum 2 months, marketing and data entry work can be done remotely when possible. Some office time will be necessary to access Salesforce. Hours are from 2-4 M-F.
Exact hours to be agreed upon by volunteer and Global Green/academic institution.

Location and Hours:
New Orleans Office and Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA
Resource Center/Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Contact:
Please send resume, three references and a letter of interest (including statement of any environmental background) by e-mail to Christina Leblanc,cleblanc@globalgreen.org.

Compensation:
Academic credit is available. There is no monetary compensation, housing, stipend, parking or transportation provided by Global Green in relation to these positions. Please work out academic credit details with your academic institution if applicable.

Louisiana Philharmonic – LA Live! Kermit Ruffins

Free & Open to the Public
Saturday, May 12
7:30pm (gates open at 6:30pm)
Champions Square

More info here: http://www.lpomusic.com/?q=node/924

Foundation for Louisiana

Small Business and Non-Profit Organization Disaster Preparedness Summit
Thursday, May 24th from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter
2640 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

This meeting is intended for small business owners, technical assistance providers,
and non-profit organization leaders so they may gain access to resources and
information from agencies that operate in the areas of disaster preparedness and
recovery.

The Summit will feature sessions from the following organizations:
 The LSU Stephenson Disaster Management Institute;
 U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (confirmation pending);
 Louisiana Department of Insurance; and
 Small Business Administration

Space is limited and lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP no later than Monday, May 21st to:
Alfredo Cruz by telephone: 225-383-1672; or by email at
acruz@foundationforlouisiana.org

RSD is seeking College and Career Counselors

The Recovery School District (RSD) is one of the newest and most innovative public school districts in the country. Formed in 2003 as a state turnaround district, the RSD directly operates 16 schools and oversees 50 charter schools in New Orleans. The mission of the Recovery School District is to create a world-class public education system in New Orleans in which every decision focuses on the best interests of the children. We are building a team of highly motivated and results-oriented professionals who will be committed to making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime chance to reinvent public education in New Orleans.

The RSD is currently seeking College and Career Counselors who will design, implement and monitor a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate guidance and counseling program that addresses the academic, career and personal/social needs of every student in the school. The Counselors’ work will involve developing and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external schools, businesses and institutions.

The ideal candidate has:

• An unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve academic success.
• The commitment and energy necessary to do whatever it takes to make all of our students college- and career-ready.
• Knowledge of evidence-based/scientifically research-based practices, curriculum adaptation methodology, mediation strategies/skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• At least 3 years of professional school counseling experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Counseling and Professional Counselor License issued by the State of Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience with student data management systems; JPAMS experience preferred.

The College and Career Counselor will:

• Contribute to a culture of high expectations and achievement as part of the school’s leadership team.
• Counsel each student quarterly concerning academic programming, personal growth, and development; this includes exploring college and career options with each student and then collaboratively managing and revising their 5 year plan accordingly.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of a school-wide college and career readiness program, including but not limited to: ensuring that all qualifying students secure ACT waivers and complete the test; ensuring that each graduating senior applies to a minimum of two post secondary institutions; onsite career exploration days for students; offsite college and career tours for students; and college and career exploration events for parents.
• Maintain records pertinent to students’ scholastic and personal development, including but not limited to ACT/SAT, EXPLORE, PLAN, GEE, LEAP, iLEAP, report card grade and transcript records.
• Counsel students concerning emotional and psychological needs, including crisis counseling/intervention strategies for more appropriate interaction with other students, and conduct support groups for students with special needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development to support school-wide instructional planning, development of individualized education plans and 504 Accommodation Plans for students.
• Exhibit an understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially hearing/visually impaired children served by the school, and support the school staff in addressing the needs of these students.
• Refer students with special needs who require additional services to appropriate personnel within and outside the school; consult and coordinate with agencies as appropriate, including arranging services for students and follow-up visits.
• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law (FERPA/HIPPA).

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and qualifications to Katie Luscomb at Katie.Luscomb@rsdla.net. To learn more about the Recovery School District please visit our website, http://www.rsdla.net.

Member Duties : PARTNERSHIPS: Develop relationships with neighborhood associations and non-profit agencies, Attend neighborhood association meetings, Research organizations and agencies that provide complimentary services. OUTREACH STRATEGIES: Pursue avenues to engage/educate community, including grassroots canvassing, advertising, free listings, newsletters, etc. OUTREACH EVENTS: Seek out and schedule events such as markets, festivals, community events, etc. WORKSHOPS AND PANELS: Research and schedule workshops and panels for the general public, Coordinate with PR team on workshop announcements and advertising. SOCIAL MEDIA: coordinate all aspects of the program’s social media efforts, including Twitter, Facebook, website updates, eblasts, etc. GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE: Give tours of LEED Platinum green house to the public.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage , biking incentives , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Training .

Terms : None

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education , Environment , Hurricane Katrina , Housing , Technology .

Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Leadership , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction , Writing/Editing , General Skills .

Communities in Schools Event – May 11th

Academic Support Services Provided by Area Nonprofits to Receive Big Boost: CIS Series Launches Free Assistance

Reflecting on six years of post-Katrina work of providing integrated student services in public schools, Communities In Schools (CIS) has annually observed a dearth of adults available and trained to be effective tutors inside classrooms during the school day. Needs assessments show that 87% of schools responding to a survey said they would like to have more trained tutors in their schools. And out-of-school providers responded they would like to upgrade the skills of their staff
in providing academic assistance to students.

To fill this need, CIS will establish a tutoring initiative that begins with the first in a series “Integrated Student Services” with a May 11th workshop focus on Academic Support and Tutoring. “The series will consist of community conversations and speakers related to topics focused on services provided by the local and national community that help students achieve. It is logical to focus on this area of student support as the first topic of the series, for the community needs to be thinking aggressively about how it can help to sustain the great momentum in accelerating academic achievement that schools are producing,” said Sara Massey, President of Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans.

The event on May 11 and will feature Dr. Sandi Ayaz, Executive Director of the National Tutoring
Association, who will make a compelling case for the need to focus on building the capacity and quality of academic support during the in-school and out of school time frames. The morning session will be of interest to educators, education funders, afterschool and out of school program providers, faith-based and neighborhood associations, college and university tutoring centers, service learning groups who place tutors in schools, and any organization contemplating program services that assist children with learning.

In the afternoon, Dr. Ayaz will guide leaders of organizations who provide academic support through a self-analysis of their programs, comparing their practices to research-based best practices. Organizations taking advantage of this workshop will make significant progress towards becoming an accredited program, a designation that only the National Tutoring Program can provide. Organizations attending the afternoon session will be given first priority to receive free tutor certification training beginning in the summer of 2012.

“The advancement of achievement by public school students in New Orleans since Katrina is
impressive,” said Dr. Ayaz. “On May 11, the NTA we will announce an exciting and innovative partnership with Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans which will make access to the
resources of the National Tutoring Association easy and economical.”

CIS received funding from the IMPACT 2011 Fund at the Greater New Orleans’ Foundation to initiate this project. For registration information, go to http://www.CISNewOrleans.org or contact Christina Caryl (CCaryl.cisno@gmail.com), Event Coordinator at CIS Greater New Orleans or call 504-676-0910. The morning session is limited to 250 participants; the afternoon session is limited to 50 participants.

Lemonade Day, Saturday, May 5th

Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. It began in Houston, Texas in 2007. Since then it has grown from 2,700 kids to 120,000 kids in 31 cities across America and Canada in 2011 – including ours!

The foremost objective of Lemonade Day is to empower youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society – the business leaders, social advocates, volunteers, and forward thinking citizens of tomorrow.

Each child that registers receives a backpack with an Entrepreneur Workbook that teaches them the 14 lessons of Lemonade Day like creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors, and giving back to the community. Along the way, they acquire skills in goal-setting, problem solving, and gain self-esteem critical for future success. They keep all the money they make and are encouraged to spend some, save some and share some.

Learn more here.

Jim Henson’s Sid the Science Kid

WYES New Orleans presents…

Sid the Science Kid BIG Event!

Saturday, May 19
10am-2pm

Kenner Science Center and Planetarium in Rivertown
405 Williams Blvd, Kenner

For details, call (504) 840-4884, and visit http://www.wyes.org.

THE FUNDING SEED

Individual donors give three quarters of all private charitable gifts- more than foundation grants and corporate gifts combined.

How can your nonprofit find individual donors to support your work? Once you find them, how will you ask them to give?

Creating & Managing an Individual Donor Program
Thursday, May 10
4:00-6:30 p.m.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans
$35 per person. Student & group discounts available.

Register online at http://www.thefundingseed.com. To inquire about discount codes or to reserve your space and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.

Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.

NOLA Green Roots

Come out with the entire family to celebrate the Grand Opening of Our Kids’ Village!

Located in Mid-City, Our Kids’ Village is one of the only community gardens in the City developed primarily for kids in pre-school to 5th grade.

Date: 04/26/2012
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
RSVP: 504.251.9818 or info@nolagreenroots.com

NOLA Green Roots will work with parents, schools, and daycare centers in an effort to give kids more wholesome activities, improve healthy eating lifestyle and to keep them involved the community.

4235 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119

http://www.OurKidsVillage.com

Rethink on the Red Carpet

Join us for a celebration and special screening of
THE GREAT CAFETERIA TAKEOVER
a new HBO documentary film about the Rethinkers

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6:00pm
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

Community Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Global Green USA’s NOLA Wise program provides economic opportunities for local contractors and helps to lower the cost of energy efficiency upgrades for New Orleans homeowners. Not only does the program provide nationally recognized green building training for local contractors, but also direct access to jobs through the home energy retrofits in the program. The aim of the program is market transformation by increasing both the supply and the demand of weatherization services in the City of New Orleans, thereby creating a sustainable green retrofit industry as well as increasing the financial sustainability of the homeowners who participate in the program.

Member Duties: PARTNERSHIPS: Develop relationships with neighborhood associations and non-profit agencies, Attend neighborhood association meetings, Research organizations and agencies that provide complimentary services. OUTREACH STRATEGIES: Pursue avenues to engage/educate community, including grassroots canvassing, advertising, free listings, newsletters, etc. OUTREACH EVENTS: Seek out and schedule events such as markets, festivals, community events, etc. WORKSHOPS AND PANELS: Research and schedule workshops and panels for the general public, Coordinate with PR team on workshop announcements and advertising. SOCIAL MEDIA: coordinate all aspects of the program’s social media efforts, including Twitter, Facebook, website updates, eblasts, etc. GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE: Give tours of LEED Platinum green house to the public.

For more information on AmeriCorps VISTA please visit the AmeriCorps website: http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp and for more information on Global Green USA and our work in New Orleans, please visit our website: http://globalgreen.org/neworleans/

Qualified applicants please email resume and cover letter to nolahr@globalgreen.org, no phone calls please.

Global Green USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We’ve reached our first milestone, thanks to YOUR support – your $10 makes a difference! We have ONLY 11 1/2 hours left on this Grassroots Groupon deal, so please continue to spread the word and support Global Green in New Orleans, y’all http://www.groupon.com/deals/grs-global-green – THANK YOU to all of our generous friends of NOLA, and to our great friends at Groupon!!

Are You a Member of New Orleans’ Creative Arts Community?

Interested in National Endowment for the Art (NEA) grant opportunities?

If you answered yes to these questions, Congressman Richmond invites you to attend an Arts Grant Workshop presentation by NEA!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
5:30 PM
McKenna Museum
2003 Carondelet Street

NEA Staff will give an overview of the agency, their grant opportunites, and highlight their newest funding stream – Our Town – which supports partnership between public, nonpublic and private sectors engaged in creative placemaking activities in communities to stimulate local economies.

Immediately following the workshop, Congressman Richmond will award the winners of his 2nd Annual Congressional Art Competition (CAC). The contest is open to all high school students in the Second Congressional District. If you know of any students that would be interested in participating, go to: http://richmond.house.gov/artcompetition to secure additional information.

Submission deadline is Friday, April 20th, 2012.

Global Green USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and USGBC, LA Chapter to present a monthly panel series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Students from University of Louisiana School of Architecture and Design will be presenting their poster sessions, featuring the work of fourth year architecture students. We’ll learn more about these multi-story, mixed-use proposals for Lafayette that began with intensive site and urban design analysis and concluded with the production of highly developed drawings, including: plans, elevations, building sections and a wall section.

Thursday, April 26th
5:30pm to 7:30pm
AIA New Orleans Center for Design
1000 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA

Global Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments at 5:30pm, panel begins at 6pm. For more information on this and past events, see the AIA calendar, here: Events Calendar, or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org

Special thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market for their generous support.

Coastal Communities Consulting Fundraiser

Friends & Supporters of CCC –

Our staff and board members would like to invite you to CCC’s first fundraiser!

Join for a night of dinner, Vietnamese pop singers, and fun!

Friday, April 13th, 2012
Panda King Restaurant (next to CCC new office)
925 Behrman Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056
5:00 pm

For the last seven years, families all along the Louisiana coast have endured on-going hardship from hurricanes, the oil spill, and difficult economy. Throughout these challenges, CCC has been dedicated to supporting Louisiana’s commercial fishermen and small business owners. In 2009, we established Coastal Communities Consulting, Inc. (CCC) to better serve the community, and provide more resources for disaster recovery, business development, and family support services. In just a short time, they have served hundreds of clients, and delivered millions of dollars in grants and loans to struggling rural families. The fundraiser will bring together clients, partner organizations, potential funders, and local decision makers.

For more information or to confirm your attendance, please contact Phi Nguyen at (504) 393-0066.

The Micah Project

Come Make a Just Justice System

New Orleans locks up more people than anywhere else in the world. Putting more people in jail does not make our city safer! Come out and fix our justice system. Join us for your family’s sake.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
6:45-8:15 pm
Household of Faith Family Worship Church
630 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

We want:

• Comprehensive pre-trial services that will allow people accused of petty crimes to return home to their family while they wait to go to trial.
• To cap the new Orleans Parish Prison at 1,438 beds, the number needed to hold all violent offenders.
• To change how we fund our jail so it is no longer profitable to hold as many people as long as possible before they even go to trial.

Invited Guests Include:

• Mayor Mitch Landrieu
• First Deputy Mayor Andrew Kopplin
• Commissioner James Carter
• Councilwoman Susan Guidry
• Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson
• And you!

Join us on April 24 to make the New Orleans justice system more just!

For more information, look at our website, call (504) 528-9996, or email info@micahpico.org.

FREE Red Bean Monday

NOLA Green Roots

Come try our delicious red beans, made with fresh spices and herbs grown in our community gardens.

NOLA Green Roots Special Store:
3101 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
10 AM to 6 PM

http://www.nolagreenroots.com | 504.206.9290

The Funding Seed

April Nonprofit Workshop: Getting Your Board & Volunteers Excited to Fundraise!
Thursday, April 19, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans
Registration $35; discounts available for students and organizations registering two or more people.
Details & registration at http://www.thefundingseed.com.

Is your board of directors expected to raise money for your nonprofit?
Are they performing the way you need them to?
Do your most dedicated volunteers help grow the funds for your organization?

This workshop will provide you with simple tools to help your board members and volunteers become engaged, excited and successful in fundraising.

Register online at http://www.thefundingseed.com. For questions, to inquire about discount codes or to reserve your space and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.

Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.

SCHOOL HEALTH CONNECTION REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA)

The Louisiana Public Health Institute’s School Health Connection (SHC) School Wellness Program is pleased to announce the availability of a $300,000 funding opportunity to support the improved health and wellbeing of Orleans Parish students and their families through coordinated health promotion and wellness activities for students, staff and families.

School Health Connection is soliciting applications from Orleans Parish schools that are interested in creating a Wellness Program through the 2 year funding of a School Wellness Coordinator and Wellness Program activities. Eligible schools (see eligibility requirements attached) will be eligible for up to $150,000 per award over a 2 year period (July 2012-2013 and July 2013-2014).

For more information and to access the School Health Connection Request for Application please visit: http://www.schoolhealthconnection.org

Date Due: Friday, May 30th, 2012 by 5 p.m.

For Questions Please Contact:

Taslim van Hattum, LMSW, MPH
Program Manager, School Health Programs
tvanhattum@lphi.org
Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI)
1515 Poydras Street
Suite 1200, New Orleans, LA 70112

Playworks New Orleans Job Opportunity

About the Organization:

For more than 15 years, Playworks has leveraged the power of play at recess and throughout the school day to accelerate children’s learning and improve school climate. In partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Playworks currently serves more than 300 schools in 23 cities across the country, reaching 120,000 children daily. Principals and teachers tell us as a result of having Playworks on their campus, kids are more active, bullying, fights and injuries significantly decrease, and students return to the classroom focused and ready to learn.

In addition to placing Playworks’ staff in schools full-time, Playworks’ Training Department offers fee-for-service workshops and hands-on training and technical assistance to enable schools, school districts and community-based organizations to put our approach into action in their communities. For more information, please visit http://www.playworks.org.

About the Position:
We’re looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial and talented leader to lead our organization in the New Orleans area. The New Orleans Executive Director will be responsible for the financial sustainability and growth of the program by developing local funding sources, increasing the number of school partnerships and leading the team that delivers excellent Playworks programs for schools throughout the local districts. This position requires demonstrated success in fundraising, board support and staff leadership. Successful candidates must bring a strong knowledge of the public school system, ability to lead/develop teams and proven experience managing the day-to-day operations of a growing direct service organization. This position reports to a Regional Executive Director and is located in New Orleans, LA.

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
External Relations and Development

Lead all efforts to expand programming in new school districts and continually recruit new school partnerships
Manage New Orleans based fundraising activities including developing foundations relationships, corporate sponsorships and individual donor solicitation strategies
Grow and support a New Orleans Board of Directors charged with providing guidance, actively supporting fundraising goals, and increasing networks for Playworks throughout New Orleans
Serve as external face of Playworks in the community, within schools, in philanthropic circles and in the media to increase visibility and brand awareness
Work with community volunteers and volunteer agencies to promote greater community involvement
Work closely with a Regional Executive Director to design and implement a development plan for the New Orleans region

Program Oversight and Operations

Supervise and provide guidance to the team responsible for Playworks’ New Orleans programming, including program planning, implementation, expansion, evaluation and overall program quality
Work closely with national leadership team and with City Executive Directors throughout the country to gather, share and implement best practices and promote learning amongst Playworks cities
Provide leadership for a team of Playworks staff; establish organizational values, promote a fun, collaborative environment while communicating expectations and employee recognition
Ensure a wide array of professional development opportunities for each team member and effective performance evaluation systems that promote growth and achievement of individual and organizational goals
Manage the city budget and work with the Regional Executive Officer to develop and monitor programmatic budgets (program and leagues); including securing contracts and accounts receivables with schools and districts

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience as a successful leader in the nonprofit sector, government, private sector or education with proven visionary management and strategic planning capability
Strong experience managing a highly capable team using outcomes measurement and goal-setting
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Playworks
Experience creating and maintaining high-level relationships within the philanthropic community, school districts, government and private sector
Knowledge of the cultural landscape of New Orleans and surrounding communities and an ability to build collaborations with a variety of existing and new community contacts
Entrepreneurial self-starter and creative thinker with experience producing results in a rapidly growing, deadline-driven, fast-paced, dynamic environment
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive Non-Profit salary with potential bonus
Employer-paid health coverage
Access to employee-funded pre-tax health and child care spending accounts
Paid vacation, sick and holiday leave

How to Apply:
http://www.playworks.org/careers/office/apply-now

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools:
Rethink Architecture Committee

The Reconciliation Circle & School of the Future: Design Competition

Join The Rethinkers for a reception and presentation
Wednesday, April 4th
6:00 – 8:00 PM
AIA New Orleans Center for Design @Lee Circle
1000 St. Charles Ave

Suggested minimum donation of $15 per person. Suggested minimum donation for students of $5 per student. Corporate donations are greatly appreciated!

Snack from Rethinker’s garden. AIA New Orleans will supply libations.
Please come and support our young New Orleans designers!

For more information and to register for the event, click here or contact: mallory@therethinkers.org

New Orleans Premiere of HAPPY: THE MOVIE

Does money make you HAPPY? Kids & Family?

Explore your happiness!

Saturday, March 31st
Nunemaker Auditorium – Loyola University
1:30pm Registration
2:00 pm Film premiere

To RSVP contact, lwilliams@leadingeducators.org

HAPPY Is a feature‐length documentary that leads viewers on a journey across 5 continents in search of the keys to happiness. The film addresses many of the fundamental issues we face in today’s society: how do we balance the allure of money, fame and social status with our needs for strong relationships, health and personal fulfillment?

Through remarkable human stories and cutting‐edge science, HAPPY leads us toward a deeper
understanding of why and how we can pursue more fulfilling, healthier and happier lives.

The event is in partnership with the Loyola Institute for Quality and Equity in Education.

Diversity Fellowship: Proteus Fund

Applications Now Accepted

Deadline: 5pmWednesday, April 18, 2012

Proteus Fund is pleased to announce that applications
for the 2012-2013 Diversity Fellowship are now being
accepted.

Proteus Fund is a national grant making organization committed
to advancing social justice through democracy, human rights and
peace. The Diversity Fellowship complements Proteus’ work in
the areas of strategy development, research and fund management
and our established partnerships with donors and foundations.

Proteus believes that philanthropy is deepened when it is
reflective of the perspectives, life experiences, and issues relevant
to our diverse society and particularly of the organizations and
constituencies that philanthropy serves. Although the racial and
ethnic demographics of our society continue to change,
professional staff and trustees at many foundations do not reflect
this diversity. The Proteus Fund Diversity Fellowship seeks to
increase diversity in philanthropy, meet the interest of emerging
practitioners, help prepare them, and open doors for Black and
African Americans, Latino/a and Hispanics, Asian Americans,
Pacific Islanders and Native Americans. The Fellowship was
founded and formerly housed by Associated Grant Makers.

Proteus Fund needs your help to identify and encourage potential
candidates to apply for the 2011-2012 program year. We expect
your suggested candidates will come from the nonprofit and
corporate sectors with evidence of community or volunteer
experience. Candidates will be considered based on knowledge,
commitment, experience and skills and will be placed at
foundations in and around Boston and Western Massachusetts.
Applicants must currently reside in the United States and satisfy
federal laws regarding employment eligibility verification.

The application and a guide to frequently asked questions can be
found on the Proteus Fund website. The application is due by
5pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

Further questions should be directed to program Director Tammy Dowley-Blackman at
tdowley-blackman@proteusfund.org.

RSD URGENTLY NEEDS MONITORS FOR LEAP

The Need:
The RSD has no funding to pay for test coordinators for the LEAP testing April 12, 13, 16 and 17 and must rely on their central office staff for this. RSD is responsible for test monitoring for all of the RSD schools—charter and direct run (66 schools ). This is a huge service to our children to ensure that they have the most credible testing experience.

The Opportunity:
April 12, 13, 16 and 17: The time can vary depending on the school. The general time frame is from 7:30am-1:00pm. Volunteers can volunteer for one day, two days, three days or all of them. RSD can also pair volunteers if you would rather go with someone else. It is important to know what to look for during testing, so there will be a one hour training on April 9 from 9:00am-10:00am at the RSD (1641 Poland Ave.).

How to respond:
If you would like to volunteer, RSD will sign you up and provide the school/training details. Please email Nash Crews (nash.crews@RSDLA.NET), Chief of Staff for more information: 504.373.6200 ext. 20012 or 504.905.2669.

March 30th is the deadline for SENO’s 2012-2013 Social Venture Accelerator! Please help us encourage applications from high-potential early-stage social entrepreneurs with ideas and ventures that seek to solve specific social problems in New Orleans. We are accepting for-profit, non-profit, and hybrid venture ideas. We also highly welcome ideas in the areas of healthy food accesss, public health, public education, and blight/housing. If you have any questions about the application, please do not hesitate to contact Andrea Chen at achen@seno-nola.org.

2012-2013 SENO Social Venture Accelerator Program and Application Overview

Application Deadline: March 30th, 2012, 5:00pm

Social Venture Accelerator Overview:
Social entrepreneurs are innovative problem solvers who are passionate about solving what others may see as intractable social problems. They play a tremendous and critical role in solving our city’s biggest challenges. The SENO Social Venture Accelerator was designed in partnership with globally recognized social entrepreneurship nonprofit Echoing Green. The Accelerator helps early-stage ventures become operational, reach financial sustainability, and meet social impact targets through hands-on support from paid consultants in areas of need, pro bono professional services (legal, accounting, graphic design, marketing, etc.), a network of mentors and experts, timely connections, peer learning opportunities, and increased exposure for the venture.

2011 SENO Accelerator Fellows generated a 1500% return on investment, bringing in $2.5 million in external financing and revenues and creating 30 new jobs during the 10-month Accelerator. Please visit our website to learn more about the 9 2011 Accelerator Fellows. We will accept 12-15 Fellows in 2012.

Application Process:
Complete the online application by Friday, March 30, 2012, 5:00pm. We recommend that you type your answers into the essay worksheet before submitting online, as the online application will not allow you to save your responses. We may follow up with you for clarification of your responses. The program will officially begin June 1, 2012.

Please see attachments for program overview and application questions.
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SENO 2011 Accelerator Fellows:

Fellow John Burns // Jack & Jake’s: Jack and Jake’s is one of the first in the U.S. to establish a local food hub (with a network of over 200 local farms and fishers within 65 miles of New Orleans) where farm fresh products and seafood can be efficiently gathered and distributed to those who need access to affordable healthy food. Jack & Jake’s has secured financing since the start of the SENO Accelerator to begin operations, create 10 new positions, and secure contracts with grocery stores, restaurants, and the convention center.

Testimonial: “I couldn’t have done it without SENO. I would definitely recommend SENO’s Accelerator program to another social entrepreneur. My SENO consultant was a professional who had a skill set that I didn’t have and someone that I trusted. Jon Atkinson was a huge help to me at a time when I could not afford to bring on help. He initially served as my acting CFO. I needed support on the business end of Jack and Jake’s, and Jon has helped me…in seeking out new capital, helped to get meetings with potential investors, and helping me set up the financial infrastructure and systems on the ground.”

Fellow Tippy Tippens // MATTER L3C: MATTER L3C is an industrial design & consulting studio based in New Orleans, uniquely focused on raising awareness and funding initiatives that advance social change. MATTER L3C’s first product, BirdProject, is a black bird-shaped biodiesel soap with a white ceramic keepsake inside whose profits go towards wetland restoration. While in the Accelerator, BirdProject has been featured in Martha Stewart’s Whole Living magazine, the Martha Stewart TV show, Good magazine, and many others, generating $10,000 for wetland restoration and over $90,000 in revenues.

Testimonial: “The SENO Accelerator has made all the difference in the world. SENO is better than a fairy godmother. I was accepted into the program at just the right time and am incredibly grateful. I don’t know what I would have done without SENO since I don’t have the possibility of hiring someone for all of these different tasks. Because of SENO’s Accelerator, I feel like I have a team now. I have an MBA who helps develop and explain financial models to me [Accelerator Consultant], my own accountant [Pro Bono Professional], the head of a marketing firm who designed my website [Accelerator Consultant], a legal person [Pro Bono Professional], and an Executive Mentor [Kay Morrison, Founder of the Occasional Wife] with a background in retail. I definitely would recommend SENO’s Accelerator program to up-and-coming social entrepreneurs. I’ve made so much progress since the start of the program–SENO has helped to reduce wasted time, quicken the learning curve, and cut out some of the baby steps in the beginning.”

NOLA Public School Data Collective

The NOLA Public School Data Collective, representing Collegiate Academies, FirstLine Schools, New Beginnings Schools Foundation, New Orleans College Preparatory Academies, and ReNew Schools, is soliciting proposals from information technology or software development firms to create a comprehensive data management system or integrate existing educational software programs into one single-sourced solution. This proposal will work with the project from creation to completion of product and include a plan for ongoing maintenance. For more information and for a copy of the complete RFP, please contact Kristen Lozada at KLozada@nolacollegeprep.org.

LA SPCA Dog Day

A Walk-A-Thon & Festival to Celebrate our Furry Friends!
Sunday, March 25th, 11am to 4pm

New City Park Location!

Come out to City Park’s Big Lake Lawn this Sunday March 25th at the 30th Annual Dog Day Afternoon. Listen to free music by Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys while enjoying delicious food and drinks for festival goers of all ages. Spread your blanket out and enjoy the day’s entertainment with emcees FOX 8’S Jennifer Hale and New Orleans Saints DE Jeff Charleston.

It’s also not too late to pre-register for the Gatsby Strut, Louisiana’s original dog walk-a-thon, sponsored by Heaven’s Pets.

Why Pre-Register?
• Our pre-registered walkers who raise $25 or more are eligible to win 2 JetBlue tickets from ANYWHERE to ANYWHERE they fly (Value $1800). See the official rules here.
• The first and second place fundraisers can choose a pet to be featured as a Chair Dog for Dog Day 2013, which includes their photo on our event shirt and program.
• Win the following prizes based on your fundraising level:

o $25, you get the official Dog Day Afternoon T-shirt
o $50, you get the official Dog Day T-shirt and a recognition ribbon with lapel pin
o $100, you get the official Dog Day T-shirt, a recognition ribbon, and a doggie bandana
o $250, you get the official Dog Day T-shirt, a recognition ribbon, a doggie bandana and a ballcap.

We look forward to seeing you and your four-legged friends on Sunday March 25th!!

Can’t attend but want to support the event?
Click here to make a donation to Dog Day Afternoon 2012

Recovery School District: Job Opportunity

The Recovery School District (RSD) is a state turnaround district whose mission is for all students to attain a college degree or a professional career. Schools in the RSD achieved an average gain of 11% on state assessments in 2010-2011, more than 3 times the average statewide gain for all schools, and our District Performance Score has increased by 25 points since 2006. We are currently seeking a high school principal who will lead the students of a small transformational high school on a path to college and career success. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and reform-driven environment with significant freedom to innovate, while receiving support from the RSD to achieve a successful turnaround. Competitive salary ranging from $88-101,000; comprehensive benefits plan offered. Position closes on March 30.

Please see the full job description at: http://www.rsdla.net/Libraries/Presentations/High_School_Principal_3_14_12.sflb.ashx

St. Anna’s Medical Mission

Job Opportunity

Outstanding part-time, outpatient opportunity for primary care or family practice Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or board certified internal medicine or family practice physician in Greater New Orleans area.

No Call
Tuesdays 10am until 2pm
Wednesdays noon until 4pm

Join our team and provide high quality care through an established, award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to community service.

Current and unrestricted Louisiana license, DEA and Louisiana CDS prescriptive authority required. No visa applicants please.

If interested, please contact:
Diana Meyers
Community Wellness Director
St. Anna’s Episcopal Church
phone: 504-947-2121
fax: 504-947-2122
email: diana@stannanola.org
http://www.stannanola.org

FREE FILM SCREENING

“Revenge of the Electric Car”
(aka the “green” car)

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012
6:00 P.M.
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | (504) 569-9070
Complimentary Refreshments

“Revenge of the Electric Car” follows the race to be the first to win the hearts and minds
of the public around the world. It’s not just the next generation of green cars that’s on the line.
It’s the future of the automobile itself.
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COME SEE THE ELECTRIC CARS
on display at Ashé Cultural Arts Center the day of the film screening.

Then stay for a Talkback Session immediately following the film,
LED BY
Andrew Spaulding
Energy Efficiency Tech at Global Green USA
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To receive information about Community Cinema events at Ashé Cultural Arts Center,
contact: Drena S. Clay at drenas66@gmail.com, or call 504-569-9070.

Better Choices for a Better Louisiana Petition

Last year, LANO joined Better Choices for a Better Louisiana, a growing number of environmental, business, faith-based, labor, health, education, community, and consumer groups from throughout Louisiana that want to invest in Louisiana’s future.

BCBL has circulated an online petition (for LANO Members) urging legislators to demand transparency, accountability and detailed, measurable outcomes before signing off on major policy changes. LANO, along with 166 other concerned groups and individuals to date, has signed this petition. We urge our Friends and Members to take this opportunity to empower your elected officials to act with accountability and independence on behalf of the constituents they are representing. Please join us in this important effort!

St. Baldricks Day

Finn McCool’s in Mid City
3701 Banks Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
March 24th starting at 11:30 AM!

Come have a soda, ice cream or a pint and cheer on all the brave people giving up their hair for the cause!

Be a hero for kids with cancer!

Join this St. Baldrick’s event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you’ll be a part of the excitement.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.

Get involved and you’ll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers.

See Finn McCool’s website for more info: http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/4437/2012

Grow with St. Joe

A Crescent City Farmers Market fundraiser honoring St. Joseph’s Altars (a day early!)

Featuring a locavore St. Joseph’s altar, Pasta Milanese served by Domenica, Italian wines, and visionary philanthropist Oran Hesterman (who will be signing copies of his book Fair Food)

On the eve of St. Joseph’s Day, the Crescent City Farmers Market community will celebrate the patron saint of workers, families and social justice with a locavore St. Joseph’s Day altar at Bittersweet Confections (725 Magazine St). Domenica Restaurant will provide the traditional dish served at St. Joseph’s Day altars, Pasta Milanese, Italian wines will be offered, and Transportation Revolution will provide eye candy in the form of Italian scooters and motorcycles.

Sunday, March 18, 2012
3-6 pm
725 Magazine Street

Purchase tickets in advance online $30
http://www.marketumbrella.org/market/grow-with-st-joe.html

Who: Crescent City Farmers Market community and special guest Oran B. Hesterman, PhD of the Fair Food Network
When: 3:00-6:00pm, Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Where: Bittersweet Confections, 725 Magazine St. (across the street from the downtown CCFM)
What: a locavore St. Joseph’s Day altar, book signing and fundraising Italian feast to support the Crescent City Farmers Market’s community programming; Ticket price includes Pasta Milanese and 2 drinks; free for children under 12

March Workshop: Grantwriting for Beginners
Wednesday, March 21
9:30am-12:00pm
Ashe Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
Details & registration at http://www.thefundingseed.com.

Are you involved with a non-profit?
Does your job require you to raise funds for your department or position?
Do you want to add a valuable skill to your resume?

Consider grantwriting!

Grantwriting for Beginners is an engaging workshop that gives you the basic tools you need to start writing grants. Participants will learn how to find funding opportunities, tools and tips for writing your proposal and ways to make your program competitive for repeat funding.

Who should attend:
Nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers
Students and people in academic fields
Activists and community organizers
Religious leaders
Anyone who wants to learn about the exciting world of grantwriting!

Attendees will receive a certificate of participation after completing the workshop.

Registration $35 per person. Discounts available for students and organizations registering two or more people.

Email info@thefundingseed.com to inquire about discount codes or to reserve your space and pay at the door.

University of Notre Dame:
Voices of Faith Gospel Choir

Community Service Tour

The Choir will perform in New Orleans
Thursday, March 15, 2012
James B. Branton Chapel
Brother Martin High School
7:00 PM

All are welcome to share in the spirit and enjoy the talents of these young people. There is no admission charge, but any donations will benefit The Smyles for Myles Fund, established in memory of Myles S. Henderson, Brother Martin Class of 2008.

Please contact Mrs. Cindy Henderson:
(504) 737-0149 or (504) 251-8440

EPNO

We are thrilled to announce that applications for the EPNO Class of 2012 are live as of today! We encourage you or anyone you know who might be interested and eligible to apply at our site. The 2012 program will run from mid-May to mid-October.

Here are three key facts that you should know or pass on about EPNO:

Think you are too young to be a philanthropist?
Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO) is a group of next-generation leaders working together to use their resources and skills to support initiatives effecting positive change in the Greater New Orleans community.

Think you can’t make a difference?
In just three years, EPNO members have distributed $82,000 in grants to 21 local organizations supporting health care, housing, economic development, education, arts and culture, and the environment.

Wondering how you can get involved?
EPNO is gearing up for its fourth class, and the online application is due March 16. Only 35-40 spaces are available. To learn more about EPNO and how to apply to the class of 2012, visit our website: http://www.emergingphilanthropists.org.

Free Debt Relief Legal Clinic

Saturday, March 10, 2012
12:00 – 3:00 PM
at the Common Ground Relief Legal Clinic

FREE! Ask lawyers from the Pro Bono Project & the Common
Ground Relief Legal Clinic questions about bill collectors,
harassing phone calls, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and more.

For more info:
Common Ground Relief Legal Clinic
(504) 717-7324

For an appointment:
Pro Bono Project
(504) 581-4043

Cosponsored by Common Ground Relief Legal Clinic & the Pro Bono Project with generous support from the attorney volunteer community. Some ongoing matters may be referred to private volunteers (without charge). We will try to help everyone who makes an appointment, but legally can’t guarantee any result.

