South Central NY Nonprofit Executive Directors Group

Binghamton zoo's leadership faulted at meeting

2012-01-31T18:28:00.000-08:00

The Press & Sun-Bulletin reported on the annual meeting of the Southern Tier Zoological Society.The intent of the gathering was for Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park members to get a wrap-up of the year and listen to projections for 2012, interim Executive Director Dave Conklin said. While that discussion did take place, the meeting also took another turn.About 30 people, including employees, members

Broome Area Foundations Announce Grant Application Workshop and New Uniform Grant Application

2012-01-17T21:27:00.001-08:00

The Community Foundation for South Central New York, The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, The Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, The Roger Kresge Foundation, and the Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation are now accepting grant proposals for 2012 on a Uniform Grant Application (UGA) form.The Uniform Grant Application was created to simplify the process of requesting and

Community Foundation technical assistance workshop

2012-01-04T10:41:00.000-08:00

The Community Foundation for South Central New York will offer a free technical assistance workshop on applying for foundation grants. The workshop is open to Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego County non-profit organizations and agencies and will be held on TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 FROM 1:30 TO 4:00pm in the Decker community Room of the Broome County Public Library located at 185 Court

Charities get last-minute boost from donors

2012-01-04T10:23:00.001-08:00

CNNMoney report -- Chalk it up to the holiday spirit -- or just smart tax planning -- but charitable giving is looking up this month.Giving in December is already up 15% from 2010, according to the latest tally by Network for Good, a site that enables donors to contribute to more than 10,000 charities across the country. In November, donations rose 20% over the same month last year."This year

SCNY-ED Group 2012 Membership Info and Announcement

2011-12-29T20:34:00.000-08:00

In 2011 the goal set by the members of the SCNY-ED Group was to become a formalized organization with a minimal membership structure that could support future projects. That goal was achieved. We continue to focus on the publication of our data demonstrating the significant impact of non-profits in our community and are still accepting donations toward the final prep and printing of the document.

Pro bono attorney work offered from Attorney General's Office: December 31st Deadline to Apply

2011-12-29T20:22:00.000-08:00

The Charities Bureau is pleased to announce Charity Corps, an exciting joint initiative of the Attorney General's office and the New York State Bar Association that will assist nonprofits by matching them with volunteer attorneys. Those attorneys will provide advice on corporate law and fiduciary duties; compliance with the tax exemption, governmental filing requirements and fundraising laws; and

SCNYED Meeting and Program Minutes: Recap on Foundations' Presentation

2011-12-19T12:54:00.000-08:00

SCNYED MEETING12/14/11 – Family Enrichment NetworkChair Deb Fitzgerald called the meeting to order at 8:40am. She welcomed all present and asked for introductionsThe Business Meeting was called to order. Deb noted that we have significantly formalized our structure this year through NYCON which affords us 501(c)(3) status. We now have a minimal dues structure which will allow us to pursue more

Guest Viewpoint: Especially in hard times, nonprofits need our help

2011-12-18T21:41:00.001-08:00

The Press & Sun-Bulletin featured a recent editorial.There isn't much that is certain in life, aside from death and taxes, of course. We have all experienced, in any number of ways, the effects of rampant uncertainty and financial hardship. But through all of the turbulence, one thing has remained constant: We need our local nonprofits.Every day, thousands of people in the Southern Tier rely on

1 in 2 Americans are now poor or low income

2011-12-15T07:39:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-30T12:43:00.001-08:00

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

SCNY ED Group December 14th Program

2011-11-30T12:07:00.000-08:00

SCNY ED Group December 14th Program Program Agenda: -Business Meeting-Election of SCNY ED Group Officers-Program PresentationThe Program will feature Judith Peckham from the Klee Foundation and Diane Brown from the Community Foundation for South Central New York offering a Philanthropy Update covering: -What's happening in the world of foundations-A brief discussion on the documentary "Saving

