Resource Center is looking for qualified candidates:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 Program Manager --Available July 1, 2007
Public relations, customer service for nonprofit management company. Strong people, contract and admin. skills. Email marthea@nonprofitresource.org.(Riverside, serving Riverside County) $17-$19/hr, Full Benefits This full-time position is designed lead a project which assists a specific group of nonprofits in sustaining their programs and increasing fund development activities through fundraising, grant writing, board development, etc. Duties include: direct liaison with organizations to assess their needs and coordinate needed services such as consulting, training, research, etc; coordinate consulting contracts; manage funding/contract information; monthly reporting to funder; manage two assigned staff and interns supporting program and record-keeping for all aspects of the program; and other duties as needed to assist Project Sustainability Program Director to implement the program. Minimum qualifications: include three years experience in a responsible position in service delivery, nonprofit management or sales/office setting; good written and oral skills; great people skills. BA preferred, not required. Must have knowledge of management, fundraising, board development, nonprofit consulting and/or financial development.  Must be able to lead a team, manage a budget and resources, network, give group presentations when needed and hold one-on-one meetings with executives and managers. Will receive training, but must have a strong skill base. EOE - Growth opportunities in growing nonprofit. Email letter of interest, resume, 3-5 references, and salary history to marthea@nonprofitresource.org, Marthea Alley-Caliz, Director, Resource Center for Nonprofit Management of the Volunteer Center   Please forward this information to qualified candidates. Open until filled. 

Coordinator of the Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children

Through the County of Los Angeles Public Health Nutrition Program, under the supervision of the Network for a Healthy California, Los Angeles Regional Director, the Coordinator will provide technical and administrative support for the Los Angeles Collaborative. Request full description:  Orville E. Bigelow  213.351.7889 obigelow@ph.lacounty.gov (posted 6/1/)

Assistant Executive Director,  Open for Placement by July 1, 2007, San Bernardino

Central City Lutheran Mission (CCLM), a social ministry organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a community development agency, located in San Bernardino, California, is actively recruiting an Assistant Executive Director.  This full-time position requires a creative, flexible and visionary person seeking to enter at a junior executive level with a desire to grow with the organization.  The Assistant Executive Director will work with and report directly to the Executive Director.  CCLM is a unique and innovative community development agency that provides neighborhood based organizing opportunities around housing, education and health.  (See:

www.cclm.org <http://www.cclm.org/> ).  Responsibilities include:  Grant writing/fund development, Board development, PR, staff supervision. Required:  BA in business administration, community sociology, political science or other fields of study considered with relevant experience; nonprofit management, grant writing, cultural competency.  $32k-$45k doe, plus benefits, EOE, Applicant does not need to be Lutheran or ordained. For full job description or to send resume, send to the Executive Director, The Rev. David J. Kalke, kalke@cclm.org or 909-884-5104.  (posted 5/20)

Pathways Initiative Director: full-time position; accountable for development and implementation of initiative focused on moving low- income families toward prosperity. Experience in developing stakeholders within the community, working with volunteers at program and governance levels, in addition to grant-making and program evaluation for nonprofits. Strong organizational and communication skills required. Must have reliable transportation, auto insurance. See full job description at www.ieuw.org Email cover letters/resumes to cbaker@ieuw.org

Accounting Clerk III: full-time position; accountable for general full-charge bookkeeping, including pledges receivable, grant administration, audit assistance, and in-kind donations. See job description at www.ieuw.org Email cover letters/resumes to ctodd@ieuw.org

Human Resources Generalist: part-time/24 hours week. Conducts new-employee orientation; coordinates drug and background screening. Assists in the coordination and development of employee training programs. Assists departments in handling employee-relations counseling. Job description: at www.ieuw.org Email cover letters/resumes to ctodd@ieuw.org

211 Call Specialists: 1 full-time position, 1 part-time position (15-30 hours); responsible for providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive information and referrals to callers requesting assistance from social service organizations. English/Spanish bilingual required. Must have basic computer skills and willing and able to meet AIRS certification standards. Requirements: AA degree highly desirable. Call center experience helpful but not required. Must be able to work flexible hours. Job description: a www.ieuw.org Email cover letters/resumes to gmadden@ieuw.or

Community Outreach Coordinator: Location: Riverside Community Health Foundation seeks a full time Community Outreach Coordinator. Responsibilities: include developing and managing community outreach activities and outside collaborations, planning, monitoring, and improving outreach efforts in the community, enhancing medical, dental and outreach services, marketing programs and services, assist with grant writing, and facilitating health workshops. Must be a self-starter, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills; able to work on several projects simultaneously, and independently, and able to interact with diverse populations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years experience working in a community setting, involving the coordination of health activities, organizing events, & public speaking. Bilingual English/Spanish skills desired. Email resumes to ninfa@rchf.org or fax to 951-788-3589.

