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Organization: Prisoner Visitation and Support
Supporting, encouragement, reconnecting, comforting, helpful

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Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) is a volunteer visitation program to federal and military prisoners throughout the United States.

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Agency: Funeral Homes
loved one, respect, understanding, helpful, distressing

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Funeral Homes - Find & Contact Local Funeral Homes - Home

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Free search for funeral homes and cemeteries in the largest funeral home directory. Find discounts and promotions from funeral directors.

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Agency: Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency
serving, comforting, community based, joyful, giving, selfless

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Caring for our Community
Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency: 90th Anniversary
One summer day in 1869 Mary Walsh, a poor Irish immigrant, came to the United States and settled in New York City, working as a laundress for a wealthy family. Life changed suddenly during her walk to work one day when she saw a young girl sobbing. She quickly learned that the young child's mother was gravely ill in bed, with a deceased infant at her side.

Over the next few days Mary sacrificed her much-needed job to devote all her time to this helpless little family. Though not conscious of it at the time, she was laying the foundation for a life-long vocation as a friend of Christ's poor. This was the start of the Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor, and she became its Mother Superior.

Mother Mary eventually chose Denver as one of the sites for her mission. Although she died in 1922, four Dominican Sisters arrived later that year to found a house at 2501 Gaylord Street, where this work continues. The Sisters were nurses, caring for the needy in their homes.

One of The Catholic Foundation's many deserving grantee organizations, the Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency has grown considerably in its 90 years. Today, operating with a predominately lay staff, it provides free in-home and community-based nursing care, medical equipment loans and other services to the poor, sick and elderly - those who are uninsured or underinsured and have no other resources. Its clients remain safe, healthy and independent in their own homes, delaying or even avoiding placement in a nursing home.

There has been a dramatic increase in the need to help individuals who financially qualify for services. The Sisters' resources are being stretched, and they are reaching out for help from all segments of the community. Your donations through The Catholic Foundation can bring immediate relief to their situation, which includes a sizeable waiting list and an ever-growing number of patients.

The Catholic Foundation is proud to sponsor the Sisters' 90 th anniversary celebration and would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have been so generous to the Sisters. Please join us on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, at The Dominican Derby at Palazzo Verdi in Fiddler's Green for an evening of food, fun and a live auction to benefit the Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency. Please visit the Dominican Derby page for more information and registration!

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One summer day in 1869 Mary Walsh, a poor Irish immigrant, came to the United States and settled in New York City, working as a laundress for a wealthy family. Life changed suddenly during her walk to work one day when she saw a young girl sobbing.

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Agency: Charity: Water
involved, giving, caring, helpful, life changing

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charity: water | Help Bring Clean and Safe Water and Sanitation to Communities

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charity: water is a global nonprofit organization on a mission to end the water crisis by bringing clean and safe water and sanitation programs to communities in need.

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Planet Aid: Yellow Bin
protecting, giving, reusing

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Recycling your clothes and shoes in a yellow Planet Aid bin will not only prevent those greenhouse gases from being emitted, but also lessens the need for newly manufactured clothes, effectively cutting down on the environmental damage incurred in the textile manufacturing process.

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Organization: homeless connections
providing, protecting, helpful, understanding, encouraging

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Our Mission:

Ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and prevent future homeless episodes.

Our History:

Homeless Connections, established in 1981, has adapted to meet the needs of people both homeless and at-risk of homelessness in the Fox Valley community.

Volunteers started the organization to provide shelter to people experiencing homelessness in the community by providing motel vouchers. A growing need for shelter led to the lease of a home in 1983 and then the purchase of a home in 1986. This home was later expanded to 25 beds in 1995. A case manager was also hired in 1995 to connect residents to community resources. A second case manager was hired and a 78-bed shelter was constructed in 1997, which is where Homeless Connections is housed today.

The mission of the organization expanded in 2002 when a Prevention Program was added to help individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness remain in their community housing. The Prevention Program was combined with LEAVEN's program in 2008.

A Street Outreach Program was added in 2005 to meet the growing needs of those with chronic mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders residing in areas unfit for human habitation in the community.

Homeless Connections is a leader in the fight against homelessness in the Fox Valley, working collaboratively to improve the quality of living for the people we serve as well as the community as a whole.

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Our Mission and History - Homeless Connections

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Our Mission: Ending homelessness by connecting individuals and families to resources that promote self-sufficiency and prevent future homeless episodes. Our History: Homeless Connections, established in 1981, has adapted to meet the needs of people both homeless and at-risk of homelessness in the Fox Valley community.

