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Our Mission
“Magnify the influence and contribution of
nonprofit business in Santa Clara County.”
| News - February 2007 News to Members - January 2007 News to Members - December 2006 News to Members - November 2006 News to Members - October 2006 News to Members - Discussion with PCF and CFSV on the new Foundation - July News to Members - June 2006 News to Members - May News to Members Events Current SVCN Position Statements - SVCN Position Regarding the County Budget - SVCN Position on the RFP Process - Request for Nonprofit Access to the Mental Health Department - SVCN Statement on the City of San Jose Community Center ReUse Strategy |
May News to Members SVCN May Update to SVCN Members Membership News and Updates We have a new logo and our new symbol – a red exclamation point – symbolizes organizational focus and action. Our new tagline “Everybody Wins” means that our voice is a positive one not to be ignored. We hope you are part of the SVCN network. Membership packets will be sent by June 1st. SVCN will be increasing dues this year to reflect our need for capacity to provide services to our agencies. SVCN Website Our new website is operational. We hope the format will be more user friendly. It is our goal to use this more interactive and to post agenda’s reports etc on the website. Please look at the resource guide to answer a variety of commonly asked questions and list of resources to help. Please check it out. www.svcn.org Reports From SVCN Executive Director First 5 Commission- We continue to monitor and over the next few months we will meet with Commission members. Social Services- We continue to advocate for the $1 million in one-time general funds to be restored again this year for general fund services, immigration and Status Offender Services. The hearing is May 17th at 6:30 pm if your agency is impacted by one time funding please join us. If you are not sure contact Narges at office@svcn.org City of San Jose- SVCN advocacy resulted in a 12% cut instead of the administration proposal of 27%. We realize that for the 9 new programs this was a difficult decision; however SVCN works toward benefits that support the majority of nonprofits and for the 100 existing programs we were compelled to support a reduced cut level that supported the majority of our agencies. We will continue to monitor HNVF toward reduced paperwork, timeliness in their execution of contracts and in planning for the 2 year Cycle beginning next year. Community Center Reuse Strategy- The hearing is May 16th at 7pm. We understand that this is a complex issue For more information go to http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/Agenda/051606/051606a.pdf CFSV is planning to be lead advocate speaking on this issue. SVCN is participating with CFSV advocacy. Probation Providers- Our advocacy has resulted in the restoration of $250K in cuts for nonprofits for the FY07 budget. SVCN data analysis showed nonprofit services have been cut over $1 million over the past 4 years while services inside Juvenile Hall and at the Ranch have increased well over $3 million. We will be working toward increased equity in our cost reimbursements, and funding for community based services. Mental Health Services Act - If your agency is interested in becoming a MediCal eligible organization you might want to take a look at our position to the Mental Health Department on Access for new providers. For more information contact Dr. Mary Hiland at mary@hiland-assoc.com Immigration Providers– SVCN completed a formal position which is posted on our website and will be part of our advocacy. Legislation to Watch Measure A- SVCN has proudly endorsed Measure A—for “health care, transportation and local accountability”—on the June 6th Santa Clara County ballot. Along with over 60 nonprofit organizations and numerous Chambers of Commerce. We encourage you to vote yes on Measure A which will provide local funds for local priorities In addition, SVCN is also sponsoring a Nonprofit Get out the Vote for Measure A precinct walk day on Saturday May 20th, 9am to 1:30pm. At 2051 Junction Ave, Suite 235, San Jose. If you can join us contact Shiloh at sballard@measurea.org Minimum Wage- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing raising California’s minimum wage from the current hourly wage of $6.75 to $7.75. The California Association of Nonprofits has endorsed raising the minimum wage. The California Budget Project (CBP) Policy Points, outlines key facts about the minimum wage and it can be found at www.cbp.org Monte Carlo Nights-Casino Nights- Texas Hold’ em. Currently the Attorney General has suspended all of these types of charitable fundraising events. Assemblymember Torrico’s bill AB839 – The Gambling Control Act would allow nonprofits to engage in this type of fundraising. CAN is supporting this legislation that would permit a nonprofit organization to conduct fundraisers using controlled games as a funding mechanism to further the purposes and mission of the nonprofit organization. If you organization is impacted by this type of event please contact CAN at www.canonprofits.org Programs or Workshops of interest The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN®) and SVCN will present Ensuring Nonprofit Integrity Initiative. This one-day workshop will be held on July 20, 2006 in the United Way Building in San Jose. The workshop will cover: Nonprofit organizational practices and Steps to Accountability .The workshop will be led by Flo Green, CAN Executive Director.Registration fees: $49 for CAN/SVCN members and $69 general public. To register please contact Gregg Davidson, Director of Education (213) 347-2070 x207 CEN has a Best Practices series on Board Governance, Building the Board Partnership and Board Capacity. Please go to their website for more information at www.cen.org Letter Carrier’s Food Drive – Saturday, May 13 - Local letter carriers will be collecting food on Saturday, May 13, 2006 as part of a nationwide food drive .Anyone interested in participating should leave non-perishable food by their mailbox for pick up on Saturday, May 13th or bring food to your local post office. Grants and Information Knight Foundation to Continue In Communities The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation remains committed to support journalism in the communities where they owned newspapers. The sale of Knight Ridder to the McClatchy Co. will not affect the foundation’s operations here in San Jose and our local region. For more information, visit www.knightfdn.org Santa Clara County has a grants of all County Department grants, RFP’s etc. You can sign up to receive regular notification on through their website at www.sccgov.org and go to the Doing Business with the County Section. We appreciate the support of Chevron Corporation in the funding of this publication |
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