September 6, 2023

Enhance Your Leadership Skills: Take "Leader as Coach" Online Course *

Leaders in community-based organizations often have to switch from the role of a manager to a role of a coach where they provide their employees with support and guidance rather than directions and instructions. This interactive one-hour course outlines the fundamentals of coaching, describes techniques and guides on how to build effective coaching relationships. To take the course log into Trust Academy LMS through your Trust Central account. After you are logged in use link below.

More After-School Choices Initiative Lists 500+ Programs on 211Miami.org

The Children's Trust, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and Jewish Community Services (JCS) 211 Miami Helpline are proud to announce the More After-School Choices Initiative, a centralized website and phone number to browse over 500 free or low-cost after-school programs. 

Dial 211 or visit www.211miami.org/AfterSchool to find 100s of options for after-school programs in Miami-Dade County.

Important Information Regarding ORF and Maze Literacy Outcome Assessment Courses from Project RISE

As of Monday, August 21, the Literacy Outcome Assessment: Oral Reading Fluency (ORF) and Literacy Outcome Assessment: Maze courses have been replaced with updated versions of these courses.

If you have an incomplete, older version of the course under My Courses, you will need to add the new version of the course from the Trust Academy Course Catalog, then take that course. Attempting to complete an older version of the course will likely lead to technical issues.

Important Information Regarding Social Emotional Learning Outcome Assessment Courses

If your program has chosen to use any of the Social Emotional Learning Outcome Assessments (Child Trends Survey, PYDI, or YAPS), please note that as of this writing, the old versions of the SEL Outcome Assessment courses have been removed from Trust Academy and have been replaced with the following, updated courses:

• SEL Outcome Assessment: PYDI Grades 6-12
• SEL Outcome Assessment: The Child Trends Survey Grades K-5
• SEL Outcome Assessment: YAPS Grades 6-12

If you have an incomplete, older version of the course under My Courses, you will need to add the new version of the course from the Trust Academy Course Catalog, then take the course. Attempting to complete an older version of the course will likely lead to technical issues. To avoid any issues, please make sure the title of the course you are taking begins with, "SEL Outcome Assessment:"

Strategic Communications Planning Trainings from YWCA South Florida

4-Hour Intensive Workshop for Mid-Level Communicators

Enrich your skills in a four-hour in-person workshop for mid-level nonprofit communicators. Craft strategic PR plans, engage stakeholders effectively, and address unique challenges through interactive exercises and peer discussions. Elevate fundraising, stakeholder relations, and mission advancement with newfound expertise. Register for this event taking place September 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. from YWCA South Florida by logging into Trust Academy LMS in Trust Central. 

Executive Roundtable For Senior Communication Leaders

Experience a confidential 1.5-hour executive roundtable for senior communication leaders, providing strategic insights, idea generation and peer learning to tackle organizational challenges. Gain invaluable tools to navigate tough communication scenarios, balance strategic focus with daily demands, and become the unwavering trusted advisor your organization seeks. The event will take place September 28, from 9-10:30 a.m. Register for this event taking place from YWCA South Florida by logging into Trust Academy LMS in Trust Central. 

Upcoming UM Team COACH Trainings

Support for Parenting Program Providers

Communities of Practice

1. Parent and Provider Stressors & Barriers: This CoP is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. 
2. Recruitment, Outreach & Creating Support Networks: This CoP is held on the first Thursday of each month from 11 a.m.- noon

Coaching and Consultation

Are you a Parenting Program provider interested in individualized coaching and/or consultation? Click here to fill out our Coaching Request Form or email us at teamcoach@miami.edu.

Support for All Providers

Online Courses

1. Identifying your Strengths and Boosting your Wellbeing
2. Defining Your Problems and Enhancing Your Perspective-Taking Skills
3. Your Guided Path to Generating, Evaluating, Implementing and Troubleshooting Solutions
4. Developing Your Guided Path to Wellness: Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior

Hundreds of kids and teens in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are in need of safe, loving homes through no fault of their own due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Citrus Family Care Network is looking for people who want to change the life of a child. Open your home and your heart, "Become a Foster Parent."