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American Martyrs
love, faithful, humble, joy, transformative

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Silent Meditation - Silent Meditation - The Prayer of the Heart - American Martyrs Church

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American Martyrs School, a Catholic parish school united with our Catholic community, celebrates the unique gifts of every person and fosters life-long faith, academic excellence, and an inner drive to serve others.

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FSCC
supporting, understanding, counseling, dedicated

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Family Service Counseling and Community Resource Center (FSCC) is a small "hands-on" organization that promotes the well-being of adults, children, couples, and families by offering effective, professional counseling services which are relevant and affordable for all who need them. FSCC is governed by a Board of Directors-comprised of local community and business leaders-responsible for establishing the goals and policies of the FSCC. The day-to-day operations of the Agency are managed by an Executive Director, who reports directly to the Board of Directors. The Agency's annual budget is approximately $600,000.

DEFINITION /DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for managing the operational needs of the Agency. The ED is also responsible for the Agency's staff, programs, expansion, and consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The ED should possess an understanding of mental health counseling or other community healthcare settings and demonstrate a passionate commitment to promoting and advancing the agency's mission. The ED must be able to work closely with the Board and staff in an open and authentic fashion that promotes inclusiveness, cooperation and teamwork.

A successful ED candidate is expected to display the following qualities:

strong leadership skills

extremely well-organized

ability to inspire internal and external collaborations

ability to build positive relationships with diverse personalities and work styles

strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving skills

culturally-aware sensitivity

high degree of personal accountability

self-starter attitude

ability to direct multiple activities and responsibilities to create win-win outcomes

enthusiasm for consensus based decision-making

comfortable embracing technology to advance organizational goals

substantial management experience and strong business and financial acumen.

sound judgement

integrity

sense of humor

CLASSIFICATION AND HOURS: This is an exempt, full-time salaried position. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leadership

1. Develop, communicate and sustain a clear vision, mission and strategy for the Agency, in collaboration with the Board of Directors

2. Create and maintain stable working relationships with community groups, funders and other organizations and stakeholders

3. Provide effective oversight of operations and programs that advance the Agency's goals and extend its reach, in collaboration with Staff

4. Ensure sound operational, financial, and human resource policies are in place and followed at all times

5. Promote internal communication and coordination

6. Delegate effectively and lead staff to achieve their best potential

7. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including personnel, insurance, taxes, non-profit status, HIPAA, legal and others

Board Governance

1. Maintain a collaborative relationship with Board of Directors

2. Support Board communications with the goal of providing the highest standards of governance and transparency

3. Attend Board meetings and provide monthly reports regarding operations, programs and finances

4. Keep the Board fully informed on the condition of the Agency and all important internal and external factors affecting it

5. Assist with recruitment and orientation of new Board members

Personnel Management

1. Recruit, hire, and manage all personnel (paid staff and volunteers)

2. Develop and maintain job descriptions

3. Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports and ensure evaluations are completed for all other staff

Financial Management, Program Management and Fund Development

1. Oversee all fiscal aspects of organization

2. Prepare budgets for Board approval and monitor expenses to ensure agency operates within the established budgetary guidelines

3. Provide timely reports, analysis and recommendations to the Board on current and planned financial endeavors

4. Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and audit guidelines

5. Write letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and gift acknowledgment letters

6. Maintain/develop, implement and manage ethical and compliant contract and grant procurement and management practices

7. Oversee successful implementation and completion of awarded contracts and grants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of senior management experience (5+ years preferred)

3+ years of management experience in a non-profit setting

Ability to develop and manage staff

Experience working with a Board of Directors

Commitment to advancing the Agency's mission

Demonstrated experience in and/or strong working knowledge of nonprofit financial principles, including regulatory requirements, annual audit and tax cycle, internal controls, generally accepted audit practices, along with an ability to read, interpret and report on standard general ledger, profit and loss, IRS Form 990, and balance sheet information

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with finding, applying for, and securing grant funding

Competence working with a culturally and economically diverse population

Knowledge and understanding of government contracts

Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the Bay Area for meetings and training (primarily within Alameda County)

Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing and protocols (preferred)

Knowledge and understanding of Medi-Cal and social welfare system (preferred)

Experience in marketing, public relations, special events, and fundraising (preferred)

Ability to work collaboratively and in a cost-effective manner within a small organization structure that requires all staff members - including the Executive Director - to be flexible, patient, responsive, and willing to assist with day-to-day operations as necessary

COMPENSATION:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in related field is required. Masters of Public Administration (MPA) or similar degree preferred. Will consider new graduate.
TO APPLY:

Commensurate with experience

To apply for this position, please email cover letter and resume in PDF format to: HR@fscc.org
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AGENCY: http://www.fscc.org
No phone calls please.

