Leatherstocking Agency Executives Association

OCCA Names New Executive Director

2012-01-26T09:32:00.001-08:00

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Otsego County Conservation Association has announced that Darla M. Youngs is the organization’s new executive director.Youngs has served at the OCCA helm as acting executive director since July 1, when former director Erik Miller left for a position with the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board. Her promotion was made official in

Free Training Opportunity for Your Nonprofit!

2012-01-11T11:51:00.000-08:00

Let's face it, we are all in sales, whether we are offering a service or trying to raise money for our missions. During these challenging times, we all could use some help improving our "sales" approach and techniques. Here's our opportunity! This special training is being offered for free to the Leatherstocking AEA participants by Vibrant Creative, a NY Council of Nonprofits partner. We hope to

Rural Giving Tied to Economic Development

2012-01-10T03:37:00.000-08:00

Article of interest for our region:RALEIGH, N.C. -- Born and raised in rural Jones County, one of North Carolina's poorest counties, Chris Meadows opted after college to stay rather than join the exodus of young adults moving out of the county. Now, as principal of Jones Senior High School in Trenton, Meadows wants to inspire other young people to remain, and give them tools to succeed. In a

State of the City: Budget Focus for 2012 Will Impact Nonprofits

2012-01-04T06:54:00.000-08:00

Mayor Dick Miller had a stark message in his State of the City address delivered Tuesday night that mentioned possible layoffs for city workers and targeting nonprofits to raise revenue. A summary article in The Daily Star is available here.The full State of the City speech is available here.Here is the section of the speech addressing nonprofits:The Council won’t have many options. It will

CADE To Undertake Organizational Review

2011-12-22T10:38:00.001-08:00

The Center for Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Development (CADE) today announced that it will begin a review of its organizational structure and needs, following the resignation of its Executive Director, Chris Harmon, and expects to initiate a search for a new Executive Director in the second quarter of 2012. Harmon, resigned his position effective December 2, 2011 to pursue other interests.

'Dismal' prospects: 1 in 2 Americans are now poor or low income

2011-12-15T07:36:00.000-08:00

Squeezed by rising living costs, a record number of Americans — nearly 1 in 2 — have fallen into poverty or are scraping by on earnings that classify them as low income.The latest census data depict a middle class that's shrinking as unemployment stays high and the government's safety net frays. The new numbers follow years of stagnating wages for the middle class that have hurt millions of

Charting a Decade of Online Donations

2011-11-30T12:41:00.000-08:00

Charting a Decade of Online DonationsNovember 23, 2011, 11:04 amBy Cody SwitzerOnly 4 percent of donors had given online in 2001. This year, about 65 percent have given to charity through the Internet.That’s one of the comparisons made in a new graphic from Network for Good, a fund-raising and volunteerism Web site that celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.In 2001, the average donation

NY comptroller says late checks hurt nonprofits

2011-11-15T17:26:00.001-08:00

NY comptroller says late checks hurt nonprofitsNov. 15, 2011, 3:01 a.m. ESTAPALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says late contract approvals and payments by the state are hurting nonprofit providers and jeopardizing services.DiNapoli says state agencies last year were on average six months late in approving nine out of 10 contracts valued at $50,000 or more, often after

Conference to highlight volunteerism

2011-11-07T16:10:00.000-08:00

The Center for Social Responsibility and Community at the State University College at Oneonta is cosponsoring the 11th annual Conference on Volunteerism and Social Responsibility from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Morris Conference Center on the college’s campus. Admission is free, and community members are invited to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and

Nonprofit Knowledge Matters | Protecting the Charitable Giving Incentive

2011-10-28T10:20:00.001-07:00

Protect the Charitable Giving Incentive Using Our Outside Voices in the House … and in the Senate Nonprofits are not used to raising our voices. We teach others to use their “indoor voices,” and we mediate disputes so others won’t yell in anger. We heal the wounded, silently. We feed the hungry, quietly. At times we play loud music and paint loud colors on canvases. But you get the picture: we

Employment Incentives Seminar for Businesses and Disabled Workers Seminar (Norwich)

2011-10-19T08:17:00.000-07:00

Employment Incentives Seminar For Businesses and Disabled WorkersClick Here to View Flyer!Presenters:Jason Harriott - Community Work Incentives Coordinator for ChallengeScott Clippinger - Clippinger Law Offices - Debunking Workers' Compensation MythsRich Bohman & Dot Marinaccio - ACCES-VR - National Disability Employment Awareness Month Award PresentationThis seminar speaks to:* Businesses

General Manager Position Available at the West Kortright Centre

2011-10-18T16:25:00.000-07:00

Our wonderful General Manager, Jenny Rosenzweig, is leaving the WKC to become the Executive Director of another arts organization.  Congrats Jenny, we will work well together!  This is an incredible opportunity for the right person. The position of General Manager is now open, to be filled immediately.  Job description: The General Manager's primary role is to oversee the day-to-day

New NLRB Poster Requirement - new effective date of the rule is Jan. 31, 2012.