NY comptroller says late checks hurt nonprofits

2011-11-15T17:22:00.000-08:00

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

Saving Philanthropy Program This Week

2011-10-31T07:03:00.000-07:00

This week, The College of Community and Public Affairs at Binghamton University, in collaboration with the Klee Foundation is pleased to host documentary filmmaker, Kate Robinson for a screening of her film Saving Philanthropy along with its executive producer, Kate Robinson. The film addresses a fundadmental challenge facing nonprofit organizations and philanthropy today: effective performance

Nonprofit Knowledge Matters | Protecting the Charitable Giving Incentive

2011-10-28T10:22:00.001-07:00

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

Saving Philanthropy Film November 3rd

2011-10-20T11:40:00.000-07:00

The College of Community and Public Affairs at Binghamton Universityinvites leaders of local nonprofit organizations, funders and other interested community members to a screening of the documentary film:Saving Philanthropy: Resources to ResultsKate Robinson, Film Producer, will be joining us to facilitate a panel discussion following the screening.Thursday, November 3, 20112:30 - 4:30 p.m.WSKG

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

2011-10-17T12:19:00.000-07:00

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

Community in Recovery: Southern Tier NY After the Flood of September 2011

2011-10-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

A Series of Public Forums for the Community and the UniversityAll sessions are free and open to everyone.Coordinators: Allison Alden (aalden@binghamton.edu)Donald Loewen (djloewen@binghamton.edu)Location: Binghamton University campus, Academic A, Ground floor Rm. 08 (AA G08)Binghamton Campus Map: http://www.binghamton.edu/maps/ Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.Oct. 12 Psychological Impacts of

Voluntary Compliance Program announced by IRS to address worker misclassification

2011-10-05T11:58:00.000-07:00

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

Nov 3 Film Viewing: Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results

2011-10-04T13:36:00.000-07:00

Binghamton University Announces Save-the-Date:November 3, 2:30-4:30PMThe College of Community and Public Affairs at Binghamton Universityinvites leaders of local nonprofit organizations, funders and other interested community members to a screening of the documentary film:Saving Philanthropy: Resources to ResultsKate Robinson, Film Producer, will be joining us to facilitatea panel discussion

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

2011-09-21T13:43:00.000-07:00

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

Gillibrand Statement on Disaster Relief Bill

2011-09-16T12:14:00.000-07:00

GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCES SENATE PASSAGE OF DISASTER RELIEF BILLBill 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

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEDERAL DISASTER AID APPROVED FOR COUNTIES AFFECTED BY RECENT TROPICAL STORM LEE FLOODING

2011-09-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

State of New York Executive ChamberAndrew M. Cuomo GovernorFor Immediate Release: September 13, 2011GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEDERAL DISASTER AID APPROVED FOR COUNTIES AFFECTED BY RECENT TROPICAL STORM LEE FLOODINGIndividual Assistance for Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga CountiesGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster assistance is now available for homeowners,

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga (CCTT) Announces New ED

2011-09-13T09:42:00.003-07:00

The CCTT Board of Directors has appointed Ms. Diane E. DeMuth to the agency's chief executive office effective November 7, 2011. Ms. DeMuth is currently the CEO and Executive Director for the AIM Independent Living Center, headquartered in Corning, New York.The mission of Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga (CCTT) is to help build communities that care for all people by reducing poverty,

Humane Society Flood Update and Supplies Needed

2011-09-11T18:47:00.001-07:00

The Flood of 2011 forced the Humane Society to evacuate our 2 Jackson Street Binghamton shelter and temporarily suspend operations. All the animals have been relocated and are safe. We are now working on the first phase of the recovery plan in an effort to return to full operations as soon as possible. We are aware the shelter sustained damage and have received preliminary reports of 4 feet

Professional Development Survey

2011-09-07T05:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends, A couple of weeks ago, I sent you a survey about your professional development interests. If you haven't responded to it, please consider doing so. The purpose of the survey is to provide the faculty and staff in the Public Administration Department at Binghamton University would like to learn more about the professional development needs and interests of local nonprofit sector