A Conversation about Accountability Challenges Associated with Authorizing Sc...Leslie Talbot
The purpose of this session was to create a forum for open dialogue among attendees of the 2017 Alternative Accountability Policy Forum regarding challenges associated with authorizing schools serving majority opportunity youth. Authorizers from NY and DC illuminated approaches underway in their states, as moderator Leslie Talbot posed and probed for answers to audience questions. Key take-aways from this session are included.
The Fundamentals of Charter Authorization for Schools Serving Majority Opportunity Youth Populations:
A Conversation about Accountability Challenges Associated with Authorizing Sc...Leslie Talbot
The purpose of this session was to create a forum for open dialogue among attendees of the 2017 Alternative Accountability Policy Forum regarding challenges associated with authorizing schools serving majority opportunity youth. Authorizers from NY and DC illuminated approaches underway in their states, as moderator Leslie Talbot posed and probed for answers to audience questions. Key take-aways from this session are included.
The Fundamentals of Charter Authorization for Schools Serving Majority Opportunity Youth Populations:
If you are new to the grant-seeking arena or are looking for ways to improve your grant proposals, this webinar is for you. We will start with the definitions and types of grants and move through the key components of a successful grant proposal. We will share examples of key sections of winning grant proposals, focusing on the need, collaboration, outcomes and budget sections. The instructor of this webinar has been writing winning proposals for 30 years and has won millions of dollars for nonprofits and faith-based organizations, from small start-ups to larger nonprofits.
Learning Objectives:
Definition of grant types
The importance of identifying the right funding match
How to build a grant tool kit
Key sections of a grant proposal
Key points to cover in the need, collaboration and outcomes sections
The budget – your story in numbers
The importance of your board in grant writing
Time will be given for a lively Q&A session.
About the presenter:
Julé C. Colvin, President of Grant Pathways, has raised millions of dollars over the past 30 years for a wide variety of charities through her grant writing skills. Ms. Colvin has held a variety of positions in nonprofit agencies throughout her career. She began her journey by first working as a Career Counselor, then a Program Manager followed by serving as a Volunteer Manager and Director of Development. Ms. Colvin then served as the Executive Director of a Community Development Corporation (CDC) and an inner-city neighborhood center. Since settling in the Tampa area with her family in 2004, Ms. Colvin has been offering private grant writing and capacity-building assistance to community agencies, successfully leading a team of grant writers and trainers at Grant Pathways.
Julé is also a certified coach, trainer and speaker through the international John Maxwell Team. Her work includes coaching nonprofit and business leaders, providing leadership training workshops and leading mastermind groups.
Ms. Colvin holds a BA from Kent State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and as a member of the distinguished honor society Phi Beta Kappa. She is an active board member of the Nonprofit Consultant’s Connection. This year she will be married for 25 years to her husband, Alan. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Alternatives in Action HS Director 2016-17Karin Seid
Alternatives in Action, an Oakland-based nonprofit that prepares youth to be leaders in college, career, and community, is currently seeking a Director for their charter high school, which supports Oakland students who have been unsuccessful in larger, more traditional schools.
If you are new to the grant-seeking arena or are looking for ways to improve your grant proposals, this webinar is for you. We will start with the definitions and types of grants and move through the key components of a successful grant proposal. We will share examples of key sections of winning grant proposals, focusing on the need, collaboration, outcomes and budget sections. The instructor of this webinar has been writing winning proposals for 30 years and has won millions of dollars for nonprofits and faith-based organizations, from small start-ups to larger nonprofits.
Learning Objectives:
Definition of grant types
The importance of identifying the right funding match
How to build a grant tool kit
Key sections of a grant proposal
Key points to cover in the need, collaboration and outcomes sections
The budget – your story in numbers
The importance of your board in grant writing
Time will be given for a lively Q&A session.
About the presenter:
Julé C. Colvin, President of Grant Pathways, has raised millions of dollars over the past 30 years for a wide variety of charities through her grant writing skills. Ms. Colvin has held a variety of positions in nonprofit agencies throughout her career. She began her journey by first working as a Career Counselor, then a Program Manager followed by serving as a Volunteer Manager and Director of Development. Ms. Colvin then served as the Executive Director of a Community Development Corporation (CDC) and an inner-city neighborhood center. Since settling in the Tampa area with her family in 2004, Ms. Colvin has been offering private grant writing and capacity-building assistance to community agencies, successfully leading a team of grant writers and trainers at Grant Pathways.
Julé is also a certified coach, trainer and speaker through the international John Maxwell Team. Her work includes coaching nonprofit and business leaders, providing leadership training workshops and leading mastermind groups.
Ms. Colvin holds a BA from Kent State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude and as a member of the distinguished honor society Phi Beta Kappa. She is an active board member of the Nonprofit Consultant’s Connection. This year she will be married for 25 years to her husband, Alan. They have two children and two grandchildren.
Alternatives in Action HS Director 2016-17Karin Seid
Alternatives in Action, an Oakland-based nonprofit that prepares youth to be leaders in college, career, and community, is currently seeking a Director for their charter high school, which supports Oakland students who have been unsuccessful in larger, more traditional schools.
4. SNAP E&T PURPOSE
The purpose of E&T program and its component is to
assist SNAP participants in gaining skills, training, work
or experience that will increase their ability to obtain
regular employment.
SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) recipients hard to employ.