Reconcile New Orleans, Inc. is Hiring

Reconcile New Orleans, Inc., a nonprofit organization that operates Café Reconcile, is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer with proven community leadership combined with a strong business background who is looking to guide a dynamic social enterprise.
Please refer to http://www.reconcileneworleans.org (click on link “What You Can Do” and select “Join Our Team”) for more details.

Charity How To

This webinar solves your problem of how to get your volunteers to raise big money for your nonprofit. Volunteers are often the most overlooked fundraising resource. This webinar will give you an insider’s grasp of how to engage your volunteers, identify which volunteers can fundraising for you. You’ll also learn how to create fun volunteer job descriptions, how to appreciate your volunteers and how to build a top performing volunteer team.

We will help you go from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to feeling relief from getting the help that you needed. You’ll also learn how to run a phone-a-thon, and how to motivate your board and interns. Getting more volunteers will cut your costs dramatically, perfect for the nonprofit on a shoestring budget. Furthermore, people who volunteer at your nonprofit give 10x as much as those who don’t volunteer.

Learn:

What are 5 fabulous sources of volunteers?
How to create a compelling volunteer job description that gets results?
How to identify which volunteers will help you fundraise for your nonprofit?
What are example tasks that volunteers can perform?
How can you turn your board into fundraising superheroes?
What are the different kinds of volunteers and how can you reach them?
How do you deal with volunteer motivation when volunteers slack off?
How to get past the objection, “I don’t want to fundraise”?
How can you use volunteers for a successful phone-a-thon?
How can you retain volunteers?
BONUS: Diversity and Youth Recruitment of Volunteers

The following bonus materials are included with this webinar:

Sample Volunteer Job descriptions
A Volunteer Quiz to pinpoint which tasks your volunteers can do
Compelling internship job description that will have interns beating down your door
Sample Phone-a-thon script
E-Chapter: Managing Volunteers: How to Motivate!
E-Chapter: Phone-a-thons: What’s your Ringtone?

Learn more at: http://charityhowto.com/upcoming_info.php?vid=359

Grant Training Center

Educating for Winning Grants

Professional Grant Development Workshop
Master the techniques of writing superior and winning proposals

February 27 – 29, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
To be held at:
Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana

This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for: 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention will be on how to effectively write proposals in times of keen competition and limited resources. Much has happened in new regulations and in approaches to grant writing, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences, education and non-profit professionals.

Participants Will Learn How to:
• Navigate the world of grant procurement
• Research and identify potential funding sources
• Address the guidelines of federal and foundation applications
• Focus foundation and corporate giving for the State of Pennsylvania
• Understand the new federal guidelines for writing winning grants
• Know the review process and how to address key points for reviewers
• Write winning grants that stand out against scores of competing submissions
• Develop focused and realistic budgets
• Demonstrate that one’s proposal merits excellence and innovation
• Package professional grant submissions

*Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.*
Workshop Fee: $595.00 USD (including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast)
Rebate of $50.00 USD per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization

To Enroll:
Please visit our website,
Or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864.

LANO

“Is Your Control Environment in a Danger Zone?”
LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors
Lunch and Learn

No matter the size and shape of your nonprofit-it is critical that internal controls and separation of duties are in place to protect the organization’s assets and reputation.

Lunch is being provided by LaPorte. Space is limited, so register today.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:30-1:00 pm
LANO and Arts Council Office
935 Gravier St.-New Orleans, LA 70112
[Register Online]

Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:30-1:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area
3772 North Blvd.-Baton Rouge, LA 70806
[Register Online]

Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:30-1:00 pm
Archdiocese of New Orleans North Shore
69090 East Highway 190 Service Road-Covington, LA 70433
[Register Online]

2012-2013 Social Venture Accelerator
Program and Application Overview

Feedback Deadline: March 16th, 2012, 5:00pm
Application Deadline: March 30th, 2012, 5:00pm

New Ventures Accelerator Overview:

Social entrepreneurs are innovative problem solvers who are passionate about solving what others may see as intractable social problems. They play a tremendous and critical role in solving our city’s biggest challenges. The SENO Social Venture Accelerator was designed in partnership with globally recognized social entrepreneurship nonprofit Echoing Green. The Accelerator helps early-stage ventures become operational, reach financial sustainability, and meet social impact targets through hands-on support from paid consultants in areas of need, pro bono professional services (legal, accounting, graphic design, marketing, etc.), a network of mentors and experts, timely connections, peer learning opportunities, and increased exposure for the venture.

2011 SENO Accelerator Fellows generated a 1500% return on investment, bringing in over $1.5 million in external financing and revenues and creating 17 new jobs since the beginning of the program. Please visit our website to learn more about the 2011 Accelerator Fellows.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application by Friday, March 30, 2012, 5:00pm. For feedback on applications, submit draft application by Friday, March 16th, 2012, 5:00pm to info@seno-nola.org. We recommend that you type your answers into the essay worksheet before submitting online, as the online application will not allow you to save your responses. We may follow up with you for clarification of your responses.
2. If you are selected for the second round, we will invite you to provide additional materials and to schedule an interview. We encourage early applications and may begin the interview process at any time.
3. If you are selected as a 2012 Fellow, SENO will inform you of the decision, and you will be assigned an Accelerator Consultant and Executive Mentor who will work with you on your venture approximately 6-8 hours/week to help you meet your top financial sustainability and social impact goals. The program will officially begin June 1, 2012.

Program Details:

• SENO will select 13-15 high-potential social entrepreneur Fellows who have innovative solutions to high-priority problems in New Orleans
• We work with the Fellows in a 10-month engagement (Jan. 1, 2012-March 31, 2013) to test and implement his/her promising new approach to solving a problem
• We begin with an organizational assessment, which includes a financial, operational, and programmatic review
• Together, we set and reach short- and long-term goals through our Milestone Activity Plan (MAP) for deep social impact and financial sustainability
• Support occurs in areas such as:
• Building financial models
• Making introductions to potential clients, funders, policymakers, investors, and/or media
• Building a website
• Market analysis
• Strategic planning
• Business planning
• Setting up an accounting system
• Marketing and PR
• Fund development
• Legal services: incorporation, board training, contract creation and review, etc.
• We assemble a team for each social entrepreneur made up of an Accelerator Consultant, Executive Mentor, and pro-bono professionals (legal, marketing, financial, etc.)
• Paid Accelerator Consultants will spend 6-8 hours per week working hands-on with social entrepreneurs in areas of need determined by the social entrepreneur. Past areas of need included business planning, market analysis, financial management, and executive coaching.
• Pro-bono professionals will be customized to each social entrepreneur and may occur in areas such as legal, financial management, quantifying impact, fundraising, accounting, communications, back-office, marketing, and social media.
• Executive Mentors and SENO will help participants make timely “people connections” to help the social entrepreneur build a larger network of supporters and resources.
• Our goal is for over 80% of social entrepreneurs in our cohort to reach their top social impact and financial sustainability goals.
• Fellows meet monthly as a group to learn from one another, find solutions, and share challenges, resources, and successes.
• SENO has partnered with internationally recognized social entrepreneurship nonprofits. As an Echoing Green Fast Track Search partner, SENO will recommend two Fellows to automatically advance to the Echoing Green Semifinalist round. As an Ashoka Changeshops partner, SENO Fellows will have access to a suite of online tools to help access the capital, talent and collaborators they need to grow their initiatives.

Eligibility Requirements
• Founder, co-founder, or leader of an early-stage social venture currently in operation or in development (for-profit/non-profit/hybrid; no more than 2 years in existence with paid staff or no more than 2 full-time employees)
• The desire to seek external support, services, coaching, and mentoring to build a stronger platform to achieve the venture’s mission
• The desire to accelerate social impact and venture development
• The desire to learn from and be a part of a peer cohort of social entrepreneurs
• Unwavering commitment to realizing the venture and achieving the mission
• Ability to commit to the following:
o Availability to attend program launch and “graduation” event where Accelerator participants present program deliverables and successes to a peer audience
o Responsiveness to SENO program staff
o Commitment to fill out monthly 5- minute surveys on program deliverables
o Ability to receive feedback and the capacity to implement or act on suggestions and plans that both participant and consultant have agreed on
o Ability and capacity to follow through on the jointly developed and agreed-upon action steps, goals, and deliverables in the ten-month “Milestone Activity Plan”
o Capacity to meet or correspond at least once/week with Accelerator Consultant
o Ability to commit to June 1, 2012 program start date

Selection Criteria:
The ideal candidate is a high-potential early-stage social entrepreneur who has needs in specific areas and is interested in external assistance to accelerate his/her venture. We select social entrepreneurs based on three main criteria:

1. Entrepreneurial/leadership qualities
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and deal with ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to “get things done”
• Strong passion and commitment for the program area in which they plan to work
• 100% commitment to the social venture
• Practical skills, including problem-solving, strategic and organizational abilities
• Personal integrity

2. Plans for organizational sustainability
• Viable and well-researched plan for financial sustainability and growth

3. Innovation/potential for significant social impact in an area of high need
• Clear and compelling problem definition
• Seriousness of the social problem to be addressed
• Sound strategy and plan for program development and delivery
• Plan for evaluating success and performance
• Innovative idea and approach
• Potential for tangible impact to the beneficiary population
• Potential for solving the identified problem at scale (locally, nationally, or internationally)
• Potential for effecting systemic change (e.g., policy change, societal change, influence in the field)

SENO 2011 Accelerator Fellow Experiences:

Fellow John Burns // Jack & Jake’s: Jack and Jake’s is one of the first in the U.S. to establish a local food hub (with a network of over 200 local farms and fishers within 65 miles of New Orleans) where farm fresh products and seafood can be efficiently gathered and distributed to those who need access to affordable healthy food. Jack & Jake’s has secured financing since the start of the New Ventures Accelerator to begin operations and created 7 new positions.

Testimonial: “I couldn’t have done it without SENO. I would definitely recommend SENO’s Accelerator program to another social entrepreneur. My SENO consultant was a professional who had a skill set that I didn’t have and someone that I trusted. Jon Atkinson was a huge help to me at a time when I could not afford to bring on help. He initially served as my acting CFO. I needed support on the business end of Jack and Jake’s, and Jon has helped me…in seeking out new capital, helped to get meetings with potential investors, and helping me set up the financial infrastructure and systems on the ground.”

Fellow Tippy Tippens // MATTER L3C: MATTER L3C is an industrial design & consulting studio based in New Orleans, uniquely focused on raising awareness and funding initiatives that advance social change. MATTER L3C’s first product, BirdProject, is a black bird-shaped biodiesel soap with a white ceramic keepsake inside whose profits go towards wetland restoration.

Testimonial: “The SENO Accelerator has made all the difference in the world. SENO is better than a fairy godmother. I was accepted into the program at just the right time and am incredibly grateful. I don’t know what I would have done without SENO since I don’t have the possibility of hiring someone for all of these different tasks. Because of SENO’s Accelerator, I feel like I have a team now. I have an MBA who helps develop and explain financial models to me [Accelerator Consultant], my own accountant [Pro Bono Professional], the head of a marketing firm who designed my website [Accelerator Consultant], a legal person [Pro Bono Professional], and an Executive Mentor [Kay Morrison, Founder of the Occasional Wife] with a background in retail. I definitely would recommend SENO’s Accelerator program to up-and-coming social entrepreneurs. I’ve made so much progress since the start of the program–SENO has helped to reduce wasted time, quicken the learning curve, and cut out some of the baby steps in the beginning.”

Fellow William Stoudt // Youth Rebuilding New Orleans: YRNO is a not-for-profit organization, started by youth and for youth, allows students to help with purchasing and rebuilding homes, repairing them using volunteer participation, and selling the properties to deserving teachers whom could otherwise not afford the homes. So far, 5 houses have been bought and sold.

“SENO’s Accelerator has helped me accelerate the progress of my venture. SENO has provided a lot of necessary first steps in getting an idea from idea phase to actually functioning. For example, we didn’t have legitimate accounting and Quickbooks, a business plan, a strategic plan, we weren’t tracking the teachers we were trying to help, and we didn’t have a timeline for projects. My Accelerator Consultant is Tess Monaghan, Executive Director of Build Now, and she has been great in giving me an extra set of hands while I am a one-person company. It’s like having two people. Tess has also had experience doing many of the things I’m facing for the first time, like our project timeline. It saves a lot of time. Tess runs a housing nonprofit herself, and she already had something very similar for Build Now. So, she just went ahead and changed everything up to fit YRNO’s situation. We are slated for 11 houses by the end of the Accelerator program. Our Executive Mentor is Carey Shea, Executive Director of Project Home Again, and she has helped me quite a bit with fundraising and grantwriting since I haven’t done that before. In addition to consulting and services SENO has provided, the program also gives you an opportunity to meet with peers. Even if they don’t have similar business plans, they have similar challenges. You’re not alone. You have a sounding board you need to test a lot of the ideas and talk the problems that you’re having. Also, the Accelerator Corps gives you the tools you need in the beginning stages helps you with the random issues that come up.”

If you have questions about this program, please contact us at info@seno-nola.org, and we will get back to you right away.

February Non-Profit Workshop:
Creating a Powerful Fundraising Plan
Thursday, February 9
4:00-6:00 p.m.
The New Orleans Healing Center
2372 Saint Claude Avenue
Register at http://www.thefundingseed.com.

What would happen at your organization if you never had to worry about your funding? If you knew how much you needed to raise, and how you were going to raise it?

This workshop will help you make that a reality. You’ll learn ways to assess your resources, set fundraising goals, and create a calendar that will keep you on track. Participants will receive tools they can take back to their organizations and put to work immediately.

Registration $35. Discounts available for students and for organizations registering two or more people.

Register online at http://www.thefundingseed.com.
For questions, to inquire about discount codes or to reserve your seat and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.

Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.
Space is limited. Registration required.

How to Access and Leverage the Media for Social Change: A Workshop and Panel Discussion for Social Entrepreneurs

Sponsored by SENO, Xavier University Communications Department, Capital One Bank, and Louisiana Office of Community Development
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Xavier University, Room 173, Norman Francis Building (corner of Drexel and Scott)
RSVP required by Feb. 2: Please email info@seno-nola.org.

SENO is hosting a workshop (conducted by Bond PR and Beurmann Miller and Fitzgerald) and distinguished panel of television and print reporters to share strategies and best practices to access and leverage the media for social change. This panel will help social entrepreneurs gain a better understanding of the following:

How accessing and leveraging the media can help social entrepreneurs further their mission
How to access media
How to pitch a story to the press
How to build relationships with members of the press
What counts as news-worthy
How social entrepreneurs can better market their organizations and gain media attention

Agenda:
6:00-6:30 Allison Gouaux and Anna Koehl, Beurmann Miller Fitzgerald
6:30-7:00 Jennifer Bond, Bond PR and Brand Strategy
7:00-8:00 Panel Discussion:
Jarvis DeBerry, editorial writer and columnist, Times-Picayune
Gina Swanson, WDSU Reporter
Dr. Brenda Edgerton-Webster, former radio/television reporter; currently Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communications, Xavier University
Prof. Melinda Shelton, Times-Picayune columnist, former newspaper reporter and editor; currently Director of Student Publications, Xavier University

2012 Wisner Grants Info Session

The City of New Orleans invites you to the Wisner Grants information session

Thursday, February 2, 2012
10:30 – 11:30am

City Planning Commission Conference Room
1340 Poydras Street, 9th Floor
New Orleans, LA

During this session, participants will learn about the City’s process for reviewing and awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations that provide excellent programs in the areas of:
1) Education
2) Recreation
3) Beautification
4) Human Services

For more information, please contact Ashleigh Gardere at aggardere@nola.gov.

Save the Date: Public Policy Institute

LANO’s second annual Public Policy Institute will be held March 8-9 at the Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge.

Registration is open – Click here to reserve your seat.

Laws and regulations affect us all – our engagement in the public policy arena is critial to ensure Louisanans benefit from informed decisions.

“Are We Moving in the Right Direction?”
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Kirby Goidel, Director of Public Policy Research,
LSU Manship School of Mass Communication’s Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs

LANO Get Smarter Faster

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation brings
CausePlanet Page to Practice Database Access FREE to LANO Members in 2012

What is Page to Practice and how do I access it?
This is a one-of-a-kind professional development tool that keeps you informed about great books and best practices in the nonprofit world. Searchable by topic, each book record includes an executive summary, nonprofit interpretations, highlighted passages and an original author interview. Informed subscribers make better management choices and save time and money for their mission. Improve your personal performance, compare the views of leading nonprofit thinkers and respond to emerging trends with Page to Practice.

Can I get a guided, personal tour?
Yes! Sign up today for free webinars in which CausePlanet publisher Denise McMahan guides LANO members and friends through Page to Practice and other great features of the site.

Learn more about how you can apply this time-saving tool to your professional advancement by joining us for this free orientation!

Click here to register for Wednesday, Jan 25, 10:30am CST tour

Click here to register for Wednesday, Feb 1, 2:00pm CST tour

January Green Drinks Goes Blue

The 2012 Water Challenge, sponsored by Greater New Orleans Foundation and The Idea Village, is sponsoring January’s Green Drinks! Therefore, we are calling this month’s event “Blue” Drinks.

The Water Challenge hopes to elevate the opportunities that exists in water-related industries. Water is one of the world’s most valuable resources, and Louisiana – rich in water resources – has yet to take full advantage of the business opportunities associated with it. Join us on Friday, January 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for “Blue” Drinks to learn more about the entrepreneurial opportunities that exist in the New Orleans region.

Blue Drinks will be held at The Idea Village, located in between Magazine and Camp Streets in the Warehouse District.

AGENDA
5:30 pm: Networking, refreshments
6:00 pm: Welcome by LifeCity
6:05 pm: Idea Village Presentation
6:15 pm: Recognition of local green businesses
6:20-7:30 pm: Blue drinks, music

WHERE: The Idea Village, 515 Girod Street, New Orleans, 70130
WHEN: Friday, January 27th, 2012 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
WHO: Individuals and companies interested in being a part of the local green economy
WHY: Great people, great drinks, and getting involved with the 2012 Water Challenge

Special thanks to the Idea Village for the use of their venue! For more information on the Water Challenge, visit the Idea Village website.

WYES Update

Here are a few highlights at the beginning of 2012. Pick a couple of the areas below that you are interested in and find out what is going on.

Emmy. We have received an award for our production of NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANTS WITH A PAST, producer Peggy Scott Laborde’s homage to our heritage of great restaurants. A wonderful program about our superb culinary traditions.

Programming from PBS. The return of MASTERPIECE “Downton Abbey” has been the latest PBS program to gather lots of attention. If you were an aficionado of “Upstairs, Downstairs,” you’ll love this series, Sundays at 9p.

Local Productions. The debut of WYES CONVERSATIONS (Fridays at 8p) was a public affairs breakthrough for us, as we interviewed the newsmakers rather than the media. Producer Marcia Kavanaugh and INFORMED SOURCES producer Errol Laborde spent 30 minutes with both Congressmen Steve Scalise and Jeff Landry.

WYES National Productions. Chef John Besh will go into production this spring on his second national cooking series, as we have been able to raise the funding to begin work.

Channels 12.1, 12.2, 12.3. If you haven’t noticed yet, WYES now broadcasts on three different channels, all of which are carried on most cable services. THE PBS NEWHOUR, for example, can be seen at 9p on 12.2 (World), and if you missed John Besh on 12.1 (WYES-HD), you’ll find it airing on 12.3 (Create).

http://www.wyes.org. Our website continues to grow. If you go there now, you can check out AMERICAN GRADUATE. Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, this project recently convened a forum to discuss the dropout issue in our region and what can be done about it.

Educational Outreach. We have formed a partnership with The Sankofa Farmers Market and are screening SESAME STREET “Growing Hope Against Hunger.”

Membership. The December membership drive was better than last year’s, perhaps indicating the slow continuing improvement in the economy. The most successful program was NEW ORLEANS IN THE ‘50’S, not only raising the most money, but attracting the most Producers Circle ($1,200+) on-air contributions ever.

Federal Support. Our regular federal funding through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting remains secure for the moment. But Congress did eliminate the matching grants program for equipment through the Department of Commerce. This was the program that replaced all our production equipment after Katrina.

State Support. We have asked the state for capital funding to help complete our rebuilding project. We should know more this June.

YES Productions. Our mobile unit business continues to supply needed funds to WYES. Thanks to the NBA settlement, we continue to provide the production facilities for all the Hornets home games.

WYES AUCTIONS. For the first time, we experimented with simultaneous on-line and on-air bidding during two days of our fall auction season. It was very successful. We plan to expand the effort this spring.

CHOCOLATE SUNDAY. Our annual chocolate tasting is coming up on January 31 at the theatre at Harrah’s Casino. This is a lot of fun, but I warn you, it is a tasting. Pace yourself.

Tierra Resources

Invites you to celebrate the launch of the American Carbon Registry’s approval process of the…

World’s First Carbon Offset Methodology for
Deltaic Wetland Restoration
Developed by Tierra Resources
Generously funded by Entergy Corporation

Join the Tierra team for drinks and lite hors d’oeuvres
to learn what this groundbreaking methodology means
for the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana.

Speakers Include:
Entergy Corporation
Environmental Defense Fund
GNO Inc.
Tierra Resources

Thursday, Jan 26th | 5:30-7pm
The IP | 643 Magazine Street

RSVP by 1/23 to Sarah at sarahmack@tierraresourcesllc.com

Birthing Project USA

The Underground Railroad For New Life Responds to President Obama’s Call for National Service
The Nation’s Coast-to-Coast Baby Shower is happening in your city!

Date: Saturday, Jan 14th
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
City: New Orleans
Address: 1712 Oretha Castle Haley blvd.
Contact Person: Luanne Francis

How You Can Participate: *Bring a Baby Blanket, Book or Pampers, *Attend an Orientation Session on Birthing Project SisterFriends, the nationally recognized one-on-one Support Program for Pregnant and Parenting Teens and women, *Become a SisterFriend . For information or to register: http://www.birthingprojectusa.org

LA Restaurant Association Education Foundation is Hiring

Organization: LRA Education Foundation
Date Posted: 1/11/2012
Listing Expires: 2/10/2012
Date Needed: 1/11/2011
City: Metairie
Location: Louisiana
Country: United States
Primary Category: Director
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s
Experience Requirement: 3-5 years

Description & Details

Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation seeks an experienced Director with a strong background in development and philanthropy. Ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings as our leading offering is a two year high school based industry program, ProStart.

The Director will:

* Manage all programs & finances
* Work within existing organizational structure to communicate mission
* Generate revenue through fundraising/resource development
* Lead & implement strategic plan & philanthropic objectives
* Expand partnerships by identifying, cultivating & soliciting individual, corporate & foundation support (in the 6-7 figure $$ range)
* Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate & foundation sponsors, and individual donors.
* Write grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders.
* Develop and grow our individual donor base; manage annual giving campaign; cultivate major gifts.

Individual reports to LRA CEO and manages LRAEF board administration, communications & governance.

Must possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Must have experience and proven track record in foundation development. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and prior foundation or non-profit development experience is required.

Visit http://lra.org/LRA/Education/Education_Foundation.aspx for more information about the LRAEF.

How to Apply / Contact

Submit cover letter & resume to: resumes@lra.org
Please include in subject line: EF Search

The Funding Seed

January Workshop:
Fundraising Events 101
Tuesday, January 24
3:30-6:00 p.m.
The New Orleans Healing Center
2372 St. Claude Ave.
Details and registration at http://www.thefundingseed.com.

Learn to create events that raise money for your non-profit! This fun, hands-on workshop covers:

* choosing what kind of event is best for you
* working with volunteers
* identifying event sponsors
* and much more!

Registration $35 per person. Discounts available for students and organizations registering two or more people.

Attendees will receive a certificate of participation for completing the workshop.

Registration required. Space is limited, but a second workshop time may be added if there is sufficient demand.

For questions or to request discount codes, email info@thefundingseed.com. To register, visit http://www.thefundingseed.com.

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools & Prospect 2

Saturday, January 21 from 12-2 PM for the exhibition opening of the Prospect.2 Student Biennial at the Prospect Visitor Center, 1036 Esplanade Avenue.

The Prospect.2 Student Biennial features work made in response to and collaboration with various Prospect.2 artists, and features artwork from students throughout New Orleans. Exhibit highlights include a 16-panel mural created collaboratively by Prospect.2 artist Bruce Davenport and members of the Roots of Music Marching Crusaders band; photography by students from Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, shot in the style of Prospect.2 artist Lorraine O’Grady and based on workshops with the New Orleans Kid Camera Project and the Prospect.2 Education Department; photography submissions from New Orleans-area students inspired by Prospect.2 artist William Pope.L; and a digital sound installation created by Prospect.2 artist Dan Tague and students from Lusher Charter School. The exhibit will remain on view until January 29, 2012.
Immediately following the opening of the Student Biennial, an exhibition opening for the murals completed thus far at the Art House on the Levee will take place from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Ideal Auto Repair building, 420 Girod Street. The “Art by Committee” murals are collaborative pieces created by the New Orleans community of artists and residents. Many of the murals have included contributions from students throughout the New Orleans area and beyond.

On Thursday, January 19, the Prospect.2 Student Biennial work by students in grades K-6 will premiere at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s Ogden After Hours. The artwork created by students, in the style of Ashton Ramsey, will by worn by the artists. Ogden After Hours takes place from 6:00 – 8:00 PM weekly at 925 Camp Street.

Throughout the Prospect.2 Biennial, the education and public programs department has worked to encourage the incorporation of contemporary art in the classroom, as well as contemporary art making itself. The Prospect.2 Student Biennial showcases the results of these initiatives and continues our efforts to promote the creative work of New Orleans’ budding young artists.

The Prospect.2 Student Biennial could not have been possible without our incredible partners. The education partners include The Roots of Music, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, the New Orleans Kid Camera Project, and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.

The Creative Alliance and Moving Stories

Creative Alliance of New Orleans and Moving Stories Dance Project are currently accepting applications for Creative Capital’s Core Curriculum Workshop presented on March 9-11, 2012. This one of a kind opportunity has been described as a “crash course in self-management, strategic planning, fundraising and promotion” for artists of all creative genres. The Creative Capital Workshop takes artists on a two and one-half day retreat led by nationally renowned arts professionals. The experience is limited to 24 artists from Louisiana. Applications can be found at http://cano-la.org. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee with the goal of assembling a very diverse group of artists from varied artistic genres and cultural backgrounds. Applicants must create original works. We encourage visual artists, composers, filmmakers, choreographers and all other mediums to apply. This is the first time that Creative Capital’s workshop will be held in New Orleans. While many different forms of art are flourishing in New Orleans, it is still tough for local artists to create a sustainable income for themselves. The Creative Capital Workshop intends to change this situation.

Some of the skills that will be taught are:·

·financial planning basics, including choosing financial partners, best practices for savings and retirement planning, options for reducing debt and acquiring property.
·the essentials for operating your art as a small, independently run business, including employment, contracts, negotiation, decision-making, budgeting and cash flow
·strategies for funding your work and revenue-generating, including improving your fundraising materials; working in partnership with venues, donors and funders, building a base of individual contributors; and knowing the real cost of your work so you can communicate it to funders, presenters and other partners
·how to consider promoting your work as an integral, natural part of the creativeprocess
·the best practices for artist websites, blogs, social media and communications
·how to identify and reach new audiences for your work

The Creative Alliance and Moving Stories believe that this program presents an opportunity for Louisiana artists to learn new methods in improving their professional careers in the arts. Please go to our website http://cano-la.org to apply. This program is able to be presented thanks to the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Creative Capital and in kind support from the Joan Mitchell Center. Thank you!

January’s Monthly Sustainability Series: How Building Automation Systems Can Help Achieve Sustainability

Global Green USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and USGBC, LA Chapter to present a monthly panel and community discussion series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

For buildings owners and operators, sustainability may be motivated by several factors such as environmental stewardship, the desire for green building certification, or lower operating costs. No matter the motivation, building automation systems (BMS) can contribute greatly achieving sustainability goals.

BMS help facility owners and operators obtain ENERGY STAR® labeling and LEED® Green Building Certification in new construction, existing buildings, commercial interiors and core and shell development.

This month, join Area Sales Manager of Siemens Building Technologies, Richard Burvant, to learn about Siemens Corporate Sustainability Goals and how building automation systems can help building owners and operators achieve sustainability goals.

Automation Systems to Achieve Sustainability
Thursday, January 12th, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
AIA New Orleans Center for Design
1000 St Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130

Monthly Sustainability events are FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments served at 5:30 p.m, with our panel presentation beginning at 6:00 p.m. Very special thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market for their generous support of our Sustainability Series.

For more information on this and past events, please see our online calendar or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org

Puentes is Hiring

PUENTES NEW ORLEANS, INC.

Job Description
Puentes New Orleans is a 501c(3) non-profit organization founded in 2007. Puentes’ mission is to build assets and create access for the Latino community of the Greater New Orleans area. Puentes aspires to create an integrated New Orleans region in which the Latino community is a vital, vibrant and active participant.
Job Title: Executive Director
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the achievement of its mission, goals, and objectives. The Executive Director ensures that all administrative, programmatic, and financial duties are effectively carried out in accordance with policies set by the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for all financial matters related. Including budget management, fund development, financial systems and controls.
2. Ensures that the agency has the necessary infrastructure to support its activities.
3. Ensures that the agency has the necessary staffing to support its goals, objectives and activities.
4. Fundraising planning and implementation. Grant and contract writing, management, monitoring, and reporting.
5. Implementation of strategic plan, goals and objectives.
6. Represents the agency to the general public, media and in public relations matters in a strong, positive manner.
7. Develop and maintain necessary relationships with private and public entities in order to achieve Puentes mission. Including boards, commissions, and task forces.
8. In collaboration with the board develops organizational priorities. Responsible for the implementation of the priorities.
9. Responsible for managing human resources. Hiring, supervision, and termination of staff.
10. Develops and presents written reports to Board of Directors at regularly scheduled meetings, and as needed.
11. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, represents the organization on policy positions at local, state and federal level.
12. Adheres to all Puentes policies and procedures.
13. In collaboration with the board of directors, gives direction and leadership toward the achievement of Puentes’ philosophy, mission, and strategy.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.
2. Bachelor’s degree. Masters preferred.
3. At least five to seven years experience in non-profit management.
4. Extensive experience in financial management.
5. Proven ability to manage a diverse and professional staff.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
7. Knowledge of political environments and their impact on organizational goals and activities.
8. A proven record of being able to work successfully with diverse populations.
9. A positive attitude and ability to plan and adapt to change.
10. Candidate should have a track record of working to reconcile racial divides and a track record of advocating for Latino and other ethnic communities.

For additional information please visit http://www.puentesno.org

Please submit cover letter and resume, no later than January 20, 2012, preferably by email to edsearch@puentesno.org or to:

Puentes New Orleans, Inc.
Attention: Search Committee
1050 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway Suite #316
New Orleans, La. 70125

Connect2Educate Collaborative

Dear Community Based Organizations:

The Connect2Educate Collaborative invites you to be a part of the Spring 2012 Connect2Educate Notebook! To ensure your inclusion please complete the survey (link below) no later than Friday, January 13, 2012.

As you may know, each year since 2009, the C2E Collaborative has published the C2E Notebook, a 122-page guide detailing more than 100 community resource providers whose programming is offered to public schools, public school students and their families.

Information collected in this survey questionnaire will be published in the Spring 2012 C2E Notebook. The C2E Notebook provides “Snapshot Profiles” of local Community Based Organizations whose resources are available to the public school community of New Orleans, including school leadership and staff as well as students, parents and caregivers.

ELIGIBILITY:
Those eligible for inclusion in the Notebook are those Community Based Organizations that currently provide direct or indirect services to public schools and their students and families.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C2Espring2012 to access the survey; which will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. To complete the survey, you will need general organizational information, including an approved JPEG logo. For a sample of the information you will be asked to provide, please view previous publications of the C2E Notebook, available at http://www.connect2educate.org. You will be able to cut and paste information into the fields, but the survey doesn’t allow for saving and returning to the process. Organizations should complete one survey including all services available regardless of the number of locations served.

All questions marked with a *[star] requires a response.

Be sure to answer all questions EXACTLY as you would like the information to appear in the final published document.

In partnership,
C2E Collaborative

Write for The Trumpet

The Trumpet’s first issue of 2012, being released on January 18, is focusing on New Orleans’ Seventh Ward neighborhood with the theme of “The Forgotten Neighborhoods.”

Please submit any articles to thetrumpet@npnnola.com, advertising inquiries to nora@npnnola.com, and if you know any Seventh Ward community leaders (or if you are one!), please contact Timolynn at timolynn@npnnola.com or 940-2207 as soon as possible.

http://www.npnnola.com/trumpets/view/256/write-for-the-trumpet

YLC Seeking Intern

Looking for an intern to work 10-12 hours a week, January – August 2012 on Wednesdays at the Square and YLC Gala. The emphasis of the internship will be on events planning and nonprofit management. Here is a link to the job post:

http://www.idealist.org/view/internship/df6hK28NmPFP

The internship comes with a small stipend — $1,300 for the January- August stretch, paid monthly.

Please send your resume with a letter of interest to juliana@youngleadershipcouncil.org.

Curb Appeal Grant

The St. Bernard Community Foundation would like to remind you of the release of the 2nd round of Curb Appeal Project Application for businesses along Judge Perez Drive, St. Bernard Highway and Paris Road. This granting process encourages business participation in the beautification of our major thoroughfares by providing matching funds designated solely for storefront landscaping for up to $500.

St. Bernard has many of the key elements needed to attract new homeowners, residents and businesses to our area- safe neighborhoods, great schools, brand new infrastructure, intriguing culture and recreation, a good business climate and easy access to the metropolitan area. What we need is the “icing on the cake” or to “look the part.” The Foundation feels strongly that this look will be evidenced in how attractively we present our community to potential residents.

The Sheriff’s Office tasks weekly trash pick up crews, neighborhoods continue to work on beautifying their entryways and the Parks & Parkways Commission is planning pocket parks throughout our community. We NEED business participation. Temporary signs must be removed, dumpsters must be removed from the rights-of-way AND screened, and landscaping must replace these unsightly items.

Please consider being a part of this grass roots effort! Attached you will find a copy of the business application due January 3, 2012. It should be mailed to Polly Campbell, St. Bernard Community Foundation Neighborhood Initiatives, 4212 Florida Ave., Meraux, LA 70075 or hand-delivered. The application can easily be completed in 15-20 minutes.

Download Application Here!

Deadline to apply: October 28, 2011. Award notification will be made in November.

Please send application to:

Polly Campbell
St. Bernard Community Foundation Neighborhood Initiatives
4212 Florida Ave.
Meraux, LA 70075

or call 554-7134.

Winter Concert

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School
Winter Concert
Friday, December 16, 2011 | 6:30 pm

Lake Area New Tech Early College High School
Theatre Black Box
6026 Paris Avenue, New Orleans

Please join us for a festive evening of song, as Lake Area New Tech Early College High School’s Varsity Choir, Ladies Choir, and Jazz Voices perform traditional holiday selections.

ADMISSION IS FREE!

The Green Collaborative has teamed up with LifeCity’s Green
Drinks Holiday Party to celebrate all of you who have helped us
throughout the past year to create a greater, greener and more
sustainable New Orleans. There will be signature drinks
courtesy of 360 Vodka, music and fun for all. Come enjoy our
green vendors for those of you who are still searching for
that perfect gift for that special someone.

5-7pm, Thursday, December 15th
Eiffel Society, 2040 Saint Charles Ave

Agenda:
5:00pm: Networking, refreshments
5:30pm: Welcome by LifeCity
5:35pm: Global Green Presentation
5:40pm: Green Collaborative Presentation
5:55: Speaker Presentations
6:05:pm: Recognition of local green businesses
6:10-7:00: Green Holiday Bazaar, drinks, music

Featuring the Basil Splash, First Drink FREE,$5 after

Local Street Networks and the Future of Claiborne Avenue

Join the Claiborne Corridor Improvement Coalition for a discussion on the future of Claiborne Avenue on December 6 at 6 p.m. at the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Center. Local experts in community development, planning, transportation and architecture will present research and reflections on the future of Claiborne. National street design expert Eric Dumbaugh will discuss the Corridor’s current design as well as present research on the efficiency and safety of connected street networks.

Eric Dumbaugh is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Master’s of Urban and Regional Planning Program at Florida Atlantic University. His research areas include street and community design, urban mobility, transportation systems planning, and the effects of transportation investments on sustainability and livability.

This event is organized by the Congress for the New Urbanism and the Claiborne Corridor Improvement Coalition, with support from the Ford Foundation, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Tulane University’s School of Architecture, and University of New Orleans’ Merritt C. Becker Jr. Transportation Institute.