For more information call 1.855.786.KIDS (5437), or Kimberly Lopez at 786.562.8758, email klopez@citrusfcn.com, or visit:

Innovator Series: Engagement for Young Professionals an Families *

PhilanthropyMiami is holding the latest in its Innovator Series: Best Practices in Encouraging Engagement among Young Professionals and Families on Thursday, September 14.

Many nonprofits are creating opportunities to engage multiple generations but are these strategies helping to drive fundraising? Join them to hear from local leaders on best practices in employee, young professional and family engagement and how these tactics are supporting nonprofit sustainability. The online event is free. Reserve a spot below:

Self-Paced Grants Workshop Series from Project Safe Neighborhoods *

National grants expert Joan Brody provides assistance with identifying your agency's needs, developing a grant strategy to identify and apply for available grants, and learning how to manage grants after winning an award. This five-part series includes recorded presentations and step-by-step tutorials that can be watched any time and at your own pace. Each workshop focuses on a different but connected aspect of the grant process. Handouts and fillable worksheets designed to increase your grant-seeking knowledge accompany workshops 1-4.

• Grants 101: Understand key components of grants and get started applying for grant funding. Establishing a Grants Writing Working Group.
• Grant Strategy Development: Be proactive and strategic by developing a grant strategy. Grant Idea Sheet Template, Sample Grant Idea Sheet, Grant Strategy Matrix Template, Sample Grant Strategy Matrix.
• Identifying Funding: Learn where and how to locate funding opportunities to match your agency's needs. Resource Sheet.
• Grant Writing: Combine a grant strategy with potential funding to begin drafting a concept paper. Concept Paper Template.
• Grant Implementation: Receive steps and tips for effective public and private award implementation.

Black Maternal Health & Wellness Community Workshop: Birth Justice *

The FIU Black Mothers Care Plan invites you to join it for the next workshop in its black maternal health and wellness community workshop series: Birth Justice. This discussion will be led by Jamarah Amani, licensed midwife and executive director of Southern Birth Justice Network on Saturday, September 9 from 1-3 p.m. at the Carrie Meek Foundation, 4000 NW 142 Street. Click below to RSVP for this free event:

Cutler Bay Mini-Grants Available Through Community Fund

The Town of Cutler Bay established the Community Fund to improve the quality of life of the Town’s residents. The Community Fund supports only nonprofit organizations that help, assist and serve the citizens and/or community of the Town of Cutler Bay. Grant awards: $500 - $2,500. Priority areas: education, environment, culture, social services, and other philanthropic activities Grant Cycle Deadline Sept. 15. Click below for more information and to apply:

Free Prevention Education Webinars from Kristi House

Register today for a free, live webinar to learn more about child abuse, trauma, and exploitation from Kristi House:

• Anxiety Module 1: September 11
• Anxiety Module 2: September 18
• Anxiety Module 3: September 25
• Anxiety Module 4: October 2
• What Every Adult Needs to Know About Child Sexual Abuse: September 19
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: September 21
• Hurricane Trauma: October 17
• Children and Traumatic Stress: October 24
• Amore Del Bueno (One Love) October 26

Register below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust

Communications Specialist - $48,668 Annual

The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting the Communications team with digital and traditional media, with a primary focus on social media and website content updates. The Communications Specialist will be the primary developer of social media content as directed by the Associate Director of Communications under the general guidance of the Director of Communications. Under the guidance of the Associate Director of Communications and working closely with the Media Manager, the incumbent will have creative latitude to develop visual, graphic and written content for social media and will assist with web content updates, as needed. The incumbent will also support the Communications team with administrative duties, as assigned

Business Controller - $85,120-148,961 Annual

The Business Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of The Children' Trust. This includes, but is not limited to, the supervision of the work performed by the Accountants, Senior Accounting Analysts, Accounting Operations Manager and Fiscal Data Integrity Analyst of The Children’s Trust in accordance with The Children’s Trust (The Trust) procurement and accounting policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Principles (GAAP), regulations promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and Government Auditing Standards. As directed by the Finance Director, the Business Controller will be engaged in key functions such as planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating the fiscal activities and functions of The Trust and its service providing organizations to ensure that daily and long term financial activities and controls are created and maintained to achieve organizational objective and safeguard assets.