2011-10-17T12:21:00.001-07:00

New NLRB Poster Requirement : new effective date of the rule is Jan. 31, 2012.Below is information about the new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) required poster describing employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act.The National Labor Relations Board has postponed the implementation date for its new notice-posting rule by more than two months. The new effective date of the rule

Reluctant to Ready Recap: Video & Info

2011-10-12T13:14:00.000-07:00

Here Susan Palmer presents her program, Reluctant to Ready: A 7-step plan to transform your board into fantastic fundraisers. She sets the agenda for the program. On September 28th, the Leatherstocking Agency Executive Association attended a presentation in which Susan Palmer introduces a 7-step program to transform your board into fantastic fundraisers. You can access the materials from the

Voluntary Compliance Program announced by IRS to address worker misclassification

2011-10-05T11:56:00.001-07:00

Information for your members: You may have seen that in late September the IRS announced a voluntary compliance program for employers (including nonprofit employers) to enable those who have mistakenly classified workers as independent contractors to make a correction, along with a modest payment, and avoid the usual penalties of

The Glimmerglass Festival introduces plans for a new rehearsal hall

2011-09-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Glimmerglass Festival hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking with state Sen. James L. Seward on the planned future site of the company's new rehearsal hall Saturday morning at 4152 U.S. Highway 20 in Warren. The rehearsal hall is aimed at helping artists to enhance their ability to provide excellent performances for their audiences. The Glimmerglass Board Chairman Elizabeth Evillard is confident

High Peaks Resort offers opportunity for non-profits to raise money

2011-09-21T13:42:00.001-07:00

High Peaks Resort Announces ‘Spring For Hope’- Unprecedented Assistance for Non-Profit Organizations - LAKE PLACID (Sept. 6, 2011) – High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid is seeking applications for its Spring For Hope℠ initiative, an opportunity for non-profit organizations to be awarded free use of meeting space, accommodations, and more at the beautiful Adirondacks resort. This unprecedented

Join Museumwise for a FREE half-day workshop on using social media hosted at Hanford Mills Museum

2011-09-20T06:32:00.000-07:00

Join Museumwise for a FREE half-day workshop on using social media to connect to your fans at Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith.This workshop is sponsored by Museumwise and the South Central Region of the Documentary Heritage ProgramConnecting with Your Biggest Fans, Online and in Real LifePresented by Elizabeth Trever Buchinger, Paperkite Creative CommunicationsWho are your biggest fans? How

GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCES SENATE PASSAGE OF DISASTER RELIEF BILL

2011-09-16T12:17:00.001-07:00

Bill Includes $5.1 Billion For FEMA, $266 Million For USDAWashington, DC U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced Senate passage today of the Disaster Relief legislation. The $6.9 billion disaster funding bill included $5.1 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and $266 million for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied her Senate

September 28th Program Focuses on Board Fundraising: Reluctant to Ready

2011-08-28T20:53:00.000-07:00

Reluctant to Ready: A 7-step plan to transform your board into fantastic fundraisers It is a common problem. Board members are often reluctant to accept their responsibility to financially support and solicit donations for the nonprofits they serve. Working toward a solution is an "inside out" approach, and regardless of the issues, there are effective steps you can take to transform a board

Otsego Land Trust received grant for Brookwood Gardens access

2011-08-24T04:08:00.001-07:00

The Daily Star reported that Brookwood Point receives grant for improvement of public access. The historic Brookwood Point property in Cooperstown is one of three projects in New York state to receive a Scenic Byway Grant. The project, which is being overseen by the Otsego Land Trust and Brookwood Citizens' Committee, was awarded $188,000 to improve public access to the site as part of the U.S.

Tell Governor Cuomo About Your Nonprofit!

2011-08-09T21:24:00.001-07:00

Let's Tell Them About The Good Work Of Nonprofits Submit Your Testimonial to NYCON & the Governor Today! On August 3rd the Governor announced the formation of a task force charged with investigating executive compensation at nonprofit agencies (full announcement from Gov. Cuomo below). NYCON is in agreement with the Governor that activities like those recently exposed in the NY Times that

Executive Director, Otsego County Conservation Association

2011-08-04T14:15:00.000-07:00

Organization:Otsego County Conservation AssociationPosted:Aug 1, 2011Location:Cooperstown, New YorkPosition:Executive DirectorField:EnvironmentSalary:Commensurate with experienceWebsite:www.occainfo.org Application Deadline:Review of applicants begins Sept 1, 2011Employment Level:Full timeOtsego County Conservation AssociationOtsego County’s oldest environmental conservation organization, OCCA is

Governor Orders Review of Executive Compensation at Nonprofits

2011-08-03T19:52:00.000-07:00

From the Governor's WebsiteAlbany, NY (August 3, 2011) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he has created a new task force to investigate the executive and administrator compensation levels at not-for-profits that receive taxpayer support from the state. The task force will be led by the New York State Inspector General Ellen Biben, Secretary of State Cesar A. Perales, the Medicaid

September 21st Leadership Communication - Becoming an Effective Communicator With Fred Ashforth

2011-07-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

Leadership Communication - Becoming an Effective Communicator With Fred AshforthGreat leaders are great communicators. In general, the role of a leader is to clearly communicate with others. This highly interactive workshop will provide opportunities for attendees to practice what they learn through short impromptu speaking activities. This workshop addresses the following leadership