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Make a Wish
Happy, inspiring, caring, believing, joyful

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Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish ® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. We believe a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us and inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve.

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Tens of thousands of volunteers, donors and supporters advance the Make-A-Wish ® vision to grant the wish of every child diagnosed with a critical illness. In the United States and its territories, on average, a wish is granted every 34 minutes. We believe a wish experience can be a game-changer.

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission
supporting, understanding, helpful, rehabilitating, comfort

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was a court-like body assembled in South Africa after the end of Apartheid. Anybody who felt they had been a victim of violence could come forward and be heard at the TRC. Perpetrators of violence could also give testimony and request amnesty from prosecution.

The formal hearings began on 15 April 1996. The hearings made international news and many sessions were broadcast on national television. The TRC was a crucial component of the transition to full and free democracy in South Africa and, despite some flaws, is generally regarded as very successful. Creation and Mandate The TRC was set up in terms of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act , No 34 of 1995, and was based in Cape Town. The mandate of the commission was to bear witness to, record and in some cases grant amnesty to the perpetrators of crimes relating to human rights violations, reparation and rehabilitation. The TRC has a number of high profile members: Archbishop Desmond Tutu (chairperson), Dr Alex Boraine (Deputy Chairperson), Mary Burton, Advocate Chris de Jager, Bongani Finca, Sisi Khampepe, Richard Lyster, Wynand Malan, Reverend Khoza Mgojo, Hlengiwe Mkhize, Dumisa Ntsebeza (head of the Investigative Unit), Wendy Orr, Advocate Denzil Potgieter, Mapule Ramashala, Dr Faizel Randera, Yasmin Sooka and Glenda Wildschut.
Committees
The work of the TRC was accomplished through three committees: Human Rights Violations (HRV) Committee investigated human rights abuses that took place between 1960 and 1994. Reparation and Rehabilitation (R&R) Committee was charged with restoring victims' dignity and formulating proposals to assist with rehabilitation. Amnesty Committee (AC) considered applications for amnesty that were requested in accordance with the provisions of the Act. In theory the commission was empowered to grant amnesty to those charged with atrocities during Apartheid as long as two conditions were met: The crimes were politically motivated and the entire and whole truth was told by the person seeking amnesty. No one was exempt from being charged. As well as ordinary citizens, members of the police could be charged and, most notably, members of the African National Congress, the ruling party at the time of the trial, could also be charged. 5392 people were refused amnesty and 849 were granted amnesty, out of 7112 petitioners (there were a number of additional categories, such as withdrawn ). Findings The commission brought forth many witnesses giving testimony about the secret and immoral acts committed by the Apartheid Government, the liberation forces including the ANC, and other forces for violence that many say would not have come out into the open otherwise. On October 28, 1998 the Commission presented its report, which condemned both sides for committing atrocities.
SAHA & WITS special TRC project
The South African History Archive (SAHA) and Historical Papers (Library, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) have undertaken a joint digital archive initiative, sponsored by the Atlantic Philanthropies Foundation, to develop a non-commercial digital and electronic archive of material from assorted media relating to the work of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), available over the Internet. Our aim is to make available to scholars and researchers worldwide TRC material, which would otherwise be difficult to locate and access... read on

The South African History Archive (SAHA) and Historical Papers (Library, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg ) are pleased to announce that another output from the same initiative is now available online. From the following URL, you can access a digital copy of our Guide to Archival Sources relating to the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission:

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was a court-like body assembled in South Africa after the end of Apartheid. Anybody who felt they had been a victim of violence could come forward and be heard at the TRC. Perpetrators of violence could also give testimony and request amnesty from prosecution.

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Hope International
providing, investing, dignified, motivating

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Organization: The Mooring Programs
recovery, trusting, understanding, guiding, identifying

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The Mooring Programs is treatment for men and women struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. We are located in Appleton and the Fox Cities, Wisconsin.

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Alcoholics Anonymous
respectful, self-supporting, caring, helpful

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Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

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Organization: Feeding America
giving, helpful, caring, life changing

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Feeding America is a nationwide network of 200 food banks. We work to secure nutritious food and provide services to people facing hunger.