Participants include:
Eric Dumbaugh, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University
William Gilchrist, City of New Orleans Director of Place-based Planning
John Norquist, CNU President & CEO
Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, District C
John L. Renne, Ph.D., AICP, University of New Orleans
Jonathan Tate, Professor of Architecture, Tulane School of Architecture

The event will be helpd at the Louisiana Humanities Center at 938 Lafayette Street in New Orleans. Free parking is available in the rear of the building. Beginning at 6 p.m., attendees will enjoy a reception with Tulane’s architecture students as they present their visions for the Corridor post-highway teardown. At 6:30 p.m., the lecture and discussion will begin featuring both local and national speakers.

Chew Dat: The Rethink Cook-Off

Saturday, December 10th from 6-9pm
First Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 Canal Street

$5-10 suggested donation at the door (no one will be turned away)

On December 10, six teams will compete for the title of Chew Dat Champion in our first ever Iron Chef-style fundraiser. Each team will prepare four dishes using a secret ingredient from the Rethink garden, then present their dishes to a panel of youth and celebrity judges.

Want to support Rethink, enjoy delicious food, and help your favorite team win the coveted Golden Fork?

Click here to learn more about each team and make a tax-deductible donation to your favorite. For every $10 you donate, your team will receive 25 cents to spend on ingredients beyond a basic pantry. The more you give, the greater your team’s chance of becoming Chew Dat Champ!

Your donation will grant you admission to the Chew Dat Party and Judging Event on December 10.

Who will win the Golden Fork?
• Beet Dat Team Captain: Rachel Glicksman
• Edible Schoolyard Team Captain: Katie Bingham
• Juust Fuud Team Captain: Jyaphia Christos-Rodgers
• Mad Hella Beaucoup Team Captain: Jayeesha Dutta
• Octupi en Regalia Team Captain: Brennan Daughtry
• ReHeaters Team Captain: Myron Rogers

In the past year, the Rethinkers have created meaningful changes in their schools and modeled the power of “leadership among, not leadership over.” They brokered a deal with ARAMARK to serve fresh, local produce in schools around the city, presented groundbreaking recommendations to the new Recovery School District superintendent, convinced school leaders to adopt restorative practices in place of traditional discipline, and more. Please support the Rethinkers as they continue to grow and push for youth-driven reform.

For more information, please visit http://www.therethinkers.com or contact Mallory: mallory@therethinkers.org // (504) 521-7464

Grantwriting for Beginners

Are you involved with a non-profit? 
Does your job require you to raise funds for your department or position? 
Do you want to add a valuable skill to your resume?

Consider grantwriting!
 
The Funding Seed’s Nora Ellertsen presents Grantwriting for Beginners, an engaging workshop that will give you the basic skills you need to start writing grants.

Who should attend:
* Non-profit staff, board members and volunteers
* Students and people in academic fields
* Activists and community organizers
* Religious leaders
* Neighborhood association members
* Anyone who wants to learn about the exciting world of grantwriting!

Date: Tuesday, December 13
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Place: Grace Episcopal Church, 3700 Canal Street in Mid-City

Registration $35 per person.  Discounts available for students and for organizations registering two or more people. 

Attendees will receive a certificate of participation after completing the workshop.
 
Register at http://www.thefundingseed.com.

For questions, to inquire about discount codes or to reserve your space and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.

Mahalia Jackson Plus One Centennial Celebration

Honoring Mahalia Jackson’s 100th Birthday and the 1st Anniversary of the Mahalia Jackson Center

Cocktails + Dancing with Special Performance by Irma Thomas

December 8, 2011
7:30-9:30pm
First NBC Bank Lobby
210 Baronne Street

General Admission Tickets for $250 a couple.

For more information, please contact Phyllis Landrieu 504-523-1193 or plandrieu@cox.net.

Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund
A program of Operation REACH, Inc.

Apply Today to Fund Youth-led Projects!

General Overview
The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund (GYAF) is a youth-led philanthropy initiative developed in 2007 by Operation REACH, Inc., in conjunction with the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF), and made possible through generous support from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, The Starbucks Foundation, and Legacy® Foundation, as well as private donations. The GYAF engages, empowers and inspires youth with resources to make strategic investments in creating youth-driven change in their community.
The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund’s Youth Advisory Board supports progressive, youth-led and youth-driven initiatives that demonstrate the power of youth motivated to create change in their community. Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000.

Special Grant Program
This year, we are offering two grant award opportunities. In addition to our general GYAF grant funding, applicants can also apply for a Legacy Tobacco Control Grant (LTCG) focused on community health. These grants are funded through the Legacy® Foundation based in Washington, DC. We will be awarding 5 grants up to $2,500 each for youth-led, adult supported projects that specifically address tobacco use in New Orleans. Applying for these funds does not restrict you from applying for a general GYAF grant.

We encourage youth to submit well-written and carefully thought-out concepts for our funding consideration. It is important for youth to be involved in the creation of this proposal.

Letters of Intent will be accepted now until 5:00 p.m. C.S.T.
on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011.

Proposals are due Friday, December 16th, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. C.S.T.

Download the grant instructions and application here: http://www.operationreach.org/2011/news/apply-today-to-fund-youth-led-projects/

Contact Angela Anthony at (504) 529-1922 ext. 106 or
at aanthony@operationreach.org with any questions regarding the general GYAF proposal.

Contact Reggie Moore at (202) 341-7173 or via e-mail at rmoore@legacyforhealth.org with any questions regarding your LTCP proposal.

Visit http://www.legacyforhealth.org for more information about Legacy.

Is your house leaving you with a chill and high utility bills? Come to this free workshop to learn how weatherstripping, insulation, duct sealing, and other measures can keep your house warm and dry throughout the winter. Local experts will walk you through easy, Do-It-Yourself measures and larger projects that can improve your indoor air quality, your home’s durability, and your comfort while saving you money! Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call (504) 525-2121 or e-mail lwhite@globalgreen.org.

Tuesday, November 29th
6pm-8pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street

KaBOOM! Hollygrove Playground this Saturday

WHEN: Saturday, November 19th
8:30 to 9:00 am Kick off ceremony and volunteer deployment
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Best viewing of playground construction
1:00 to 2:30 pm Final construction phase and adjustments
2:30 to 3:00 pm Ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate new play area
(Note: all times approximate)

WHERE: Conrad Playground
3400 Hamilton Street
New Orleans, LA 70118

WHO: Hundreds of volunteers from the community

VISUALS: Before and after shots of the site Volunteers assembling brightly colored playground equipment & ribbon-cutting ceremony

Kiva NOLA Supporters, Borrowers, Lenders, Partners, Friends, Fans & Followers:

Greetings and Thank You!

It’s been just a few months but Kiva NOLA has already seen great success and it’s all because of YOU! We would like to
continue to grow our community and raise awareness for local New Orleans entrepreneurs while also sharing stories and
successes of current Kiva NOLA borrowers. To do so, we’ve joined the conversation on Facebook and Twitter and hope
you will join in too! Fan us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kivanola & Follow us @KivaNOLA.

We want to hear from you and likewise keep you in the loop with Kiva NOLA news and happenings!

Health Fair

Friday, November 11th
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
New Orleans Mission
1130 Oretha Castle Haley, New Orleans

Free Health Screenings
Blood Pressure Checks
Body Mass Index
Vision Screenings

Free Health Education
Hypertension Risk Factors & Heart Health
Diabetes Risk Factors & Prevention
Men’s & Women’s Health
Diet, Exercise, & Nutrition
5 Minute Yoga Sessions

Guide to Participation in the City Council 2012 Budget Hearings

In October, two new resources for citizens were introduced and offer new ways to understand and get involved in New Orleans City government. Each year when the City goes through its budget planning process the Mayor and City Council ask for public input. To help make these input channels clear the New Orleans Coalition On Open (NOCOG) and Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association New Orleans (VAYLA-NO) worked together to put this together.

Click here for the Guide to Participation in the City Council 2012 Budget Hearings.

A larget part of the work City government is done through the use of boards, commissions, agencies, etc. In order to make this work more transparent and accessible, Tulane has launched the website and project HERE. Check it out and get involved!

NOLA Wise: Worthwhile Investments Save Energy

Monthly Sustainability Series: November 10th, 2011

Global Green USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and USGBC, LA Chapter to present a monthly panel and community discussion series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

This month, join co-founder and principal of Green Coast Enterprises, Reuben Teague, and environmental professionals from the NOLA Wise team will discuss an innovative collaboration between Global Green USA and the City of New Orleans. NOLA Wise is an exciting new energy efficiency, job creation and financing program to help New Orleanians live comfortably, save energy, and save money. The program, funded by the Department of Energy, helps New Orleans homeowners cut energy costs by up to 30%! NOLA Wise also connects homeowners to trusted, vetted, and nationally certified green contractors, and provides incentives and low interest loans to help pay for your upgrades.

We’ll discuss how to get involved with the NOLA WISE program, common problems in New Orleans’ homes and what NOLAWise can do to help through the process of contractor selection, and reducing your project cost by accessing incentives. Representatives from local partner, Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank, will discuss the financing options available to all homeowners or residential rental property owners in New Orleans.

NOLA Wise: Worthwhile Investments Save Energy
Thursday, November 10th, 5:30 PM to 8 PM
AIA New Orleans Center for Design
1000 St Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130

Monthly Sustainability events are FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments served at 5:30 PM, with our panel presentation beginning at 6:00 PM. Very special thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market and Ste. Marie Restaurant for their generous support of our Sustainability Series.

For more information on this and past events, please see our website here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org

Join Us for a Rethink Garden Party

Saturday, October 22
3pm – 6pm
Art Egg Studios
1001 South Broad Street

We’re having a party to celebrate the brand new Rethink garden!
Come enjoy food and music, plant seeds, and learn more about Rethink.
Last January, the Rethinkers looked at the overgrown lot outside our new office and came up with a vision for a community garden.
Since then, they’ve dug up weeds, built vegetable beds, planted seeds, started a compost heap, and much more. Hear them share the story of their garden and get your own hands dirty!

Families and children welcome.

For more information or to
RSVP, contact Mallory Falk:
mallory@therethinkers.org
412.708.7392

Green Forum

Global Green USA will host an exclusive GREEN 100 VIP cocktail reception on October 27 with Wendell Pierce at Second Line Stages, the nation’s first certified Green Independent Film Studio. This invitation-only intimate cocktail reception will feature more than 100 local green economy leaders and Global Green supporters celebrating our achievements in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast. For more information and to purchase tickets, please see our website: http://www.globalgreen.org/nolavip

On the morning of October 28, Global Green USA proudly partners with The Idea Village to present a Clean Energy/Green Economy Forum at historic Kingsley House in the Lower Garden District. This event will mark the next step in our work to help create a sustainable economic and environmental future for the region. We will introduce the 2012 Water Challenge entrepreneurial class, which The Idea Village is managing with the support of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, and will host a dialogue on clean energy and green businesses that are investing in the region with business leaders from throughout New Orleans and the Gulf region. Participants will explore how to help attract and incubate green businesses and economic opportunities in cities along the Gulf Coast, and engage in discussions of model policies and local success stories, including Stion Solar, Golden Leaf Energy, Green Coast Enterprises, and Free Flow Power.

Green Forum registration is $50, with discounted registration of $25 for non profits. Interested in attending? Please visit our website here: http://www.globalgreen.org/nola for more information and to purchase tickets. RSVPs requested by October 20. Join us and support Global Green in New Orleans!

KIPP Renaissance

Participate in a special mentoring program through KIPP Renaissance that supports our students’ dreams to attain a college education! The program aims to pair African-American college graduates with KIPP high school students in order to encourage them to stay on the path to and through college. Program expectations include:
• Mentors check-in on personal mentee 2-3 times a year to offer support and advice
• Mentors stand next to mentee at Renaissance Convocation on Saturday, Nov. 5th (8:30-10:30 a.m.)
• Mentors sign a commitment form at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENNTHE1eFdDM2owaV9UanVFNEl5V0E6MQ

For more information about the mentoring program, see details below.

What is KIPP Renaissance?
KIPP Renaissance High School (housed at Frederick Douglass High School) is a college preparatory high school located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans,currently serving mostly African-American, first-generation, local ninth and tenth grade students. Renaissance is committed to providing children in NewOrleans with a top quality, college preparatory curriculum and a caring environment that inspires, prepares and empowers leaders for college and beyond. As part of the staff’s commitment to get 100% of their students to and through college, KIPP Renaissance High School is searching for African-American college graduates in the New Orleans area who are willing to become mentors for our students on their journey to college.
What does the mentoring program include?
As a mentor, you will serve as a role model to our young scholars by representing something that they aspire to be. Most of our students will be the first intheir families to earn a college degree, therefore your guidance on how to navigate the pathway to and through college is critical. As part of the mentoring commitment, you will be available via phone, email, or other means of communication to offer support to your mentee. You will also commit to attending Convocation at KIPP Renaissance on November 5, 2011 where your mentee will receive a critical piece of his or her graduation regalia. To view the video from last year’s convocation ceremony, please click here http://www.kipprenaissance.org/about/about-kipp-renaissance-high-school/convocation.
I’m interested in becoming a mentor. What should I do next?
If the mentoring program at KIPP Renaissance is something that is of interest to you and you are ready to help our students climb the mountain to college, please take five minutes to complete the survey below. Click on the link below to access the survey. If you know any more college graduates who would be interested in the mentoring program, please forward them this email or feelfree to reach out to me at lfeingerts@kippbelieve.org or (504) 913-9116. Thank you for paving the way for our future college graduates and for all that you will continue to do for our students.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENNTHE1eFdDM2owaV9UanVFNEl5V0E6MQ

National Make A Difference Day

Join City Year New Orleans and Vietnamese Initiatives in Economic Training (VIET) by taking action on National Make A Difference Day.

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time: 8:30 am Registration, Service 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Where: 13435 Granville Street, New Orleans, LA 70129
Service Includes: Gardening, Landscaping & Light Construction

Lunch Will Be Provided

Preregister at https://sites.google.com/site/cityyearneworleans/

For More Information Contact:
Bethany Housman at 504-208-0553 or BHousman@CityYear.org

Global Green

Did you know that indoor air is almost always more polluted than the air outside? Come to this free Global Green workshop to ensure that your home is as safe and healthy as possible! Local experts will show you how to prevent and manage major New Orleans issues like mold, carbon monoxide, VOC’s, and lead. Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, so make sure that your home is giving your family the best air it can!

Tuesday, October 25th
6pm-8pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet St., New Orleans

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, give us a call at (504) 525-2121 or e-mail lwhite@globalgreen.org.

http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/

KID smART

How can you help students change their reading and writing from a plodding monotone voice to an expressive voice? By introducing the powerful relationships between music, the expressive language of poetry, and reading and writing.

Prosody refers to the patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry, and the patterns of stress and intonation in language. Through a detailed study of the elements of prosody – rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, repetition, and form – students learn to write poetry with cadence and flow.

Later, through an exploration of the elements of vocal expression – dynamics, tempo, inflection, repetition, and rest – students learn to read their writing with fluency and expression. Join musician and national teaching artist Marcia Daft for a course that will transform the way you think about teaching poetry in your classroom. Use the techniques presented in this course and watch students’ writing skills transform.

Fluency workshop $25 registration fee includes Sound Writing poster and Poetry Pouch. Open to all K-6 educators.

Expression workshop $10 registration fee includes Word Painting poster. Open to all K-6 educators.

For more information or to register, go to http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=t8a5exbab&oeidk=a07e51nupov99297f9d

Shared Housing of New Orleans needs a volunteer to provide Outreach talks to small community groups, in order to keep our pool of referrals active.

FirstLine Schools: Education for Life
Executive Director, Edible Schoolyard NOLA

FirstLine Schools
In 1998, FirstLine Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans, which became the highest performing middle school in the city. FirstLine now operates four K-8th grade school and a high school, which was added in 2011-12 when it assumed management of Clark High School from the Recovery School District. We are committed to three things:

• Ensuring high achievement for all our students.
• Providing a rich variety of education experiences to nurture our students’ social and emotional development and love of learning.
• Developing our faculty’s skillfulness and creating sustainable working conditions that facilitate our teachers’ success.

Our faculty is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students’ success and to their own growth as teachers. Our schools are led by instructional leaders who hold themselves accountable for student achievement and teacher development.

Edible Schoolyard New Orleans (ESY NOLA)
Founded in 2006, ESY NOLA changes the way kids eat, learn, and live at (5) FirstLine public charter schools in New Orleans. ESY NOLA is a signature program of FirstLine Schools. Our goal is to improve the long-term well-being of students, families, and school communities served by FirstLine. We do this by integrating hands-on organic gardening and seasonal cooking into the school curriculum, culture, and cafeteria meals programs. ESY NOLA involves students in all aspects of growing, harvesting, preparing and enjoying food together as a means of awakening their senses, cultivating a school environment that promotes a sense of pride and responsibility for our land and natural resources, and developing a love of fresh, seasonal foods. For more information, please visit http://www.esynola.org.

Position Summary
The Executive Director of Edible Schoolyard NOLA is a highly visible and pioneering position at the forefront of the food education movement in New Orleans and the region. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and vision for ESY NOLA, represents the program to all donors, prospective donors, media, and partners, and is responsible for the general oversight and management of the program and its growth, including development and oversight of annual budget and finances.
This position works closely with the CEO of FirstLine Schools, school leaders, and the ESY NOLA Taskforce. The ideal candidate will be a proven strategic leader with a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students, creating programming that develops the whole child through a comprehensive food education (cooking, gardening, cafeteria reform) approach, and a commitment to FirstLine Schools and ESY NOLA’s mission, vision and growth plans.

Areas of Responsibility
The Executive Director is responsible for:
Strategic Management and Development

• Providing strategic leadership and management to ESY NOLA staff
• Developing school relationships and strategic partnerships to maintain and grow ESY NOLA across all FirstLine school sites
• Developing overall annual budget and site based budgets for the program

Fundraising

• Developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans
• Maintaining and cultivating new and existing funder and donor relationships
• Working closely with event co-chairs and ESY NOLA staff, providing oversight and support for the program’s annual fundraiser, An Edible Evening
• Coordinating with the FirstLine’s Director of Development regarding other FirstLine fundraising

External Relations: Visible leader to communicate the mission of ESY NOLA to multiple audiences

• Promoting the work and mission of ESY NOLA and FirstLine Schools to media and in public settings
• Managing public relations and external communications
• Supporting healthy schools and healthy meals advocacy efforts
• Oversee the updating and overhaul of the ESY NOLA website

Talent and Program Management

• Oversight of all administrative functions for the program
• Ensuring that high standards in program quality, program aesthetics are met
• Advocating for high quality cafeteria meals programs within FirstLine Schools
• Managing the performance of network ESY staff and through them supporting school leader management of ESY program staff and program quality
• Recruiting and hiring ESY network staff
• Supporting the recruiting and hiring of ESY program staff at school sites by school leaders

Position Requirements
Education & Experience

• Proven experience leading a team or organization
• 5 plus years experience in successful fundraising and external communications
• BA required, MA preferred

Skills & Other Requirements

• Excellent communication, presentation, and budgeting skills
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate the ESY NOLA staff team
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide-range of people, i.e., donors, media, staff, students, families
• Excellent organizational skills to manage workload and multiple priorities
• Able to work evenings and weekends as needed

Reports to:
This position reports to the CEO of FirstLine Schools, and works closely with the ESY NOLA Taskforce, ESY NOLA staff, and FirstLine Schools’ Director of Development and Director of External Affairs and Community Initiatives.

Compensation
Competitive salary commiserate with experience Comprehensive benefits package.

For more information about this position or to apply online:
http://www.firstlineschools.org/careers

Get Fired Up with Kermit Ruffins!

Friday, October 14th, 6-9pm

Kingsley House will host its Second Annual “Get Fired Up for Kingsley House with Kermit Ruffins” on October 14 from 6-9pm in our courtyard. The event will feature entertainment by Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, drinks & raffle prizes. VooDoo BBQ will spend time at Ruffin’s famous BBQ grill cooking up tasty treats.

Kingsley House
1600 Constance Street, New Orleans
Kermit & His Grill, Beer & Wine, WWL Traffic Reporter Christina Leavenworth and Kingsley House Board Member Miles Thomas as Mistress & Master of Ceremonies

Must have business card to enter
Guests will be asked to make a donation at door

For more information: (504) 523-6221 x127
Email: gjackson@kingsleyhouse.org

Freedom Ride

Help Longue Vue make history. Support the 2011 annual fundraiser Freedom Ride an original concert opera by Dan Shore to benefit Longue Vue House and Gardens.

Patron Performance
Thursday, October 20
6:30pm
$500 per person

Public Performance
Saturday, October 22
7:30pm
$75 per person

$10 public performance tickets
Available for students with valid ID

Join the Freedom Ride…
A newly commissioned concert opera presented in three vignettes by composer Dan Shore will be presented outdoors in Longue Vue’s Spanish Court. Follow a young African American woman as she decides between staying in college or joining the Freedom Riders and the 1960s civil rights movement.

Tickets may be purchased online here. Contact Chris Bowers at 504-293-4719 or cbowers@longuevue.com for information or to purchase student tickets.

National Immigrant Farming Initiative

Interpreting for Social Justice
with Roberto Tijerina
Intensive training on simultaneous and consecutive interpretation skills to serve the immigrant and refugee community.

Saturday, Oct 8th & Sunday, Oct 9th
9am to 6pm
Loyola University, Bobet Hall, Room 101
6363 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118

A fee of $25 is required: includes breakfast, lunch, & dinner.
Bilingual or multilingual competency is preferred.
No experience necessary.
Space is limited. To reserve a seat contact:
Laura Gaitan (612) 702-3350
laura@immigrantfarming.org

The Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana

Cordially invites you to our Annual Gala
November 19th, 2011 from 7 pm – 10 pm, $60
At Basin Street Station, 501 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Please join us for Changing Lives, Building Our Future
Which will include a silent auction, live music,
and the 2011 Justice for Youth Award Ceremony.

This Year’s Justice for Youth Award Recipients include:

• Chief Justice Kitty Kimball, Lifetime Achievement Award
• Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative
• Dane Bolin and the Calcasieu Parish Office of Juvenile Justice Services
• Luceia LeDoux of Baptist Community Ministries
• Sebastian and Robin Weston, parents of J’Abriel Weston

Tickets may be purchased by sending a check made payable to JJPL to 1600 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113 or
may be purchased online at http://www.jjpl.org by clicking on “donate” and specifying “Annual Gala” in the note field.

Additionally, please contact Charlotte D’Ooge at cdooge@jjpl.org or (504) 522-5437 to confirm your ticket purchase,
Reserve your seat, and to request a vegetarian meal.

On October 5, a number of local organizations will hold a Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) candidate forum for Districts 1 and 2. The forum will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Professional Schools Building at Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Boulevard.

The forum provides the public an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the candidates in this important election for public schools in Louisiana, and particularly in New Orleans. The first task for the new BESE members will be to appoint a state superintendent of education, and, in the coming year BESE, in partnership with local school board members, education organizations, and state Representatives, will play a key role in determining how New Orleans public schools are to be governed.

Sponsoring the forum are the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools, Young Leadership Council, Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans, Bureau of Governmental Research, Scott S. Cowen Institute for Public Education Initiatives, Black Alliance for Educational Options, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Urban League of Greater New Orleans, Orleans Public Education Network, EngageNOLA, New Schools for New Orleans, Neighborhood Partnership Network, Algiers Economic Development Foundation, New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce, Puentes New Orleans, Vietnamese Initiatives in Economic Training, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of LA, NOLA Parent Organizing Network, Greater New Orleans Education Foundation, Baptist Community Ministries, and United Negro College Fund.

The election will be held October 22nd.

2nd Annual Beer Festival, New Orleans on Tap, Benefits the Louisiana SPCA

The Bulldog and the Louisiana SPCA (LA/SPCA) present the second annual New Orleans on Tap, a free festival showcasing 200 varieties of beer in New Orleans City Park. Join the LA/SPCA by the Boathouse at the Big Lake from 2-7pm on Saturday, October 1. Brews are represented from local, national, and international breweries and a dozen home brews will also be available. Tastings of each beer are available in two sizes, samples start from $1 and large beers from $3.

Seeking to exceed last year’s total of $27,500 exciting additions have been made. Live music by two bands will be featured with Rotary Downs beginning at 2:30pm and Flow Tribe beginning at 5pm. New Orleans staples like jambalaya and Zapp’s chips will be offered as well as traditional festival fare like hamburgers and hotdogs. Attendees can also cool off with a Snowball courtesy of Nick’s Snowballs and Gelato.

Coveted Saints vs Falcon tickets are up for grabs in a raffle presented by findargyle.com. Other raffle prizes include a bicycle courtesy of East Bank Cyclery valued at $429 and a pair of LA/SPCA Howling Success tickets valued at $250. Discounted tickets for food and beer purchases are available at the Bulldog and Lager’s through Friday September 30. Tickets go on sale at 1pm the day of the event at City Park. Cash or credit accepted. An interactive Around the World Pass will encourage attendees to try exciting beer offerings from around the world. Pass holders will finish the day with a fun New Orleans on Tap t-shirt which will also be for sale.

Southern Eagle has sponsored complimentary cab rides after the event to ensure all attendees get home safely. Sponsors include: Abita, The Bulldog, Crescent Crown Distributing, Glazer’s, and Southern Eagle.

Other sponsors: Avenue Pub, Bayou Teche Brewing, Canal St. Veterinary Hospital, Delta World Tire, Faux Pas Prints, Eastbank Cycle, Lagers, Lazy Magnolia, Mystic Krewe of Brew, NOLA Brewing Company, Nola Misting Company, The King Pin, The Velvet Cactus, Tin Roof Brewing, Zapp’s, Where Y’at.

For a list of beers, information on ticket purchases, and more please visit http://www.neworleansontap.org.

What’s Cookin’ with CASA?? 2011

Fundraiser Benefiting CASA New Orleans

Thursday, November 10, 2011
6:30pm Patron Party $100
7:30pm Event $50
Riverview Room in Jackson Brewery

Cooking Demonstration by
Chef Drew Dzejak of The Grill Room
at Windsor Court Hotel
Entertainment by
Gina Brown and Anutha Level
Silent Auction
Golf Putting Competition

Special discounts available until Friday, October 28, 2011

For more information, contact CASA New Orleans at (504) 522-1962 or visit our website at http://www.casaneworleans.org

Purchase tickets here

Come to this free Global Green USA workshop to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make your home as comfortable, safe, and efficient as possible. Local experts will walk you through the process of choosing and installing insulation and demonstrate the pros and cons of options like spray foam, batts, and cellulose. Find out which gives you the best bang for your buck, what to use where, and how each will affect your home.

Saturday, September 24th, 11am-1pm
Holy Cross Project
405 Andry Street, NOLA 70117

Refreshments from local restaurants will be served.

Fore more information, give us a call at (504) 525-2121 or e-mail lwhite@globalgreen.org.

Come to this free workshop to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to make your home as comfortable, safe, and efficient as possible. Local experts will walk you through the process of choosing and installing insulation and demonstrate the pros and cons of options like spray foam, batts, and cellulose. Find out which gives you the best bang for your buck, what to use where, and how each will affect your home.

Refreshments from local restaurants will be served.

Fore more information, give us a call at (504) 525-2121 or e-mail lwhite@globalgreen.org.

Harmony Oaks

GED Classes at Harmony Oaks!

Open House
Drop by and meet the teachers
Friday, September 9th
12-2pm
Lunch served

Enrollment and Testing:
Monday September 12 – Thursday September 15
1pm – 6pm (drop in)

Classes Begin
Monday, September 19

Sessions are held
Monday – Thursday afternoon & evening

For information call (504) 894-6626

Harmony Oaks
Community Center
2514 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70113

Crime Action Summit

SOS NOLA – Saving our Sons, City of New Orleans

“The murder rate in New Orleans is unnatural & unacceptable.” – Mayor Landrieu

We must rally as a community to solve this problem. This will not be a summit of false hope and unfulfilled promises.

Join me to learn how we can all take action.

For more information, please call 504.658.4900

To register, visit http://www.nola.gov/crime-summit

Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

UNO Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin Avenue
New Orleans, LA

Center for Social Inclusion

New Orleans Community Activist Awarded National Fellowship

Gina Womack, co-founder and executive director of Friends and Families of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC), has been named a 2011 Alston Bannerman Fellow. The Alston Bannerman Fellowship is a national award presented by the Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) that honors longtime community activists of color and gives them the opportunity to take sabbaticals. Ms. Womack is one of six fellows selected this year.

The Alston Bannerman Fellowship appreciates that community organizing is vital and demanding work, which gets too little recognition or reward. Without time to rest and reenergize, the pressures of the work can prove overwhelming and result in a loss of creative and critical leadership. To sustain their efforts, the Alston Bannerman Fellowship gives organizers of color the resources to take three months off for reflection and renewal.

“Gina Womack exemplifies the kind of leadership that the Alston Bannerman Fellowship was created to reward,” said Madeleine Adamson, Coordinator of the program. “She has built an organization that began as a small support group for parents of incarcerated children into a force for change in Louisiana. And she has done it by empowering families to take leadership.” FFLIC’s successes include sweeping reforms that closed two juvenile prisons. Currently, the organization is working diligently to interrupt the school to prison pipeline.

The other Alston Bannerman Sabbatical Fellows for 2011 are:

• Chung-Wha Hong, New York Immigration Coalition, New York, NY
• Barbara Poley, The Hopi Foundation, Kykotsmovi, AZ
• Jamala Rogers Organization for Black Struggle, St. Louis, MO
• Kabzuag Vaj, Freedom, Inc., Madison, WI
• Marcos Vargas, Central Coast Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), Ventura, CA

Founded in 1988, the Alston Bannerman Program has awarded 202 Fellowships to activists of color across the United States and its territories. The Program is named in honor of the late Charles Bannerman, a lifelong community organizer in Mississippi, and the late Dana Alston, a leader of the environmental justice movement.

The Center for Social Inclusion, which assumed the fellowship program three years ago, is a national policy advocacy organization based in New York City. CSI develops ideas, leadership, and communications strategies to dismantle structural barriers to opportunity for communities of color and increase wellbeing for all.

Bayou Land RC&D

Native Plant Workshop

Instructor: Dr. Charles Allen

Grand Isle State Park

Saturday, September 17th, 2011
9am-1pm

Bayou Land RC&D Council is hosting a free native plant workshop focusing on the native plant communities of Grand Isle, Louisiana. This workshop is open to the first 20 interested community members and is the first in a series of Native Plant Workshops which will be held across SE Louisiana. All materials and supplies will provided by Bayou Land RC&D. Please register to reserve one of the 20 available spaces.

To register Contact:
Jennifer Roberts
Program Director
Bayou Land RC&D
985-373-0377
info@bayoulandrcd.org

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It’s the 6th Anniversary of Katrina, and,
on Sunday, August 28th . . .

We’re celebrating!!

Join us, as we celebrate our healing, our fortitude and
our resolve for a better future for New Orleans!

Be at the Grand Opening of the New Orleans Healing Center
for an exciting surprise announcement about an extraordinary micro-financing opportunity for our city’s small businesses!!!

When: Sunday, August 28th (Announcement at 11:30 am)

Where: New Orleans Healing Center
2372 St. Claude Avenue
Corner of St. Roch and St. Claude

What: A not-to-be missed announcement that will positively impact small business in New Orleans

An all-day Healing Center Grand Opening Celebration with live music, food and fun.

Why: Small business hires account for 64% of all U.S. jobs created

Providing loan capital to grow our small business equals more local jobs.

We want to support our local small businesses!

See you there!

2nd Annual Gert Town Fest

The Gert Town Community Development Center (GTCDC) is proud to present the 2nd Annual Gert Town Fest, Saturday, September 3, 2011 between 10am-6pm at Norwood Thompson Park (at the corner of Earhart and Broadway). Hosted by New Orleans own Terry Scott! Join us for music, food, children activities, games, raffles, health screening and special performances by local artists and groups! The fest is free and open to the public.

An elevator pitch competition with cash prizes and celebrity judges for people with ideas for social change.

PitchNOLA 2011

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To apply, please submit an online written proposal of no more than 500 words and an optional 1-3 minute Youtube video that showcases you pitching your idea. Entries must be submitted via online application by Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 11:59pm CST.

To be eligible for PitchNOLA each submission must meet the following criteria (please visit http://www.seno-nola.org for full entry requirements):

* It must seek to create social and/or environmental value and impact in a significant and sustainable manner.
* It must seek to advance an idea and organization at a very early phase.
* Operations commenced no earlier than October 7, 2010.
* Revenue (grant funding, capital, earned revenue, etc.) not to exceed $50,000.
* Project is a stand-alone effort and operates independently of existing organizations (including, but not limited to, resources, governance, management, staff, and infrastructure).

AWARDS

• First Place: $3,500 + executive mentorship, consulting, and pro-bono technical assistance (i.e., legal, accounting, marketing, etc.) provided by Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans
• Audience Favorite: $500
JUDGES

* Nishith Acharya, CEO, Deshpande Foundation
* Leslie Jacobs, Founder, Educate Now! and former BESE member
* Eric Shaw, Foundation for Louisiana, VP of Policy and Programs
* MC: Matt Candler, 4.0 Schools, CEO

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

Audience members will play a key role in this competition. Audience members will be choosing an “Audience Favorite” in addition to providing feedback and connections. To participate in PitchNOLA as an audience member, please register here before spaces fill up. The competition will be held on October 6th, 2011 at the Tulane University Freeman Auditorium.

Green the Gras

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To apply, please submit an online written proposal of no more than 500 words for a solution to a Mardi Gras-related problem. Entries must be submitted via online application by Thursday, September 15, 2011, 11:59pm CST.

AWARD

• First Place: $1,000 + executive mentorship, consulting, and pro-bono technical assistance (i.e., legal, accounting, marketing, etc.) provided by Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans as a “SENO Associate”

For Green the Gras questions, please contact green@mylifecity.com.

Global Green USA Monthly Sustainability Series, August 24th:

NOLA Wise – A New Financing Opportunity for a Healthy and Efficient Home

Global Green USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter, and USGBC, LA Chapter, to present a monthly panel and community discussion series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

This month, join Global Green USA Program Manager Camille Lopez to discuss NOLA WISE – an exciting new energy efficiency, job creation and financing program to help New Orleanians live comfortably, save energy, and save money. The program, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy, helps New Orleans homeowners save at least 15% on their utility usage, connects homeowners to trusted, vetted, and nationally certified green contractors, and provides incentives and low interest loans to help pay for your upgrades.

We’ll discuss how to get involved with the NOLA WISE program, the process of screening and hiring a home energy rater, what energy efficiency measures you might install, and how you can reduce your project cost by accessing incentives. Green Coast Enterprises’ Co-Founder Reuben Teague will discuss the innovative financing options available to all homeowners or residential rental property owners in New Orleans, contractor selection, and how contractors can take advantage of job training opportunities available through the NOLA WISE program.

NOLA Wise:
A New Financing Opportunity for a Healthy and Efficient Home
Wednesday, August 24th, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Global Green USA’s Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served at 5:30 PM, panel presentation begins at 6:00 PM.

Very special thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market and Ste. Marie Restaurant for their generous support of our Sustainability Series.

For more information on this and past events, please see the Global Green USA website: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/ or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org

Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools

Information on the Committee and Business meetings of the Orleans Parish School Board is available through the “OPSBrief,” regular email alerts provided by the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools, made possible by a Community IMPACT 2010 Grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation.

The alerts include agendas of all scheduled Committee Meetings, Board Business Meetings, Public Hearings, Master Plan Oversight Committee Meetings, and other regular business of the Orleans Parish School Board. Reports on the respective meetings are sent out no later than close of business the following day.

The “OPSBrief” email updates are free of charge, and anyone interested in signing up can do so by visiting http://www.eastbankcollaborative.com. An archive of previous “OPSBrief” emails can be found by visiting http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs043/1104983095342/archive/1105984199241.html.

The “OPSBrief” emails are created by Ken Ducote and Rose Drill-Peterson on behalf of the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools and are not official correspondences from the Orleans Parish School Board.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

The Louisiana Children’s Museum is looking for volunteers for the 13th annual CHAIRish the Children auction! Once a year, the Museum opens its big blue doors for this festive fundraiser where you can be a kid again.

This year’s event will spotlight the Museum 25th birthday with a trip back to 1986, so grab your leg-warmers and break-out your cassette tapes for this blast from the past!

CHAIRish the Children will be held at the Louisiana Children’s Museum on August 27th, from 7:00-11:00.

Join us from 2:00-5:00 for set up, or contact Melisa Jones at 504-266-2415 for more CHAIRish volunteer opportunities.

We hope to see you there!

Global Green

Come to this free workshop to learn about simple tools and tasks to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Bill Robinson and other local experts will teach you about small actions and innovative products, like programmable thermostats, that will help you save on your utility bills while making your home more comfortable. Find out how to check your ductwork, weatherstrip your windows, adjust your water heater, and perform other improvements that require minimal effort but generate significant returns!

August 30th, 6pm-8pm
841 Carondelet St, New Orleans

Wetland Warriors Adult Education Workshops

The workshops aim to provide various civic group leaders, leaders in the community, members of the media, journalists, teachers, informal educators, artists and government officials with current scientific research data about Louisiana’s wetlands in an understandable and reusable format. Participants will have a better understanding of the formation of wetlands, ecology and importance of wetlands, the natural and anthropogenic causes of wetland loss, the complexity of wetland management and the pros and cons of the various restoration methods as well as protection methods. The workshops will end with a group discussion session to initiate partnerships within the audience to create additional educational and action opportunities for the general public. Participants will also receive a binder of reference materials including a CD of lectures presented during the workshop.

‘Wetland Warriors’ aims to increase society’s knowledge and clarify complex issues on the science of wetlands, management, restoration and protection methods in Louisiana.

Workshop Dates
August 18-19: Civic group and community leaders
August 25-26: Members of the media, journalists and artists
September 8-9: Government officials
September 16-17:Teachers and informal educators

Tentative Workshop Schedule

Registration
The 2-day workshops to be held in Cocodrie, LA cover the costs of housing, reference materials and vessels. There is a $35 registration fee to cover the costs of meals and snacks.

Pre-registration is required. Information packets concerning the workshop will be mailed out following the registration deadline. Applications should be postmarked by: July 18, 2011.

Registration Form

The workshops are supported by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and NOAA Coastal Services Center in support of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance.

See what’s new on the CWPPRA Web site!
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Tell Us What you Think
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Partnership for Youth Development

The City will hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the Consolidated Plan, 2011 Action Plan and to solicit public input for the 2012 Action Plan, the City’s Housing and Community Development plan. The general public, as well as representatives from the business, housing, educational, social service, non-profit, and faith-based communities are invited and encouraged to attend. We are seeking your views on funding in areas such as housing, community/economic development, youth, senior citizens, homeless and other programs. This will be the final meeting for the 2011 Action Plan and the first public meeting seeking your input on the 2012 Action Plan.

The Consolidated Plan is the planning and application process for four formula grants totaling approximately $24.8 million for 2011: The grants are the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs. The City through the Office of Community Development must submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The Plan details how these federal funds will be used toaddress Consolidated Plan priority needs.

When: August 9, 2011, 6 – 8 pm

Where: Behrman Center, 2529 General Meyer Ave.

The Draft Action Report is available for your comments. The Final 2011 Action Plan will be submitted to HUD on August 16, 2011. The 2012 Action Plan will be submitted to HUD on November 15, 2011. For further information, please contact Barry M. Walton at 504.658.4348 or Donna Pearson at 504.658.4347. Persons requiring special assistance or accommodations, please contact Donna Pearson at 504.658.4347.

Partnership for Youth Development

The New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board is in the process of collecting significant data on programs that focus on both prevention and intervention.

Please help us make sure that as many program providers as possible are represented in this important survey! The Board is asking that Executive Directors of children and youth serving providers complete this survey no later than Friday, August 19 at 5pm. Follow the link below to complete the survey NOW.

CYPB Executive Director SURVEY

The New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board is a statutorily created body, pursuant to City Ordinance M.C.S., Ord. No. 21779, Sec.1, comprised of 25 elected leaders, mayoral administration appointees and community organization members tasked with formulating and executing initiatives that promote the healthy development of the city’s children and youth.

The purpose of the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board is (1) to participate in the formulation and preparation of a comprehensive plan for services and programs for children and youth of New Orleans; (2) to assist in the development, implementation and operation of services which encourage positive development, diversion of children and youth from the criminal justice and foster care system, reduction in the commitments of youth to state institutions; and (3) provide community response to the growing rate of juvenile delinquency.

The Board is intended to encourage collaborative efforts among local stakeholders for assessing the physical, social, behavioral and educational needs of children and youth in their respective communities and for assisting in the development of comprehensive plans to address such needs. The infrastructure for planning is intended to be data-driven in order to select appropriate evidence-based programs which will maximize available resources.

YMCA Education Services

On Wednesday, August 10th, YMCA Education Services (YES!) will receive 5% of the net proceeds from Whole Foods locations Uptown and on Veterans Blvd.

In support of YES!, the Maple Street Book Shop will host a book signing with local author, Cornell Landry for Goodnight NOLA and One Dat, Two Dat, Are You a WHO DAT? from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans store. In addition, Queen of Soul Irma Thomas and WDSU TV 6 Chief Meteorologist Margaret Orr will read the books to YMCA children beginning at 11 a.m. Afterwards, they will sign these books along with the author.

Please join us at Whole Foods in support of YES! and its adult learners.

2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Practice Justice Team

You and a youth from your community are invited to an Educational Summit hosted by the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering Practice Justice Team to discuss how we can improve Education and Literacy in the Greater New Orleans Community through service and social justice.

RSVP by August 5th to Reuben DeTiege II @ reuben.elca2012@gmail.com or contact Sabrina Short 504.376.7272 with questions.

Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tulane University, LBC-213, Kendal Cram Lecture Hall
12:00-3:00pm (lunch included)

In July of 2009, 36,000 high school youth and their adult leaders came to New Orleans for the ELCA Youth Gathering that left a footprint of change in the city. For three days, 12,000 people were sent out to serve the needs of the people in New Orleans.

•Six libraries were built
•Five reading fairs held in local schools sharing books
• 102,500 books distributed
• 48 literacy camps held in schools
• 13,500 school supply kits distributed
• 98 murals painted at schools

Next ELCA Youth Gathering:
July 18-22, 2012
New Orleans, Louisiana

Together we can Practice Justice!

Congressman Cedric Richmond Newsletter

Friends—

This is my monthly list of new or updated federal grants to help you stay current on valuable community funding.

Do you know of a non-profit organization that could use this list? Share! Anyone in our Congressional District may subscribe to the grants e-newsletter by clicking here or emailing Richmond.Grants@mail.house.gov

If you need assistance with any federal grant, please contact my grant coordinator, Mrs. Teresita Bordenave, at (504) 288-3777 or Richmond.Grants@mail.house.gov My office is here to help you help our community.

The grants listing for August 2011 can be found here.

2012 National Summit – Center for Leadership Innovation

January 17th – 20th, 2012 New Orleans, LA.

Join us in New Orleans for our 2012 National Summit – a gathering of staff, emerging leaders and current executives of social sector, philanthropic, private and public sector organizations from across the country as well as policy experts and thought leaders for a nationally relevant conversation about the future of the social sector.

To register and for more information, visit our website: http://www.CenterforLeadershipInnovation.org

Howling Success

Save the Date

The Louisiana SPCA 2011
7th Patron Party, a Motown Tribute

Saturday, November 5, 2011
8:30pm Gala
Hyatt Regency Hotel | Empire Ballroom

For more information and early ticket prices visit:
http://la-spca.org/howlingsuccess

GRANTWRITING FOR BEGINNERS

Are you involved with a non-profit?
Does your job require you to raise funds for your department or position?
Do you want to add a valuable skill to your resume?

Consider grantwriting!

Grantwriting for Beginners is a hands-on workshop that gives you the basic skills you need to start writing grants.

Wednesday, August 10, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans
5212 S. Claiborne Ave. between Jefferson & Soniat
Registration $35 per person.
Discounts available for students and for organizations registering two or more people.
(Email info@thefundingseed.com to inquire about discount codes.)

Attendees will receive a certificate of participation after completing the workshop.

Register at http://www.thefundingseed.com.

For questions or to reserve your space and pay at the door, email info@thefundingseed.com.

Advancing Youth Development training

There are still a few spaces left in our next Advancing Youth Development (AYD) training, August 1-4 from 8am-2pm each day. The training will be held at the St. Bernard NORDC Center, 1600 Lafreiniere Street in Gentilly. Thanks to the generous support of Baptist Community Ministries, we are able to offer this training at NO COST to programs. Click the link to access the application, and return via email or fax ASAP!

http://nolayouth.org/resources/forms/

March of Dimes & LSU Health – Women Service Collaboration

The Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center Initiative

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Time: 10:00AM
Place: 3401 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
(United Methodist Church)

Leading Educators Expands to Kansas City

Hiring for 3 positions

THE ORGANIZATION: Leading Educators aims to close the achievement gap by developing highly-effective mid-level teacher-leaders in high-need public schools through three primary objectives:
-Directly improve student achievement in high-need schools by increasing the skillfulness of teacher-leaders
-Retain highly effective teachers in high-needs schools by articulating a career pathway from teaching to leadership
-Create a national network committed to investment in teacher leadership

Regional Program Director – Kansas City
The Regional Program Director (RPD) collaborates with the national team and provides the direct leadership of the regional training program, including summer and weekend workshops, excellent school visit trips around the country, coaching support, problem-solving communities, and Leader Impact Projects. The role will have the following main responsibilities:
- Coordinate development and delivery of the regional training program by working with coaches, national team members, and outside trainers to provide customized training modules.
- Provide direct coaching to teacher-leaders and supervise additional coaches as needed.
- Oversee the regional implementation of Leader Impact Projects by teacher-leaders and assist with revisions as needed.
- Work with the national team to develop and refine the national training model.
- Assess and evaluate the effectiveness or the program and its impact on student achievement.

Craft a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, and submit letter and resume to jobs@leadingeducators.org with “Regional Program Director – Kansas City” in the subject line.
Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or natural origin.

Leadership Coach – Kansas City
The Leadership Coach undertakes direct coaching of participants in the Leading Educators Fellowship, school consultation and relationship development, and continued program development. The role reports to the Regional Program Director and will have the following main responsibilities:
- Coach fellows to develop leadership competencies, be effective in school roles, and successfully plan, implement and evaluate their Leader Impact Projects
- Establish and track fellows’ progress towards growth goals
- Provide regular written progress and assessment reports on fellows, regarding both professional development and student achievement
- Engage principals/supervisors to best leverage influence and support for fellows to be effective in their schools
- Attend fellowship trainings on an as-needed basis
- Collaborate with principals/supervisors at various stages of Leader Impact Project, including goal-setting and review of progress
- Analyze roles, specific responsibilities, common issues and challenges of fellows in their schools in order to contribute to more effective work with school leaders and to increase Leading Educators’ organizational knowledge
- Support recruitment for future fellowship cohorts by nurturing
relationships with school leaders and fellows at school sites
- Work with the Regional Program Director to develop and refine Leading Educators’ coaching model and coaching reporting system

Craft a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, and submit letter and resume to jobs@leadingeducators.org with “Leadership Coach – Kansas City” in the subject line.
Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or natural origin.

Program Experience Manager – Kansas City
The Program Experience Manager (PEM) acts as the interface between the Leading Educators team and fellows. In conjunction with other members of the regional team, the PEM is responsible for the development of fellows working in high-need schools across Kansas City. The PEM builds and sustains positive, productive professional relationships with fellows by ensuring frequent communication from program staff and by supporting program events that enhance their overall two-year experience.
This position is an entry-level role ideal for a recent college graduate seeking to gain knowledge in education and the non-profit sector in order to develop a diverse and well-rounded skill set.
Reporting directly to the regional Executive Director, the PEM will assume the following responsibilities:
Participant Recruitment – Attraction
– Support Greater Kansas City recruitment strategy, by:
o Planning and conducting outreach visits to target schools and hosting Information Sessions
o Researching prospective recruits and nominators
o Tracking potential candidates and ensuring quality managed response process through Salesforce data management software
o Updating and maintaining an accurate school directory
Program Data Management and Communications
– Coordinate participant communications (preparation for training sessions, regional announcements, requests for information, quarterly LE Community Update)
– Track participant data through meticulous database entry and management
– Compile and report regularly on participant and program data
o Run data queries and generate statistical and special reports as requested
o Ensure completion of participant surveys
o Manage all participant-specific data within LE database system
o Create clean, visually pleasing, and presentable reports, highlighting trends in data
Program Event Planning and Management
– Manage the logistics and operations associated with training events, including but not limited to: Problem Solving Communities, School Visits Trips, Monthly Workshops, Leader Impact Project Showcases, recruitment and selection events (Interview & Assessment Days and Information Sessions), an annual Best Practices Conference, and other LE community events. The PEM will:
o Manage all assigned deliverables including venue, talent, catering, A/V equipment, transportation and post-event analysis
o Contribute to event conceptualization and oversee event execution
o Craft the look and feel of event design according to team objectives
o Serve as the primary interface for event and logistics staff at venues, troubleshooting issues and ensuring positive public relations and effective execution
o Participate in the design and implementation of training and recruitment events
Alumni Engagement
– Support execution of regional vision and strategies for alumni engagement in collaboration with the regional Executive Director and LE National
– Research professional development conferences and promote presentations from LE alumni
Special Projects
The PEM will be allocated to ongoing projects, enabling development of additional skills and experiences. Projects may include but are not limited to:
– developing new data and knowledge management systems
– supporting growth and expansion strategic planning in
conjunction with LE National
– cultivating relationships with partners and external organizations
– providing support to LE National events and programming, as needed.

Craft a cover letter explaining your interest in this position, and submit letter and resume to jobs@leadingeducators.org with “Program Experience Manager – Kansas City” in the subject line.
Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or natural origin.

In today’s media saturated world, it’s more important than ever to effectively communicate your message to patrons, major funders, and volunteers. On Wednesday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. join the Arts Council and Eric Hess of Hess Marketing as he discusses:
Attracting attention from major funders.
Marketing your programs and services to targeted audiences
Finding and energizing volunteers.
Effective use of social media.
Plus your questions!
New Ideas for Marketing Your Arts Organization
with Eric Hess
Wednesday, July 27th, 6:00 p.m.
Arts Council’s new offices at 935 Gravier St, Suite 850
Free, but please RSVP to 504-218-8869 or via email to gmeneray at artscouncilofneworleans.org

The Big Uneasy

Harry Shearer’s new documentary “The Big Uneasy”

Sunday, July 24th
Playing in New Orleans @ 2pm
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art

The Big Uneasy is the first documentary by long-time “mockumentarian” Harry Shearer (of Spinal Tap and The Simpsons). The film follows three remarkable people–the leaders of two scientific investigation teams, and one whistleblower–as they reveal the true story of why New Orleans flooded, and why it could happen in other cities across America. Shearer speaks to the tireless investigators and experts who poked through the muck as the water receded, and uncovers a courageous whistle-blower from the Army Corps of Engineers. His dogged pursuit of facts reveals that some of the same flawed methods responsible for levee failure during Hurricane Katrina are being used to rebuild the system expected to protect the “new” New Orleans from future peril.

To learn more about the film, watch the trailer, and see what you can do to help visit http://www.thebiguneasy.com.

PAX-Program of Academic Exchange

Share Your Heart and Home with a Foreign Exchange Student!

Every year, more than 900 foreign exchange students spend a year or a semester studying at American high schools through the PAX-Program of Academic Exchange. These extraordinary young people look forward to attending local high schools and living like American teens with an American host family while improving their English language skills and sharing their heritage with their adopted communities. PAX is currently seeking host families who would be interested in participating in this remarkable cultural exchange program and helping these students achieve their dreams.

PAX welcomes host families of all kinds who would like to share their heart, home and culture with a young person from Germany, Korea, Sweden, China, France, Mexico or any one of our international students. Host families are asked to provide students with meals, a place to sleep and study, and a warm, supportive environment. Private rooms are not required and single parents, young couples and retirees are all welcome to host.

For more information about becoming a host family with PAX-Program of Academic Exchange, call or email local PAX Coordinator Nathalie Bastin at 504-361-0736 / nati1965@yahoo.com or the PAX national office at 800-555-6211. You may also visit us on the web at http://www.pax.org.

Greater New Orleans—July 10, 2011—The United Nations Association of the United States of America, New Orleans (UNA-USA, New Orleans) Chapter is launching this fall. UNA-USA, New Orleans is a non-profit organization that works to establish strong links between the Greater New Orleans community and the United Nations through research and educational programs. The vital need to support, teach, educate, and advance the thinking of future generations in order to train and enhance them into solving multinational, national and global perils, is our mission. For this reason, UNA-USA, New Orleans designs programs that train a new generation of thinking leaders, writers, and researchers that extend beyond borders.

UNA-USA, New Orleans programs include:

Global Classrooms®

Global Classrooms is an innovative education program that brings the Model UN experience to urban public schools across the Greater New Orleans area. Coming Summer 2012.

Global NOLA

GLOBAL NOLA is a publication of UNA-USA, New Orleans. Our e-Journal covers a broad range of topics related to American foreign policy and international affairs. It strives to present clear thinking by knowledgeable observers on important issues, written in English that can be read with ease and pleasure by both professionals and a broad general audience. We publish two categories of material: Dossiers and Essays. Coming Fall 2011.

New Orleans is a place of enchantment. A place where resiliency, dedication and fraternity has shown the world and the nation that any hardships can be overcome and success is accomplished by working together. It is time for New Orleans to reclaim its greatness as a city of enlightenment, innovation, research and education. We are here to help.

If you’d like to receive more information about UNA-USA, New Orleans, please e-mail info@unanola.org or visit http://www.unanola.org

U.S. Department of Education’s Charter Schools Program

The U.S. Department of Education’s Charter Schools Program has just announced the 2011 CSP Grants Competition for Replication and Expansion. This program is designed to assist non-profit charter management organizations, and other entities that are not for-profit entities, in replicating or expanding high-quality charter schools with demonstrated records of success. Applicants must have experience operating more than one high-quality charter school. This grant competition ran for the first time in 2010, resulting in 12 grantees; descriptions of the 2010 grantees can be found at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/charter-rehqcs/2010/awards.html?exp=0.

In 2011, the Department plans to use up to $25,000,000 for this competition, and estimates making between 8 and 15 awards (the Department is not bound by any estimates).

Applications are due by August 11, 2011, and must be submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants must register at Grants.gov prior to submitting an application. The registration process can take between three to five business days, or longer if all steps are not completed in a timely manner. So please register early!

A pre-application meeting will be held on July 25, 2011, in Washington, DC. For those interested in attending, either in person or by phone, please RSVP to charterschools@ed.gov. More information is available at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/charter-rehqcs/applicant.html.

Idea Village

Happy New Year! That’s right – The Idea Village is launching its action-packed 2012 Entrepreneur Season and looking for the next crop of high-growth local entrepreneurs to receive free, world-class consulting, mentorship and capital. Help us continue our city’s entrepreneurial momentum and join the movement!

Not sure if you’re a good fit?
The Idea Village will be holding 4 information sessions at our offices. Criteria for participation are also listed on our website.

When:
Every Thursday from 5:30-6:30

Dates:
Thursday, July 14
Thursday, July 21
Thursday, July 28
Thursday, August 4

Where:
The Idea Village
515 Girod Street

Click here to RSVP.

Do you have the next BIG idea coming out of New Orleans?
The Idea Village is seeking its next class of dedicated, high-growth entrepreneurs to participate in the 3rd annual Idea Village Entrepreneur Challenge (IVEC), our central entrepreneur accelerator program. Join the ranks of Naked Pizza, Cordina Mar-Go-rita’s, NOLA Brewing Company and Drop the Chalk and receive six-months of free:

Mentorship & Support: Executives-in-Residence [EIRs] are seasoned entrepreneurs and experienced executives who act as the advisors for IDEAxcelerator ventures, providing mentorship, guidance, strategy and connections.

Access to Networks: The Idea Village provides access to a network of local and national investors, mentors and professional service providers through over 75 events during the season, including The Big Idea Showcase, NOEW Preview, and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.

Access to Capital: The Idea Village provides entrepreneurs access to local lending institutions, angel investor networks and venture capital investors through one on one meetings and competitive challenges. Select entrepreneurs will be chosen to present at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, March 10-16, 2012.

Exposure: The Idea Village has secured media coverage for entrepreneurs in Inc.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, Financial Times, The Daily Beast, Times Picayune, CNBC, NPR and Bloomberg TV and others.

Education: Targeted training in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship through IDEAinstitute.

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools Press Event

Candy Bars, Prison Bars

How Schools Can Reverse the Major Youth Epidemics of Our Times

Thursday, July 21 at 10:00am
New Orleans Charter Science & Mathematics High School (Cafeteria)
5625 Loyola Avenue

Hear the Rethinkers speak out on childhood obesity and the school-to-prison pipeline – and deliver twelve recommendations for change to school officials and the community.

The new Recovery School District Superintendent, John White, will respond to the Rethinkers on behalf of the RSD.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Mallory Falk
412.708.7392 // mallory@TheRethinkers.org

Want a lower water bill and a healthier home? Come to this free workshop on indoor water efficiency and moisture management at the Green Building Resource Center! Local experts will teach you about small actions, innovative products, and smart home design that will help your house use less energy, save water, and avoid mold and moisture issues.

Joshua Jackson of Earth Friendly Plumbing and Dustin Oubre of Hamilton Sales will discuss tankless water heaters, dual flush toilets, reverse osmosis water filters, and other ways to save on your utility bills. Steve Picou of the LSU AgCenter will address the issue of moisture management and the importance of water conservation.

July 26th, 6pm-8pm
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

For more information, call (504) 525-2121 or visit http://www.globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools is Hiring

Two part-time facilitators for Rethink Clubs during the 2011-2012 academic year. Please see the job description below and help us spread the word about this fantastic opportunity!

Organization Description: Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools (Rethink) embodies an idea that is proving to be as dynamic as it is simple: give young people – even those as young as middle school – a voice in the reform of public education. Each year, approximately 100 youth work toward this vision by identifying areas for improvement within individual schools and the school system as a whole; developing innovative solutions; and acting to make their solutions a reality. Learn more on our website.

>Program Description: Rethink Clubs in six New Orleans schools challenge youth to think critically about and become engaged in the world they know best: their own school. Over the academic year, students designate an issue of concern, such as poor food, inadequate facilities or school security, and develop a platform for change. Our Club facilitators teach deep listening, public speaking and critical thinking. We include guest lectures from issue experts; visits from creative professionals including artists, poets, musicians and dancers; and field trips. Rethinkers from all six Clubs meet together at an annual summit where they share their visions for change. These videos were created by the Rethink Clubs at Langston Hughes Academy and Edgar P. Harney.

Job Description: Lead Facilitator for Rethink Clubs (2)
Coordinate and Facilitate two Rethink School-based Clubs during the 2011-2012 academic year. The teaching team at each site includes a Rethink Lead Facilitator and a college intern.
-Collaborate on overall creation of Rethink Club curriculum.
-Write weekly lesson plans and submit to Rethink Club Director
-Prepare and provide specific materials for weekly Rethink Club meetings.
-Act as liaison between school administration and Rethink staff
-Keep weekly notes in Google Docs and materials necessary for updates and evaluation.
-Collect and maintain appropriate information about Rethink Club participants.
-Develop relationships with school staff to enhance the Rethink Club presence in schools.
-Connect with Club participants’ families when necessary.
-Mentor college intern
-Participate in weekly Rethink Club reflection/planning meetings.
-Help coordinate Spring Rethink Club Summit – an event that brings all Rethink Club members together in one location for a day.
-Attend training to learn about teaching in the “Circle” style and other matters specific to Rethink philosophy and subject matter.

Essential personal characteristics for job:
While Rethink respects individual schedules, this is not a job for a clock-watcher. We seek employees who can be dedicated to our youth and to Rethink. We are seeking candidates with the following characteristics:
-Creative, resourceful, confident, dynamic, dependable
-Ability to work independently and in a team
-Loves children and has at least two years experience working with youth. Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage youth in a classroom setting.
-Experience working with groups in a “Circle” setting (such as Story Circles, Conflict Resolution Circles, etc.)
-Commitment to social change and youth leadership
-Willingness to ask for help when needed and be communicative about personal needs
-Access to reliable transportation. Able to get to schools in Mid-city, Uptown, Treme and Central City as well as our office at the Art Egg Studios (1001 S. Broad St)
-Comfortable using Google Docs to store lesson plans and notes
-Easy to contact. Regularly responds to email and phone messages.
-Has network of connections in New Orleans
-Excellent self-care
-Willing to develop a commitment to the community of Rethink staff, who believe they must model the values of community they teach the Rethinkers among themselves.

“Plus” characteristics for job: Willingness to stay with Rethink for more than one year; drama, art and other creative skills; experience with middle school-aged youth; experience teaching in pubic schools; ability to get to schools in New Orleans East. Women, People of Color and adults who attended public schools in New Orleans are encouraged to apply.

Hours: Approximately 15 hrs/week when school is in session plus training. Includes Friday afternoon staff meeting.
Compensation: $25/hr
Start Date: Orientation retreat August 25-26.

Please submit resumes and cover letters to Rachel Lee, rachel@therethinkers.org

City of New Orleans City Planning Commission

1340 Poydras Street, 9th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 658-7033

Application for Amendment to
New Orleans 2030: Plan for the 21st Century (the Master Plan)

Complete Application Required: New Orleans 2030: Plan for the 21st Century (the Master Plan). The City will not process an application that does not have all the required items. To accept your application, each of the items listed on page 2 must be submitted at the same time. For a copy of the application, please call the above number.

Early Consultation: Prior to submitting an application, the applicant is required to set up a pre-application conference meeting with a City Planner to discuss the proposal. City Planning staff will provide the applicant with assistance and information on the application feasibility, decision criteria, and review time.

Application Acceptance: All applicants are required to bring in one copy of the application package for informal review by a staff planner, prior to the formal application to ensure that the application is complete. Applications will be accepted at the City Planning Commission between 8:00 AM and 6:00PM Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary for the formal application submittal; however, an appointment with a City Planner is necessary for the early consultation. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Purpose: The Master Plan is a long-term vision for the future of New Orleans. It contains policy recommendations across a spectrum of topics, but with a particular focus on the built environment. Amendments reflecting updated information, changing trends, best practices, or community goals are generally either text changes or revisions to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). Text amendments affect the policies of the comprehensive plan on a City-wide level. Map amendments influence the potential uses and development of specific properties. A FLUM amendment may affect a site’s zoning designation when zoning is revised comprehensively or when a zoning change application is submitted. Text and map amendments must be consistent with the overall policy intent of the Master Plan. Justification for the change(s) within the context of the Master Plan is the responsibility of the applicant.

When to Apply and Process: In 2011, the amendment application period will close on August 5. Once the amendment application packet is submitted for review, the City Planning Commission will arrange a public meeting and publish a notice in a local newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen days in advance of the meeting. In addition to the public meetings, the City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing(s) to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the proposed amendments. A staff report and recommendations will be available to aid the discussion. The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final disposition.

To receive a copy of an application, please call the above number.

Foundation for Louisiana

Will conduct outreach sessions throughout the state July 5 – 12

Established in May 2011, Foundation for Louisiana is the successor to the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (LDRF). Founded shortly after hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, LDRF awarded more than $40 million dollars in grants to more than 200 organizations to support recovery efforts associated with hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, Ike and the BP oil spill.

“We are building upon the lessons learned from LDRF as we go forward as the Foundation for Louisiana,” stated foundation vice president Eric D. Shaw. “We see our investment in economic opportunity as strengthening the state’s neediest communities and helping them develop resources that will better enable them to respond and recover when faced with another disaster. Increased economic opportunity builds more resilient communities.”

Foundation for Louisiana staff will be holding outreach sessions for nonprofit organizations the week of July 4th. Foundation staff will provide an overview of the foundation and its new mission, share information on new program areas and grantmaking guidelines, and answer questions. Session will be held at the following date, time and location:

New Orleans
Tuesday, July 12
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Next Level Empowerment Center
4700 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

The Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations wants to know how nonprofits will fill an anticipated gap in leadership amid a wave of CEO and Board Member retirements expected in coming years.

“Who will lead us?”

To address this serious question and to improve recruitment and retention of nonprofit leaders, LANO has partnered with Pathfinder Solutions to launch Path With a Heart, an initiative to find practical solutions to sustainable leadership for Louisiana’s nonprofit sector.

For more information and to complete the survey go to:

http://tinyurl.com/6fs3g23

August 4 & 5 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days)

Two days of intensive hands-on boot camp covers everything from learning grants-related terminology to actually writing the critical high-point review sections of a sure to win grant proposal narrative. Facilitator: Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing for Dummies.

Registration fee includes:
Refreshments
Notebook with tabbed handouts
Grant Writing for Dummies textbook

Grand Prize: First 20 paid registrants will be entered into a drawing for a Netbook computer valued up to $450.

Second Prize: Dr. Browning will offer a grant proposal critique and review valued at $2,500.

This is fundraising event for the Development Department at Daughters of Charity Services (DCSNO) of New Orleans. $99 or each registration fee will be retained by DCSNO.

Sponsored by: DCSNO
Location: 3201 S. Carrollton Ave.
Registration: $399.00

Registration information/contact:
India Brown
504-482-2080 ext. 2273
email: ibrown@dcnso.org

RSD To Open Parent-Family Centers in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, La – On Tuesday, June 14, the Recovery School District will open Parent-Family Resource Centers at four locations around the city of New Orleans. Open year-round, these centers will provide services, such as student enrollment information, student record retrieval, and up-to-date data on all public schools in the city to help parents make informed decisions when seeking the best schools for their children.

By providing these services and resources at locations more convenient and accessible to parents, the district hopes to meet the needs of parents and students more efficiently and effectively.

“Parents and community members deserve clear information about their schools and their choices,” RSD Superintendent John White said. “Parent centers will bring clear information to communities throughout New Orleans.”

The Parent-Family Resource Centers will be at the following locations:

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Sarah T. Reed High School, 5316 Michoud Blvd.
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L.B. Landry High School, 1200 L.B. Landry Ave.
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Walter L. Cohen High School, 3520 Dryades St.
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George W. Carver Elementary School, 3059 Higgins Blvd.

From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, each center will provide the following services:

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Student enrollment information
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Transcript and records requests
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Conflict resolution
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Up-to-date school information
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Parenting skills literature
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Community resource literature

More locations and services, such as centralized enrollment and transportation systems, will be added in coming months, according to Superintendent White. “This is just a start, and there might be some hiccups along the way,” he said. “But we don’t want perfect to get in the way of doing good.”

Over the next few weeks, the RSD wants to hear from parents and families who have utilized the Resource Centers to ensure that the centers are meeting their needs. Feedback may be sent to Sabrina D. Marsh-Sanders, Executive Director of Project Management at sabrina.marsh-sanders@rsdla.net.

For more information about the Parent-Family Resource Centers, call 1-877-343-4773.

Drip: The Music of Water in New Orleans

At the CAC First Floor Sound Chamber
Opening Reception: June 25, 2011, 6 – 8pm

Drip: The Music of Water in New Orleans is a sound installation created by John Kleinschmidt and Andy Sternad, intern architects at Waggonner & Ball. They became interested in making Drip while participating in Waggonner & Ball’s Dutch Dialogues initiative to develop better water management strategies in New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta. The tracks for Drip were originally recorded for an installation presented as part of DesCours (an annual public art and architecture event in New Orleans) at the Union Passenger Terminal in 2010. The creators of Drip are architects by trade, and like many artists, they hold the belief that the health of a culture is dependent on the quality of its art. Combining a shared fascination of New Orleans musical culture with the certainty that the city’s future rests on the development of a collective consciousness about water management, Drip was composed to heighten our awareness of water through sound.

Curated by the Visual Arts Department.

http://dripnola.com/
http://dutchdialogues.com/
http://www.lulu.com/product/file-download/drip-the-music-of-water-in-new-orleans/14937458

Tuesday, June 28th
6pm-8pm
841 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Through this free workshop, Global Green USA and local solar experts will arm you with the knowledge you need to power your home with solar energy. Mike Murphy of Artisan Solar will discuss different system options, net metering, installation, and determining what wattage is right for your home. Come learn how to take advantage of some of the best solar tax incentives in the country, and help power the city toward a safer, more sustainable future.

For more information, call (504) 525-2121 or e-mail lwhite@globalgreen.org.

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Please join Broadmoor Development Corporation & partners
Friday, June 17 at 1:30 PM
3928 Delachaise Street

Come and celebrate the construction of the
four USGBC 2010 Natural Talent Design
Competition winning designs!

Speakers from the BDC/BIA, The Salvation Army, NORA, LANDIS, and others will be present.
Refreshments will be provided.

YEP Job Opening: Village Social Worker

Youth Empowerment Project’s Village program is an innovative approach to ensuring that out-of-school youth ages 16-18 receive the educational and individualized, wrap-around supportive services necessary to successfully receive their GED and move onto post-secondary education or the workforce.

The Village Social Worker (VSW) is a full-time position with the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP). The VSW is a key member of a “Village Team” – that consists of a social worker; instructor; and assistant instructor. Each VSW will be responsible for providing intensive support and services to approximately 30 youth at a time. The VSW will report directly to the Village Program Director/Senior Social Worker.

Although the following list is not exhaustive, it covers a wide range of the responsibilities of the Village Social Worker:

- Assist with recruitment of Village students
- Conduct intake and ongoing assessments of Village students
- Collect necessary data and maintaining hard and electronic files for Village youth
- Develop service plans with and for Village students
- Develop healthy and supportive relationships with youth
- Maintain case notes that capture all work done on each youth’s case
- Confront and address youth on negative and ant-social behaviors
- Attend meetings both at YEP and in the community with youth, as necessary
- Advocate for youth clients within a variety of settings, including, but not limited to school, juvenile court, medical and mental health agencies and other community based service providers.
- Develop relationships with families of youth clients. Maintain regular dialogue with each family about youth’s needs, progress in the program and his /her whereabouts
- Make referrals for youth to community-based providers and follow-up as necessary
- Provide youth with social work services; crisis intervention; and counseling, as necessary
- Conduct home visits with youth, as necessary
- Provide positive behavioral support to students in the classroom
- Coordinate and facilitate classroom-based groups

The Village Social Worker must possess, at minimum, the following qualifications:

- Graduate Degree in Social Work or related field
- A minimum of three years working with at-risk or out-of-school youth
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with different New Orleans neighborhoods
- Comfortable working in a variety of settings in the New Orleans area
- Familiarity with local service providers and services
- Highly flexible
- Excellent team player
- Willing to work non-traditional hours
- Passionate about working with New Orleans youth and highly motivated to meet the needs of Village youth

YEP is looking to hire a new Village Social Worker no later than August 1, 2011. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and YEP offers excellent benefits.

If you are a qualified applicant and interested in pursuing this position, please send a resume, cover letter and short writing sample (1-2) pages to Donna Wolf at dwolf@youthempowermentproject.org. YEP will contact all individuals we are interested in interviewing — No phone calls please.

Crossroads Institute for Arts, Learning and Community

Seeking Three Theater Troupe Coaches for summer youth program to work with kids age 14 – 21

The Theater Troupe Coach is accountable for the program’s daily activities and operations, and is responsible for ensuring the program realizes its mission and goals. Focusing on developing in each pupil an appreciation of the art of theater as part of general culture; teaching techniques of theatrical expression; discovering and developing talents of pupils in the field of theater; developing knowledge and skills in critiquing theater; and, developing traits of respect, responsibility and dedication.

Time Commitment
This is a contract position for June 15 — July 26, 2011. Commitment of 25 — 30 hours per week is required (12:30 – 5:30 PM, M – F)

Duties
• Support the teaching and learning goals of XRI
• Assist in documenting the process and work
• Deliver a comprehensive, sequential, balanced, regularly scheduled, standards-based theatrical program (skills, concepts and understandings)
• Plan lessons and overall schemes of work, developing knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different stages of development
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals and performances
• Provide evaluations for each pupil’s growth and performance, assessing each individual’s contribution to the performance of the group
• Prepare students for public performances
• Communicate with ED about participants lessons and progress
• Assist XRI personnel in assessing instructional materials and equipment needed for the program
• Attend Staff meetings/check-ins
• Other duties as assigned

Crossroads Institute for Arts, Learning and Community
P.O. Box 771133
New Orleans, LA 70117

Tulane Tower Learning Center Grand Opening

New Orleans City Council Members, U.S. Attorney James Letten to attend; Site is home to Youth Empowerment Project and Delgado’s Adult Education programs

What: Tulane Tower Learning Center Grand Opening
Who: New Orleans City Council Members, U.S. Attorney James Letten, TTLC youth, representatives from YEP and Delgado
Where: TTLC, 139 S. Broad, New Orleans, LA
When: 11:30AM-1:00PM Thursday, June 9th, 2011

On Thursday, June 9th, the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and Delgado Community College will host a grand opening of the new Tulane Tower Learning Center (TTLC) site. The site will house both YEP’s and Delgado’s adult education programs, providing GED preparation and literacy training to over 300 students daily. A total of 3,725 students have been served by the TTLC since its inception. Fifteen percent of all adult learners in the New Orleans Metro Area are enrolled at the TTLC.

