Beyond the Standard: on Data Collection and Analysis in Community Action
2019-05-29 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
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#CountMeIn: Making the Census Count for Community Action
2019-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
The Census is a critical process that affects us all. Census data is used to apportion representation among states, draw congressional and state legislative districts, school districts and voting precincts, enforce voting rights and civil rights legislation, and distribute federal dollars to states (including CSBG, Head Start, Weatherization and many more!). Community Action is playing a key role in making sure that every person is counted! This session will showcase Community Action’s role in ensuring that Hard-To-Count people and communities are included in the Census, and offer concrete tools and training to help front-line staff maximize Census participation.

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Community Action Works: Strategies for Communicating Impact
2019-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
During this webinar, Partnership CEO, Denise Harlow, will be talking about Community Action Month 2019 — showing what people have done throughout the network, using the Impact Report, and providing a general Partnership update.
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Shifting the Paradigm: Why CAP Agencies Should Be Engaging in Trauma-Informed Care
2019-05-01 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Research from various sectors continues to build the case for the pervasive and damaging effects of trauma across the lifespan – but especially on children. With a reach into some of our nation’s most vulnerable populations, it is of critical importance for the Community Action Network to be informed and prepared to address this issue in our efforts to help all Americans achieve wellness and stability.

Join us on May 1 for an introductory conversation on defining trauma, its impacts, and tools that CAP agencies can use to ensure that a safe and trauma-informed approach in their work.

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Addressing the Needs of Immigrant & Migrant Families
2019-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join us for a webinar that will cover strategies for addressing the needs of immigrant and migrant families.
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Analyzing & Addressing Community Level Work
2019-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 UTC

Analyzing & Addressing Community Level Work
2019-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Barbara Mooney will offer practical insights and suggestions on the context for focus on community level work, using lessons that the Partnership learned from prior Learning Community Groups and working in the field. She will discuss definitions, points of clarification, ideas for further exploration and resources, as well as identifying the sections of Module 3 of the CSBG Annual Report that support the development and reporting of this work.
Presenter: Dr. Barbara Mooney, Director of ANCRT & LCRC Subject Matter Expert

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Community Action Month Toolkit Overview
2019-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
This webinar will provide and overview of the 2019 Community Action Month Toolkit.

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Advocacy for CAA Boards
2019-04-08 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
The Board has a unique opportunity and position in the community to increase awareness of Community Action and advocate on behalf of the agency’s mission. Join this Organizational Standards Center of Excellence webinar to explore topics such as developing an advocacy agenda for your board, advocacy dos and don’ts, practical strategies for advocacy, and building board capacity to conduct advocacy.
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Insights in Piloting, Prototyping, and Continuous Quality Improvement
2019-04-03 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
An essential practice for ensuring the sustainability of human service programs is the implementation of a robust system of piloting, prototyping, and continuous quality improvement. Join us on April 3 for an introductory conversation on the how and why of taking programs to scale using this method. Attendees will develop a shared language around these concepts and get insight on where in the implementation process that these concepts are most useful.

