Thursday, March 31, 2011

2011 CAPLAW National Training Conference, Now More Than Ever

  
Registration Open for the 2011 CAPLAW National Training Conference!

At this time of federal and state budget cuts and increased competition for funding, ensuring that your organization is well-governed and legally and fiscally sound is more important than ever. The CAPLAW National Training Conference will equip your staff and board with the knowledge and tools they need to weather the current funding crisis and to face future governance, human resources, fiscal and legal challenges.
This year, we are excited to have Yasmina Vinci, MA, MPA, Executive Director of the National Head Start Association, join us during the conference opening session.

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Here are a few examples of workshops pertinent to the CAA Community:

Beyond Bake Sales: Raising Money from Private Sources, Thursday June 16th
In today’s challenging funding climate, your organization needs to diversify its revenue sources. This fast paced workshop will discuss the elements in a development plan, how marketing principles will enhance your development efforts, how to connect with donors and funders, how to ask effectively, and will share some great new FUNdraising ideas you can try. The workshop is led by Jean Block, a fundraising pro with more than 45 years experience.

Lobbying and Political Activity: Playing by the Rules, Friday, June 17th
How can nonprofits and public agencies receiving federal grants (including CAAs and Head Start programs) operate and advocate effectively within the lobbying and political activity rules that apply to them? Find out by attending this workshop and getting a nuts and bolts explanation of Internal Revenue Service, Office of Management and Budget, Community Services Block Grant and Head Start rules governing lobbying and political activity, as well as the Hatch Act and voter registration rules. This workshop is led by Eleanor Evans, Esq. of CAPLAW.

If you would like more information about conference speakers, workshops and registration, visit the CAPLAW website at www.caplaw.org. You can also contact Cara Loffredo at 617-348-6426. Or, e-mail her at loffredo@caplaw.org.

Budget Cuts Likely; Government Shut Down Less So

Read the new CAPLAW Article, Budget Cuts Likely; Government Shut Down Less So.  Congress continues to fiercely debate federal budget cuts.  Although a shut down is unlikely, CAAs should take action to ensure enough funds are on hand to continue operating during a shutdown. Read the CAPLAW article with tips and action steps all CAAs should take.

Monday, March 28, 2011

CAPLAW Seeking Administrative Coordinator/Executive Assistant

CAPLAW is currently seeking an Administrative Coordinator/Executive Assistant to coordinate and carry out the daily administrative operations as well as longer term projects of the CAPLAW organization and the ABCD Legal Department.  View the full job description

Friday, March 4, 2011

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the 2011 CAPLAW National Training Conference!

 
Join us during the 2011 CAPLAW National Training Conference at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center from June 15 – 17, 2011!
  

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During the 2011 CAPLAW National Training Conference, our expert faculty of attorneys, accountants, government officials and nonprofit managers will equip you with the imformation and tools you need to resolve the legal, financial and management questions you encounter every day.

Workshops are relevant to nonprofits and government grantees, with a special focus on issues faced by both nonprofit and governmental Community Services Block Grant recipients, Head Start programs, their delegate agencies and other affiliates.


Now More Than Ever
At this time of federal and state budget cuts and increased competition for funding, ensuring that your organization is well-governed and legally and fiscally sound is more important than ever. The CAPLAW National Training Conference will equip your staff and board with the knowledge and tools they need to weather the current funding crisis and to face future governance, human resources, fiscal and legal challenges.

This year’s conference features exciting new training opportunities!

  • New! Special sessions on developing funds from private sources!
  • New! Basic and advanced workshop track levels
  • New! Special in-depth training opportunities on June 14th
  • Special tracks on fiscal, governance and HR issues
  • Three pre-conference workshops

Who Should Attend the Conference? 
  • Nonprofit management staff
  • Nonprofit board membersAccountants and attorneys working with CAAs, nonprofits and government grantees
  • Head Start program staff
  • Government grantees
  • Federal, state and local government officials

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Updated! CAPLAW Lobbying and Advocacy Q&A

View helpful lobbying and political activity resources for CAAs like the CAPLAW Lobbying and Advocacy Q&A and the recent CAPLAW audio conference, Lobbying Legally & Effectively.

Register Today! Financial Management Conference Call

  
Preparing the Annual Budget in Uncertain Times 
 
Register now!
 
 

Explore strategies to prepare your next annual budget amidst tumultuous changes in state and federal funding levels. Learn how other CAAs are dealing with the challenge of preparing a comprehensive annual budget while major shifts in funding levels are still under discussion. Explore strategies to maintain core administrative and infrastructure functions as program dollars shrink, and CSBG, our most flexible federal source is under attack.

  
Join fellow CFOs and CEOs to explore:
  • Scenario planning – creating a budget framework for multiple unknowns
  • Determining the full cost of downsizing
  • Outsourcing, sub-leasing, and vendor negotiation strategies
  • Internal resource sharing strategies
  • Sustaining core admin functions
Date: Thursday, March 17th
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Fee: FREE!
Format: Webinar