New Orleans City Council Members Arnie Fielkow and Kristin Palmer, as well as James Letten, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, have confirmed they will attend the grand opening.

The Tulane Tower Learning Center (TTLC), a collaboration between the Youth Empowerment Project, Delgado Community College and the Criminal District Court, grew out of the 2006 Crime Summit, and was started in 2007 thanks to support from the New Orleans City Council.

Professional Grant Development Workshop

Held at: Tulane University

Master the techniques of writing superior and winning proposals

Proposal Writing 1: July 6 – 8, 2011

Sponsored by: The Grant Training Center

This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for: 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing, and winning proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention will be on how to effectively tell the story that leads to funding, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences, educator and non-profit professional.

Participants Will Learn How To:
• Navigate the world of grant procurement
• Research and identify potential funding sources
• Address the guidelines of federal and foundation applications
• Identify and effectively write the key elements of a proposal
• Create a grant design prior to writing the proposal
• Write winning grants that stand out against scores of competing submissions
• Develop focused and realistic budgets
• Demonstrate that one’s proposal merits excellence and innovation
• Package professional grant submissions

Our ultimate goal is:
For each participant who wishes to develop a proposal, to walk away with a product that includes the grant design, abstract and budget.

*Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.*
Workshop Fee:
$595.00 (including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast)
Rebate of $50.00 per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization.

To Register:
Please visit our website
Or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864

Pause 4 Dinner

Louisiana SPCA

June 16, 2011

Participating in this event is SIMPLE – just eat dinner at one of the listed restaurants (see below). Every participating restaurant is donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA!

Bistro Daisy
The Bulldog – Uptown
The Bulldog – Mid-City
Cafe Amelie
Cafe Degas
Crescent Pie & Sausage Company
Eat New Orleans
Gautreau’s Restaurant
La Petite Grocery
Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing
Martinique Bistro
Bistro Daisy
The Bulldog – Uptown
The Bulldog – Mid-City
Cafe Amelie
Cafe Degas
Crescent Pie & Sausage Company
Eat New Orleans
Gautreau’s Restaurant
La Petite Grocery
Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing
Martinique Bistro
Meauxbar Bistro
Mia’s Balcony
Nonna Mia Cafe & Pizzeria
Pinkberry
Ralph’s on the Park
Rue 127
Santa Fe Restaurant
Santa Fe Tapas
Tully’s Italian & Seafood
Vega Tapas Vafe
The Velvet Cactus

“Pause for Dinner,” our annual one-night only restaurant event, will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2011 during regular dinner hours. On this night, highly recognized restaurants from around Greater New Orleans will partner to raise money for animal welfare in our region while attracting patrons and new clients to their business.

Want to participate?
Contact Lisa Keitges,
LA/SPCA Event Coordinator,
at lisa@la-spca.org or 504-762-3307.

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Coastal Restoration Forum

Friday, June 10, 2011
8:30am – 3:00pm

A FREE Symposium:
Our Wetlands, Our Future
Hosted by Our Lady of Holy Cross College

Moderated by John Snell of FOX 8 News

Who Should Attend?

• People who live and work in Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John, St. Tammany, & Terrebonne Parishes
• Seafood Industry Workers
• Energy Extraction Industry Workers
• Anyone interested in coastal restoration

An open dialog on the next five years of wetland renewal in SE Louisiana. Learn how to get involved in the Corps and State planning processes from the beginning. Discuss concerns before plans are finalized. Technical, ecological, economic & societal issues concerning coastal restoration.

Speakers include: Mike Blum, Tulane; Shirley Laska, UNO-CHART; John Lopez, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation; Doug Meffert, Tulane; Ehab Messehle, ULL; Robert Moreau, SE La University; Kristina Peterson, UNO-CHART; Denise Reed, UNO; Torbjorn Tornqvist, Tulane; Steve Mathies, OCPR; Tom Holden, Corps of Engineers.

Followed by discussion of impacts to: Communities, Estuaries, and Livelihoods.

Space is limited. Click here to register now to reserve your place.

Partnership for Philanthropic Planning

2011 2nd Quarter Meeting

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
at the Touro Synagogue
4238 St. Charles Avenue

11:30AM – social time
12:00PM – lunch
12:15PM – presentation by

Samuel D. Caldwell, President, The Planned Giving Company, LLC
Topic: Pedal to the Metal: How to Get from Zero to Sixty in your Planned Giving Program

Nationally recognized for his innovative leadership in planned giving marketing and solicitation, Sam Caldwell has 17 years of front-line gift planning and fundraising experience. Sam is founder and president of The Planned Giving Company, a full-service provider of planned giving marketing and consulting services to non-profit organizations nationwide, and co-founder of Virtual Giving, Inc., a top provider of planned giving websites and other planned giving services.

Please Bring Guests
(first two guests free of charge)

Please RSVP to Amy Chandler by May 30 amy@gnof.org

The mercury’s rising, but your bills don’t have to! Come to this free workshop to learn about radiant barrier, solar shades, HVAC maintenance, and other ways to keep your home cool while saving money. Eric Guillory of Taylor & Tyler, Inc and Andrew Spaulding of Global Green will walk you through easy do-it-yourself measures, as well as larger projects that will help your house manage the summer heat.

Tuesday, May 31st
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

With light refreshments generously donated by Mona’s Café.

Global Green events are FREE and open to the public.
For more information, call (504) 525-2121 or visit http://www.globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/

Global Green USA proudly partners with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and USGBC, LA Chapter to present a monthly panel series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

This month, join Global Green USA’s New Orleans Director Beth Galante and leading coastal experts from the State of Louisiana and the local environmental industry to discuss initiatives to help Louisiana communities adapt to the reality of our changing coastlines.

Karim Belhadjali and Michele Deshotels of the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration will discuss the 2012 updates to “Louisiana’s Comprehensive Master Plan for a Sustainable Coast,” focusing on how this work will be founded on sound, science-based decisions, address climate change impacts, and enable coastal communities to prepare for worst-case scenarios. Dr. Sherwood “Woody” Gagliano, CEO of Coastal Environments Inc., and considered by many to be the “Father of the Louisiana Coastal Restoration Movement” will highlight opportunities for small business development and jobs in coastal restoration in the next 10 years, as well as emerging opportunities to help finance coastal protection and restoration.

Restoration: A Plan for the Future of Our Coast
Thursday, May 26th; 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Global Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments at 5:30pm, panel begins at 6pm. For more information on this and past events, see our website, here: GG Events Calendar, or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org

Special thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant for their generous support.
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Our exclusive NOLA green dat t-shirts are available at our Green Building Resource Center and Holy Cross Project, or click here to find out more and donate: NOLA GREEN DAT. 100% of your donation benefits our work in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast.Thank you for your support.

Make a Splash – Kingsley House

Friday, June 3rd
6:30 – 9:00 PM
Kingsley House – 1600 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Honorary Chair: Wendell Pierce of the HBO Series Treme

• Wear your tropical, casual attire and enjoy food sponsored by Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Palace Cafe and Bourbon House
• Island-inspired cocktails and drinks sponsored by Glazer’s Companies of Louisiana, Cruzan Rum & City Wholesale Liquor Co., Inc.
• Music, dancing, limbo contests and a silent auction will add to the fun

Tickets $50 person / $75 VIP (VIP includes an additional hour of music, food and libations from 5:30 to 6:30pm). Music by Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers.

To buy tickets or for more information call Gina Jackson (504) 523-6221, x127 or email gjackson@kingsleyhouse.org

Newcomb Art Gallery @ Tulane University

Opening reception with Latino-inspired music and food, Saturday, May 14, 5-7 pm

On view May 11 – June 29, 2011

The History of the Future
La historia del futuro

Photographs by Michael Berman and Julián Cardona focusing on the wild places in the desert southwest and the people crossing these lands at the U.S.- Mexico border.

Newcomb Art Gallery
Woldenberg Art Center
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-5328

Related Programming
to be held in Freeman Auditorium, Woldenberg Art Center

Friday, May 13, 7 pm
Aliens Are Coming, a multi-media lecture by performance artist José Torres-Tama

Saturday, May 14, 3-5 pm
The History of the Future, Beyond the Border of Mexico and the US, a panel discussion with Michael Berman, Julián Cardona, writers Charles Bowden and Yuri Herrera-Gutierrez, and curator Nancy Sutor

New Orleans Program Associate
Global Green USA seeks a committed and energetic person to join our New Orleans office in the NOLA WISE Energy Efficiency Financing program. This position has opportunities for in-depth training in green rebuilding. Position reports to the Program Manager of NOLA WISE. Primary duties will entail managing the client intake and outreach process in order to provide the public with access to financing and other incentives available for energy efficiency home modifications. NOLA WISE, in partnership with the City of New Orleans, Southeast Energy Alliance, and the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Program, focuses on residential energy efficiency upgrades through bank and incentive financing, in conjunction with trained contractors and knowledgeable green building advisors.

Responsibilities include:
• Through meetings, presentations and networking, create interest among neighborhood organizations, community based groups, and individual residents in participating in the NOLA WISE program.
• Manage the customer intake and process, ensuring the customer transitions through each step of the NOLA WISE program. Train and supervise intake staff on best practices and internal protocols for handling client inquiries.
• Communicate with neighborhood associations on the status of client referrals, and manage the process for scheduling follow up with interested clients.
• Manage the development of the PSD customer management and process database.
• Directly supervise the Administrative Coordinator, who is responsible for reporting and invoicing.
• Work with the Program Manager and PR Consultant to design and implement comprehensive outreach strategies within targeted neighborhoods
• Manage the outreach and information dissemination effort in each targeted neighborhood, with availability on nights and weekends to attend meetings of community groups and other volunteer organizations.
• Work with the PR Consultant to facilitate a web-based viral marketing effort to reach the residential, non-profit, and small commercial sectors, utilizing tools that include social media, blogs, etc.
• Contribute to the GGUSA and/or NOLA WISE web site, including maintaining updated content, links to partner organizations, oversight of customer/partner online database, and volunteer opportunities within the organization.
• Implement best practices in garnering community support.
• Deliver workshops on the program for a general audience.
• Liaise with Technical staff on client follow ups and maintaining high customer service standards.
• As needed, act as spokesperson for the organization at meetings, public events, and in the media.
• Attend trainings on green building technologies and sustainable design.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the following qualities, skills, and experience:
• Bachelors’ degree required. Preference for degree in urban planning, public policy, building management, energy efficiency, environmental studies, architecture or related field; Graduate degree and LEED AP a plus.
• Professional experience in nonprofit, public agency, or construction contractor environment.
• Well-organized with demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency building science.
• Effective communicator, program marketing skills, and creative problem-solver.
• Knowledge of techniques necessary for effective community outreach and organizing around important social, political and economic issues. Outreach, canvassing or community organizing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of new media forms to maximize marketing and outreach efforts.
• A creative mind, energetic spirit, engaging personality, and hard worker.
• Articulate public speaker.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and performance objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a hard working, creative team.
• Basic computer skills including email, databases, Excel, and Google.
• Knowledge of New Orleans demographics and culture.

Compensation: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Salary range $45,000-50,000. Position includes full benefits including 401k plan. EOE.

Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in this position via email to NOLAHR@globalgreen.org. Please put Program Coordinator in the subject line. Deadline for application is 05/19/2011. Please no phone calls.

New Orleans Program Assistant

Global Green USA seeks a committed and energetic person to join our New Orleans office in the NOLA WISE Energy Efficiency Financing program. This position has opportunities for in-depth training in green rebuilding. Position reports to the Program Associate of NOLA WISE. Primary duties will entail coordinating administrative aspects of the program such as reporting and invoicing.

NOLA WISE, in partnership with the City of New Orleans, Southeast Energy Alliance, and the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Program, focuses on residential energy efficiency upgrades through bank and incentive financing, in conjunction with trained contractors and knowledgeable green building advisors.

Responsibilities include:
• Manage all program reporting and data analysis through PSD database.
• Comply with federal, city and funder requirements for regular reports, supporting documents, invoices, and deadlines.
• Develop internal systems designed to improve program efficiencies.
• Communicate regularly with partner agencies and GG headquarters office on financial, programmatic and documentation needs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PSD client management and reporting database.
• Keep and organize all physical and digital files related to the execution of the program.
• Track income and expenses of program on an ongoing basis.
• Supervise flow of invoices and payments to ensure subcontractors are being paid.
• Purchase programmatic materials and supplies as required by budget.
• Attend trainings on green building technologies and sustainable design.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following qualities, skills, and experience:
• Professional experience in nonprofit, public agency, or construction contractor environment.
• Strong accounting and Excel skills.
• Well-organized with demonstrated ability to multi-task;
• Database management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and performance objectives.
• A creative mind, energetic spirit, engaging personality, and hard worker;
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a hard working, creative team.
• Knowledge of New Orleans demographics and culture.
• Prefer background in energy efficiency and/or home retrofit contracting, including home energy audits and energy efficiency financing.

Compensation: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Salary range $25,000-30,000. Position includes full benefits including 401k plan.

Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in this position via email to NOLAHR@globalgreen.org. Please put Program Assistant in subject line. Deadline for application is 05/19/2011. Please no phone calls. EOE.

Position Location: New Orleans, LA
Reports to: Director of Development

Primary Function: The Lighthouse for the Blind serves people who are blind or visually impaired with services, employment, and job placement. The Development Assistant supports that mission though assisting in fund raising; donor cultivation and communications; and impeccable record keeping. The Development Assistant plays an important role by providing administrative support to the Director of Development and participating in all fundraising activities including donor- and public relations, direct mail appeals, and special events. The Development Assistant reports to the Director of Development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regular duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Annual Fund Raising – In collaboration with and under the supervision of the Director of Development
• Maintains all development and fund raising records in the strictest confidence
• Accurately performs data entry, filing, gift acknowledgement, solicitation letter processing and report production
• Assists with information needed for proposals to foundations and corporations
• Provides support for fund raising events
• Supports board-level development committees by preparing meeting spaces, taking notes, and providing reports as necessary
• Produces reports in Raiser’s Edge and Excel
• Assists in creating annual fund raising plan
• Oversees reconciliation with accounting department to ensure accuracy in gift stewardship

2. Major Gift/Donor Support
• Assists in producing major donor, board and special category solicitations
• Provides support materials as needed
• Accurately inputs and tracks major gifts with impeccable confidentiality
• Assists the Director of Development with major gift cultivation involving Board members and/or the President

3. Planned Giving Program
• Accurately processes and appropriately acknowledges online and conventional planned gifts
• Assists in producing materials, articles and other pieces in support of the program
• Provides support for a planned gifts committee by preparing the meeting space, taking meeting notes and producing minutes and other documentation as needed

4. Capital Campaigns¬
As the need for active capital and endowment campaigns is determined; the Development Assistant will assist in all activities related to the campaigns and will be responsible for setting up meeting spaces, taking committee meeting notes and preparing the minutes; and by providing the documentation necessary as determined by the Director of Development for those meetings and campaigns. The Development Assistant will be responsible for accurately recording and tracking donations made to the campaigns and for preparing any reports necessary.

5. Communications and Public Relations
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to support the production of newsletters, solicitations, and annual reports

6. Database and Records Management
• Impeccably maintains all donation records in Raiser’s Edge database
• Produces acknowledgement and solicitation letters
• Generates reports from Raiser’s Edge and Excel
• Prompts the Director of Development regarding follow-up activities

7. Other responsibilities
• Maintains the development department’s filing and record-keeping systems
• Orders and maintains departmental supplies
• Leads engaging facility tours for established and prospective donors; students
• Processes funds from the Lighthouse Auxiliary Committee and generates membership mailings
• Carries out some light lifting (20-25 lbs) for special event setup and the handling of campaign materials.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: High School Diploma required. College degree and/or strong background in database management preferred.
2. Special Knowledge: Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and writing skills. Proficiency in managing donor databases (Raiser’s Edge highly preferred); as well as Word and Excel. Ability to speak to groups with poise and professionalism. Pleasantly legible handwriting. Strong editing and proofreading skills. Proficient research skills (both internet and conventional).
3. Experience: Two years or more of fund raising or related experience. Additional experience will be considered when hiring.
4. Supervisory Responsibilities: None
5. Physical: Able to lift 25 pounds and to perform specified duties
6. Personality: Relentlessly positive and upbeat; impeccably detail-oriented and organized; highly professional; trustworthy with confidential information; able to work productively with little or no supervision; dependable, articulate, mission-driven team player with a good sense of humor
7. Work Schedule: Full-time, hourly; 40 hours per week
8. Working Conditions: Office Setting

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The successful candidate will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Department upon request by his/her supervisor. Accomplishments in these areas of responsibility and in abiding by affirmative action/EOE laws and requirements, when appropriate, will be the basis of the employee’s evaluation, continuation of employment and change of compensation.

Fax a resume to 504-895-4162 ATTN: HR. Applicants should include “Development Office Assistant” on the cover letter and send three references contact information.

Please make all submissions by June 1, 2011.

EEO/AA

Art Spark in the Park

Saturday, May 14th
City Park 10 AM – 5 PM

my pART – save our Gulf will be selling fine art prints in an effort to help clean up the Gulf. Each screen print reflects a memory of New Orleans. All proceeds will go towards the Greater New Orleans Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund.

See the work here.

Project Home Again — Summer Internship

Project Home Again, a community development nonprofit in New Orleans, is seeking a summer intern to work on three community revitalization projects.

Organization Description
Project Home Again is a small, private nonprofit organization that was created by the Leonard and Louise Riggio Foundation immediately after Hurricane Katrina to provide new homes for homeowners who had lost their homes in the flood. To date, the organization has built 70 handsome, energy-efficient homes throughout the Gentilly neighborhood. This summer, in addition to completing another 30 homes, the organization will be working on three distinct efforts: the Green Home Sustainability program, a grassroots anti-blight project, and homeowner selection. We are seeking a summer intern to assist with all three projects.

Qualifications
The summer intern should have a diverse set of skills including a basic understanding of home construction, weatherization and energy-efficiency concepts, GIS mapping and spreadsheets, as well as the ability to quickly gain an understanding of and speak about the organization’s homeowner selection process. The intern must be able to work in a small office with a handful of hardworking, but good-natured colleagues and handle projects independently as well as within a small team. We expect that 75% of the intern’s time will be spent in the field and 25% in the office. The bulk of the job will entail performing energy efficiency assessments on single-family homes. Applicants should be able to climb ladders, perform exterior assessments in the summer heat of a semi-tropical environment, etc. The intern will work a 40-hour week with many of the assessments being performed on evenings and weekends. The intern must have his/her own means of transportation as public transportation is lacking in our neighborhood. A car or bicycle would suffice.

Project Home Again is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against people on the grounds of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or marital status.

Compensation
The intern will be paid a weekly stipend of $500.

Please email all resumes and inquiries to: phainternship@gmail.com

National Conference on Volunteering and Service

The World’s Largest Conference on Volunteering and Service

New Orleans, June 6-8, 2011

Early Bird Registration rates are available until Friday, April 29.

Did you know that the world’s premier conference for nonprofit, government, and corporate organizations is coming to your community this summer? The National Conference on Volunteering and Service will be in New Orleans June 6 – 8, 2011. Because of the gulf coast’s keen understanding of the importance of volunteering and service to strengthen community bonds and take sustained action, the region’s largest city was not just the natural choice to host the 2011 gathering—it was the only choice.

Convened by Points of Light Institute and the Corporation for National and Community Service, the annual event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn, connect and be inspired through a wide range of exciting and informative plenary sessions, workshops, special events, service projects, exhibits, specialized corporate tracks and more. If you or your organization works with volunteers in any capacity, this is an event you and your constituents do not want to miss!

Learn More
For a dynamic, meaningful learning experience, the National Conference on Volunteering and Service offers multiple types of sessions. More than 150 workshops, 11 immersion learning sessions and 7 forums will be offered at the conference, in focus areas ranging from Disaster to Youth Leadership. Expert presenters from the nonprofit, corporate and government sectors will engage participants in hands-on sessions to explore topics relevant to volunteerism and service. Check out all that the conference has to offer here.

Get Involved
Let your constituents know about the conference. Our marketing kit contains web buttons, conference logos, informational brochures, social media guides, newsletter submission and more.

Our attendees will also be participating in service projects across the city including the restoration of 24 parks and play places and a sports equipment donation drive. Join us in service by contacting HandsOn New Orleans or the Louisiana NCCC.

Kingsley House Annual Fundraising Luncheon

“Our Community Footprint”
Wednesday, April 27
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Kingsley House Historic Gymnasium (Circa 1832)
1600 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Program will begin promptly at noon. There is no charge for the luncheon but guests will be asked to make a donation to Kingsley House during the program.

RSVP to Gina Jackson at (504) 523-6221 ext. 127
or via email: gjackson@kingsleyhouse.org

Partnership for Youth Development

Chief Development Officer Search

The New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation is a non-profit organization that financially supports the budget of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, which aims to provide access to quality recreational opportunities for all citizens of New Orleans, regardless of age. To do this, the Foundation is building a staff of passionate and creative people to join their mission.

The New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation seeks a seasoned development professional to be the strategic leader, visionary, and key architect to drive all fundraising efforts, including major individual, corporate, and foundation support. Working closely with the Foundation members, Commission, and CEO, the Chief Development Officer will pursue and cultivate high-potential major gifts. Complete position details available here or under Program Development in the Resources section of our website.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Judy Young at 1300 Perdido Street, Chief Administrative Office 9th Floor New Orleans, LA 70112. Ms. Young can be contacted at 504.658.7806 or jypontin@nola.gov. DEADLINE 5/31/2011

EAST LANSING, MI – 2,350 miles. That’s the distance that Michigan State University graduates, Alex Poe and Cliff Walls, intend to travel this coming summer. And they’ll be making this journey… by canoe. Departing in May from northern Minnesota, the duo will spend 2-3 months camping on riverbanks, avoiding perils of life on the water, and raising awareness for Friends of the Fishermen, an organization dedicated to assisting Louisiana fishermen affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Poe and Walls seek to raise at least $2,350 for the Friends of the Fishermen fund, representing one dollar for each mile paddled.

“The oil spill still impacts many facets of coastal life, habitat, and industry, but maintaining the security of the people with the most need can have an important and enduring impact,” said Poe. “Friends of the Fishermen is a proven charity that is dedicated to achieving this.”

For Walls, a native of Flint and Social Relations/Environmental Economic senior, it was the sheer desire for adventure that inspired a trip of this magnitude. He discovered a shared love of outdoor activities with Poe, who will be attending Cornell Law in the fall. Walls and Poe are no strangers to adventure. In college, while most students spent their spring breaks lounging in tropical climates, Walls and Poe organized their friends to kayak, hike, and camp in a variety of locales. After sharing the dream of taking on the mighty Mississippi, it was with perfect timing and a little bit of luck that turned wishful thinking into a reality — and an opportunity to help some people in need along the way, donating financial proceeds to the New Orleans-based charity.

About Friends of the Fishermen: The Friends of the Fishermen fund was started as a way to help the fishermen who were affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, more commonly known as the BP oil spill of 2010. The fund is endorsed by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and administrated by the South Central Planning and Development Commission, a 501(c)(3) organization. To date, more than 30,000 families have been directly impacted by the oil spill, and it remains the largest in United States history.

More details can be found at the following links:
http://www.arsts.com
http://www.FriendsOfTheFishermen.org/

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For press inquiries, interviews, or further information on America’s River: Source to Sea, please contact Nate Erickson at natemsu@gmail.com.

A change in location for Global Green’s April 26th Green Financing workshop:

The event will now be held at 841 Baronne Street due to filming on Carondelet.

Interested in improving the energy efficiency of your home but not sure how to finance the upgrades? Take part in this free workshop to learn how to find the funds to green your house. Jackie Dadakis of Clean Energy Solutions and Terri Miller and Penny Sandras of ASI Federal Credit Union will be on hand to discuss tax incentives, rebate programs, and green loans that can help you invest in energy and money-saving home improvements.

April 26th, 6pm-8pm

For more information, contact Laney White at lwhite@globalgreen.org

SnagFilms Earth Day 2011

This week, over a billion people will celebrate the 41st annual Earth Day, the largest secular civic event in the world. To celebrate, SnagFilms presents Earth Day 2011: Going Green, a specially curated collection of films that highlight the impact we all have on the environment, and our shared responsibility for the planet’s future.

Specifically, we’re commemorating today’s one-year anniversary of the Gulf oil spill by promoting Hunting for Oil, a short documentary.

For the past year, brothers Paul and Michael have been testing samples of seafood and sediment located in oil-ravaged Louisiana. What they find may help hold BP accountable for one of the worst environmental disasters in history.

SnagFilms, in partnership with BigLive.com, will feature live screenings and filmmaker Q&A on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22.

Thursday, April 21
8pm ET – Expedition Blue Planet with Alexandra Cousteau
9pm ET – SoLa: Louisiana Water Stories with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster

Friday, April 22
8pm ET – Burning Ice with filmmaker David Buckland

Link: http://www.biglive.com/snagfilms

Note: The link won’t be live until right before the event.

Emerging Philanthropists of New Orleans (EPNO)

Formerly the Crescent Fund, EPNO gives young leaders itchin’ to improve New Orleans the opportunity to get educated on philanthropic giving, and to allocate some serious cash to local organizations making serious change.

Each participant, aged between 25 and 40, contributes $500, completely tax-deductible, which sponsors then match dollar-for-dollar.

Getting to meet and work with thirty-five of the brightest, most dedicated go-getters our age in New Orleans. Connect to local organizations. Learn philanthropy skills. Score hands-on experience. Get trained in grant writing and grant assessment. Make fabulous new friends. Make our city a better place. A whole lot of reasons for you to apply now.

Applications close May 10th 5:00 pm.

Palm Sunday Rabies Drive Throughout New Orleans and Jefferson

Sponsored by the Louisiana SPCA (LA/SPCA) and the Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association (SLVA), the Palm Sunday Rabies Vaccination Drive will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday, April 17 at the following locations:

Engine 1 2920 Magazine St
Engine 4 6900 Downman Rd
Engine 12 5600 Franklin Ave
Engine 17 4115 Woodland Dr
Engine 18 778 Harrison Ave
Engine 24 1040 Poland Ave
Engine 25 2430 S Carrollton Ave
Engine 27 2118 Elysian Fields Ave
Engine 35 964 N Carrollton Ave
Engine 36 5403 Read Blvd
Engine 40 2500 General de Gaulle Dr
Common Ground Relief 1800 Deslonde St.

Sponsored by the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, Jefferson SPCA, and SLVA the following locations will be available in Jefferson Parish:

Fire Station #11 3535 Jefferson Hwy (Old Jefferson)
Lakeshore Playground 1125 Rosa Ave (Metairie)
Bright Playground 3401 Cleary Ave (Metairie)
Delta Playground 8301 W Metairie Ave (Metairie)
Belle Terre Playground 5600 Bell Terre Rd (Marrero)
Avondale Playground 709 Jame Blvd (Avondale)

Only $15 (CASH ONLY) for a dog or cat rabies vaccination, tag and license. Dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers or on leashes. Pets should be 12 weeks or older to receive the vaccination. The rabies vaccination drive is made possible by the Louisiana SPCA, Southeast Louisiana Veterinary Association, City of New Orleans Health Dept., City of New Orleans Fire Dept., Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, and Jefferson SPCA. Must have a parish address to receive a license, out of parish participants will receive Rabies vaccine only, not tag or license. All vaccinations administered by members of the SLVA.

Interested in improving the energy efficiency of your home but not sure how to finance the upgrades? Take part in this free workshop to learn how to find the funds to green your house. Jackie Dadakis of Clean Energy Solutions and Terri Miller and Penny Sandras of ASI Federal Credit Union will be on hand to discuss tax incentives, rebate programs, and green loans that can help you invest in energy and money-saving home improvements.

April 26th, 6pm-8pm
841 Carondelet Street, New Orleans

For more information, contact Laney White at lwhite@globalgreen.org

Chef John Besh’s New Orleans

WYES is pleased to debut its latest national series, CHEF JOHN BESH’S NEW ORLEANS, which will air here Saturdays at 9:30am and Sundays at 2pm. This continues the tradition of promoting positive images of our city and region to the entire nation with previous cooking series like those of Justin Wilson, Chef Paul Prudhomme, the Great Chefs, Breakfast from New Orleans and many others.

Build Now Foundation, Inc.

Position: Director of Operations
Reports to: Executive Director

The Build Now Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization constructing new homes in New Orleans’ flooded neighborhoods, seeks a Director of Operations. The Director of Operations will oversee Build Now’s back office construction operations and project management logistics, including:

- Administering Build Now’s web-based construction management system, including tracking and managing scheduling, purchasing, pricing, and reporting
- Collaborating closely with sales and construction staff to ensure client and project data is tracked and implemented correctly
- Assisting sales team in developing prospect tracking and sales management systems
- Managing (collecting/creating and tracking) all paperwork required by banks, Safety & Permits, insurance companies, sub-contractors, etc
- Overseeing creation of internal procedural documents, sales support materials, and marketing materials.
- Researching and applying for local, state, and federal funding opportunities; managing programs for which funding is received
- Tracking budgets and working with bookkeeper to ensure information entered into QuickBooks is accurate and complete
- Managing Build Now’s registrations, licenses, and renewals
- Providing day to day management and oversight to ensure smooth functioning of business operations
- Establishing and maintaining productive partnerships with public and private agencies, community and faith based organizations in pursuance of the organization’s mission
- Representing Build Now at meetings and public events

A successful applicant will:
- Possess excellent organizational skills, written skills, and verbal skills
- Demonstrate competence in project and time management, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Be detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking skills
- Have experience managing multiple aspects of complex multi-faceted projects
- Possess management / supervisory experience
- Have, at minimum, a Bachelors degree and three years of work experience (in the construction and/or non-profit industries preferred)
- Demonstrate proven leadership, financial acumen, and strong people skills
- Be a team player who is willing to pitch in and help with everything from picking up trash on job sites to fundraising efforts
- Be fluent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, and have a working knowledge of QuickBooks
- Be self-motivated, a quick thinker, and a creative, adept problem-solver

Start date: No later than 5/1/2011. April availability preferred.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package included.

Please send a resume and cover letter with two (or more) professional references to tmonaghan@buildnownola.com.

NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA’S TOUR FOR LIFE® 2011…

ARRIVES IN NEW ORLEANS TO ASSIST LOCAL SHELTERS IN FINDING HOMES FOR HOMELESS PETS!

Life-saving adoption event set for Saturday, April 2 beginning at 11am

North Shore Animal League America’s Tour For Life 2011 – a groundbreaking national tour geared to promoting shelter pet adoptions – will arrive in New Orleans to partner with the Louisiana SPCA for a special mobile adoption event at Clearview Mall on Saturday, April 2 beginning at 11am.

In partnership with PURINA ONE®, Tour for Life is the world’s largest cooperative national adoption initiative aimed at reinforcing the importance and advantages of shelter pet adoptions and familiarizing communities with their local shelter. The tour was conceived by North Shore Animal League America – the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization – eleven years ago and is responsible for placing thousands of pets into loving and permanent homes.

“As a pet owner, I know the love that animals bring into our lives and homes,” said country music legend and Tour for Life 2011 spokesperson, Wynonna Judd. “I’m proud to participate in Tour for Life and want to encourage Americans across the country who are considering adding a pet to their families to visit their local shelter or stop by one of our events, and rescue a homeless pet.”

Nine local shelters and rescue groups will be participating in this adoption event: the LA/SPCA, PAWS, ARNO, Louisiana Boxer Rescue, Gulf Coast Doberman Rescue, the SULA Foundation, St. Francis Animal Sanctuary, St. Bernard Parish Animal Shelter and the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter. In addition to having adoptable shelter dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, the event will also offer information on the benefits of adopting shelter pets, behavioral education, and special services available to pet owners at the Louisiana SPCA as well as a bake sale, Boxer Rescue kissing booth, giveaways and MORE!

Throughout the months of March and April, Tour For Life 2011 will travel the length of the United States from North to South and East to West, helping over 100 shelter and rescue groups to bring awareness to their organizations and find homes for orphaned pets in their care.

Tour For Life’s presenting sponsors are Purina ONE® and Purina ONE® beyOnd pet food brands; the Tour is also supported by The American Mutt-i-grees® Club. For more information on Tour For Life 2011 visit http://www.AnimalLeague.org/TourForLife2011

Presented by Greater Giving
Free for LANO members/$20 for non-members

This seminar draws on the experience of Greater Giving clients that consistently deliver record-breaking fundraisers, plus expertise from talented and creative event planners. We’ve identified the top five benefit event planning issues, with practical solutions for each, which you can put into action now and build on for your future fundraising success:

At this seminar, you will learn how to successfully address these critical areas:

*Volunteers: recruiting, managing, and retaining
*Sponsors: recruiting, retaining, and program development
*Event promotion: marketing, attracting new guests and online programs
*Budgeting: ticket pricing, cutting unnecessary expenses, and revenue projection
*Operational efficiency: getting the best return on investment, leveraging past event experience

Visit http://www.LANO.org to register.

Holy Cross Boys School

Wednesday, March 23
1:30 PM – Registration | 2:00 PM – Presentation
5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3100

Speakers: Darrell Scott, President and Founder of Rachel’s Challenge
Bud Brown, President and General Manager of WWL – TV

Join us and many other New Orleans educators and community leaders to hear how you can partner with Rachel’s Challenge and WWL-TV and start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. Please RSVP to Christy Reigert at WWL-TV at (504) 529-6321 or at creigert@wwltv.com.

LANO’s Public Policy Institute

April 6th and 7th, 2011 in Baton Rouge

The nonprofit sector is an essential player in Louisiana’s public policy arena. Whatever the issue—poverty, education, healthcare, public safety, environmental protection—nonprofit organizations can be expected to provide critical expertise and direct service to the betterment of lives across the state.

Join the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation and the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations at the beautiful Louisiana State Museum next to the State Capitol in Baton Rouge April 6th and 7th.

You don’t want to miss the important discussion on the role of nonprofits in public policy and how we can affect policy changes that will improve conditions for our organizations and our clients.

Hear from national experts and noted nonprofit professionals about the issues you face every day and how to advance your mission through a successful public policy agenda.

• Winning strategies to strengthen the voice of nonprofits
• Public policy for issues critical to your mission
• Up-to-date State Budget analysis
• Boost your advocacy capacity
• Build your civic engagement infrastructure
• Funders Panel on Public Policy Investment

“Advocacy is the most effective tool you can use to achieve your organization’s goals
and bring about lasting change and social justice for everyone. Nonprofits,
foundations, communities and individuals should make their voices heard in our
democratic process – alongside business and other private interests. It is not only your
right under the law; it is your organization’s responsibility to the individuals and
communities it serves.”
- Alliance for Justice

Visit http://www.LANO.org for a Full Agenda and To Register.

Perspectives:

Leadership, Friendship, Love, and Civil Rights

Moon Landrieu Former Mayor, City of New Orleans

Dr. Norman Francis President, Xavier University

William Winter Former Governor, State of Mississippi

Myrlie Evers-Williams Founder and CEO, Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute

You are invited to hear their perspectives. Free and Open to the Public.

When: Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Where: Mahalia Jackson Theatre
1419 Basin Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

For booking and general inquiries: 504.525.1052

Sponsored by the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation

St. Baldrick’s

Fin McCool’s Irish Pub
Date: March 19, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM
Address: 3701 Banks Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

In the US, more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease. Please make a donation on my behalf to support childhood cancer research so that all children diagnosed with cancer will have a better chance for a cure.To make a donation, click on “Make A Donation” here or donate by mail or phone.Thank you for your support!

Creative Forces League & Crossroads Institute

Free Orientation & Training in Arts-Based Peer Education
for Orleans Parish theater artists, educators, and leaders.

When: Friday, March 18, 2011, 9 AM – 12 PM
Orientation & Breakfast: 9 AM – 10:30 AM | Training: 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Where: Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road

Gain knowledge and skills in the use of performing arts to help grow young people into successful learners, workers, and leaders.

Access new employment opportunities, funding strategies, and partnerships.

Learn about the Creative Forces League Games on Sunday, May 14th, 2011, the first event of its kind, webcast live from Dillard University to an international audience of young people and adults.

Register online at xroadsinstitute.org/cfl

SENO

Please join SENO (Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans) and Tulane’s Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives for an evening of facilitated convening, networking, and idea sharing with fellow urban innovators, veteran social entrepreneurs, foundation officials, resource providers, elected officials, and policymakers.

