National CAP

Advancing Excellence with an Agency-Wide Scorecard
2025-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Discover how an agency-wide scorecard can drive organizational excellence by enhancing performance, tracking outcomes, and fostering continuous improvement. This session will introduce the concept of a scorecard, its practical applications, and actionable steps to get started. Hear from Community Action Agencies that have successfully implemented scorecards as they share their insights, strategies, and tips for success.
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Discover Innovative Ways to Empower Communities and Boost Mobility
2025-02-05 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a session on spotlighting cutting-edge tools and strategies designed to support Community Action professionals in implementing Whole Family Approaches, advancing Systems Change, and promoting Health Equity. Gain practical insights, real-world examples, and step-by-step guidance to drive meaningful outcomes in your organization and the communities you serve. Whether you’re seeking to enhance service delivery, deepen your impact, or navigate complex systems, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to transform lives and create impactful change.
Facilitators: Tayla Daniel, Karis Manus, Tamerdis Hollywood, Katy Smith and Lana Fontenot
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Creating a Healthy Organizational Culture: The Key to Effective Change Management
2025-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
It has been said that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In this session, we will investigate why some organizations excel and others fail during seasons of change; describe the characteristics of a healthy (and resilient) organizational culture; and discuss how you can begin building an organizational culture that embraces change and innovation. This session is highly recommended for agencies engaged in Whole Family Approach design and implementation, but everyone will benefit from its lessons.
Facilitators: Tamerdis Hollywood & Jennifer Gregory
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Honoring Dr. King's Legacy: A Call for Dignity and A Positive Future for the Beloved Community
2025-01-15 14:00 - 15:00
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., building a more equitable future for all people. Through his compelling words and steadfast dedication, he inspired millions. King’s impact transcends the Civil Rights Movement and continues to be felt today. His vision of a society where people felt dignity and were valued remains profoundly relevant.
This year, NCAP is honored to have Catrena Bowman, Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, as our keynote speaker. Catrena is a passionate advocate for social justice and will share insights on how we can apply Dr. King’s principles to address today’s challenges and inspire dignity and a more positive future for ALL individuals, families, and communities.
This webinar will delve into the critical issues of our time.
As we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let’s come together to reflect on his dream and draw inspiration during this rapid social change facing our communities.
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Your 2025 Toolkit: NCAP Resources to Support CAAs This Year
2025-01-08 14:00 - 15:00
Looking to streamline your work, achieve goals, and create meaningful impact in 2025? This webinar will introduce NCAP’s top resources and tools designed specifically for Community Action Agencies. From community assessment guides to Weatherization support, risk assessment tools, and eCourses, we’ll highlight resources to help you achieve excellence and advance the Community Action vision. Whether you’re focused on strategic planning, systems change, or operational improvements, NCAP is here to support your success.
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Welcome to the CCAP Program
2025-01-08 11:30 - 12:30
Open to currently enrolled CCAP Candidates, this instructional event will introduce Candidates to the basic structure of NCAP’s Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) program, highlight key aspects of Candidate responsibilities, and review important dates for 2025.
You will not need to register for this webinar, simply click on THIS LINK, at the correct time.