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Board Capacity Building for CAAs
2019-04-01 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
A culture of training and capacity building is essential for a strong tripartite board. Join this Organizational Standards Center of Excellence webinar to learn more about structure and content for board orientations, developing a board training strategy, topics and resources to consider for conducting board trainings, and how to conduct board evaluations.
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Utilizing Family-Centered Coaching for Client Success
2019-03-27 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Family-centered coaching is a holistic, engaged approach to empowering families on their journey to self-sufficiency. Rooted in an understanding of the institutional forces that prevent families from moving forward, it also equips staff with the mindset, tools, and skills to work with families holistically towards financial wellness.
Join us on March 27 for a deeper look into this approach and to see a case study example of how it can be successfully applied in Community Action.
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Board Recruitment & Development for CAA's
2019-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Having an ongoing plan and structure for board development can ease recruitment efforts when transitions occur. Join this Organizational Standards Center of Excellence webinar to learn strategies to improve board recruitment. Topics that will be discussed include the roles of a board development committee, where to look for potential board members, practical tips for recruiting, planning for board transitions, and how to support new board members.
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Community Action in the Social Enterprise Movement
2019-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
In this Webinar, presenters Courtney Barthle and Dr. Kristin Abner will present on the Role of Community Action in the Social Enterprise Movement. This presentation will orient participants to the concept of social enterprise, discuss the research and current trends, and explore the connections between social enterprise and community action. The presentation will conclude with resources for additional information.
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NCAF 2019 Annual Conference
2019-03-20 08:00 - 2019-03-22 17:00 UTC
Conference to be held in Washington, DC at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. This event provides the space and time for Community Action leaders to engage with lawmakers and participate in important national conversations.
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Writing Your Community Assessment: Organizing the Report
2019-03-14 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
This webinar will walk through an “annotated template” under development by the Partnership and NASCSP to assist with how to structure your community assessment. The webinar will cover how to comply with the organizational standards, tips for data collection and analysis, and walk through suggested sections to include in your next assessment and how to organize them to ensure the development of a high quality report.
Presenter: Jarle Crocker, Director of T/TA, NCAP
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Whole Family Approach Practice Transformation Stories
2019-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Over the last year, several Community Action Agencies have participated in the Whole Family Approach Community of Practice as a part of the Community Action Economic Mobility Initiative, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Join us from the second installment of this mini-series to hear from Network members – Metropolitan Action Commission, Central Missouri Community Action, and Community Action, Inc. – as they share their learning and transformation as they’ve worked to implement a whole family approach. Resources and takeaways for replication in other CAAs will be shared.

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Learn About First Nonprofit
2019-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Learn About First Nonprofit
Nonprofits typically have fewer unemployment claims than the private sector; therefore, they often subsidize the state unemployment fund by paying more than necessary. Federal and state laws allow 501(c)(3) organizations to reimburse the state unemployment fund, rather than pay the SUI tax in advance of having actual claims. FNP’s unemployment programs may well reduce your unemployment costs if you currently participate in the state tax system and can provide you with a safety net if you have already chosen the reimbursable option.
Participation in FNP programs provides:
• Fixed annual cost for budgetary certainty
• Multiple options for different coverage levels specific to CAP agency needs
•Knowledgeable team of unemployment specialists to handle all your UI needs
•Expert claims representation for unemployment hearings and audits
• Access to training and services that can decrease the number of invalid unemployment claims
•No pooling or shared risk
We encourage you or your designee to register now for this informative webinar. A quote from FNP is free with no obligation to join their program, so you have nothing to lose! As an added bonus, Community Action Agencies receive a 20% discount on the one-time enrollment fee.
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Crafting Your Community Action Elevator Speech
2019-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
How can you talk about what you do and why it matters in a way that grabs the attention of your audience? An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that is used to spark interest. This webinar will introduce the technique, core messages for the Network, and a framework for tailoring these messages for your work.
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Sustaining the Organization through Leadership Transitions
2019-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
This Organizational Standards Center of Excellence Peer-to-Peer webinar will focus on organizational sustainability through leadership transitions. As generations are moving through the workplace, the potential of executive leadership transitions remains high. Being prepared and handling a transition well can help an organization continue on a positive trajectory. Learn from two organizations in the Community Action network that have experience with successful transitions – a local CAA in North Alabama who recently went through a transition and the Iowa state association who assists local agencies through the process.
Presenters: Tim Thrasher (CAPNA) & Lana Shope (ICAA)
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Career Pathways as a Leadership Development Framework in Community Action
2019-02-27 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
This Organizational Standards Center of Excellence Peer-to-Peer webinar will focus on an example of a career pathways framework for CAA personnel in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) conducted a Community Action Career Pathways Research Project, identifying and documenting career pathways in the common occupation areas of the 23 CAAs in MA. The recently published report identifies the skills and training needed by CAA employees to move upward on a career pathway, as well as recommendations on developing a culture of professional development and career planning within CAAs. This webinar will provide key information and findings of the study which was funded by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Workforce Training Fund.
Presenters: Patricia Pelletier, Planning, Workforce Development, and Training Consultant at MASSCAP; Josh Amaral, Assistant Executive Director at PACE in New Bedford, MA; Kerry A. Brennan, Chief Operating Officer, WCAC, Worcester, MA
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Provided by the Organizational Standards Center of Excellence at National CAP