Health Educator:  Location: Riverside Community Health Foundation seeks a full time Health Educator. Responsibilities: plan, implement and evaluate health education programs, screenings and activities. Programs and activities held at community sites in the city of Riverside including workshops, classes, presentations, seminars, and health fairs to the general population and also senior focused programs. Requires the ability to teach on health related topics, coordinate and facilitate programs and activities; self-starter, strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, work on several projects simultaneously, and independently, and able to interact with diverse populations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Health Education and minimum of two years experience working in a community health setting, Bilingual English/Spanish skills desired. Email resumes to ninfa@rchf.org or fax to 951-788-3589.

California Hospital Hiring Qualified Spanish Interpreters Location: California Hospital Medical Center is hiring qualified Spanish medical interpreters to work in a fast paced exciting environment on a per diem basis. Candidates should have excellent consecutive and simultaneous skills and must have completed a certificate program in medical interpreting. Translation skills also required. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent is required but AA or Bachelor's degree is highly desirable. Professional appearance and keyboarding skills a must. Although experienced interpreters are preferred, those with no experience may be considered provided they have excellent interpreting skills. For more information please contact CHMC Human Resources department at 213- 742-5837 or visit http://www.chmcla.org/

Fellowship:  Location: American Public Health Association's (APHA) Public Health Fellowship in Government. The fellowship will offer a public health professional the opportunity to spend one year working in Washington, D.C., on legislative, regulatory and policy issues that would benefit from the input of someone with public health expertise. APHA is looking for candidates with strong public health credentials who wish to work in a congressional office on legislative and policy issues related to health and the environment. The fellowship will begin in January 2008 and continue through December 2008. Requirements: All candidates must have a MPH or a Doctorate in a public health discipline plus 5 years of experience in a public health setting. You can find a brochure with more information, the application and instructions for completing the application on our Web site: www.apha.org/advocacy/fellowship/. Please forward this email to anyone you feel may be interested and I apologize in advance if you receive this email more than once. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions. My contact information is below. Susan L. Polan, Ph.D., Associate Executive Director, Public Affairs and Advocacy, American Public Health Association 800 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-3710 202-777-2510 (phone) susan.polan@apha.org www.apha.org

Resource Center

The Resource Center is looking for interns in the following areas: Business/Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or Public Policy.  Great learning opportunity and working environment.  Please call (951) 686-4402 x162.

GRANTS MANAGER
The VNA of the Inland Counties is searching for a Grants Manager to join our Development team, located in our Palm Desert office.  Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grants Manager is responsible for all aspects of grant procurement, including identification of grant funders, development, grant writing & ongoing relationships.  Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in marketing, communications or liberal arts; Bachelor Degree preferred.  Excellent oral & written communication skills including demonstrated grant & report writing skills. Knowledge of healthcare required, home health and hospice preferred.  Must be able to multi-task & be highly organized.   If qualified, please fax your resume, with references, to (760) 836-9300.  www.vna-ic.org <http://www.vna-ic.org>.  (posted 5/1)   

 Funding Opportunities 

        Due 07/19/2007: Head Start Healthy Marriage Initiative Project Grants, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-YD-0040 
Due 07/09/2007: Discretionary Funds for Projects to Establish Individual Development Account (IDA) Programs for Refugees, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2007-ACF-ORR-ZI-0037 
Due 07/10/2007: Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2007-ACF-OCS-IC-0141 
Due 07/30/2007: Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CX-0064 
Due 07/23/2007: Head Start/Hilton Foundation Training Program to Support Inclusive Early Childhood Services, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-YC-0039
Due 07/06/2007: National Child Care Toll-Free Hotline, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2007-ACF-OFA-LH-0032
Due 07/02/2007: Child Care State Research Capacity Cooperative Agreements, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2007-ACF-OPRE-YE-0031 
Due 07/02/2007: Child Care Policy Research Grants, Funding Opportunity No. HHS-2007-ACF-OPRE-YE-0013 

June 29, 2007:  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES  Nominees are being sought for the 2007 Innovation in Prevention Awards.The Innovation in Prevention Awards Initiative will identify and celebrate outstanding organizations that have implemented innovative chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs. To be nominated, a program must address at least one of the following risk categories: obesity, physical activity, and nutrition.  Nominations must be received by June 29, 2007.The program announcement is at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/
2007/pdf/E7-8226.pdf.