DOE WAP Legal Framework: Workforce Development and ACPU Strategies
2024-12-19 14:00 - 15:00
The U.S. Department of Energy enables weatherization grantees to customize key program elements to align with their state’s specific needs. Decisions regarding the allocation and use of Health and Safety funds, as well as LIHEAP transfer funds, are shaped through the state planning process, with input from weatherization subgrantees. These processes influence broader policies and procedures that directly affect Average Cost Per Unit (ACPU) strategies and Savings-to-Investment Ratio (SIR) benchmarks, ultimately impacting workforce compensation structures. Join CAPLAW staff as they explore current trends and approaches to optimizing ACPU strategies and strengthening workforce development in weatherization programs, including recruitment, hiring, and retention.
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Trauma-Informed Care Webinar Series
2024-12-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
Part 1, November 13, 2024: Trauma-Informed Care: The Impact of the Work
Directors of Trauma-Informed Care from the University at Buffalo will be presenting on the impacts of trauma-informed care in the workplace. By describing ways staff can be impacted by the work (e.g., secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious resilience, vicarious post-traumatic growth, etc.). Exploring trauma-informed strategies for promoting workforce wellness and resilience at an individual, peer/coworker, and agency level, and wrapping up with accessing specific trauma-informed strategies that can be implemented by their team/agency to further support the workforce. The presentation will be open to any staff role but will be geared towards those in roles with influence in their agency – prioritizing the role of agency support in addressing the impact of the work beyond individual self-care strategies.
Part 2, December 18, 2024: Demystifying Trauma-Informed Care
The CEO of Connecting Communities in Action and the Assistant Director for the University at Buffalo’s Institute on Trauma and Trauma informed care will take a deep dive into the 10 Key Developmental Areas of Trauma-Informed Care and describe how these influence the organizational change process. Review step by step guides for pre-implementation, implementation and sustainability of the key developmental areas. Provide concrete examples of how one CAA implemented the trauma informed practices, and provide tools for evaluating next steps in implementation. The presentation will be open to any staff role but will be geared towards those in roles with influence in their agency – prioritizing the role of agency support in addressing the impact of the work beyond individual self-care strategies.
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60th Anniversary of Community Action Idea Generator!
2024-12-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:00
Many Community Action leaders have been hard at work planning activities to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Community Action. Join this event to hear about some exciting and fun activities from your peers, exchange plans, and soak up some great ideas you can steal with zeal!
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SNAP Employment & Training Agency Highlight: Wayne Metro
2024-12-10 14:00 - 15:00
Join the National Community Action Partnership for an in-depth look at Wayne Metro Community Action Agency’s successful journey to a SNAP E&T 50-50 partnership. Serving over 75,000 low- and moderate-income residents across Wayne County, Michigan, Wayne Metro has leveraged SNAP E&T funding to expand employment and training services for their community.
In this webinar, experts from the Seattle Jobs Initiative will provide an insightful overview of the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program. Following this, Wayne Metro will share their experiences and strategies as an E&T provider, highlighting the services they offer and the impact on their participants.
This session is ideal for agencies currently participating in SNAP E&T, those considering becoming a third-party partner, or anyone interested in learning more about Wayne Metro’s approach to employment services.
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NCAP 2025-2026 Policy Priorities - Process Update
2024-12-10 13:00 - 14:00
As NCAP reviews its Community Action policy priorities, the organization is continuing its deep commitment to the maximum participation of the groups most effected by which policies are highlighted – namely, Community Action organizations and their customers. To that end, NCAP is providing robust Network-wide feedback opportunities to ensure the resulting priorities accurately represent the Community Action perspective.
In this webinar, NCAP policy staff will provide an update on the review process, including an overview of feedback received and an outline of potential changes, followed by opportunities for attendees to share additional feedback.
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Navigating the Pathways to Excellence Program
2024-12-05 13:00 - 14:00
Discover what excellence means in Community Action through the lens of the Community Action Standards of Excellence. This webinar will provide an overview of the National Community Action Partnership’s Pathways to Excellence program, addressing common questions and offering peer insights from those who have embarked on their own journey toward excellence. Learn how this program can help your agency meet the highest standards of performance and drive continuous improvement.
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Peer Data Webinar Series: A Web of Data Management Systems: What If Your Spreadsheets Talked to Each Other?
2024-12-03 14:00 - 15:00
Peer Presenter: Keenan Woods, Ph.D, Director of Performance Management, United Planning Organization
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the interconnectedness of data management systems stands as a pivotal strategy with multifaceted benefits. Linking these systems seamlessly enhances efficiency by facilitating streamlined access and retrieval of information, fostering collaboration across departments or functions. This interconnected approach mitigates redundancy and promotes data accuracy, as updates made in one system are instantly reflected in others. Furthermore, it provides a holistic view of organizational data, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning. The synergy achieved through linked data management systems empowers businesses to adapt agilely to changing requirements, ultimately driving innovation in an interconnected world. This presentation will demonstrate the relationship between multiple data systems nested in the Microsoft 365 cloud-based SharePoint system.
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The Solar Value Proposition: Leveraging Renewable Energy Now to Lower Your Operating Costs
2024-11-21 14:00 - 15:00
Solar energy is safe, clean, good for people and the environment, yet in 2023 solar power only generated 3.9% of electricity in the United States. Why aren’t projects and panels popping up in on buildings and homes in communities everywhere? Because solar is complex… it’s new, requires change, and impacts industry and the economy; plus, it requires strategy, time, and resources.
This webinar will provide insight into the roles equity, community, and justice play in Solar Energy. We will break down solar into bite size pieces, discuss energy systems, and how they can impact low-income communities, people of color, and high-risk populations. We will talk about eCAP- a collaboration between NCAP, Cap Renewables, and the Kresge Foundation to outfit CAAs with solar energy systems- and its imperative of energizing the CAA network’s influence and responses to climate shifts in our communities. Topics will include getting solar ready, seeding resiliency hubs, generating and sharing community energy, and more.
Presenters: Kendra Baldwin (NCAP) and Laura Miranda-Brown (Cap Renewables)
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Leading the Way for Community-Driven Health Transformation: Lessons Learned from the Vaccine Equity Project
2024-11-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) in exploring insights and strategies gained from the Vaccine Equity Project and learn how to utilize new tools and resources to address health disparities, including vaccination rates, in your community. Discover practical approaches for community engagement, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based interventions that can drive meaningful change and create a sustainable framework for health equity that benefits the entire community.
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NCAP 2025-2026 Policy Priorities Listening Session II
2024-11-18 13:00 - 14:00
As NCAP begins its fourth cycle of identifying Community Action policy priorities, the organization is continuing its deep commitment to the maximum participation of the groups most effected by which policies are highlighted – namely, Community Action organizations and their customers. To that end, NCAP is providing robust Network-wide feedback opportunities to ensure the resulting priorities accurately represent the Community Action perspective.
This public listening session will give attendees the opportunity to review current priorities and provide feedback, including recommendations to add new policies, update existing priorities, and remove outdated items. NCAP staff will frame each discussion with a focus on equity considerations and how each issue affects populations and communities experiencing low incomes.
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Insurance Myths and Facts for Nonprofits
2024-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
Everything you know about insurance might be wrong. Join NRMC for an engaging session that will dispel myths about nonprofit insurance, break down the facts, and give you a better understanding of how to approach insurance at your nonprofit.
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Membership Office Hours - November 7, 2024
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:30
NCAP membership renewal invoices will be available soon. Do you have questions about your agency’s membership status, how to renew online, or who from your agency can renew? Join NCAP staff during membership office hours. Click here to join.