Date: Monday, March 21st, 2011
Time: 6:30- 8:30pm
Location: Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113

RSVP: Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, March 16th, 2011. Space is limited.
Dinner and beverages will be served.

Our goal is to convene all those with great ideas for making New Orleans an amazing city and to connect you to potential mentors, supporters, funders, partners, experts, and collaborators. Indeed, the last time we had this convening, social entrepreneurs in our network walked away with resources to start new programs and lifelong mentors. By bringing together those working to tackle similar challenges from the grassroots level to policy, we hope to connect you with those who can help move your ideas forward.

We will provide a platform for you to share your ideas, challenges, and potential next steps. We will also be connecting social innovators to “connectors” (policy makers, funders, veteran social entrepreneurs, experts, etc.) who are also working to solve similar challenges in the following areas:

• Healthy Food Systems
• Blight/Housing
• K-12 Education (Curriculum)
• Job Training
• Afterschool Programs
• Arts and Culture
• Waste Management (recycling, composting, etc.)
• Alternative Energy
• Other (not listed above)

You will also have the opportunity to learn about other unique programs and services that can help you launch your social venture. As a reminder, SENO’s New Ventures Accelerator deadline is April 1, 2011. Apply at http://www.seno-nola.org.

Global Green USA is proud to present a Hands-On Green Rebuilding & Weatherization Workshop as an opportunity to receive both a classroom and field training over the course of two days in the city of New Orleans.

Green Building Fellow Andrew Spaulding will be joined by nationally renowned weatherization expert and LSU Ag Center consultant Bill Robinson to present a two-day classroom/field component course on energy efficiency and building science, focusing specifically on the southern Louisiana climate and the New Orleans home.

This training is recommended for anyone who works on renovations, retrofits and upgrades to residential buildings.

The workshop is being offered free to non-profits, and available to contractors for a discounted fee of $150. For contractors, this will be an opportunity to receive up to 4 Continuing Education Units. Training will cover Building Science, House as a System (including HVAC), Weatherization Methods, Work Safe Practices, Indoor Air Quality & Occupant Health.

Lunch will be served. For more information on this and all events, please contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org

Project Home Again

Project Home Again has recently completed 25 beautiful, energy efficient, 2 and 3-bedroom homes in the St. Anthony neighborhood of Gentilly. These homes will be gifted to families earning up to 120% of the area median income whose homes were damaged during the storm and who have been unable to rebuild and return. Families must be able to “trade-in” their damaged property in exchange for a new home. Our homes are ready for immediate occupancy.

Information and applications can be downloaded from our website http://www.projecthomeagain.net or can be requested by mail from our office at 504-529-3522. Please ask for Erica.

We appreciate your help in getting the word out.

Stop worrying about spring street flooding and soggy spots in your yard, and come learn how to live with our rain. Demetria Christo of EcoUrban LLC will be on hand to talk about managing water in your yard through easy measures like rain barrels, rain gardens, and permeable landscaping. The workshop will include a tour of Global Green’s LEED Platinum Holy Cross Project, where you can see these techniques in action.

Saturday, March 16
11:00am to 1:00pm
Global Green Holy Cross Project
409 Andry Street
New Orleans, LA 70117

Call (504) 525-2121 for more information.

We Need Your Vote

We’re in the home stretch of voting for the Tooth Bus, so that it may receive the $20,000 grant from Tom’s of Maine.

VOTE HERE

Important: Please don’t forget to confirm your vote after you select the Tooth BUS.

You may vote for our Tooth Bus program once each day and the voting will continue through February 28, so please visit the site day and cast your vote to help the children of our community.

The Alliance for Affordable Energy is currently searching for a new Executive Director.

More information can be found here:
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/npo/2202417437.html

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jane at jane@all4energy.org by March 4th.

Congratulations to Chef John Besh and GNO Foundation! The Gulf Coast seafood industry was well represented on “Top Chef” last night. Thanks to all for making that happen! — Jim P.

Cvent: Maximizing Return on Event

Webinar Registration Close Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Title: How to Reduce Your Cost Per Attendee

Presenter: James McDade, Senior Sales Executive

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 2:00 PM-2:30 PM ET

Registration Link:
I will attend
I am not able to attend

Webinar Description:
During this webinar, we will discuss how you can use Cvent’s Event Management application to increase attendance and participation at your events while reducing overall time and money spent. We will address the most common issues that planners face when trying to maximize their Return on Event (ROE):

• Driving higher attendance to events and meetings
• Developing flexible registration forms
• Collecting fees and payments online
• Finding good deals on the best meeting space
• Analyzing event data against success metrics

REPLANTING OF 50 OAK TREES

Join Parks & Parkways Commission and St. Bernard Community Foundation Neighborhood Initiatives

Saturday, February 12
8:00 AM
Please meet at Christian Fellowship Church for a brief planting demonstration and assignments:
5816 E. Judge Perez Dr.

Volunteers will work along Judge Perez Drive from Colonial Blvd in Violet to DeBouchel Blvd in Meraux.
We will plant 50 trees in pre-dug holes.

Please bring: a shovel & a pair of gloves.

While 325 oak trees remain along Judge Perez since their original planting by the Laurent & Lagarde families in the 1970s, over 150 have been lost. Some were damaged by Katrina and some fell victim to disease. You & members of your association are invited to participate.

If you would like to help by providing a breakfast casserole, muffins or fresh fruit, please let Polly Campbell (info below) know.

WE NEED YOU AGAIN – March 12 to plant 100 trees from Meraux to Arabi!

Please contact Polly Campbell to RSVP:
(504) 554-7134

No More Dreams Deferred

A new musical play by, for and about youth

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Goodwill Industries, 3400 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans
FREE

Please join us for an evening of live original musical theater about the ambitions and obstacles of young people today. Laugh, cry and give us your thoughts as we bring into the world a new performance piece designed to inspire people of all ages to pursue their dreams.

Questions? Please call Mat Schwarzman (504) 858-1855.

OUR SCHOOL AT BLAIR GROCERY

Growing Power Workshop Weekend

Join Our School at Blair Grocery
February 19th – 21st
Urban Workshop Series featuring Will Allen, CEO and founder of Growing Power

Registration is extremely limited. General registration is now open. General Fee is $150.
Scholarships available. No charge for high school students.

Tentative Schedule
ALL EVENTS AT OSBG (1740 BENTON STREET) UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.

Saturday February 19
Film Screening: FRESH: The Movie
Tulane University 7 PM

Sunday February 20
9 AM Introductions and Tour of OSBG
Noon Lunch
1 PM Workshops
5 PM Dinner on your own
7 PM Presentation by Will Allen (Tulane University)

Monday February 21 (President’s Day)
9 AM Workshops
Noon Lunch
1 PM Workshops
6:30 PM Dinner at KIPP Renaissance (at Frederick Douglass on St Claude in 9th Ward)
7:30 PM Panel Discussion: “Building a stronger non-profit sector to support community food initiatives, vulnerable children and families, and innovations in building more innovative cross sector partnerships”

Tuesday February 22 TENTATIVE
9 AM Wrap up unfinished projects
Open House with Will Allen

** Workshops start at 9 AM sharp both Sunday and Monday.
Light breakfast and lunch provided. **

Kingsley House

Save The Date
April 27, 2011

Annual Friendraising Luncheon
11:30 AM to 1 PM
At Kingsley House

Please be our guest on Wednesday, April 27th for our Annual Friendraising Luncheon. Join us and see how Kingsley House has made a positive footprint on Southeast Louisiana. Proceeds from this event ensure that Kingsley House can continue its impactful legacy of educating children, strengthening families and building community. The luncheon does not include a ticket price, however, guests will be asked to make a donation to Kingsley House during the event (cash, check, or credit card accepted).

Space is limited. Please RSVP to:
504-523-6221 ext. 127 or gjackson@kingsleyhouse.org

Help Children’s Hospital secure funding for our Tooth Bus Program.

VOTE TODAY!

Tom’s of Maine, a maker of oral hygiene products, is offering to donate $20,000 to five national mobile dental health programs. They have selected 10 programs that are eligible to receive gifts and the five winners will be determined by the number of online votes cast for each program.

The Tooth Bus program consists of two buses that deliver dental care (everything but orthodontia) to children from low-income families throughout the greater New Orleans area. The vast majority of the youngsters served would not receive dental care if it were not available through our Tooth Buses. The buses are on the road five days a week and visit nine locations throughout the metropolitan area. Last year, 8,500 children received care.

You can help the Children’s Hospital, New Orleans continue this important program!

VOTE HERE

Vote for our Tooth Bus program once each day, voting continuing through February 28. Please visit the site today and cast your vote to help the children of our community!

SHOP & SUPPORT
Wednesday, February 9
Hours of Operation: 8AM-9PM

Please make sure that you shop at Whole Foods Market – Arabella Station to support New Orleans Children’s Health Project. The New Orleans Children’s Health Project will receive 5% of proceeds on Feb 9, 2011. Please spread the word to all of your colleagues, friends, and family.

Whole Foods Market | 5600 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115 | 504.899.9119

JERICHO ROAD EPISCOPAL HOUSING INITIATIVE

Job Description: Director of Donor Relations

Position: Reports to the Executive Director. The Director of Donor Relations will spearhead development efforts to continue the growth of Jericho Road.

Responsibilities:

-Collaborate with the Development Advisory Board, coordinating efforts/meetings/communication with Advisory Board Chair
-Manage donor relationships, monitoring donor information and communication
-Manage and Coordinate Annual Appeal to donor base.
-Research prospects and increase prospect pool
-Incorporate development and donor relations strategy into Jericho Road sponsored events
-Report monthly to the Board of Directors
-Work cooperatively with Executive Director to develop/write/create all grants and proposals including reporting
-Support Executive Director and Board of Directors in constructing annual strategic development plan that includes diversified funding streams
-Work with Director of Operations and Communications on creation/production of marketing materials
-Support the work of a small non-profit; pitching in wherever necessary

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree (required)
-3-5 years experience in non-profit development/operations work
-Experience working on successful fundraising campaigns
-Working knowledge Microsoft Word/Excel and development software
-Excellent communication skills
-Excellent ability to manage and cultivate relationships
-Ability to both work independently and with close oversight

Competitive compensation plan commensurate with experience.

Position Location: New Orleans, LA
Reports to: Executive Director
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and contact information for three references to: hollyheine@jerichohousing.org. Please state “Director of Donor Relations position” in the subject line of your email.
Please make all submissions by February 28, 2011.

native NOW: “Larval Hosts for Butterflies and Moths”
Saturday, February 5
Longue Vue House & Gardens
Two classes: 9AM and 10AM
Cost: $8 for members; $10 for non-members

Bright flowers with sweet nectar will feed adult butterflies, but what about the caterpillars? Many butterflies and moths larvae feed only on specific native plants. Even those that have more tolerant eating habits will grow faster and fatter on their native plants, thereby creating more healthy adults. Head Gardener and butterfly and moth enthusiast, Amy Graham, will share slides of these fascinating and diverse creatures. You’ll find out about their typical survival rates and the important link that they serve in the food chain. Learn what they need to insure future generations of fluttering beauty and grace for your garden. Guided by native plant specialists Susan Norris-Davis and Tyrone Foreman, the class will finish with a larval host plant-focused walk through our Wild Garden.

Please RSVP to Hilairie Schackai at hschackai@longuevue.com or call 504-293-4726.

MEET THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL

EngageNOLA presents the next edition of the
Meet the Public Official series with featured guest:
New Orleans Police Chief
RONAL SERPAS

January 31st, 2011 @ Columns Hotel Ballroom
3811 St. Charles Avenue
6:00 – 8:00 PM

• Background info on NOPD’s recent history
• Responsibilities of the position and how it works
• Opportunity for Q&A from all guests

The EngageNOLA ‘Meet the Public Official’ series aims, above all, to inform, to educate, and to provide a forum for conversation regarding current events and the roles and responsibilities of our elected and appointed public officials.

Learn more about our guest here: Police Chief Ronal Serpas

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Assistant

Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 2011

It is the mission of Gulf Coast Housing Partnership (GCHP) to revitalize the Gulf Coast through transformative development. Working in partnership with public, nonprofit and private entities, GCHP will create vibrant, high-quality communities which are socially and economically integrated, affordable and sustainable.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Principally responsible for processing the accounting transactions of the organization, maintaining accounting schedules, financial document management, providing support for the corporate audits, year-end reporting and compliance reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Undergraduate degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum two years of accounting work experience. Proficient in the use of QuickBooks or similar accounting software. Proficient in Microsoft Office products including: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Abilities:
• Be committed to, and find passion in, GCHP’s mission.
• An energetic individual with high ethical standards.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, diplomatic and persistent.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Possess initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting for receivables and payables as required.
• Maintenance of corporate accounting schedules.
• Post, monitor and reconcile subsidiary transactions to supporting documentation.
• Reconciliation of corporate and subsidiary bank accounts. Preparation of recurring journal entries as required.
• Electronically file corporate accounting schedules, financial documents and accounting support documents.
• Collection and organization of employee timesheets.
• Coordinate the preparation, collection and submission of information and documents required for audits and compliance reporting.
• Administer 1099 data collection and process all year end 1099 reports and forms.
• Perform other activities as requested by President or Chief Financial Officer.

For more information, please contact:
Rebecca Donaldson, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Gulf Coast Housing Partnership
504.525.2505
donaldson@gchp.net

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SENO Accelerator Consultant Job Description

Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans (SENO) seeks 4-8 experienced, energetic individuals who are committed to accelerating the impact of social entrepreneurship in New Orleans. Candidates will work part-time (6-8 hours/week) to support and coach an early-stage social entrepreneur in the SENO New Ventures Accelerator program.

SENO’s mission is to systematically cultivate bold and coordinated solutions to our city’s most pressing social challenges and to help social entrepreneurs who tackle these high-priority challenges take their ideas from vision to reality. A “social entrepreneur” is an individual who develops an effective and efficient solution to a pressing social problem and measures his/her success in social impact. For more information on SENO, please visit target=”_blank”>http://www.seno-nola.org.

Accelerator Consultant Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic consulting and business planning to social entrepreneurs (for-profit/nonprofit/hybrid)
• Conducts organizational assessment (reviews finance, operations, and programs) using SENO program assessment protocol
• Collaborates with social entrepreneur to develop ten-month “Milestone Activity Plan” (MAP) with a focus on top three measurable goals in financial sustainability, social impact, and venture implementation
• The MAP is a document stating the concrete deliverables from the Executive Consultant (financial analysis, market research, business plan, etc.) and the goals and milestones that the social entrepreneur will meet
• Provides assistance in relation to top three measurable goals: assistance falls in the categories of new venture design and planning (strategic planning, business planning, financial analysis, market research and analysis, fund development) and new venture implementation (marketing, operations, networking, etc.)
• Coordinates pro-bono expert technical assistance on an as-needed basis and cultivates networks in the areas of accounting, human resources, legal, board development, marketing, social networking, new technologies, graphic design, and fund development
• Works with volunteer SENO “Connections Committee,” pro-bono service providers, and our circle of Executive Mentors to support social entrepreneurs
• Meets with social entrepreneur weekly to measure progress against work plan
• Coordinates Executive Mentor meetings, pro-bono technical assistance (legal, marketing research, graphic design, etc.)
• Works approximately 6-8 hours/week per social entrepreneur client
• Reports monthly to Executive Director on “Milestone Activity Plan” deliverables
• Attends initial program kick-off meeting
• Attends group Executive Consultant meetings

General Qualifications:

• Focused on results, impact, and deliverables
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and prioritize information
• Ability to listen and work collaboratively with individuals of diverse perspectives
• Business and strategic planning experience
• Consulting experience
• Exceptional quantitative skills
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
• Project management experience
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage time wisely
• Hardworking and driven; self starter
• Ability to connect social entrepreneur to a larger network of resources (preferred)
• Strong enthusiasm and desire to participate in New Orleans’ social entrepreneurship movement
• B.A. (required); MBA (preferred)

Stipend: $5,000 over the course of the 10-month New Ventures Accelerator program

Anticipated Start Date: March 2011

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter stating your qualifications and interest in supporting early-stage social entrepreneurs to Andrea Chen at achen@seno-nola.org by Feb. 15th, 2011 or earlier. Early applications are much appreciated.

Education Career Pathways in New Orleans

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Career Panel Discussion

Followed by: Q&A Breakout Sessions with Career Leaders & Cocktails & Conversations hosted in The Edible Schoolyard Garden Samuel J. Green Charter School
2319 Valence Street (at S. Liberty Street)
New Orleans, LA 70115

To RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/ECPNOLA2011
Questions: nolaedupathways@gmail.com or 504.444.4629

Take part in this hands-on workshop and learn how to perform small-scale weatherizations. This workshop will teach you the step-by-step process of sealing duct work and sealing cracks around window and doors. Technical experts will use materials and props to guide you through the weatherization process.
Come one, come all, get hands-on experience. Learn how to make your home more energy efficient!
Tuesday, January 25, 6pm – 8pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-525-2121

Professional Grant Development Workshop
Master the techniques of writing superior and winning proposals
January 26 -28, 2011
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
To be held at:
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA

Sponsored by: The Grant Training Center

This intensive three-day grant proposal workshop is geared for: 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention will be on how to effectively write proposals in times of keen competition and limited resources. Much has happened in new regulations and in approaches to grant writing, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences, education and non-profit professionals.
Participants Will Learn How to:
1. Navigate the world of grant procurement
2. Research and identify potential funding sources
3. Address the guidelines of federal and foundation applications
4. Focus foundation and corporate giving for the State of Louisiana
5. Understand the new federal guidelines for writing winning grants
6. Know the review process and how to address key points for reviewers
7. Write winning grants that stand out against scores of competing submissions
8. Develop focused and realistic budgets
9. Demonstrate that one’s proposal merits excellence and innovation
10. Package professional grant submissions

Our ultimate goal is for each participant to walk away with a product specific to their interests that includes the grant design, abstract and budget.
Thus, the opportunity to influence the future of your work and ideas is within your reach. Understanding this reality, institutions are willing to minimally invest in the training of their staff to make this happen.

*Space is limited, and since this class fills-up quickly, it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.*
Workshop Fee: $595.00 (including tuition, materials, certificate of completion, and continental breakfast)
Rebate of $50.00 per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization.
To Register:
Please visit our website,
Or call us toll free at (866)-704-7268 or (571) 257-8864

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Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans

“When Preception is NOT Reality: The Real State of Crime in New Orleans”
Hosted by: Touro Synagogue & New Orleans Crime Coalition

As a Crime Coalition member and sponsor, Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans would like to invite you to an important Community Forum.

This forum will discuss: “When Perception is NOT Reality: The Real State of Crime in New Orleans and How to Address It.”

A separate Q&A with media will be held following the forum.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 18
7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

WHERE: Touro Synagogue
4238 St. Charles Avenue

WHO: NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas &
District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro. Moderated by Rabbi Alexis Berk, Touro Synagogue and Michael Cowan, Chair of the New Orleans Crime Coalition

The Youth Empowerment Project:
Job Announcement for a Development and Communications Coordinator

The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is a community-based non-profit organization in New Orleans, LA. Our case management and administrative office in located in the central city neighborhood of New Orleans and our educational center is in the mid-city neighborhood.

YEP’s founders started the organization in 2004 in order to assist young people returning to New Orleans from correctional facilities. Since our inception, YEP has earned local and statewide recognition for being at the cutting edge of progressive programs for at-risk youth. We started as the first-of-its kind re-entry program for juvenile offenders in Louisiana and now, in our seventh year of operation, we operate six different programs and are one of the region’s most comprehensive and established agencies working with at-risk, court-involved and out-of-school youth and their families.

YEP’s mission is: by providing case management and educational services to court-involved, at-risk and out-of-school New Orleans youth, YEP will strengthen each young person’s capacity to successfully connect with their families and communities and lay the foundation for their healthy transition to adulthood.

YEP is looking to hire a full-time Development and Communications Coordinator. This position will report directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Financial Sustainability (60%)

• Conduct research on new potential public and private funding sources (on-going)
• Draft corporate, foundation, and government grant requests
• Draft interim and final grant reports and government contracts
• Ensure timely submissions of grant applications and reporting requirements
• Design and manage a deadline-driven calendar of all development activities related to grant requests that includes researching grant guidelines, submitting required grant materials, and ensuring proper follow-up
• Maintain accurate, current records on prospective and current individual, foundation, and corporate grants as well as public funding contracts
• Identify and coordinate various fundraising opportunities, including special events
• Draft and coordinate annual fundraising correspondence to individual donors

Communications (40%)

• Draft and disseminate press releases
• Draft all external communications (i.e. quarterly newsletters, holiday cards)
• Work with website designer to redesign website and ensure site remains current
• Coordinate with media for special events
• Coordinate all aspects of external relations initiatives in the areas of development and community relations. Sample projects include: development of electronic and/or hard copy invitations and informational materials for open houses, fundraisers, development and dissemination of an informational video, development and production of YEP communication packets, development of and updating of one-page organizational overviews for multiple audiences – youth, donors, volunteers, parents, community stakeholders, etc.

Qualifications: Commitment to YEP’s mission
EXCELLENT writing skills
EXCELLENT oral communication skills
Bachelors Degree
A minimum of 5 years professional experience
A minimum of 3 years experience in fundraising or communications
Detail-oriented
Highly organized
Efficient
Self-motivated
Easy-going and flexible
Positive outlook

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits provided.

To Apply: Qualified and interested applicants must submit all of the following to be considered for this position: Cover letter, Resume and 1-2 page writing sample. All materials should be sent to Melissa Sawyer, Co-Founder/Executive Director, 1604 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113 or emailed to msawyer@Youthempowermentproject.org. The position is open until filled, although a preliminary application deadline is January 31st, 2011.

ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS.

DO NOT follow-up with your application once submitted. YEP will contact candidates they are interested in interviewing.

According to the EPA, more than one million children in the US are affected by lead poisoning from paint every year. Global Green USA is offering an EPA-certified Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) course that will put everyone attending into compliance with federal leadabatement standards. This class is an EPA-required course for anyone renovating homes built before 1978. This course will be an 8 hour course offered on the 18th of January, 2011 given by Bill Robinson. The course will be held at the Preservation Resource Center at 923 Tchoupitoulas Street.

We are offering the training to non-profits at a rate of $150 per person and $250 for contractors.
If you would like to enroll, please provide us with the name, phone number and email address for each attendee. Contact Nathan Barthels at nbarthels@globalgreen.org, (504)525-2121.

Come join the Junior League of New Orleans and the St. Bernard Project for the Get on Board Kick-Off Party this Wednesday, January 12th, 6:00pm, at the St. Bernard Project Headquarters located at 8324 Parc Place, Chalmette, LA 70043. Our next session begins January 19th, and this will be an opportunity to meet our participants for this upcoming session as well as network with other nonprofits, even if your organization has not already signed up to accept a Get on Board Graduate as an apprentice or full board member.

The Junior League of New Orleans sponsors the five-week Get on Board Nonprofit Board Training Program, which focuses on training volunteers for nonprofit board leadership. Get on Board participants will gain increased levels of competence and confidence in nonprofit board of director’s skills through workshops on topics such as board roles and responsibilities, financial policies and fiduciary duties, legal considerations, strategic planning processes and effective leadership development. Upon successful completion of the course, JLNO matches participants with a local nonprofit for board of director’s participation and further training.

Applications are still being accepted, for both participants (only 5 spots left) and non-profits, so register now!

Collective Impact: Creating Large-Scale Social Change
Stanford Social Innovation Review and FSG present a webinar.

January 19, 2011, 2-3 PM EST
Register Here

The idea of “collective impact” or cross-sector collaboration to achieve large-scale social change is not entirely new; but what makes collective impact initiatives different? And, what makes collective impact work?

According to Stanford Social Innovation Review Collective Impact article authors John Kania and Mark Kramer, success in collective impact involves a coalescing of five specific conditions: a common agenda to solve a specific social problem, shared measurement systems, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and a ‘backbone’ organization to coordinate the overall initiative. See John Kania’s brief video on collective impact.

Join FSG’s Kania and Kramer, Jeff Edmondson, executive director of the Strive Partnership (a coalition of postsecondary, K-12, business, and nonprofit organizations) and moderator Eric Nee, managing editor at Stanford Social Innovation Review for a lively webcast discussion, debate and Q&A on how organizations can develop and implement collective impact initiatives, and why these initiatives can achieve far greater impact than the isolated efforts of single organizations.

Register here for the “Collective Impact: Creating Large-Scale Social Change” webinar ($49.00). After the live webinar event, you may access the recorded presentation as often as desired. For additional information, please contact FSG (info@fsg.org).

Global Green USA’s New Orleans Office is recruiting for the following 3 Americorps VISTA positions:

Technical Assistance Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Member Duties : RESEARCH: Research green building materials/techniques/design; TRAINING: Identify energy efficiency trainings for staff and VISTAs; Obtain training on green building materials/techniques/design; WORKSHOPS: Develop content for and deliver community workshops on utility saving methods; SURVEY COLLECTION: Maintain paper filing system for client surveys; Categorize survey respondents according to need; FOLLOW UP: Provide technical assistance to homeowners on energy efficiency; AT-HOME CONSULTS: Schedule and conduct home energy consults for homeowners; WEATHERIZATION: Provide recommendations on weatherization upgrades; Lead weatherization upgrades; Train staff and volunteers on air sealing and other energy efficiency methods; RESOURCE CENTER: Maintain wall panel displays of green products; Create portable displays demonstrating green technologies; OTHER: Give tours of Holy Cross house; Table events.

Grants Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Member Duties : FUNDRAISING: Research prospects for fundraising ; Assist with grant writing; Lead direct mail campaign to local and national funders ; Liaise with HQ on fundraising activities ; Work with Program Manager and NOLA Director on BIBG funding priorities SPECIAL EVENTS: Organize and plan special events such as mini-fundraisers and community celebrations REPORTING: Develop monthly reporting mechanism for internal reports ; Develop regular reporting mechanism for donor reports , Compile and disseminate reports charting progress of the program DATA MANAGEMENT: Maintain Convio database ; Ensure that surveys are being entered correctly into database ; Troubleshoot problems with database.

Community Outreach Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA)

Member Duties : PARTNERSHIPS: Develop relationships with neighborhood associations and non-profit agencies, Attend neighborhood association meetings, Research organizations and agencies that provide complimentary services OUTREACH STRATEGIES: Pursue avenues to engage/educate community OUTREACH EVENTS: Seek out and schedule events such as markets, festivals, community events, etc., WORKSHOPS AND PANELS: Research and schedule workshops and panels for the general public, Coordinate with VISTAs on workshop announcements and advertising VENDOR LIST: Research and maintain vendor list GLOBAL GREEN HOUSE: Give tours, Schedule docents and other staff to give tours, Draft policies and procedures for house, Train new docents MEDIA OUTREACH: Draft written materials to initiate contacts with radio, print, and TV media; Create a media notebook documenting TV, radio, and newspaper coverage; Follow up on potential media opportunities; CASE STUDIES: Document and develop case studies of early adopters; MARKETING MATERIALS: Revise marketing materials as needed; FACEBOOK: Maintain BIBG Facebook page; Post news, events and photos; OTHER DUTIES: Edit and add to the fact sheets for resource center and online, Provide technical assistance to homeowners.
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Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage, Relocation Allowance, Stipend, Training .

Terms : Requires full time service without outside commitments .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Disaster Relief , Education , Environment , Hurricane Katrina , Housing , Neighborhood Revitalization

Skills : Communications , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Education , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Public Speaking , Trade/Construction , Writing/Editing .

Service Description : Global Green USA’s Build It Back Green (BIBG) program is a free service offered to help New Orleanians rebuild their homes in a more energy efficient and healthy way, as well as reduce their monthly utility costs. The Global Green New Orleans Office and Green Building Resource Center has the most up to date sustainable product and vendor information, samples of environmentally friendly building materials, and also advises homeowners with professional one-on-one green building consultations. In addition, the Global Green Holy Cross Project Visitor Center in the Lower Ninth Ward conducts tours. Tours include explanations of all the green materials and systems included in the home, such as reclaimed wood floors, Energy Star appliances, green roof, solar power, geo-thermal, and more. Our Green Vendor Directory has hundreds of merchants in the immediate vicinity listed by product type, & offers national alternatives when no local merchants are available.

Program Start/End Date 2/21/2011 – 2/20/2012
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level High school graduate
Age Requirement Minimum: 18 yrs Maximum: None

Other requirements: Personal vehicle will be required for business related local and regional transport, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Program Locations New Orleans, LOUISIANA

Accepting Applications: 1/04/2011 – 2/04/2011

For more information about the AmeriCorps VISTA program, visit http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/choose/vista.asp.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to: nolahr@globalgreen.org.

Global Green USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Composting and soil building is an are integral parts of any sustainable home vegetable garden. Recycling your yard and kitchen waste is a critical step in reducing the volume of individual household waste and landfill size – as well as enriching your soil with beneficial microorganisms, insects, worms, and organic material. NOFFN invites you to learn how to develop and maintain a healthy home composting system needed for replenishing essential soil nutrients.

When: Saturday, January 8, 2011, 3:00 PM

Where: Hollygrve Market and Farm
8301 Olive Steet
New Orleans, LA 70118

Cost: $5.00 with free vegetable, herb and flower seeds available
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Contact Ariel: ariel@noffn.org or (504) 864-2009

The Junior League of New Orleans and Tulane University’s Center for Public Service are pleased to announce “The Nuts and Bolts of Social Entrepreneurship: Making your Nonprofit Sustainable and Scalable,” brought to you as part of the Nonprofit Toolkit Series and the Get on Board Nonprofit Training Program. The Seminar will take place on Wednesday, December 8 from 6 – 8:30pm at Junior League Headquarters, located at 4319 Carondelet Street. Interested representatives from your organization are invited to attend, along with former Get on Board graduates.

The seminar will begin with a presentation on the definition and uses of social entrepreneurship by Stephanie Barksdale, Special Assistant to the President for Tulane University’s Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives. Following the presentation, a panel of local social entrepreneurs will share their experiences and challenges. There will also be time set aside for questions, discussions, networking, and brainstorming.

This seminar is designed to help your organization:

· Understand the concepts of social entrepreneurship and how to leverage your work to create sustainable, scalable solutions to social challenges,

· Brainstorm new opportunities to incorporate innovation, sustainability, and scale into your social venture, and

· Make connections and find new partners.

Panel participants will include:

· Andrea Chen, Founder and Director, Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans (SENO)

· Liz McCartney, Founder, St. Bernard Project

· Tim Williamson, Founder and CEO, The Idea Village

· Beth Stelson, Volunteer, Outreach, & Marketing Coordinator, The Green Project

WHAT: Social Entrepreneurship Seminar

WHEN: December 8, 2010 at 6pm

WHERE: Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters, 4319 Carondelet Street, 70115.

EXTRA DETAILS: Refreshments will be provided.

RSVP at http://www.jlno.org/getonboard

This event was made possible by funding received from a Greater New Orleans Foundation Community Impact Grant. The event is a collaboration of:

Junior League of New Orleans
Tulane Center for Public Service
Tulane Social Entrepreneurship Initiative
Social Entrepreneurs of Nw Orleans (SENO)
St. Bernard Project
The Idea Village
The Green Project

GBRC Monthly Events: Green the Holidays with the Green Light District: December 9th, 2010

Global Green, in partnership with the AIA New Orleans Chapter, USGBC – LA Chapter and the Young Leadership Council of New orleans proudly join the green conscious collaboration of businesses known as the Green Light District for a festive evening of sustainable shopping at the Green Light District Holiday Launch Party on December 9th!

Global Green will join local sustainable businesses Branch Out, Green Serene, UP/Unique Products, Spruce Eco Studio, Canopy and more – for an after hours street party/shopping spree in the Lower Garden District on Magazine Street between Jackson Avenue and Clio Streets.

Stop by our Global Green table in front of Branch Out, 2022 Magazine Street, for organic wines and refreshment from our generous friends at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant, and the official debut of our new NOLA green dat t-shirt. Shop and party your way throughout the Green Light Distict, then join the crowd at Bridge Lounge for a signature green dat cocktail!

WHEN: Thursday, December 9th, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

WHERE: The Green Light District, 2000-2100 Magazine Street
AND Bridge Lounge, 1201 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA

Please email Heidi Jensen at our GBRC for more information: hjensen@globalrgeen.org – and we’ll hope to see you there! For more information on the Green Light District, please see here the Green Light District on facebook.

You are invited to a tasting event celebrating the launch of winemaker Susie Selby’s Clean Coast wines, which benefit The Greater New Orleans Foundation!
The event will feature a tasting of all four Clean Coast wines, hors d’oeuvres and door prizes.
When: Thursday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Bouche Restaurant
840 Tchoupitoulas Street
Price: $15 per person
Please RSVP to info@bouchenola.com

The Junior League of New Orleans is pleased to offer the upcoming five-week, Wednesday evening, “Spring” Session of the Get on Board Nonprofit Board Training Program, beginning January 19, 2011. Get on Board focuses on training volunteers for nonprofit board leadership.

Get on Board participants will gain increased levels of competence and confidence in nonprofit board of director’s skills through workshops on topics such as board roles and responsibilities, financial policies and fiduciary duties, legal considerations, strategic planning processes and effective leadership development. Upon successful completion of the course, JLNO matches participants with a local nonprofit for board of director’s participation and further training.

Get on Board “Spring” Session
Wednesday Evenings
January 19, 2011 through February 16, 2011, 6 – 9pm
Graduation Reception February 23, 2011

Location
The Junior League of New Orleans Headquarters
4319 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-5845

Get on Board “Spring” Session Kickoff Party
Nonprofit / Participant Mixer
Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 6:30 pm
St. Bernard Project
8324 Parc Place
Chalmette, LA 70043

Cost
$250 – Includes kickoff party, training, materials, dinner, beverages and graduation celebration. A limited number of partial scholarships of $100, the cost of which are underwritten by the Junior League of New Orleans, are available and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please indicate on the application if you are applying for a scholarship.

Applications due December 15, 2010 or until class is full, so register now!

For more information, or to register either as a particpant or a nonprofit partner, please go to http://www.jlno.org/getonboard, or email getonboard@jlno.org with any additional questions regarding this exciting and worthwhile training opportunity.

The New Orleans CVB is supporting an event called “Dine America: AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT FOR GULF SEAFOOD”. On December 1st, more than 170 chefs and restaurants in cities across the country will participate in the first “America’s Night out for Gulf Seafood” to promote the safety of Gulf seafood in light of the BP oil spill.

All of the participating restaurants will be serving a special dish that includes either fish, oysters, shrimp or crabs from the Gulf of Mexico, which supplies nearly half of all the country’s seafood.

“AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT FOR GULF SEAFOOD” is intended to show that seafood from the Gulf of Mexico is safe to eat and is the most scrutinized and tested seafood in the entire world.

The special “night out” is also meant to honor the thousands of Americans and their families in the Gulf seafood industry who are now back to work, fishing the Gulf waters for the most succulent catches.

http://www.dineamerica2010.com/

Typically, in New Orleans, more than half of the energy bill goes towards heating and cooling your house. As temperatures change stay ahead of the game – make your home more efficient – perform seasonal maintenance. Attic temperatures can be sweltering in the summer. Winter is a great time to get into your attic and examine your HVAC system. Beat the heat, work outside, fix and replace awnings. Seal ducts! Replace air filters! Take advantage of the cool weather to prep your home for the summer!
This month’s workshop will address how to green your home by performing seasonal maintenance.

Global Green’s Build it Back Green Program
Healthy Green Homes Series:
Seasonal Maintenance
Tuesday, December 7th, 6pm – 8pm
Hosted by: The Green Project
2831 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: 504-945-0240

The Literacy Alliance is sponsoring a capacity building workshop to help organizations who want to add an adult literacy component to their existing community services.

Co-hosted by St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church GED Program and STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading) this half-day workshop features panel discussions conducted by local leaders in established adult basic education and literacy programs. Topics will include: community ministries, literacy program structures, funding sources, curricula, and assessments. Toolkits will be given to 10 organizations ready to get started. (Pre-registration required.)

The theme of the workshop is “Profiles in Partnerships,” and panelists will speak on the collaborative nature of all adult literacy instructional programs. Non-profit, faith-based and social service organizations are already partners in their community and have built relationships of trust with the people they serve. You can help to address the massive unmet needs for adult literacy services.

Reserve your spot today! Registration form on website below.

http://www.literacygno.org

Hello,

Nice forum ! I’m just registered today.

http://www.gnof.org is very intersting…

Nice to meet you.