July 2, 2007 Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect through Nurse Home Visitation.  Qualified faith-based and other organizations may apply for a program on Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect through Nurse Home Visitation.The purpose of activities funded under this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing nurse home visitation services and by providing or referring parents who would benefit from them to healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood services. Programs will employ strong partnerships with child abuse prevention, child welfare, family support, and other disciplines to implement and evaluate this combination of services. Families who need them should also receive services to address substance abuse, mental health, and family violence issues, Nurse home visitation programs funded under this program announcement will be based on models which have been proven successful in preventing child abuse and neglect. Programs will conduct comprehensive family assessments, build on family strengths, address the most critical risk factors for abuse or neglect, deliver culturally competent services or arrange for appropriate supports, focus on positive parent-child and parent-parent interaction, educate families on child development, and provide or refer parents who would benefit from them to healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood services. These demonstration projects will further explore the connection between intact families and/or active fathers and the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.  A total of $1.2 million is available to fund up to three projects.Applications are due July 2, 2007.The program announcement is at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-CA-0038.html.

July 3, 2007 Targeted Grants to Increase the Well-Being of, and to Improve the Permanency Outcomes for, Children Affected by Methamphetamine or Other Substance Abuse. Qualified faith-based and other organizations may apply for Targeted Grants to Increase the Well-Being of, and to Improve the Permanency Outcomes for, Children Affected by Methamphetamine or Other Substance Abuse. These targeted grants will be awarded to regional partnerships that provide, through interagency collaboration and integration of programs and services, activities and services that are designed to increase the well-being of, improve permanency outcomes for, and enhance the safety of children who are in an out-of-home placement or are at risk of being placed in an out-of-home placement as a result of a parent's or caretaker's methamphetamine or other substance abuse. There are four program options: two possible federal award amounts, $500,000 or $1,000,000 per budget period and two possible grant periods, three years or five years. Applicants should note that initial federal awards at the $1,000,000 level will decline between the second and third year of a three-year grant period and will decline between the second and fifth year of a five-year grant period, due to the overall decline in authorized federal funds for this grant program over these grant periods. Federal awards at the $500,000 level will remain fixed for the duration of either a three- or five-year grant period. Applicants must clearly state for which of these four program options they are applying.  A total of $20.6 million is available to fund up to eight projects.  Applications are due July 3, 2007.The program announcement is at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-CU-0022.html.

July 3, 2007 Improving Access and Uptake of Routine Confidential Counseling and Testing in Selected Rural Populations in the Republic of Zambia under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  Qualified faith-based and other organizations may apply for a program on Improving Access and Uptake of Routine Confidential Counseling and Testing in Selected Rural Populations in the Republic of Zambia under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).The purpose of this program is to set up and run confidential counseling-and-testing (CT) sites in selected, disadvantaged rural areas of Zambia.In consultation with the Provincial health authorities, HHS has chosen three Districts that are among the most remote areas in Zambia: Shangombo in Western Province, Namwala in Southern Province and Luangwa in Lusaka Province.  These Districts are located near rivers and poorly-served all-weather roads, which makes them difficult to reach by car during the rainy season. For example, during the rainy season in Shangombo, three communities with a total population of 25,000 are completely cut off for nearly half the year, and unreachable by car or boat. The only means of travel to the nearest District during an emergency is by ox cart. To provide continuous, confidential CT all year to such isolated communities will require training and support to existing health care providers.  Activities include the following :the training of counselors in local languages; the procurement through a competitive and transparent process of back-up testing supplies and appropriate mobile units (ranging from bicycle, motorbike or 4x4 vehicle to speed boat); the maintenance of the mobile units, the provision of confidential CT in the communities by using the mobile units; the improvement of referral linkages with treatment and care programs; and an emphasis on both positive and negative prevention.  Approximately $500,000 is available annually to fund this program. Applications are due July 3, 2007.The program announcement is at http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/PS07-712.htm.

October 15, 2007 Centers for Research to Reduce Disparities in Oral Health.   Qualified faith-based and other institutes of higher education may apply to become Centers for Research to Reduce Disparities in Oral Health. The purpose of this program is to support interventional research that will have a clinically meaningful impact on caries, oral and pharyngeal cancer, and/or periodontal disease, and that will influence clinical practice, health policy, community and/or individual action and ultimately eliminate disparities in vulnerable subgroups of the U.S. population. These populations include racial and ethnic minorities, low income groups and persons with special needs. The Centers for Research to Reduce Disparities in Oral Health (CRRDOH) will provide a venue for the establishment of interdisciplinary research teams to conduct studies that emphasize prevention and translation in communities, training and career development of researchers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, accelerated dissemination and implementation of research findings to benefit health disparity populations, and development and maintenance of core facilities.  A total of $70 million is available to fund four projects over a seven year period. Letters of intent are due October 15, 2007.Applications are due November 15, 2007.The program announcement is at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-08-008.html.