Peer Data Webinar Series: Navigating the Landscape of Technology and Data Systems
2024-11-06 14:00 - 15:00
Peer Presenter: Emmett Slobodzian, Program Impact Manager, Norwescap
Follow a transformative journey towards enhancing efficiency and impact with non-profit resources. We delve into the quest for a tailored Customer Relationship Management software solution, aligning with our unique needs through an RFP process. Discover how we built a system for specific needs from an out-of-the-box solution. We share insights on training tech-resistant staff, evolving reporting capabilities, and implementing time-saving automations, all geared towards maximizing our mission’s success.
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NCAP Office Hours: CSBG Annual Report Version 3.0
2024-10-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-28 14:00 - 15:00
Join NCAP for office hours to discuss the proposed changes to the CSBG Annual Report Version 3.0. This is a chance to ask questions, get help submitting comments, or add your organization’s support to the national sign-on letter. NCAP staff will be available to provide guidance and answer any questions about how these changes affect your agency.

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Amazon Business Discounted Purchasing Informational Virtual Meeting Series
2024-10-30 14:00 - 15:00
The Amazon Business Nonprofit Team will provide an overview of their Community Action Agency LIHEAP pricing program, as well as the NCAP discount program for savings on top Office, IT, and Head Start/Early Head Start products.
This webinar will include a Q&A session and participants will receive contact information from your dedicated Amazon Business Account Executive, who will follow up to assist with account setup customizations, such as establishing organizational guided buying policies, enabling 501. c tax exemptions, activating pay-by-invoice and other features.
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CSBG Annual Report 3.0: What’s New and How to Comment
2024-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
The Office of Community Services (OCS) has proposed significant revisions to the CSBG Annual Report. Join us to review the key updates to the CSBG Annual Report Version 3.0, discuss NCAP’s preliminary comments, and learn how the Community Action Network can submit feedback during the 30-day public comment period. This is an important opportunity to engage in shaping the future of the CSBG reporting framework.
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Membership Office Hours - October 24, 2024
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:30

Membership Office Hours - October 17, 2024
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:30

Mobility for Families Through 2Gen Principles & Community-Driven Pathways
2024-10-16 14:00 - 15:00
People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. (or PEACE, Inc., the Community Action Agency for Onondaga County/Syracuse New York) and Kresge Foundation staff will share best practices from the Boosting Opportunities for Social and Economic Mobility for Families (BOOST) Initiative. Through community college/human service nonprofit partnerships, BOOST used Aspen Ascend/2Gen approaches, career pathways, and racial equity principles to offer holistic solutions for low-income families. Focus will be placed on BOOST Syracuse, a city tapped for transformative federal infrastructure/CHIPs Act investments and possessing some of the highest rates of poverty/child poverty in the nation.
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Virtual Racial Healing Circle in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day
2024-10-15 13:30 - 14:30
In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, join us as we take participants into a Racial Healing Circle Experience. This introductory circle will bring participants into the heart space by inviting us to tell our own stories, to listen deeply to the stories of others by finding common ground, and to embrace our common humanity when we see ourselves in the perceived other. When this occurs, we build the trust that is necessary for courageous dialogue and the transformation of hearts and minds that shows up in what we say and do. This building model alternates between group conversation and one-on-one dyads, aiming to offer a deeper practice than usual. Racial Healing Circles satisfy the unrecognized need of communal healing and shared liberation.
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NCAP 2025-2026 Policy Priorities Listening Session I
2024-10-10 13:00 - 14:00