Architects | Engineers | Realtors | Builders | Attorneys | Consultants | Government | Academics

INNOVATIVE AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXAMINE BEST PRACTICES
• Learn how to maximize profits, mitigate risks and manage environmental compliance issues • Network with Government officials, F500 companies & Industry leaders • Dialogue with thought leaders who are guiding the emergence of the green economy • Attorneys and AIA members earn continuing education credits

Over 80 Luminary Speakers
35 Sessions
High profile Keynotes addresses
4 tracks
CHECK IT OUT!
To be held in New Orleans, the current hotbed of green and sustainability issues
Westin Canal Place | October 13 -15, 2010
Special rates available for municipal employees, associations, students and non-profits. For registration, hotel reservations and more information, visit http://www.greenlegalmatters.com

A Shared Initiative, Inc. will host its second annual ASII’s Got Soul fundraiser on Friday, October 15, 2010, 7- 11 p.m. at the legendary Howlin’ Wolf, located at 907 South Peters Street. The theme of the night is “brass blowout,” and will showcase some of the city’s hottest brass bands, including Free Agents Brass Band and headliners Rebirth Brass Band. The 610 Stompers, the energetic and entertaining all-male dance group, will make a special appearance and perform their extraordinary dance routine. Guests will also enjoy a “Taste of New Orleans,” buffet featuring authentic cuisine from local restaurants.

This year’s fundraising goal of $20,000 will help ASII expand current services and capitalize new programs such as a youth micro-enterprise and a college savings initiative. Since January 2009, the non-profit has conducted more than 200 financial counseling sessions, graduated 120 homeownership workshop clients and hosted more than ten financial management courses for residents and businesses of the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. The non-profit’s revolving loan fund, Shared Micro Loans, launched in early February 2010. Since that time, ASII has successfully processed eight loans for New Orleans small businesses, totaling more than $145,000.

General admission begins at 8 p.m., and the $20 ticket includes entry to the event and the buffet. In addition to live entertainment, there will be a silent auction, featuring an iconic print of Blue Dog by Cajun artist George Rodrigue and a live auction featuring the artwork of Frenchy, a New Orleans artist known throughout the country for his energetic performance art. ASII will host a patron party from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and tickets are available for $50. To purchase tickets to the event, contact Jermaine Smith at 504-940-2727.

Dillard University CDC will host a workshop on applying for your 501c(3) IRS Status. The two hour workshop will be held on Saturday, October 30 on Dillard’s campus. Registration Fee is $35.00. Please contact Kim Clay at 504-816-4205 for additional information

I would like to invite you to a Funny Bones Improv Fundraiser next Thursday September 30th from 5-8 pm.

Our very kind friends at The Rusty Nail (www.therustynail.org) and CG’s Cafe are hosting Cocktails for a Cause in our honor. This event is sponsored by Don Q Rum; All Don Q drinks will be discounted, AND $2 from every Don Q drink sold and $1 from every other drink sold will be donated to Funny Bones Improv. Your support allows us to enhance the quality of our shows at our current hospitals and build opportunities to reach out to new hospitals so we can laugh with more children in more hospitals.

All of our New Orleans players will be in attendance so we invite you to come out and have a laugh with our team. We are also very lucky to have members of Country Fried (www.countryfried.net) playing LIVE at 6 pm!

We have seven Four drawer filing cabinets available for free for anyone willing to pick them up and move them from 2nd floor of our office. They are black and in decent condition. Regular M-F office hours only.

Ideal for a nonprofit or small business! Restored shotgun double blocks from St. Charles and Lee Circle. 2 blocks from streetcar. Easy access to to Interstate and Crescent City Connection. Ample, free on-street parking. 600 sq ft of office space consists of 4 rooms. $875/mo includes water and alarm monitoring. Shared conference room, kitchenette, and restroom. Separate entrance, secure lot.
Call 581.3701 now!

The Junior League of New Orleans is currently conducting its third Get on Board Session, a community initiative that trains and places individuals interested in nonprofit board service with local nonprofit boards. After completion the two-day condensed training sessions on effective nonprofit governance, each participant will be placed with the board of a New Orleans area organization for further service and training.

Nonprofit Organization slots remain for the Fall 2010 program. If your organization is interested in participating by accepting a new trained board member, please visit http://www.jlno.org for more details or send an email to getonboard@jlno.org.

Fuel for Thought: Our Environmental Future Depends on the Energy Choices We Make Now

Global Green is proud to partner with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and the USGBC, LA Chapter to present a series of monthly panel discussions on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

September’s discussion, hosted by Global Green, will focus on ways that we can transition away from fossil fuels – saving our communities, our planet – and our money in the process. With all the effects of the BP disaster still unknown and the specter of new coal plants in our future, now is the time to take action. Join us to learn more about what we can all do to affordably green our lifestyles as we work toward a more sustainable future.

Global Green USA’s Linda Stone will moderate our panel of local alternative energy experts: Tony Laska of Conservation Services Group, David Lessinger of Sustainable Environmental Enterprises, and Global Green’s own Home Energy Rater, Myron Warden, who will discuss energy efficiency upgrades, alternative energy choices and lifestyle changes that everyone can implement in their homes and businesses with our minds toward not only environmental responsibility but personal financial savings as well.

Please join us for the usual informative and lively discussion with light organic refreshments and wines from our generous sponsors at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant. Refreshments served at 5:30pm, discussion begins at 6pm.

Wednesday, September 22nd
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Global Green events are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please contact Heidi Jensen: hjensen@globalgreen.org, or wee our website: http://www.globalgreen.org

Together the New Orleans AMA, Women in Media, Public Relations Association of Louisiana, International Association of Business Communicators, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Idea Village, Louisiana Society of Hospital Public Relations and Marketing, Business Council of New Orleans and the River Region and the Association of Fundraising Professionals invite you to join us for a special luncheon on October 21.

TITLE: Delivering Happiness and Creating an Enduring Brand

DESCRIPTION: Zappos’ CEO Tony Hsieh will discuss the different ingredients used by Zappos to build a long-lasting brand, including the importance of customer service and company culture. Tony will explain how focusing on delivering happiness to customers and employees has enabled the company to expand beyond selling shoes to clothing, bags, and other product categories, in the process creating tremendous brand loyalty.

WHEN: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM
AMA members-only roundtable discussion 1:15 – 2:00 PM

WHERE: Audubon Tea Room
COST: $40
RSVP: To RSVP by the deadline of October 18, 2010

The 17th Annual Golden Tassel Gala, which benefits Jefferson Dollars for Scholars, will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Pontchartrain Center.

Named Best of Jeff Charity Event by readers of Jefferson Life Magazine in 2009 and 2010, we anticipate another banner year this year with 800 to 1,000 attendees.

Our committee has put together an exciting evening of lively entertainment featuring celebrity dancers and Vince Vance and the Valiants, delicious food and libations, as well as enticing silent and live auctions. After arriving on our red carpet, the evening will begin with an exclusive patron party for our VIPs from 6:30-8 p.m. The fun will continue at the general party from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Proceeds from The Golden Tassel Gala help provide ACT Test preparation, college scholarships for graduating seniors, and summer enrichment scholarships for younger students–all in Jefferson Parish Public Schools. By participating in the Golden Tassel Gala, you will be taking a stake in the future of our young people, preparing them to live, work, and succeed in our metropolitan community.

Please visit http://www.jeffersondollarsforscholars.org for more information.

Hope you can come out and help Jefferson Parish Public School students soar!

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Giving is receiving. There are so many people who need your help

Chile & Haiti earthquake survivors require assistance. The Salvation Army & Judah Taub deperately need volunteers & financial aid.

Pledge via Google…
http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/

More info:
http://www.amnesty.org

New Orleans’ First Annual Latin Jazz Festival
Presented by Casa Borrega

Casa Borrega, a soon-to-be Mexican Café and Latin Cultural Center, will debut New Orleans’ Latin Jazz Fest on the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The concert is the first of its kind to celebrate the rhythms so essential to our city. Deep roots connect the music of New Orleans with the sounds that have emanated from Cuba and other Spanish speaking nations. New Orleans’ cultural heritage is that much richer because of the Latin influence.

This festival celebrates a people who have shaped our region in so many ways, yet have largely gone unrecognized. Twenty-five of New Orleans’ most prolific Latin Jazz artists will perform the melodic and danceable beats of their genre in honor of the significant contribution of Latino immigrants to the rebuilding of the city.

This seminal four hour program is open to the public for a $10 donation. Imported beer, mojitos, tacos al pastor, tortas, tamales, and other Latin delicacies will be available.

Special thanks to those organizations and individuals who have made the event possible: Zeitgeist Multidisciplinary Arts Center, Saturn Screen Printing, New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation, Global Green USA, Bernard Productions, Creative Industries, Fredy Omar Quiroz and Zachary Youngerman.

August 28th, 2010
9:30 pm – 2:00 am
Zeitgeist Multidisciplinary Arts Center
1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
(between Euterpe & Terpsichore)

Proceeds will benefit Global Green, an organization whose leadership has been indispensable in rebuilding a green and sustainable city. The organization advocates for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and affordable green homes and schools.
Since the oil spill, Global Green has expanded its efforts to include wetlands restoration and assistance to impacted communities seeking green jobs and a brighter future.

Intended to jump-start the careers of 17-25 year-olds, this course will teach participants how to use a Content Management System to create digital media content. Used to power modern websites, web applications, eblast generators, and more, understanding how to structure content to fit into a Content Management System is a skill fundamental to many jobs today. In this case, we will be utilizing those skills towards developing iPhone applications for local nonprofits. This class is a partnership between Susco Solutions, Kinglsey House Community Center, Second Line Stages, and NOVAC.

They will be creating iphone apps for real clients– Zeitgeist Theater, Cafe Reconcile, Harmony Oaks Apartments and the New Orleans Film Festival.  The students will be mentored on building a resume, as well as a personal website to showcase their resume and portfolio.



Here is a link to NOVAK http://novacvideo.org/iphone-development-workshop/


Here is a link to Second Line Stages http://secondlinestages.com/


Here is a link to Kingsley House http://www.kingsleyhouse.org/

My name is Carly Olson and I am President and Founder of Alima
International Dance Association at the University of Connecticut. “Alima”
means “those who are skilled at dance and music” in Arabic and our goal is to educate and promote a connection between all types of dance despite race, ethnicity, religion, or regional conflict. Each year we put on a dance showcase to benefit a charity or cause that we feel strongly about. Being an Environmental Science major, i feel very strongly about the tragedy in the Gulf and my personal goal is to bring awareness to UConn students and people in the Northeast about the severe immediate and long term consequences of the spill.

Our showcase is going to be called “Beats for the Bayou” and it is to take place on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 in the Student Union Theater on the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus. Doors open at 6:00pm and admission is FREE. We are accepting and encouraging donations to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund all night as our audience enjoys a night of cultural celebration through dance, music, improv and other arts. We will also be holding a raffle with prizes donated by local vendors to collect additional donations.

Accommodations at the Nathan Hale Inn on the UConn campus are available for people wishing to come from out of state to attend the fund raiser. People may view our website http://www.alimauconn.com for more information and to contact us about a donation or other questions.

We hope if you’re able you will come support our cause and spread the word to family and friends.

While out and about on August 7th, why not take a cool break from the crowds on Julia Street to experience the green side of White Linen Night – join us just around the corner for green squared – a sustainable, artistic event brought to you by Global Green USA and The Green Project.

Enjoy light organic refreshments and wines as we showcase sustainable art using reclaimed materials by Salvations designers past and present. Stop by Global Green’s Green Building Resource Centerat 841 Carondelet Street, and add a little green to your white linen evening!

Dear friends and colleagues,

Three crises-Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, and the Gulf oil spill-in five years. That’s a lot.

One year ago, the Data Center and Brookings embarked on an ambitious project-to comprehensively assess not only our recovery progress at the fifth anniversary of Katrina, but whether or not we are bouncing back better than before. and to create a baseline that helps answer the question, “Where do we go from here?”

Along the way we made some important discoveries. The evidence reveals some positive trends. For example, wages and entrepreneurship have spiked post-Katrina, school quality has improved, and household incomes have increased (in contrast to the nation where they have fallen). And perhaps more importantly, there is more social cohesion in New Orleans, and we’ve gained community competence and problem solving skills that have helped us to take on major reforms. In fact, we have arguably taken on more major reforms simultaneously than any modern American city.

But we’re going to need all these newfound competencies, because the evidence also reveals some pretty disturbing trends-like stark disparities in incomes between racial and ethnic groups, more impoverished folks in the suburbs than in the city, and lagging industries such that we now have fewer jobs in our economy than we did back in 1980. And this is not even mentioning our high crime rates and the rate at which our wetlands are disappearing.

Much work lies ahead as we strive to build a stronger economy, better opportunities for all, and a greener, more sustainable future.

And then. the oil spill.

The question has become even more poignant. “Where do we go from here?

Today, with the help of 11 local experts systematically documenting seven major post-Katrina reforms, 20 indicators stretching back to 1980, feedback from dozens of community leaders, and countless hours of Brookings’ expertise on resilience, federal policy, economic development and more, we bring you…

The New Orleans Index at Five.

You can download the overview that highlights key findings, the complete data trends analysis, seven full essays on major post-Katrina reforms, and two background papers on the New Orleans economy at http://www.gnocdc.org

I noticed that only $50,000 is available for this first round and that the grants would be $20,000-$25,000. Will only two grants be awarded?

Seasons Grief and Loss Center is looking for a grant writer. If interested in helping, please contact Mindy Keller at 504-834-5957.

I would still like to get Metropolitan Center for Women and Children in the spotlight. Our fundraising gala for the year is Sept. 25, and it is important to be there in the eye! Help!

We have available immediately to assist your local oilspill responders with an immediate delivery capacity of up to 25,000 feet per day of oil spill log booms
to assist in protection of shorelines, wetlands and beach areas from incoming surface oil.

We have packaged the log booms in a kit as follows

1000 feet of log booms for Oil Spill Defense
Oil Log Booms to buffer (1000 feet) of beach, marsh and wetland areas from surface oil contamination
88 (eighty eight) pieces of lodgepole pine logs average length 15 feet x 10 inches diameter
Logs are predrilled, plated and chains are provided for easy linking n
or
alternate configuration
twenty (20) pieces of log booms (fifty feet log lengths) to be strung in a single line to protect 1000 feet of shoreline

These Logs can be also towed by boat for use as surface oil skimming

This packaged kit Includes point to point delivery by rail from the Pacific Northwest and transfer by tractor trailer to local point of delivery
Equipment, logistics and labor for unloading by qualified, licensed, insured and bonded forestry industry operators to the local point of delivery at waterfront

We can also provide logistical support and trucking equipment and support from local Louisana suppliers as well if you require.
We have many qualified equipment and human resources in the forestry sector in the Pacific Northwest who are readily available to assist immediately.

There is a preliminary page outlining the logboom kits at http://www.usdemocrats.com/oilspilldefense

Please call us at 289-637-5353 or email oilspilldefense@usdemocrats.com we can assist in providing immediate response, these logbooms are
readily available in the Pacific Northwest, are much more effective than the plastic booms that are currently in use and supply is abundant and they can be delivered immediately

Kind regards,

Jim Takeda
usdemocrats.com

This Build it Back Green workshop will address the importance of monitoring your homes indoor air quality. Air quality can impact the health of you and your family? As the seasons change, allergies and other ailments can occur, make sure it’s not the air in your house to blame.
Ivan Varnado from Inspector 12 will be speaking on how to recognize mold and mildew in your home and eliminate it. Peter Seltzer from Canopy NOLA will lend advice on how to chose environmentally responsible and nontoxic building and design products for your home.

July 27, 6pm – 8pm
Global Green’s Build it Back Green Program
Location: Urban League Conference Room
2322 Canal Street, 1st floor, NOLA

March of Dimes 2010 Chapter Community Grants application package. The MOD is awarding 1 or 2 grants for a total amount of $25,000 for projects or programs related to the March of Dimes mission. The application deadline is August 16, 2010. Attached you will find the complete grant package. In addition, information can be found at our website http://www.marchofdimes.com/louisiana

For more information, contact:

Knesha Rose, MPH
State Director of Program Services
March of Dimes
Louisiana Chapter
12015 Justice Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Telephone (225) 295-0655
Fax (225) 295-0677

Nattie’s Creative Arts Therapy, Inc. need a location to operate from. NCATI service families by providing tutoring, homework assistance, disciplined-based arts, and more. Sessions are open to all, including, seniors and students with disabilites. Cell: 504.388.0184 – Email: nattiescat@yahoo.com.

High Voltage, Inc. is collecting supplies to assist young women at Raintree Children Services with Back to School supplies and a Labor Day Picnic. Donations of School Supplies and or holiday refreshments are appreciated.

Pepsi has set aside $1.3 million for the Gulf for the month of August and Grant was hoping that we could help spread the word.

1. Basic information on Do Good for the Gulf

2. Frequently Asked Questions on Do Good for the Gulf

3. Rules and Regulations

4. Some Gulf state ideas that have been submitted to date

Program Purpose:
Urban Strategies Inc.’s (Urban) Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (Capacity Building Program or Program) is generally designed to strengthen the ability of nonprofits to address economic recovery for the nonprofit, the clients that they serve and the community. The Capacity Building Program is specifically designed to strengthen the ability of participating nonprofits to connect Harmony Oaks (formerly C.J. Peete) and Central City residents to services, such as education and training, and to increase overall local nonprofit capacity to deliver higher-quality, more effective programs to help families at Harmony Oaks and in Central City work toward self-sufficiency.

Group Training Sessions:
Open to nonprofit organizations currently providing or planning to provide Central City residents in the next twelve months with services that support economic sustainability for families. The Group Training Sessions are designed as a series of 8 clinics that will cover a single capacity building topic per clinic. Each clinic will include a presentation by an expert in the field, and facilitated break-out sessions to brainstorm the application of a new strategy or approach to individual organizations. The Group Training Sessions will occur approximately every 8-10 weeks.

Group Training Session # 3 – Program Evaluation
The Program Evaluation training session will examine why program evaluations are helpful and how to maximize the results of program evaluations. The training is designed to help your organization design and implement an effective program evaluation.

Date: Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm – 3 pm
Location: Operation Reach, 1700 Josephine St. (at Carondelet)
New Orleans, LA 70113-1522
(Street parking available)

RSVP Deadline: Friday, July 16th at 5:00 pm. Please send the names of the individuals who will attend the training session from your organization to sydney.moore@urbanstrategiesinc.org.

After having used up oyster shells for trivial pieces for a long time I now find my self in a bind. The oyster houses where I normally get shells are all closed. I now have a need for shells for more significant art works, but have no supply (since most resturants don’t want to be seen giving them out). If any one can help me find a steady source for fresh oyster shells please call 504-418-2970. I can’t travel far and am located in the Garden District but am willing to make a reasonable effort to collect available shells. Artist- J. Din Hurt

GBRC Monthly Panel Discussion

Global Green USA is proud to partner with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and the USGBC-Louisiana Chapter for our monthly panel series on issues of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

For this month’s panel discussion, hosted by the USGBC, LA Chapter – Thomas Rush, Director of Business Development at GNO Inc., will be on hand to discuss GNO Inc.’s Green N.O. Initiative.

Green N.O. is a collaborative economic development organization serving the 10-parish region of Southeast Louisiana. The initiative focuses on establishing New Orleans as an epicenter of sustainable industries, particularly in the areas of water management, green building, energy efficiency/renewable energy, coastal restoration, and disaster preparation and mitigation. Mr. Rush will provide overview of the Green N.O Initiative and its various subparts, including marketing, policy and green jobs.

Green Building Resource Center
Wednesday, June 16th
5:30pm to 7:30pm
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA

Global Green events are free and open to the public.

Light refreshment served at 5:30pm, meeting begins at 6pm.

Warm thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant for their very generous support.

For updated information on this and past panel discussions, please contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org:

Summer is officially here and we know ya’ll are sweatin it out in the Big Easy.
This panel will discuss HVAC systems, fans and air-conditioning window units. It will give individuals tips on how to recognize energy efficient models and how to improve the efficiency of existing models. Most importantly guest speaker Mike Bowen of HumbleHG, LLC will discuss how to save money by installing the appropriate system for your home and apartment.

Hosted by: Global Green’s Build It Back Green Program
Tuesday, June 29th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
At Good Work Network
1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. NOLA

Build It Back Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information on this and past events, please contact Vincent Fedeli at our Green Building Resource Center: vfedeli@globalgreen.org, and see our website here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/. Visit Global Green’s blog to find out what Build it Back Green is up to http://globalgreen.org/blogs/

Green- it-Yourself Series: June 29th

Summer is officially here and we know ya’ll are sweatin’ it out in the Big Easy.

This panel will discuss HVAC systems, fans and air-conditioning window units. It will give individuals tips on how to recognize energy efficient models and how to improve the efficiency of existing models. Most importantly guest speaker Mike Bowen of HumbleHG, LLC will discuss how to save money by installing the appropriate system for your home and or apartment.

Hosted by: Global Green’s Build It Back Green Program
Tuesday, June 29th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
At: Good Work Network
1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. NOLA

Build It Back Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information on this and past events, please contact Vincent Fedeli at our Green Building Resource Center: vfedeli@globalgreen.org, and see our website here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/. Visit Global Green’s blog to find out what Build it Back Green is up to http://globalgreen.org/blogs/

You can visit our website at http://www.homesforourbirds.org

Thanks again for your support and any information

We are seeking any information on how our organization can get started with providing wildlife habitats to charities and/or organizations that are already on the ground volunteering with the BP Oil Spill cleanup efforts?

We are a new organization, homesforourbirds.org and we are ready to start doing our part TODAY by making as many bird habitats as we can get funding for.

Time is crucial and it’s so unfair that all the animals don’t know any better and are getting oiled and many dying and most of them suffering until death. We are seeking any amount of charitable sponsorship and if we need to, we will provide our Business Proposal for this much needed project and any other information that you would like to verify.

As we are focusing our time & efforts on manufacturing an enormous amount of habitats, we plan to leave our website at just one page (as it is right now), so we can carry out our main goal, which is to provide thousands of much needed habitats.

If you have any information or would like to sponsor homesforourbirds.org please contact us today by calling 308.249.4243 or emailing support@homesforourbirds.org

Thank you for your support!

We are taking donations at http://www.gulfoildonations.com

June 17th Pause 4 Dinner with the Louisiana SPCA. On Thursday, June 17th, several restaurants across Greater New Orleans are donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the LA/SPCA. So gather your friends & family and dine out for our animals! For participating restaurants and more information, please visit http://www.la-spca.org.

Global Green USA’s New Orleans office is looking for an Oil Spill Response Intern. Qualifications for this volunteer position include: college degree; good verbal, written, computer and telephone skills; interest in policy and environment. Experience working for a governmental or nonprofit org is a plus but not required. The Oil Spill Response Intern will assist senior staff in coordinating Global Green’s regional and national efforts in response to the BP Gulf Oil Spill. Work may include PR writing, photography, grant writing, research, note taking, drafting reports, meeting attendance, site visits, event coordination, etc. Prefer 15 hours per week minimum commitment. Qualified applicants should submit cover letter and resume by June 15th via email to clopez@globalgreen.org for consideration.

Global Green USA’s New Orleans office is looking for an Advocacy Intern.

Qualifications for this volunteer position include: college degree; good verbal, written, computer and telephone skills; interest in policy and environment. Experience working for a governmental or nonprofit org is a plus but not required. The Advocacy Intern will work with senior staff on initiatives including state and local energy policy, developing a green economy (jobs, industry), water management issues, and possibly green building/green schools. Intern will be asked to attend meetings, take notes, research information, draft minutes and reports, and in general do what is needed to further the policy and advocacy work of Global Green. Commitment of 15 hours per week requested.

Qualified applicants should email cover letter and resume to lstone@globalgreen.org

For more information on Global Green, please see our website: http://www.globalgreen.org

I would like information on how to go about donating funds to aid the fishermen’s families effect by the Gulf oil spill.

Volunteer with Global Green’s Ambassador Corps

What is the Ambassador Corps?

The Ambassador Corps allows individuals to help create a more sustainable New Orleans through volunteer opportunities with Global Green USA. One can become a member by participating in the next training at the Holy Cross Project Visitor Center:

Ambassador Corps Training
2 pm to 4 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 5th
409 Andry Street, New Orleans

What will I do as a member of the Ambassador Corps?

A member of the Ambassador Corps has four potential ways to volunteer with Global Green:

Digital-Volunteer
A digital-volunteer is an individual that can help Global Green via computer and/or phone. A digital-volunteer typically volunteers their own talents to Global Green. Training is minimal.

Participate in Tabling and Outreach Events
Global Green has several events that involve reaching out to the community. Volunteers will speak with the attendees about the services that BIBG provides (energy consults and green building advice) as well as answer any questions they may have about Global Green USA.

Participate in Home Weatherizations
Weatherization is the modification of a building to reduce energy consumption, thus reducing utility bills. Ambassador Corps members have the opportunity to help participate in the hands-on weatherization.

Docent at the Holy Cross Project Visitor Center
Global Green’s Holy Cross Project Visitor Center is a LEED Platinum home (the highest level of this green building standard). It is open every Monday, Friday, and Saturday for tours. An Ambassador Corps member can serve as a docent (tour-guide) for the Visitor Center after shadowing a fellow docent a few times before taking the lead on tours.

For any questions contact Global Green USA at 504-525-2121 or email John Dorsey at jdorsey@globalgreen.org

How can we be in the nonprofit spotlight?

With all eyes on the disaster in the Gulf, we must not lose sight of a longer-running tragedy affecting us all, every day: the unconscionable number of New Orleanians who are undereducated and unemployable.

This very human disaster lies at our feet and at the root of our city’s toughest challenges — drugs, crime, high incarceration rates, and broken social services. Yet while the situation is tragic, it is not hopeless. You can solve it.

The Early Childhood & Family Learning Foundation’s new Mahalia Jackson Center in Central City gives New Orleans’ poorest children a leg up during the critical first five years of their life, when it is needed most. The center provides comprehensive educational, mental, physical, and social services, so that kids have a real chance to succeed in school, graduate, and become productive working adults. The center also enrolls the children’s parents (many just children themselves) helping them to do the same.

The upcoming concert “From Symphony to Jazz to Kids” on October 27, 2010 from
7 to 9 pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater will raise funds supporting the foundation’s work. By sponsoring the concert at $1,000 or more, you also allow an enrolled child and two of his/her family members to attend the event, featuring the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Ellis Marsalis, Ronnie Cole, tributes to Pete Fountain and Fats Domino, and more.

Now is the time to act. The Mahalia Jackson Center is only the first of others planned throughout New Orleans and could be our last chance to recover from this human disaster. If you are ready to help our children succeed — give today. Give if you are finished living with failure. Give if you believe in our children and in our city. Give if you are ready to make a real difference.

To sponsor “From Symphony to Jazz to Kids” or for ticket information, contact Phyllis Landrieu at 504-523-1193 or plandrieu@cox.net.

Murals for Healing–our agency is looking for volunteer artists to paint murals in two places for children of domestic violence and sexual assault.

INVESTING IN CHILDREN
A summit on early childhood development
and its impact on building prosperous and healthy communities
June 1-3, 2010
Loyola University
Presented by
Louisiana Children’s Museum
and
Tulane Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
In collaboration with
Tiziana Filippini, Head of Pedagogy, Reggio Emilia, Italy
Wheelock College
Harvard University
Lesley University
Tufts University
Sponsored by
Colin and Alma Powell Legacy Award Fund
J P Morgan Chase Bank
Tulane Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council
To register, please visit http://www.lcm.org or call 504-586-0725, ext. 222.

The Gulf Catastrophe could have been avoided if the US were growing algae. Algae is renewable, does not affect the food channel and consumes CO2. No explosions, no fires, no deaths and no environmental problems. What’s wrong with that???

Algae has been researched in US universities for over 35 years. It’s time to move it out of the lab and go into commercial-scale production. Algaepreneurs are starting to build commercial-scale plants throughout the US using all off-the-shelf existing technologies. More algae production plants are coming online. Algae is one solution to get the US off of foreign oil and create new jobs right here in the US. The algae industry is being built today by Americans who all want to get off foreign oil.

To learn more about the fast-track commercialization of the industry, you may want to check out the National Algae Association. http://www.nationalalgaeassociation.com

Global Green’s Build it Back Green Healthy Green Home Series:
Water Efficiency and Moisture Control- The Second of a Five Part Series
This workshop will focus on how to conserve water and save on utility bills by installing water efficient appliances, faucets and showerheads.
This workshop will also tackle moisture control. Humidity in your home will make you uncomfortable. How do you control it? Speakers will give expert advice on how to vent humidity out of your house and keep moisture levels low. Last but not least, speakers will discuss storm water management and water catchment systems.
Speakers will include Demetria Christo of EcoUrban and George Ferris from Rescue Clean.

Tuesday, May 25th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
ASHÉ CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113

Build It Back Green events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information on this and past events, please contact Vincent Fedeli at our Green Building Resource Center: vfedeli@globalgreen.org, and see our website here: http://globalgreen.org/bibg/calendar/. Visit Global Green’s blog to find out what Build it Back Green is up to http://globalgreen.org/blogs/

Pause for Dinner with the Louisiana SPCA. On Thursday, June 17th, highly recognized restaurants across Greater New Orleans are donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the LA/SPCA. So gather your friends & family and dine out for our animals! For participating restaurants and more information, please visit http://www.la-spca.org.

“Toasts & Tiki-Tails” Wine Tasting will be held on June 3 at Canine Connection, located at 4920 Tchoupitoulas St., from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Admission is a $10.00 donation for snacks, libations, treats for the pooches and live music from “Pan Vibrations Steel Band.” Costume contest, too!! Friendly, leashed, pets are welcome! For more info visit http://www.canineconnectionnola.com or http://www.la-spca.org or call 267-4143 or 368-5191, ext. 154.

Global Green USA is proud to partner with the AIA, New Orleans Chapter and the USGBC-Louisiana Chapter for our monthly panel series on issues of sustainability in the built environment.

Before Paradise is Lost: The Oil Spill in the Gulf and Our Community Response

This month’s panel will focus on our collective response to the Deepwater Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico – as we organize and promote training opportunities for volunteers and paid workers who wish to join the efforts to save our coastal communities, wetlands, and way of life.

Please join us as we come together as a community with the Gulf Restoration Network, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Louisiana Bucket Brigade and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation in response to this man-made and avoidable disaster – how we’ll clean up the catastrophic mess in the coming weeks, support the fishermen and people of the communities most directly impacted – and how we can restore and protect our coastlines, our environment, and our future.

Wednesday, May 26th
5:30pm to 7:30 pm
Green Building Resource Center
841 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA

Global Green events are free and open to the public. Light organic refreshment served at 5:30pm, meeting begins at 6pm.

Warm thanks to our good friends at Whole Foods Market and Atchafalaya Restaurant for their very generous support.

For updated information on this and archived past panel discussions, please see our Global Green website here: http://globalgreen.org/events/13 or contact Heidi Jensen at our Green Building Resource Center: hjensen@globalgreen.org
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Dear friends in the non-profit field,

ASI recently upgraded the copiers and fax machines at some of our branches. Instead of throwing them away I want to find a non-profit to donate them to. Neither the faxes nor the copiers would be appropriate for a big fancy non-profit that you guys work for. But they would be perfect for a small non-profit that might be on a limited budget. Can you reach for your rolodexes and see if any of your partners, affiliates, or perhaps an underfunded program could use a fax and/or a copier?

The details:

The desktop copiers are what I would all “industrial strength,” in that they are literally desktop versions of a stand alone file room type copier. They have fewer pages per minute, however, than those bigger machines. They are about 7-10 years old but they work pretty well, most of the time. I have some toner that I can send with them, but not a lot. Replacement toner is easily purchased online for around $40.

The fax machines are little $80 numbers that we buy from office depot. ASII people might remember them as the fax they are forced to use. They’re good for “light use.” Hey a fax is a fax, right? They take a fax film roll that can also be purchased online easily for about $15.

We have about 6 of each, so please pass the word!

If you know a nonprofit that might be interested in a free copier and/or fax machine please let me know by Wednesday May 19. I can arrange for delivery if necessary.

Jack Leslie

Facilities Supervisor

ASI Federal Credit Union

5508 Citrus Blvd

Harahan LA 70123

ph: (504) 733-1733 x79187

WHO: The ReUse District
WHEN: Saturday May 15th, 2010
WHAT: The ReUse District will host ReFest, an all-day festival promoting creative reuse in New Orleans. From 10am to 5pm, members of The ReUse District will host workshops with reused materials. Workshops include a reuse carpentry workshop at The Green Project, a mural workshop at Trouser House, a book art workshop at Beth’s Books, reused t-shirt printing workshop with Dr. Bob Art, and a bike repair and bike art workshop at R.U.B.A.R.B. From 5pm to 6:30pm, Charitable Film Network will lead a film screening on “The Story of Stuff” followed by a panel discussion with representatives from The Green Project, Rebuilding Together New Orleans, and Trouser House. From 7:30 to 10pm, Jon Cleary and Mohican Scouts will perform at The Green Project’s Green Room, constructed from recycled materials. From 9:30pm to 2am, Mimi’s in the Marigny, Hi-Ho Lounge, Saturn Bar, and The Mother-In-Law Lounge will give discounts to all customers who present a reusable cup.

When: Tuesday, May 18th, 1:00 pm

What: “Nonprofit Financial Planning and Managment.” During this training session, facilitators will teach participants how to manage the complexities of financial systems and controls of nonprofit organizations.

Where: 1055 St. Charles Avenue, 1st Floor Large Conference Room, New Orleans 70130

Info: For more information, please go to http://www.urbanstrategiesinc.org

RSVP: To RSVP, please e-mail Esther Shin at esther.shin@urbanstrategiesinc.org

Pam Bryan of Preservation Resource Center will be presenting

on Thursday, May 6th, 6-7:30pm

at 923 Tchoupitoulas Street

Light refreshment will be provided

Volunteering just doesn’t get any easier than this!

After 5 years as a visitor, One Brick is looking to make New Orleans home!

One Brick provides support to local non-profit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community. We enable people to get involved, have an impact and have fun, without the requirements of individual long-term commitments. (Details: http://www.onebrick.org/about)

We have a lot to offer the good people of New Orleans. But we will need your guidance and help getting the ball rolling. Please join us for an informational/getting organized meeting on Tuesday May 4th at 7pm. We will meet on the balcony of Borders Bookstore on St Charles Ave

If you have any questions please feel free to email us at nola@onebrick.org

About One Brick

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, One Brick is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings volunteers together to support other local non-profits by adopting an innovative twist to the volunteer experience: we create a friendly and social atmosphere around volunteering, and after each volunteer event — which typically lasts only 3 to 4 hours — we invite volunteers to gather at a local restaurant or café where they can get to know one another in a relaxed social setting. Our ‘commitment-free volunteering’ allows you to choose when you volunteer, rather than having to make commitments for a certain number of volunteer hours, or agree to be available every week at a specific time.
The Volunteer-Run Volunteer Organization

Perhaps the most unique component to One Brick’s approach is that each chapter within the organization is run entirely by volunteers! One Brick does not have a physical office, or even a telephone. In fact, on a National level, we only have a single part-time employee who worksfrom home and is responsible for paying the bills, dealing with legal and regulatory filings and ensuring the wholething stays together. Everything else we do is facilitated by a team of volunteers working together to make a difference. Their efforts are returned exponentially with the impact wehave on our communities. And yes, there’s always room for more people to join the team!

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools – Rethink, for short – is a network of students “rethinking” their schools.

Come learn about and support the Rethink Architecture Committee at a benefit sponsored by the American Institute of Architects!

Last fall, the Rethink Architecture Committee – a team of nine dedicated young designers – built a model of the school of their dreams. They submitted their model to the “School of the Future Design Competition,” a national contest for middle school students sponsored by CEFPI (Council of Educational Facility Planners International).

The Rethinkers were invited to make a presentation before a panel of judges at the regional competition in Houston, Texas – and they won! Now they’re off to Washington, DC for the national-level competition.

CEFPI is giving partial support for the travels, but the Rethinkers are still in great need of monetary support to cover food and travel expenses to get to DC.

Please join us this Thursday at the AIA Center for Design. The Rethinkers will present their winning project and speak about their experiences.

Thursday, April 22
6-8 p.m.

AIA New Orleans Center for Design
1000 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130

Suggested minimum donation of $15.00 per person. All proceeds go directly to assist the Rethinkers in getting to Washington DC.

To make a donation or reserve a ticket, contact jane@therethinkers.org

May 22nd An Adoption Option & bake sale & raffle, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Clearview Mall, located at 4436 Veterans Blvd., from 11:00-3:00. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call 368-5191 or visit http://www.la-spca.org for more information.

May 22nd 2nd Annual Dog-A-Roo Sniff & Social, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Zack’s Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies, located at 1820 Belle Chasse Hwy, Ste. 101., from 3:00-6:00. Show your support and stop by Zack’s Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies for your favorite dessert with your 4-legged friend and help support the LA/SPCA. Special “Pup-Cups” will be available for your furry friends. “Here Comes Summer” costume contest, too! Friendly, leashed, dogs welcome on the side lawn. Call 366-4044 or visit http://www.la-spca.org for more information.

May 20th Pasta With a Purpose at Semolina to benefit the LA/SPCA will be held at Semolina located at 4436 Veterans Blvd. (near the Palace Theatre), from 5:00-9:00. The Louisiana SPCA has invited you to join them for dinner, which will help raise money for the organization, when you come and dine-in (or carryout), Semolina will donate 10% of the proceeds from your visit to the Louisiana SPCA. You must present the Pasta With A Purpose invitation to your server (available by download at http://www.la-spca.org). Call 454-7930 to make a reservation or visit http://www.la-spca.org for more information.

May 8th An Adoption Option, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Jefferson Feed, located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy., from 11:00-3:00. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call 368-5191 or visit http://www.la-spca.org for more information.

May 6th “Fonduing for Dogs & Cats” to benefit the LA/SPCA will be held at the Melting Pot New Orleans, located at 1820 St. Charles Ave., from 5:00pm-10:00pm. For every $5 donation to the Louisiana SPCA guests will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Melting Pot. Also, $2 from every “Love for Animals” martini will go to the LA/SPCA. Raffle! Great Food! Fun! Call 525-3225 for more information.

THE PLACE to be for Cinco de Mayo–*FREE ADMISSION & 5% of all proceeds benefit the LA/SPCA. Featuring Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr! From 6pm-11pm with Cinco de Mayo Specials starting at 11am, 437 Esplanade Ave. @ Frenchmen Street. Dance, Drink, & Celebrate Cinco de Mayo @ New Orleans’ BEST new Tapas Restaurant! Contests, Prizes, Giveaways, and more! http://www.TomatillosNola.com 504-945-9997

“No one can find what will work for our cities by
looking at suburban garden cities, manipulating
scale models, or inventing dream cities.
You’ve got to get out and walk.”
- Jane Jacobs, writer & urban visionary

Jane’s Walk is a series of free neighborhood walking tours that help put people in touch with their environment and with each other, by bridging social and geographic gaps and creating a space for cities to discover themselves. Since its start in 2007, Jane’s Walk has happened in cities across North America, and is growing internationally.

Jane’s Walk honors the legacy and ideas of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs who championed the interests of local residents and pedestrians over a car-centered approach to planning. Jane’s Walk helps knit people together into a strong and resourceful community, instilling belonging and encouraging civic leadership.

All Jane’s Walk tours are given and taken for free. They are led by anyone who has an interest in the neighborhood where they live, work or hang out. They are not only about architecture and heritage, but also offer a personal take on the local culture, the social history and the planning issues faced by the residents. Jane Jacobs believed strongly that local residents understood best how their neighborhood works, and what is needed to strengthen and improve them. Jane’s Walks are fun, engaging and participatory – everyone’s got a story and they’re usually keen to share it.

We would love to see YOU host a Jane’s Walk in your Greater New Orleans neighborhood?

Questions? Contact jessica@theneworleansinstitute.org at The New Orleans Institute @ City-Works, the New Orleans sponsor for Jane’s Walk 2010.

Since the storms of 2005, New Orleanians have engaged in more planning activities than any other jurisdiction in the country. The City is poised to adopt its first Master Plan in years, this one with the force of law. A process to develop a new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is underway.

Does this herald a new time in the planning of New Orleans, where residents, businesses, institutions and neighborhoods will be more directly engaged in the land use decisions that affect their lives?

We will hear from two of the most respected planners in the country.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

7:00 pm: Doors Open
7:30 pm: Speakers and Q&A
8:45 pm: Refreshments

Louisiana Humanities Center at Turners’ Hall
938 Lafayette Street
New Orleans, LA 70113

This event is FREE and all are welcome

Please RSVP: jessica@theneworleansinstitute.org

Roberta Gratz is an award-winning journalist and urban critic, lecturer and author of the just released: “The Battle For Gotham: New York in the Shadow of Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs”

In the 1970s, New York City hit rock bottom. Crime was at its highest, the middle class exodus was in high gear, and bankruptcy loomed. Many people credit New York’s master builder Robert Moses with turning Gotham around, despite his brutal, undemocratic. and demolition-heavy ways.

Urban critic and journalist Roberta Brandes Gratz contradicts this conventional view. New York City, Gratz argues, recovered precisely because of the waning power of Moses. His decline in the late 1960s and the drying up of big government funding for urban renewal projects allowed New York to organically regenerate according to the precepts defined by Jane Jacobs in her classic, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, and in contradiction to Moses’s urban philosophy.

As American cities face a devastating economic crisis, Jacobs’s philosophy is again vital for the redevelopment of metropolitan life. Gratz who was named as one of Planetizen’s Top 100 Urban Thinkers gives an on-the-ground account of urban renewal and community success.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

5:30 pm: Doors Open
6:00 pm: Speaker and Q&A
7:00 pm: Refreshments

Louisiana Humanities Center at Turners’ Hall
938 Lafayette Street
New Orleans, LA 70113

This event is FREE and all are welcome

Please RSVP: jessica@theneworleansinstitute.org

If you are relentless about seeing disadvantaged students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to build a school that does whatever it takes to ensure college success for all children. Moreover, your work would make a profound and lasting contribution to the post-Katrina revitalization of New Orleans.

New Orleans College Prep (NOCP) is a public, open enrollment, charter school for underserved children from across Orleans Parish. Currently in its 3rd year of operation, NOCP serves a population of 440 students– 300 students in grade 6-8 and 140 students in grades K-2. NOCP is growing aggressively every year until we serve students in grades K-12, and plans to open additional K-12 campuses throughout the city until reaching full scale of 8-10 schools with total enrollment over 4,000 students.

Our mission is to prepare each of our students to enter and excel in a rigorous 4-year college or university. In contrast to low-performing public schools that fail to focus on results, NOCP utilizes an extended school day and year, a disciplined and nurturing school culture, and data-driven instruction to drive dramatic gains in student achievement. New Orleans College Prep will provide ALL our students with a sound college preparatory education that rivals the academic rigor of the best private and public schools in the city.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary 10-15% above the local district scale, an opportunity to earn an annual performance bonus, and comprehensive health benefits.

To learn more about our open positions and to apply, please visit our website at http://www.nolacollegeprep.org and click on “Career Opportunities.”

Age Strong! Live Long! Big Easy Celebrates Seniors Under The Big Top!

In recognition of Older Americans Month, the New Orleans Council on Aging, City of New Orleans, and New Orleans Elder Action Coalition will host Senior Fest on Friday, May 14, 2010, 10:00A to 2:00P at the Southern University of New Orleans “The Castle” Gymnasium located at 6400 Press Drive. Senior Fest is a mega-event for New Orleans area older adults. This fun-filled event provides seniors with useful information, answers to questions, a chance to interact with city officials and departments, entertainment, lunch, prizes, and a great time!

This year’s theme is “Age Stronger! Live Longer! Under the Big Top” – this is a carnival theme. New Orleans seniors will be showcasing different side show acts; there will physical activities, recognition of our seasoned seniors and musical performances by Arthur Johnson & a Chosen Few.

Senior Fest is open to the public but tickets are required for entry. For ticket inquiries, contact LaQuan Fields, Senior Center Manager, at (504) 821-4121 ext. 111.

Vendors who would like to exhibit at Senior Fest can contact Coretta LaGarde at (504) 821-4121 ext. 133 for additional information. Major sponsorships are available.

Donations are also welcomed.

ABOUT NEW ORLEANS COUNCIL ON AGING – The New Orleans Council on Aging exists to protect the rights, promote the well being, and enhance the self-esteem of New Orleans elderly by generating opportunities for self-reliance and independence.

Just a reminder that April 1 is the deadline for RFPs for nonprofit organizations to be considered as fall 2010 clients for the School of Mass Communication’s PR courses.

The RFP information and application form are available on our SMC Web site at http://css.loyno.edu/masscomm/request-for-proposal

Saturday, May 8th, 6 to 9 p.m.
Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive

Plan now to join us for this memorable evening of honoring public schools and students!

Enjoy great food & libations, live music, a special student presentation, celebrity guests, a silent auction and raffle.

Invite family & friends and host a table.
Tickets: $50, Tables: $1000, Sponsor a parent or teacher: $25

For more information on sponsor levels and tickets email adaliet@sosnola.org or call 504.416.3146.

Operation REACH, Inc is a non-profit community education corporation dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for youth and their families. Our programs are designed to foster life-long learning and personal success in the areas of work, recreation and community service.

Operation REACH is currently seeking individuals to contribute to its Gulfsouth Summer Youth Action Camps (GSYAC), as Camp Directors, Instructors and AmeriCorps Teacher-Counselors, in summer camps in New Orleans, LA; Birmingham, AL; and Atlanta, GA. The GSYAC is a specialty service-learning camp designed to engage 400 urban middle school youth in meaningful service-learning activities. The GSYAC is a six-week, intensive, holistic, cutting-edge youth leadership and service-learning program for disadvantaged students entering grades 6–9 that focuses on social justice, youth empowerment, community diversity, and service-learning.

Camp Directors provide daily supervision of camp activities and operations in each community, while instructors and AmeriCorps members promote and facilitate service-learning and youth leadership activities for youth attending the camps.

Ideal candidates are hard-working, motivated, has experience with disadvantaged youth, instruction, and service-learning and possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or is enrolled in a degree-seeking institution. To apply, visit http://www.operationreach.org and click on the Careers tab.

Locations: New Orleans, LA; Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA.

Compensation: Dependent upon experience. All positions are seasonal.

Dear Community member,

JJPL’s youth group, Young Adults striving for Success is hosting a 2010 Youth Summit on Saturday, March 27 at Hope Academy, 2437 Jena St. (at the intersection of Freret and Napoleon)

To RSVP, or for more info, please call 522-5437 or visit us at http://www.jjpl.org

It’s Time to Take Action!

If you’re a young person tired of the problems you face everyday—from violence and crime to a lack of quality education, this is the event to attend.

Take part in making New Orleans a better place to live. This summit will present the actions we can do ourselves.

Dear Community members,

JJPL’s youth group, Young Adults striving for Success is hosting a 2010 Youth Summit on Saturday, March 27 at Hope Academy, 2437 Jena St. (at the intersection of Freret and Napoleon)

It’s Time to Take Action!

If you’re a young person tired of the problems you face everyday—from violence and crime to a lack of quality education, this is the event to attend.

Take part in making New Orleans a better place to live. This summit will present the actions we can do ourselves.

Many times over the past five years, the citizens of New Orleans have proven that we have the spirit and determination it takes to rebuild this City. Yet the biggest determinant of the resources we will have to tackle the challenges of the next decade occurs over the next three weeks: the decennial U.S. Census.

For the past two years, the City of New Orleans (with the help of the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center) has successfully challenged the annual census estimates, resulting in a 75,000 person adjustment to the City’s population. In turn, this readjustment has resulted in millions of federal funds – based on a population formula – flowing to the City. THE 2010 CENSUS CANNOT BE CHALLENGED. If we do not count every person who calls New Orleans home by April 1 of this year, we lose over $3,000 per person.

Please read the message below, fill out the census form hanging on your door, and tell your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues: STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!

The Junior League of New Orleans is currently conducting its second year of Get on Board, a community initiative that trains and places individuals interested in nonprofit board service with local nonprofit boards. After five weeks of training on effective nonprofit governance, each participant will be placed with the board of a New Orleans area organization for further service and training.

Only a few organization slots remain for the Spring 2010 program. If your organization is interested in participating by accepting a new trained board member, please visit http://www.jlno.org for more details or send an email to info@jlno.org.

To ensure that all eligible organizations have an opportunity to participate in Urban Strategies’ (Urban) Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (Program) the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been extended to February 12, 2010. The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program is specifically designed to dramatically impact local nonprofits that are promoting economic recovery and putting families on the pathway to self-sufficiency. We encourage all qualified organizations to submit their information and look forward to working with you on this exciting program.

Invitation to Participate

Urban Strategies was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Strengthening Communities Fund. This two-year grant is designated for the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (Program) that Urban Strategies (Urban) will be implementing as part of its revitalization work at Harmony Oaks (formerly known as C.J. Peete). Of the $1 million awarded, $600,000 will be distributed directly to local nonprofits currently serving or planning to serve residents in Central City, New Orleans through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. All funding will be used to build the capacity of local nonprofits that promote economic recovery, help low-income families secure and retain jobs, break down barriers to employment, and put families on the pathway to self-sufficiency.

The Capacity Building Program is specifically designed to enhance the organizational capacity of local nonprofits addressing the broad economic recovery issues in Central City, so they can better serve residents in need. The Program is a two-year initiative that includes Capacity Assessments, One-on-One Technical Assistance, Group Training Sessions and Competitive Financial Assistance awards to fund capacity building initiatives. The program’s targeted technical assistance and financial assistance will dramatically enhance the capacity of local nonprofits to assist low-income families in securing and retaining jobs.

To qualify for the One-on-One Technical Assistance and Competitive Financial Assistance awards, and receive priority for the Group Training Sessions an organization must first complete the Capacity Assessment. The Capacity Assessment will include a series of questions on critical areas of capacity including Leadership, Programs, Fundraising, Planning, Management and Operations, and Technology. The answers will be scored and weighted to produce a capacity score and an indication of capacity needs.

If we have not heard from you and you would like to participate in this program please send the following information to esther.shin@urbanstrategiesinc.org by Friday, February 12, 2010.

 Name of organization
 Executive Director’s email address and phone number
 Contact person’s title, email address and phone number
 Website (if available)
 100 word description of what your organization achieves

We will contact you regarding next steps. In addition, please forward this notice to other organizations that you think are good candidates for this program.

In a city of heroes, who’s your favorite?

Looking for a conservation hero in New Orleans is like looking for outstanding players in the Superbowl—so many to choose from! Which is why we need your help. We’re pretty sure you know a hero or two, and now you can help The Trust for Public Land and Cox Communications honor that person (maybe it’s you!) and help his or her cause.

Who is a Cox Conserves Hero?
She or he is an individual who creates, preserves or enhances places where people connect with nature-and their communities. Whether picking up litter, planting community gardens, restoring shorelines, or helping to protect a beloved park or natural area, these everyday heroes make their communities better places to live.

Five finalists will be featured on Cox 10 and the winner, chosen by public vote, will receive $5,000 to award to the environmental nonprofit of his or her choice.

Nominate your hero here:
http://www.coxconservesheroes.com/new-orleans-la/nomination-form.aspx

* Nominations accepted until 5 p.m. CST on February 22, 2010. *

Cox Conserves Heroes Program
http://www.coxconservesheroes.com

The Trust for Public Land
http://www.tpl.org

Cox Enterprises
http://www.cox.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Linda Esah
lesah@cns.gov 202-606-3225
January 26,2010

New RSVP Funding Will Expand Program To New Communities

Washington, DC—The Corporation for National and Community Service issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) today that will provide grant funding to launch new RSVP projects – service projects that recruit volunteers ages 55 and over – in communities not served and expand existing service programs.

These funds increase service opportunities for older Americans to help address the challenges facing communities across the nation,” said Nicola Goren, the Corporation’s Acting CEO.

The RSVP NOFA totals $2.7 million in new funding that will be made available through a national competition to grow the number of RSVP volunteers through a combination of new grants in communities not served by RSVP volunteers and an expansion of existing grants. In Fiscal 2009, RSVP volunteers mentored more than 103,000 children and youth, provided a range of independent living services for more than 600,000 frail seniors, and recruited and coordinated nearly 44,000 community volunteers.

This grant competition will build on the successes of the RSVP programs by placing a priority on projects that enable volunteers to:

• Assist individuals, including frail seniors and veterans of recent conflicts, with independent living support, including respite for family or informal caregivers;

• Assist children academically so they will success in school; and

• Assist individuals, including frail seniors and other vulnerable populations, with home energy efficiency, such as weatherization and energy audits.

All applicants must describe how they will place 20% of their volunteers in assignments that enhance organizational capacity in the community, such as pro bono planning support, recruiting and coordinating community volunteers, or assisting with resource development.

Submission of a Concept Paper is required. Applicants submitting successful Concept Papers will be invited to submit full applications. The Concept Paper deadline is February 22, 2010, 5:00 EST. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, April 6, 2010. Successful applicants will be notified by August 20. Click here to read the entire NOFA, and for further information, email PNS@cns.gov or call 202.606.3225. Applications should be submitted to https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/login.jsp.

RSVP is one of three Corporation programs operated by Senior Corps, which taps the skills, talents, and experience of nearly 500,000 Americans age 55 and over to meet a wide range of community challenges. The other programs are the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program.

The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service each year through its core programs, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America, and leads President Obama’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve. For more information about the Corporation, visit NationalService.gov.

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Actually, it was Winston Churchill, NOT Theodore Roosevelt, who said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Need to update your home page.

Announcement: Invitation to Participate in a Nonprofit Capacity Building Program

Urban Strategies was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Strengthening Communities Fund. This two-year grant is designated for the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (Program) that Urban Strategies (Urban) will be implementing as part of its revitalization work at Harmony Oaks (formerly known as C.J. Peete). Of the $1 million awarded, $600,000 will be distributed directly to local nonprofits currently serving or planning to serve residents in Central City, New Orleans through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. All funding will be used to build the capacity of local nonprofits that promote economic recovery, help low-income families secure and retain jobs, break down barriers to employment, and put families on the pathway to self-sufficiency.

The Capacity Building Program is specifically designed to enhance the organizational capacity of local nonprofits addressing the broad economic recovery issues in Central City, so they can better serve residents in need. The Program is a two-year initiative that includes Capacity Assessments, One-on-One Technical Assistance, Group Training Sessions and Competitive Financial Assistance awards to fund capacity building initiatives. The program’s targeted technical assistance and financial assistance will dramatically enhance the capacity of local nonprofits to assist low-income families in securing and retaining jobs.

To qualify for each subsequent component of the Capacity Building Program an organization must first complete a Capacity Assessment. The Capacity Assessment will include a series of questions to evaluate an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints in critical areas of capacity, including Leadership, Programs, Fundraising, Planning, Management and Operations, and Technology. The score generated from the Capacity Assessment will serve as the baseline through the life of the program and will qualify the organization to participate in One-on-One Technical Assistance, Group Training Sessions, Competitive Financial Assistance awards or some combination based on the need evidenced by the capacity score.

If you would like to participate in this exciting program please send the following information to esther.shin@urbanstrategiesinc.org by Monday, November 30, 2009

 Name of organization
 Executive Director’s email address and phone number
 Contact person’s title, email address and phone number
 Website (if available)
 100 word description of what your organization achieves

We will contact you regarding next steps. In addition, please forward this notice to other organizations that you think are good candidates for this program.

Thank you for your interest in this important program and we look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Sandra Moore
President, Urban Strategies

If you’ve always wanted to take a peek inside some of our incredible old homes or are looking for a great place to house your next passle of relatives, “Beds to Read Inn” is a tour of 5 homes along Esplanade Ridge that will benefit the great cause of literacy.

The event is December 6 and tickets are $20. Available on our website: http://www.literacygno.org or on-site the day of the event.

Grab of couple of your friends and spend the afternoon along Esplanade Ridge. You’ll have fun, showcase some of our small businesses, and support literacy in our community: win win win!

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Coordinator

Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer Date: November 2009

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership is a 501c(3) real-estate development company whose mission is to catalyze large-scale housing production and community regeneration in areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, either directly- or indirectly- by the influx of displaced citizens hit by the 2005 storms. We accomplish this mission through project-based partnerships with non-profit, for-profit, and public sector organizations to whom we deliver industry-standard real estate development expertise.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Principally responsible for supporting the management of the office, assisting with accounting operations, human resources, website maintenance and designated administrative functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Undergraduate degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum five years of administrative work experience. Proficiency in Microsoft
Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with
QuickBooks or similar accounting software required. Proficiency in WordPress
required.

Abilities:
• Be committed to, and find passion in, GCHP’s mission.
• An energetic individual with high ethical standards.
• Highly organized, diplomatic and persistent.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Possess initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of office operations, including: procurement, maintenance, inventory, document management, contracts management and recordkeeping;
• Process all incoming mail, including date stamping and delivery to the president;
• Answer and transfer all incoming phone calls to appropriate staff;
• Administer receivables, cash receipts, payables and cash disbursements as described in the accounting policies and procedures;
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system for corporate documents;
• Ensure timely submittal of employee timesheets;
• Assist in analyzing and implementing organizational practices and operating policies;
• Assist in the coordination, retrieval, and timely submission of information and documents required for audits and grant reporting;
• Manage the procurement process for office expenditures and annually assist the CFO in conducting a fixed asset audit;
• Coordinate with the payroll administrator to complete steps in the new hire process;
• Administer vendor compliance with1099 reporting and insurance requirements;
• Maintain GCHP website as required;
• Perform other activities as requested by President or Chief Financial Officer.

Dear Friends,

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund (GYAF), a program of Operation REACH, Inc., is now accepting grant proposals for its 2010 grantmaking year. The GYAF Request for Proposals is attached. We encourage you to forward the RFP to individual youth, unincorporated youth groups, 501(c)3 organizations or faith-based organizations who may be interested in GYAF funding.

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund is an innovative, youth-led philanthropy initiative in which youth provide competitive grant awards to progressive youth-serving organizations. The GYAF was founded in 2007 to engage, empower and inspire youth with the resources to make strategic investments in their community. Since its inception, the GYAF has awarded more than $20,000 to initiatives that empower and train a young generation of community leaders. Past grant awards have ranged from $500 to $5,000.

Applicants should submit Letters of Intent by Friday, November 20, 2009, and the complete proposal is due Friday, December 11, 2009. Individuals and organizations who submit a Letter of Intent will be invited to a Technical Assistance Workshop hosted by the Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund Youth Advisory Board on Wednesday, December 2, at 6 p.m. at 2115 Carondelet St. New Orleans, LA 70130.

Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund Proposal

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Cynthia Okechukwu at (504) 529-1922 ext. 106 or cokechukwu@operationreach.org.

Looking for a small, secure office to meet survivors of domestic violence on an as-needed basis in Plaquemines Parish. Need a private place to screen for financial assistance and other services offered by our program. Respond to 504-275-6336.

When: Sunday November 1st, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Parkway Bakery & Tavern, 538 Hagan Avenue

Come out and support the Lafitte Corridor greenway and revitalization project at FOLC’s first annual fundraiser. Attendees will enjoy a night of light refreshments courtesy of Parkway Tavern, a silent auction, and live local music by Twangorama and the High Ground Drifters. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance at http://folc-nola.org/ and will be available for $30 at the door. See you there!

Conference early-bird registration is extended through Friday, October 16. We’re all hearing how the effects of the recession are hitting nonprofits across the state. By keeping our registration fee low, we’re helping nonprofits access the knowledge and resources they need to succeed in difficult times. Check http://www.lano.org for conference details.
Nonprofit organizations provide solutions to society’s greatest challenges. In today’s economy, nonprofit boards and staff must lead their organizations forward efficiently. The LANO annual conference lets nonprofits of every size and mission turn efficiency into effectiveness, with new knowledge, skills and networking opportunities.

Come Experience the Possibilities
LANO’s annual conference, MISSION POSSIBLE, is two-and-a-half days of informative sessions that offer new ideas, motivation, knowledge and networking.

Pre-Conference: Tuesday, October 20th
3 hour skill-building sessions beginning at 1:30 p.m.

•Grants
•Louisiana Standards for Excellence
•Performance Dashboards
•Technology
•Major Gifts
•The Perfect Nonprofit
Conference Tracks: Wednesday, October 21st and Thursday, October 22nd

•Communications
•Fund Development
•Human Resources and Risk Management
•Organizational Leadership and Development
•Public Policy (NEW)
•Social Enterprise
•Trends and Issues in Turbulent Times
•Volunteerism and Civic Engagement
Lunch Keynote: Wednesday, October 21st

Geoffrey Canada is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a comprehensive continuum of education, social, health and community development services that addresses the needs of over 10,000 impoverished children and families across 100 city blocks in Harlem, New York. Canada has been nationally recognized for his revolutionary work with at-risk youth and families and as a passionate advocate for education reform. His work and HCZ have been profiled in the media and embraced as President Barack Obama’s “signature initiative to combat poverty” through his “Promise Neighborhoods” initiative. http://www.hcz.org

The New Orleans Saints announce the kick-off of the 2009 Community Quarterback Award.

The program recognizes outstanding volunteers in all NFL cities, awarding nearly $1 million to charitable organizations. Individuals exhibiting leadership, dedication and commitment to improving their community are candidates for the program.

Nominees age 13 and over, providing volunteer services for non-profit organizations in their community are eligible.

Seven winners will be selected and their organizations will be awarded the following:

• $10,000 to (One) first place winner

• $2,500 to each of the second place winners: (Two) will be selected

• $1,000 to each third place winners: (Five) will be selected

Winners will be invited to attend the New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on December 27, 2009 where they will be acknowledged for their outstanding service to the community.

Click Here to download the 2009 CQB Form

All applications must be postmarked to the New Orleans Saints no later than December 1, 2009. Winners will be notified of their awards.

For more information call Nick Karl, Director of Community Affairs, at (504) 731-1795 or nick.karl@saints.nfl.com

RENTAL SPACES: 1610 Oretha Castle Haley blvd

THREE 789 RENTABLE SQUARE FOOT SPACES

RENTAL RATE:

1ST FLOOR: $1,000/ MONTH

2ND FLOOR: $905.00/ MONTH

3RD FLOOR: $800.00/ MONTH

COMMENTS:

THIS BUILDING IS UNDER RENOVATION AND SHOULD BE FINISHED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2010.

THE TENANT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THEIR UTILITIES AND JANITORIAL.

For more information contact:

Bobby Talbot, CCIM or Todd Glazer

(504) 525-9763

btalbot@talbot-realty.com / tglazer@talbot-realty.com

http://www.talbot-realty.com

Hello all…
I am a new here and hope I can learn with all of you and discuss about anything.
Please welcome me.
Thanks.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009, marks the date of Family Service of Greater New Orleans’ 36th Ten Outstanding Persons Gala. The event will take place at the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park, and honors ten men and women who have made significant contributions to our community through their volunteer, charitable and civic service. The evening features a silent auction, entertainment by The Last Straws, cocktails and a fabulous dinner.

Our distinguished honorees for 2009 are: Henry and Karen Coaxum, Rafael Goyeneche, Jim Letten, Rev. Vien The Nguyen, Ashton Ryan, Jacqueline Sullivan, Jose Suquet, Lizette Terral, Denise Thornton and Kathleen Waring.

Please join us for a delightful evening.

Call Sheryll Cascio, Special Events and Public Relations, 827-4002 for ticket information.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009, marks the date of Family Service of Greater New Orleans’ 36th Ten Outstanding Persons Gala. The event will take place at the Pavilion of The Two Sisters in City Park. The Gala honors ten men and women who have made significant contributions to our community through their volunteer, charitable and civic service. The evening features a silent auction, entertainment by The Last Straws, cocktails and a fabulous dinner.

Our distinguished honorees for 2009 are: Henry and Karen Coaxum, Rafael Goyeneche, Jim Letten, Rev. Vien The Nguyen, Ashton Ryan, Jacqueline Sullivan, Jose Suquet, Lizette Terral, Denise Thornton and Kathleen Waring.

Please join us for a delightful evening.

Call Sheryll Cascio, 827-4002 for ticket information.

Become a New Leaders for New Schools Principal —Transform Urban Education

New Leaders for New Schools is looking for its next cohort of leaders to train and become principals for public schools in Greater New Orleans. New Leaders for New Schools drives academic excellence in urban public schools by training and supporting exceptional educators to lead schools across the country.

Participants are equipped with a comprehensive toolkit of knowledge and skills to successfully lead and manage an urban public school. New Leaders provides:

• Rigorous principal training
• A year-long, paid residency in a public, district or charter school
• Ongoing leadership coaching and school support from successful veteran principals
• Membership in a nationwide community of driven and results-oriented colleagues
• Administrative certification (Candidates may enter the program with certification.)

Sign up for the next info session here» http://www.nlns.org/Infosession.jsp. The First Deadline to apply is October 15, 2009. For more information, contact Lauren Rachal at lrachal@nlns.org or 504-267-1509.

FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
MACY’S SHOP FOR A CAUSE

You have a wonderful opportunity to help raise some funds for Family Service of Greater New Orleans. Macy’s is having another Charity Day on Saturday October 17th at both Lakeside and the Esplande Macy’s. If you purchase a $5.00 ticket, you get an all day 20% discount on regular, sale and clearance women’s, men’s, kids’ apparel and accessories, fine and fashion jewelry, frames, bed and bath items, housewares, luggage and china. You get a 10% discount on regular, sale and clearance furniture, mattresses, area rugs, all electronics and electrics. There is also one coupon to purchase one item at 25% off. There is also a ticket to enter for a chance to win a $500 Macy’s gift card. The discounts are good on these items that you buy at either or both Macy’s stores and on line shopping.

When Family Service sells tickets, Family Service gets to keep the $5.00. If you would like to buy a ticket, please call 504-822-0800 or email bbecker@fsgno.org. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop and help Family Service at the same time. It is just in time for early Christmas shopping at a great price! Please callThanks for you help.

NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING YOUTH FOR A 2009 YOUTH CHANGE MAKER AWARD

NOMINATION INFORMATION

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund, a New Orleans-based initiative that engages youth as leaders and empowers them with the resources to make strategic investments in their peers and their communities, is seeking nominations for the 2009 Youth Change Maker Awards. The prestigious awards honor outstanding young people, ages 7 through 25, who have shown exemplary leadership in recovery, education, entrepreneurship and community service initiatives in the Gulfsouth region. If you are or know of a young person who fits these and the following criteria, please fill out and return a nomination form. Self-nominations are accepted.

Nominations are being accepted for six categories:
- The Going Green Change Maker Award (ages 7-18) will honor a young person leading the way in environmental activism.

- The Creative Arts/Communications Change Maker Award (ages 7-18) will honor an outstanding young person leading the way in the field of media, the arts or communications.

- The Social Entrepreneurship Change Maker Award (ages 7-18) will honor an outstanding young person engaged in advancing social causes through entrepreneurial innovations.

- The Rising Change Maker Award will honor a young person in grade 2-5 for outstanding community leadership.

- The Collaborative Change Maker Award (ages 7-18) will honor a group or organization comprised entirely of youth under the age of 18 for outstanding work in their community.

- The Service Leader/Youth Ally Change Maker Award (age 18-25) will honor acollege student or young adult leading the way in youth service efforts in his or her community.

Finalists will be recognized and winners announced during the Youth Change Maker Awards Dinner on October 24, 2009 at Xavier University. Each Youth Change Maker Award recipient will be honored with a $500 donation to a non-profit organization or project of his or her choice.

Nomination forms should be typed or printed. Only completed forms will be reviewed. The deadline for nominations is September 25, 2009 at 5 p.m. The nomination review process is highly competitive and is undertaken by a panel of youth and adult judges.

Nomination forms may be found online at http://www.thegyac.org

Please send completed nomination forms to:

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund 2009
“Change Maker” Awards
2115 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Nominations may also be requested and received electronically at ChangeMaker@operationreach.org.

Please join City Year Louisiana as we celebrate our 5th anniversary of service to the community! On Opening Day, 71 idealistic young leaders will pledge over 120,000 hours of service to the state of Louisiana.

WHAT: City Year Louisiana Opening Day Ceremony

WHEN:Friday, October 2, 2009 12:00pm-1:00pm

WHERE: Louisiana State Capitol Building
900 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

RSVP: Cherie Elizabeth Rankin
crankin@cityyear.org or 504.338.3917

Reception prior to Opening Day Ceremony 11:00am-12:00pm at the Louisiana State Museum 660 N 4th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and neighborhoods across the United States and in South Africa.

STAIR (Start The Adventure In Reading), a nonprofit children’s literacy program is seeking tutors for the fall 2009 semester. Tutor training begins Wednesday, September 16 through Thursday, October 22 at locations around the greater New Orleans area. Training takes only two hours and no experience is necessary. Tutors volunteer after school or on Saturday mornings at STAIR sites in Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes.

Each year STAIR recruits and trains hundreds of volunteers to work one-on-one with public school second graders to improve their reading and language skills as well as their self-esteem. These students are particularly in danger of academic failure and need extra help to succeed. The program works in partnership with schools to supplement the classroom work. Collaboration with parents, teachers, and principals allows STAIR to target the students who can most benefit from the services STAIR offers. The program has served over 5,000 young students from greater New Orleans public schools since it began in 1985.

The STAIR program provides each child with professionally-designed curriculum materials, school supplies, teaching aids, healthy snacks, and trained site directors to supervise and lend qualified help at each site. STAIR depends on support from the community to provide this service at no cost to the students.

For more information or to register for the training, contact Elizabeth Artigues at 504.899.0820 or elizabeth@scapc.org or visit http://www.stairnola.org.
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STAIR will train interested individuals on the following dates:

Wednesday, September 16 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St., NOLA

Saturday, September 19 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of New Orleans, 5290 Canal Blvd NOLA

Monday, September 21 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.**
Woodland Presbyterian Church, 5824 Berkley Drive, NOLA

Wednesday, September 23 1:30 – 3:30 p.m**.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 6500 Jefferson Highway, Harahan

Saturday, September 26 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Open World Family Services, 7050 Read Blvd., NOLA

Saturday, October 3 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Chalstrom House, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1101 South Carrollton Ave., NOLA

Tuesday, October 6 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.**
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St., NOLA

Thursday, October 8 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.**
Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3810 Power Blvd., Metairie

Monday, October 12 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.**
Algiers United Methodist Church, 637 Opelousas Avenue, NOLA

Wednesday, October 14 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.**
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St., NOLA

Thursday, October 22 1:30 – 3:30 p.m**.
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St., NOLA

** Observation to follow. Due to limited space, please call to schedule.
Refreshments will be served.

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WHY PLANT NATIVE SPECIES:

An Ongoing Conversation in Longue Vue’s “Wild Garden”

Native Plant Specialists Susan Norris-Davis and Tyrone Foreman

will each lead 40-minute discussions about native plants for YOUR landscape

the FIRST SATURDAY of EVERY MONTH.

Come learn about native plants of Louisiana, which are better adapted to the extreme conditions of our area and which are also more pest and disease resistant.

The Wild Garden, a garden devoted to featuring native plants in an idealized setting, will be the setting for these conversations.

After each presentation, participants will receive a complimentary native plant.

8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m.

F R E E …and EASY

SATURDAY September 5:

WILDFLOWERS and GRASSES

SATURDAY October 3:

WOODY SHRUBS and SMALL TREES

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7:

OAK and MAGNOLIA TREES

SATURDAY December 5:

HOLLIES and other EVERGREENS

Each talk is free, but pre-registration is required due to limited group size.

Please arrive at least ten minutes before the talk. Groups will meet in the Canal Garden.

To reserve a place contact Hilairie Schackai at hschackai@longuevue.com or 504.488.5488, ext. 401.

LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS

7 BAMBOO RD

New Orleans, LA 70124

The Native Plants Conversations is a grant project funded by

the Greater New Orleans Foundation Environmental Fund

Get ready to recycle your cash, reuse your credit cards and renew your fun!

The Louisiana Children’s Museum is painting the town GREEN for the 11th Annual CHAIRish the Children auction gala, presented by Capital One.

Please join us as we celebrate our new eco-friendly practices with delicious food and spirits, plus exciting auction packages.

CHAIRish the Children -
Sat. 8/29
7:00 p.m. Patron Party
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Call 504.523.1357, x206 for more information.

Hello. I am working on a new program for New Orleans youth and am in the beginning stages of planning. I am new to the process of writing grants. I’ve learned the basics–follow the guidelines, answer all the questions proposed and get to the point. I’ve thought of taking a course at the local colleges but can anyone suggest any other resources that might help me learn? I’ve heard people also say you just have to start writing them!
I’m a first time visitor of the GNOF website and I’ve learned a lot so far. THANKS!!

A Note from the Foundation: Do you know about the grantwriting courses offered by the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations? They’re a great resource for that kind of training.

New here. Wanted to say hello.
Thanks,
Andrew McFaul
Andrew McFaul

I like the new website and the Second Line blog. Interesting and readable.

Nike is investing $50,000 in New Orleans. Grant applications are available at http://www.nikebackyourblock.com. Grants will target programs that involve sports, mentoring, and education. August 24, 2009 is the deadline.