Lack of Education
Limited Employment History
Substance Abuse
Homelessness
5. Federal Exemptions
Under the age of 16 or over the age 59
Physically or mentally unfit for employment
Subject to complying with work requirements for other programs
(TANF)
Caretaker for a dependent child under the age of 6 or an incapacitated
individual
Receiving unemployment insurance compensation
Participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program
Employed 30 hours a week
A student enrolled at least half time
** Note that ABAWDS are not mandatory participants if meet State
Exemptions
6. E&T PROGRAM
COMPONENETS
Job Search
Job Search Training
Workfare
Work Experience
Education
Self-employment Training
WIA
Job Retention
Each E&T participant must undergo an assessment. This will help place
participant in a component.
7. MANDATORY VS.
VOLUNTARYMandatory participants did not meet any of the federal or
state exemptions.
If non-compliance occurs client may be sent a Notice of
Adverse Action. Changes by State.
Voluntary participants were exempt either at the federal
or state level but would like to receive E&T services.
State agency may focus on voluntary participants because
it saves money on administrative costs.
If a voluntary participant repeatedly fails to comply with
an E&T component the State may discontinue services or
place them in a different component.
8. REIMBURSEMENTS
Dependent Care Costs
Transportation Expenses
Books/Training Manuals
Uniforms
Personal Safety Items required for participation
**Up to each individual State. States may set a cap to the amount of
reimbursement available to each individual
11. The Human Element
From the state perspective
Political agendas and expectations from Congress/President
From the institution perspective
Undeclared changes in income, address or phone number
Cultural mindset
Denial
From the Client Perspective
Customer service issues
Unclear expectations/next steps
12. Standard Barriers
Language
Simply because the office employees speak Spanish does not mean other
employers do
Transportation
Reimbursement/bus passes happen after getting to the office
May or may not cover all necessary steps for program success
13. Overcoming Barriers
Identify and Acknowledge
What are the challenges? How did they come
about?
How do these challenges continue to manifest?
Are we able to do anything about them?
What are we responsible for?
14. Identify Barriers
Ex: Language barriers
Language is closely tied to identity.
Language segregation leads to unbalanced employment and
educational opportunities.
Unbalanced employment and educational opportunities lead
to low income Low income leads to poverty A major
cause of food insecurity.
This is then met with SNAP benefits=SNAP E&T.
18. Focus on your goals
Ask coworkers, friends, community leaders:
“What barriers does this community have?”
I.E.
Webb County has a language barrier; 82% are
Spanish speaking.
19. Ex. “Why is 82% of Webb County Spanish
speakers?
12/29/1845: The end of the Mexican American
War designates the Rio Grande River as the
border between Mexico and Texas; as a result,
Texas becomes an American state, and people
living on the Texas side are American citizens
Result: Webb County has 95% Hispanic
population, and Laredo, Texas is a border town.
ASK “WHY?”
20. IDENTIFY BARRIERS
Ex. Language
Language is closely tied to identity.
Language segregation leads to unequal employment and
educational opportunities.
Unequal employment and educational opportunities lead to
low income low income leads to poverty A major
cause of food insecurity.
This is then met with SNAP benefits=SNAP E&T.
21. What is the unemployment rate in your
community?
Is there a community assessment or hunger
study you can use as a guide?
What programs are there that can help your
community get out of poverty?
Free English classes, free educational
programs, free training programs…
RESEARCH POSSIBLE
SOLUTIONS
22. GET TO WORK!
Compile the most relevant programs into a
brochure and distribute it within your community
through blast emails, health fairs, job fairs, and
other community events.
Include it in your organization’s website and
update it as needed.
Make sure to include your updated contact
information.
25. LOUISIANA: JOBS EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (LAJET)
Target populations
Geographical
Mandatory work registrants
Minimal support / job ready participants
782 participants gained employment in 2014
UTAH: SNAP E&T
Serves 4,200
$50 for employment related expenses
Register as a job seeker
Complete evaluation of job search readiness
Complete assigned workshops
Develop job contacts
26. Washington
WASHINGTON STATE BASIC FOOD E&T (BFET)
Partnership with 27 CBO’s and 34 colleges
50,000 SNAP recipients have benefited from BFET services
2 years after enrolling in BFET, 73% obtained employment
PILOT: RESOURCES TO INITIATE SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT (RISE)
Focused on individuals with significant barriers: homeless,
limited English, veterans, those with child support obligations
27. Mississippi
SNAP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Assessment by Career and Technical Adviser
Assistance with grant and scholarship
applications and enrollment
Coverage of eligible tuition expenses
PILOT: MISSISSIPPI WORKS CAREER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Four week course, including training with life skills
Voucher for one of the following pathways:
1. GED or technical education
2. Life skills
3. Employment
28. Delaware: WORK OPPORTUNITY NETWORKS TO DEVELOP
EMPLOYMENT READINESS (WONDER)
Address work readiness barriers with intensive case
management and warp around services
Four tracks based on location, interest, and readiness
General job readiness, construction, culinary arts, or
manufacturing
Vermont: CAREER READY PROGRAM
High need populations: homeless, ex-offenders, substance
addictions
Cross-agency supportive services
29. Kansas: GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTAIN
LIFELONG SUCCESS (GOALS)
Intensive case management with a Career Navigator
Work-based learning and job retention services
California: FRESNO BRIDGE ACADEMY
Multi-generational approach
E&T, support services, subsidized and unsubsidized
employment, retention services, nutrition, financial literacy,
financial incentives