July 2, 2007 Intergenerational Approaches to HIV/AIDS Prevention Education with Women across the Lifespan Pilot Program. Qualified faith-based and other organizations may apply for the Intergenerational Approaches to HIV/AIDS Prevention Education with Women across the Lifespan Pilot Program. The purpose of this program is to develop cross-generational HIV/AIDS prevention education approaches specific to women at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS and other female members of the family 12+ years old, particularly African American, Native American/American Indian, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian/Pacific Islander women from the Diaspora who are grandmothers, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, and aunts. The goals of the program are: to teach cross-generations of women and other female members of the family 12+ years old how to develop healthy communication patterns built on caring, trusting familial relationships; and equip women to share accurate information about their sexual health issues with other female members of the family 12+ years old by incorporating gender-focused, age-specific, culturally competent, and linguistically-appropriate HIV/AIDS prevention information. Approximately $1.2 million is available to fund up to four projects. Applications are due July 2, 2007.The program announcement is at  http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-8228.pdf.

July 6, 2007 National Family Planning Training Center.  Qualified faith-based and other organizations may apply to become a National Family Planning Training Center. The NTC program is intended to serve a national network of family planning providers to ensure that clients receive quality family planning services. In order to maximize the impact of the cooperative agreement on a national level, it is expected that the successful applicant will work closely with the Office of Family Planning Central and Regional Offices, the ten Title X Regional Training Centers (RTCs), the Family Planning Male Training Center (FPMTC), and the Family Planning Clinical Training Center, as well as other federally funded training entities. It is expected that the project will have three major components: compile, coordinate, and disseminate training information; conduct training meetings; and develop training resources and/or materials. One project will be awarded between $300,000 and $500,000.Applications are due July 6, 2007.The program announcement is at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-8668.pdf.

June 28, 2007 VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. Qualified faith-based and other organizations may apply for the Capital Grant component of the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This program will: expand existing transitional housing projects; or develop new transitional housing programs. Funding may be used for: remodeling or alteration of existing buildings; acquisition of buildings; acquisition and rehabilitation of buildings; new construction; and acquisition of vans for outreach and transportation for homeless veterans.  Approximately $14 million is available to fund this program. Applications are due June 28, 2007.The program announcement is at http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-8528.pdf.http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13718

Federal grants through Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, and more¡­

DOL

Department of Labor

Employment and Training Administration

Youthful Offender Registered Apprenticeship, Alternative Education, and Project Expansion 

Grants http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13740

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

Smart Growth Streets and Emergency Response Request for Proposals (RFP)

Modification 1

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13718

HHS

Department of Health and Human Services

Administration for Children and Families

Community Services Block Grant Training and Technical Assistance 

Program: Virtual Community Services Network Information Exchange

Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13743

HHS

Department of Health and Human Services

Administration for Children and Families

CSBG T&TA Promoting Healthy Marriages

Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13744

 HHS

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cooperative Agreement for Partnership to Enhance Public Health Informatics

Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13745

DHS

Department of Homeland Security

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division

First Responder Reliable Link (First NET)

Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13751

 DHS

Department of Homeland Security

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division

Document Validator Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13752

The following grant opportunity postings were made on the Grants.gov Find Opportunities service:

HHS

Department of Health and Human Services

Model Approaches to Statewide Legal Assistance Systems Modification 1

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9704

HHS

Department of Health and Human Services

Continuation of Existing Project for Legal Assistance & Technical Projects Modification 1

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=14119

USDOJ

United States Department of Justice

Office of Justice Programs

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention

OJJDP FY 2007 Juvenile Drug Courts/Reclaiming Futures

Grant 

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=14205

Free or Discounted Resources

 See if you can get any free or low cost "stuff" that you might need.
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 Here is a great resource to get state related facts as well as information.
http://feinstein.senate.gov/CRS-Senate- Grants.htm

 Visit http://www.advocacy.org/ to see what a great resource it could be in your work with your clients.

2005 Generosity Index

http://www.nonprofitresourcectr.org/GenerosityIndex2005.pdf

Local Demographic Research (by zip, county, state, etc.)

http://nkca.ucla.edu

Nonprofit Wish List

Members:  Let us know what you need (be specific, donated items, Board members¡­)

Please Note:
The Resource Center has a new home under the

Volunteer Center of Riverside County! Our new location is at :
The Bobby Bonds/Cesar Chavez Community Center
2060 University Avenue, Suite 201
Riverside, CA 92507

New Mailing Address: PO Box 5376, Riverside, CA 92517- 5376

New Phone: (951) 686-4402 X.162