Health Impacts of the Physical & Social Environment
2019-02-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Many factors combine together to affect the health of individuals and communities, not solely access to health services or genetics. Where we live, the state of our environment, and our relationships with friends and family all have considerable impacts on health. This webinar will focus on a comprehensive approach to health and how considering and treating one’s physical and social environment can ultimately improve health.
Presenter: Dr. Dayna Long, MD
Provided by the Learning Communities Resource Center at National CAP
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Building Pathways for Parents: Innovation for Work & Education
2019-02-13 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Join this webinar to hear stories of how organizations have used Head Start and local post-secondary partners to develop skills and create opportunities for parents.
Presenters: Jeannie Chaffin, Consultant & Tiffney Marley, National CAP
Provided by the Learning Communities Resource Center at National CAP
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Whole Family Approach: Transformation Stories
2019-02-06 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Several Community Action Agencies have experienced change through participation in the 2018 Whole Family Approach Learning Community Group. Selected agencies will share their learning and transformation as they’ve worked to implement a whole family approach. Resources and takeaways for replication in other CAAs will be shared.
Presenters: Jeannie Chaffin, Consultant & Tiffney Marley, National CAP
Provided by the Learning Communities Resource Center at National CAP
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The 2018 Version of Money Smart for Adults: Building Financial Skills and Confidence through Knowledge and Practice
2019-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
The FDIC’s 2018 version of the instructor-led Money Smart for Adults curriculum was released in November 2018! This full replacement of the 2010 version provides instructors with practical knowledge, skills-building opportunities, and resources they can use to help participants manage their finances with confidence. The 14 new modules feature basic financial topics, and include updated information, and expanded content on topics such as mobile banking, creative ways to save money, and credit reports and scores.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration—Partnership National Webinar
2019-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration—Partnership National Webinar
January 23, 2019 – 2pm ET
Join Partnership Board Chair, Bryan Duncan and CEO, Denise Harlow as they give tribute to MLK’s legacy and Community Action’s history.
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Training Webinar for Launch of National Community Action Impact Report
2019-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
The National Community Action Partnership will be releasing the Community Action National Impact report on Thursday, January 24. Join this webinar to learn how you and your local agency, or state association can be engaged at the local or state level in its release. The webinar will share content, graphics, and data from the report highlighting how these elements can be used in your local launch efforts. Additionally, the webinar will demonstrate how you can incorporate your local data, and success stories into your launch to increase local interest in the report. Thank you to Mutual of America for their support in the development of this report.
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2019 MLTC Conference
2019-01-15 - 2019-01-18
2019 Management and Leadership Training Conference
The 2019 Management and Leadership Training Conference (MLTC), will take place from January 16-18, 2018, in New Orleans, LA at the Westin New Orleans Canal Place. Additionally, the Pathways to Excellence Implementer Training will take place January 14-15, 2019. Only a limited number of slots will be available for this pre-conference training. Slots will be available on a first come, first served basis. The theme for this year’s event is Community Action: A Voice for Change.
To make a sleeping room reservation, click here. The group rate of $159/night (single or double) will be available until December 17, 2018. You can also make your sleeping room reservation by phone using either 1-(800)-881-1523 or (504) 566-7006 but please reference “Community Action Partnership Management and Leadership Training Conference” to receive the group rate.
Registration and Preliminary Agenda Forthcoming

CCAP- Executive Skills Portfolio (ESP)
2019-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Submitting the Executive Skills Portfolio (ESP) is the second step in the process of becoming a Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP). The ESP is your chance to showcase your skills in doing the work of Community Action. It gives you a vehicle to show that you are a leader who understands Community Action’s vision and values. In this webinar you will get a comprehensive look at what is expected of candidates in this step toward CCAP. And you will gain insight into what the ESP evaluators address when they examine candidates’ ESP submissions.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Designing Leveraged Programs
2018-12-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Hosted by the Weatherization Leveraged Partnerships Project at the National Community Action Partnership, hear from Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy on the Do’s and Don’ts designing programs that leverage the WAP. Winning leveraged dollars and designing coordinated programs should be a win-win for the Weatherization Network and potential partners, yet making sure that this design works for your program can be a challenge. With over 30 years of experience in regulatory and legislative advocacy, program design, and program management, the OPAE Energy Services team has critical tips and guidance for the Weatherization Network.
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