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 Happy New Year EA members!
We are very excited about this next year and the new program and services we will be offering. But before I get into that let me introduce you to your board of directors and officers for our next year.
At the recent Annual Meeting, EA members voted in Susie Burdick, CEO Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center as EA Chair of the Board; Kate Joncas, CEO Downtown Seattle Association as Vice Chair; Sue Sherbrooke, CEO YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish County as Treasurer; Steve Forman, Forman Consulting as Secretary and Monty Montoya, CEO SightLife as Past Chair.
Board members voted in for another term included Rosemary Aragon, Executive Director Pacific Hospital PDA; Tom Rembiesa; Susie Burdick; Kate Joncas; Monty Montoya & Sue Sherbrooke. Larry Clark, CEO Comprehensive Health Education Foundation was voted in as a new director.
These individuals join directors Ed Belleba, Grace Chien, CEO Girl Scouts of Western Washington; Ken Colling, CEO Seattle Goodwill; Reidun Crowley, Washington State Housing Finance Commission; Mike Heinisch, Executive Director Kent Youth & Family Services; Megan Karch, CEO FareStart; Linda Nageotte, CEO Food Lifeline; George Reynolds, Columbia Bank; and Eric Walker, COO PATH.
Also at the Annual Meeting members unanimously approved three Bylaw changes: 1) changed President to Chair; Vice President to Vice Chair and Past President to Past Chair; 2) removed any reference to geographic service area description; and 3) moved the nominating function from the Board Development Committee to the Chair, Vice Chair and Past Chair.
Our organization's name change from Executive Alliance to EA alliance of nonprofits was highlighted to the attendees along with the fuller richer EA website. Over the next month you will be receiving email notices about accessing your organization profile. We are working on adding the capability of renewing and or joining EA online. Stay tuned.
In September we will be introducing the much anticipated insurance program. This program gives EA members special rates on Commercial Insurance; an Executive Package that will include D&O, Employment Practices, Crime and other programs; Volunteer Accidental Package; Benefits including health care; 403B Investment Advising, and Long Term Care Insurance. As a member of EA, you will also receive a value add program of services that non EA members pay extra for. You will be receiving information mid-August.
Two surveys will be in your email inbox within the next few weeks. The first survey is the 2nd Annual Economic Impact Survey and the second survey is a membership survey. Both surveys will give the sector and EA information to support our mission of Advancing a Powerful Nonprofit Sector. Please take the time to complete both surveys.
Stay tuned…more new program/service announcements to come.
Have a great month of July!
Melany
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Membership Corner
Love EA alliance of nonprofits? Attend the membership committee and help establish goals and membership outreach programs. If you’d like to learn more give us a call, 206-328-3836. You’re a member, get involved! Learn more about the various committees here.
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EA EVENTS
ED Forum
An exclusive forum for executive directors & chief executive officers ONLY
When
Friday, July 23, 2010
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Where
The 2100 Building – Room A
2100 24th Avenue South
Seattle, 98144
Experience the following key topics at the next ED Forum -- an exclusive space for EDs to engage colleagues, share information and glean emerging practices.
Topics:
· How Are We Going to Pay For This? Why Organizations Need a Development Plan
· Strategies for Ensuring ED “Think Time” Making Time for the Important
· Human Capital: Making the Most of AmeriCorps, VISTA and Youth Service
Click here to register TODAY!
Hosted by
EA alliance of nonprofits
and
Executive Service Corps of Washington
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No Matter Where You’re Headed…
Peer Coaching is the way to go!
Peer-to-Peer learning is the best way to sort out your most difficult issues while building camaraderie in the process!
If you are an:
•· Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, with 7-plus years experience or more;
•· Development Director
•· Board Chair/President
It’s time to read the signs. Peer Coaching Cohorts are perfect if you’re interested in:
•· Advancing your professional growth,
•· Eliminating the overwhelming challenges that come with your role,
•· Sharing ideas,
•· Gaining second opinions,
•· Building a supportive network
Join the Movement - Learn more about the Peer Coaching Program here.
Register to Today and start moving in the Right Direction…
ED/CEO (w/7-plus yrs. exp.), Development Directors and Board Chair/President Cohorts are forming now for the fall.
The Deadline for Registration is August 5th.
Peer Coaching is an ongoing program; cohorts meet once per month for three hour sessions; sessions are convened by a trained facilitator.