Research & Evaluation Analyst (Early Childhood and/or Family Support Services) - $55,968-58,468 Annual

The Research and Evaluation Analyst is a critical member of both cross- and inter-departmental teams at The Children’s Trust who engages in proactive problem-solving and critical thinking/analysis related to the design and effectiveness of various child, youth and family services. Primary responsibilities include: contributing to effective program and systems designs for The Children’s Trust’s priority investments in child, youth and family services; designing and maintaining sound data collection tools and systems to capture meaningful program, operational and community data in a user-friendly, accessible manner; and analyzing and making meaning from available data to tell our stories using compelling visualizations and reports, with an intentional focus on the specific audience and purpose of the message.

Entrepreneurship Coach - Instructor and Program Manager Needed at YWCA South Florida *

Responsible for directing/overseeing the Teen Entrepreneurship Program; responsible for delivering the NFTE curriculum; Carries the major responsibilities for the overall management/supervision of program serving Broward County teens between 13 & 18. Will report on program outcomes, ensure submission of program deliverables & supervise the accurate documentation of student participation/progress. Bachelor's degree in Education/Social Work/Sociology/Public Administration or related field. Click below to apply:

Employment Opportunities at Jewish Community Services of South Florida *

Jewish Community Services is hiring for several positions: Licensed Clinicians, Health Educator, Case Manager and many more. For further details and to apply please follow the link below:

Available Positions at Family Resource Center of South Florida *

Family Resource Center of South Florida (FRC) is hiring! They are looking for full-time employees to support their team in the following available positions: transportation specialist (driver), certified full case managers, licensed therapist (LCSW, LMHC), and dyadic therapist. FRC offers an ample benefit package: 13 paid holidays, zero out of pocket for dental and vision, paid PTO, sick days, two personal days, and you may qualify for PSLF! Hiring incentives also available! Apply at website below:

Available Positions at Miami Music Project

Director of Development

The Director of Development (DoD) has overall responsibility for achieving the organization's fundraising goals as well as maintaining and deepening Miami Music Project's authentic relationships and reputation in ways that reflect and are aligned with our organizational values. As an integral member of the Leadership Team, the DoD will help maintain overall organizational health and effectiveness.

Grants & Development Manager

The Grant & Development Manager will function as a capacity builder for the development team through grant seeking, writing and reporting, management of the donor database and timely donor acknowledgments, helping prepare compelling reports for funders, and providing general support to the development department.

Site Managers

They are hiring Site Managers for our locations in Little Haiti and Miami Beach. Site Managers ensure the highest quality of leadership, community-specific cultural sensibilities, and management of students and staff, as well as oversee and support students and Teaching Artists by responding to the needs of each constituent in collaboration with the program director and program manager.

For more email hiring@miamimusicproject.org or click below:

Advocacy Network on Disabilities Looking for Director of Family Development Initiatives

Are you looking for a great place to work that makes a difference? Advocacy Network on Disabilities is the place for you. It is looking for a director, Family Development Initiatives. The position is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, supervision and oversight of all programs providing direct services to children with disabilities, their families and adults with developmental disabilities. Assists ACT team in providing clinically related trainings and information to providers and the community.

Training and Experience Requirements: Masters level licensed social worker or mental health professional. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience working with families who have children with disabilities and knowledge of local community strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Bilingual English-Spanish required. Salary range: $63,000 - $66,000. They offer 100% employer-paid medical benefits, 12 paid holidays and 18 days PTO.

Those interested should mail resume to email below: