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July 19, 2022
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IMPROVING YOUR
ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN CAPITAL

Kimberly Laska, Executive Director
Heritage Humane Society

THIS THURSDAY, Thursday, July 21 
9:00–10:00 am · Williamsburg

Join us as we focus on human capital and how it is the make-it-or-break-it in nonprofits today. Topics will include ways to recruit, train, and retain that team that will get you to the next level. To RSVP, click here.
BUILDING AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Friday, August 26

Registration is now open!
Training funds & member discounts available!

Registration is open for the first class, offered as part of the Certificate in Fundraising Management. You can take all five classes (from August through December), or take classes as you are able!

To learn more and to access training funds application, click here. (You can complete the application for any or all of the five remaining classes for 2022.)
New Grants have been added to our grants database in the categories below:

  • Animals
  • Arts & Culture
  • Children/Youth
  • Disabilities/Special Needs
  • Healthcare
  • Human Services
  • Hunger/Food Access
  • Recreation/Sports
  • OTHER - Federal - youth, veterans, housing

Must be logged in as member to access.
 
DHCD will issue one-year (January 1 - December 31, 2023) grants , renewable based on performance, compliance, and availability of funds for a second year of funding in 2024. 

At least one representative of the organization is required to attend one of two “How-to-Apply” webinars on August 2 or August 3. Application Deadline: September 16, 2022. To learn more, click here.

Advocacy Prep!

August 18 
via Zoom
12:00 – 1:00 pm

David Thompson, VP of Public Policy and Jessica Mendieta, Policy Associate
 The National Council of Nonprofits 

Join us we prepare for two Legislative Breakfasts* in September and October. We will discuss the many roles you can play in advocacy; how you can engage with policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels; the policies impacting our communities; advocacy tools, and more. This session is offered in partnership with the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation. To Register, click here.
*Annual Legislative Breakfasts

September 27
8:30 - 10:00 am
STATE/FEDERAL

October 4 
8:30 - 10:00 am
LOCAL
UPDATED: Nonprofit Workforce Shortages: A Crisis that Affects Everyone - The National Council of Nonprofits has updated this important report on the challenges to nonprofits – and the people we serve. Inside you will find many data points, policy proposals, and rhetoric you can use to help advocate for help related to the nonprofit workforce shortage. The Council has sent this to several allies on Capitol Hill seeking their interest and help in advancing the federal policy priorities featured in the report. 
UPDATED: General Assembly Session Report - Access Point Public Affairs has prepared a report providing an overview of action taken by the Virginia General Assembly and Governor as of July 11, 2022. To access, click here. To access their Bill Tracker, click here.

Special thanks to the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to share this information.
Patrick Belcher, from PB&J marComm , one of our valued Preferred Providers, is celebrating his birthday and wants to share a gift with you!

Between now and July 31, you can get a copy of Fundraising Is: Everything Done Before Asking for Money for only 99 cents!

Reviewers have called this book " A Great Resource for every Fundraiser" and "Great Insights from an Industry Pro." To purchase the e-edition, click here. (The price goes up on Aug 1.)
Adult Diapers - two unopened packs. For women. Size: Medium. 23 count each - pick up in Newport News

Items are given to members only, on a first come, first served basis.

If interested, please email Karen.
Re-Entry Council Veteran Sub-Committee Resource/Job Fair - open to the public but the target population is Veterans. There are still a couple of spots open if a vendor/agency is interested. August 17, 10am-2pm at the Braxton-Perkins American Legion Post 25 off of Marshall Avenue.

The Fatherhood FIRE Program at CDR - holding their quarterly info session for community and referral partners to share more information about our program, services offered, referral process, and more! This informational session will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, August 17 at 2:00pm. To register, click here.
Medicaid and CHIP Continuous Enrollment Unwinding: A Communications Toolkit  - This toolkit has important information to help inform people with Medicaid or CHIP about steps they need to take to renew their coverage. To access, click here.

New 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline - for people experiencing mental distress to reach trained crisis counselors. The 24 hour hotline accepts calls and texts, and callers will be routed to their local call center based on the area code of the number from which they call (unlike 911, which uses geolocation). If their local call center is at capacity, calls may be transferred to another backup call center.
We Are Grateful For Our Partners Who Make Our Programs Possible!
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Network Partners
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Program Partners