Register Today and Start Moving in the Right Direction…
Email Yalonda Gill-Masundiré to sign up.
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Public Policy
Elections will be upon us sooner than we think. Here are 2 links regarding voting in Washington.
Nonprofit Vote
Who has filed already?
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Landmark Bill to Strengthen Nonprofit-Government Partnership Introduced
The National Council of Nonprofits applauded the leadership of Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) for introducing the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act (HR 5533) a bill that will transform the way that the federal government thinks about and deals with the charitable nonprofit community in the United States.
"Congresswoman McCollum recognizes the vital role nonprofits play in communities across America and the essential need to strengthen the partnership between government and nonprofits in order to deliver vital services, build capacity, enhance accountability, and save taxpayers money," said Tim Delaney, President & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits. "This landmark legislation removes the cloak of invisibility that the federal government seems to have draped over the nonprofit sector. For too long, government has ignored the third sector - the nonprofit sector that employs 10 percent of America's workforce and often is a key, but unrecognized, partner in delivering government services. This bill opens the door for needed dialogue among nonprofits, government agencies, and the American public."
Marcia Avner, Public Policy Director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, added, "The U.S. collects and reports current economic performance information of nearly every other industry, but we do not know how many individuals work for charitable nonprofit organizations, how federal dollars flow to nonprofits through state and local governments, or even how much public support is given each year to distinct charitable activities. Congresswoman McCollum's legislation takes the steps necessary to provide answers and show the government and public the incredible work of the nonprofit sector at the national level."
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I-1098 (formally I-1077)
Right now signatures are being collected for I-1098 to go on the ballot in November.
I-1098 would:
- Cut taxes by reducing the state property tax by 20%
- Eliminating the B&O tax for 80% of small businesses with a tax credit up to $4,400
- Create an income tax on high incomes (over $400,000 for couples, $200,000 for individuals).
- Dedicate the net revenue (an estimated $1 billion per year) to education (70%) and health care. (30%)
- This initiative will raise revenues by approximately 1 billion dollars a year. (net tax increase of 1 billion dollars)
How does this initiative hurt or help the nonprofit sector?
This initiative would generate one billion dollars in net revenue for Washington State. 70% of funding will be designated to the Education Legacy Trust Fund for K-12 class size reductions, extended learning opportunities, pre-kindergarten, and expanding access to higher education, and 30% to fund the voter-approved Basic Health Plan, public health services, and long-term care for vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities.
However, right now, no funding has been allocated for social services.
What do you think about this initiative? Email us at I-1098 to share your thoughts about this issue.
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Federal Issues we are working on:
1. Estate tax – The estate tax is a critical incentive for people of great wealth to give back through their estates to support the work of charitable organizations.
2. Fees on charitable contributions made by credit or debit card – Credit card companies and banks collect an interchange or “swipe” fee for processing all transactions, including charitable donations made by debit or credit card.
3. Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act – This recently introduced piece of legislation seeks to strengthen the nonprofit voice in the federal government and to promote a greater understanding of the critical role charities play in our communities and economy.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
NEW Nonprofit Events Calendar
Are you looking for a place to post your nonprofit events and find out the latest happenings in the sector throughout the greater Puget Sound Region?
Or are you sometimes puzzled about the best date & time to book an event due to not knowing if there will be other events scheduled at the same time?
Starting in August 2010, EA alliance of nonprofits will roll-out a new Nonprofit Events Calendar for the greater Puget Sound Region. Send your annual calendar of events to: info@exec-alliance.org with a brief description (including date, time, location, cost, website link & contact info) and take advantage of this nifty new resource. Postings are complimentary, so spread the word and tell your colleagues to send their events today.
Events will be posted at: www.exec-alliance.org under events or Nonprofit Events Calendar.
Giving USA 2010 Report
Check out the Giving USA 2010 Executive Summary Report
Day of Caring 2010
United Way of King County invites you and your organization to join us for Day of Caring 2010 on Friday September 24th. Day of Caring is the largest single day mobilization of volunteers in King County with over 9,000 volunteers heading out last year from companies all over the region. We are looking to offer even more options for volunteering this year with your help. Follow this link to register for Day of Caring: http://bit.ly/docprojectregistration
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Job Bank
Every nonprofit is as strong as its individual parts. Staff is a vital resource for every organization. EA alliance of nonprofits is committed to helping our members pair up with the right professionals.
Check out current postings here.
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