Upcoming Events & Webinars

Best Practices for Internal Controls in Small Arts Organizations [NYSCA Webinar] December 4th, 2014 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM  Register Now  This webinar is free and the live version is open only to nonprofits receiving funding from the NYS Council on the Arts. The recording will be made available to NYCON Nonprofit Members.   Many small arts nonprofits have limited administrative staff, but the same expectations from funders (and regulators) regarding their organization's internal controls. NYCON has seen this issue come into sharper perspective as we, and many of our nonprofit members (including smaller arts groups) have had to go through the NYS Grants Gateway and Prequalification process in order to continue to receive our state funding. One of the biggest questions we heard during this process was "How can we possibly create, document and consistently apply complex Internal Control processes in an organization with 2 or 3 or 4.... staff people?" This training will focus on the implementation of simple, yet effective internal controls processes that allow your organization to reap the benefits of accountability, efficiency, and fraud prevention despite running a smaller nonprofit. It's Not Too Late: Year-End Major Gifts Fundraising for Nonprofits [Webinar] December 9th, 2014  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Presented by Andy Robinson, Consultant and Trainer Andy Robinson Consulting, LLC Cost:  $49 Member Rate $69 Regular Rate  REGISTER NOW NYCON is proud to partner with our State Association colleagues in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina to bring you this webinar. The most effective way to raise money is face to face -- and the most lucrative time to ask is right now!  In this webinar, Andy Robinson will walk you through the process of major gifts fundraising, step by step. Whether you're a veteran fundraiser or new to the field, you can expect to gain practical information and advice to help in: Identifying prospects Setting up appointments Meeting with donors How to structure the conversation -- and "the ask. Materials & Log-in/Call-In Instructions: Webinar materials (PowerPoint PDF and other handouts), along with instructions on how to log in and call-in, will be emailed to attendees prior to the date of the webinar. Nonprofit Committee Structures under the New Nonprofit Revitalization Act [Lunch & Learn Webinar] Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 11:00am to 12:30pm Presented by Susan Weinrich, VP of Organizational Development Services Free & Open to NYCON Members Register Today   Join us for this webinar and explore the changes in nonprofit board committee structure under the new law. Many rules have changed regarding board committees and nonprofit board governance. Gone are standing and "ad-hoc" committees. Now we define them as "committees of the board" and "committees of the corporation." Do you know who can be on each committee? Do you know what the roles and responsibilities are for each? Do you need minutes for each? Who should chair them? How do we bring non-board members onto a committee? For committees of the Board, what authority do they really have and how do we ensure they are accountable to the board?  Join us for this webinar on the practical implications of committee structure changes - and learn where to start. Nonprofit Fraud & Abuse: A Unique and Personal Perspective [Special Webinar] Thursday, December 11, 2014   11:00 am to 12:00 pm Free & Open to NYCON Members Register Today The mismanagement and misappropriation of nonprofit funds is a serious issue. Not only is it illegal, and carries with it significant penalties, it also takes valuable resources from people who truly need services and damages the brand of all nonprofits. It can also severely impact the lives of those involved with the organization. In this honest and frank webinar, you will hear from a former nonprofit executive director recently convicted of conduct relating to grants management fraud. Learn about the path he chose, the decisions he made, the lessons he learned, and, most importantly, how to avoid this type of event occurring at your own nonprofit organization. REGISTER NOW: Space is Limited!  Executive Director Retreat for New Nonprofit Leaders December 10th-12th, Latham,NY REGISTRATION  INFO Participants will be introduced, through practical application, to mastery of the diverse skills necessary to achieve success in their current role. Led by a multi-disciplinary team of experienced instructors, this retreat emphasizes real world elements of nonprofit executive leadership, management and problem-solving. Latest Job Postings on the [NEW] NYCON Nonprofit Job Board... Executive Director Brooklyn, NY Coordinator, Marketing and Communications New York City Care Managers Albany & Hudson Falls Outreach Specialist Albany, NY Community Health Specialist  Albany, NY Astronomer, Public Outreach & Education Schenectady, NY Health Care Research Analyst Rochester, NY Program Manager, Best Practices & Strategies/Community Health Improvement Rochester, NY Administrative Coordinator Troy, NY Insurance Sales and Service Positions Menands, NY Social Work Coordinator Albany, NY Director of Development and Community Relations Albany, NY All Members can Post jobs for FREE! Click to learn more.

Forward email This email was sent to amarietta@nycon.org by vvenezia@nycon.org |   Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy.

Post

• Herkimer College announces finalists in presidential search

• 
  Comment
  0
   1
• By STEPHANIE SORRELL-WHITE
  Times Staff Writer

  The Times

  By STEPHANIE SORRELL-WHITE
  Times Staff Writer

  Posted Nov. 21, 2014 @ 5:15 pm
Blacklaw

By STEPHANIE SORRELL-WHITE
Times Staff Writer
Posted Nov. 21, 2014 @ 5:15 pm


• 

   Zoom

  Blacklaw
  

  

  
• »  Social News
  Crowdynews
• By STEPHANIE SORRELL-WHITE
  Times Staff Writer
  Posted Nov. 21, 2014 @ 5:15 pm
  
  

  HERKIMER — The Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees announced the finalists in their search for a new president Friday.

  Campus forums with each of the four candidates will take place in December, with specific dates and details related to the visits to be forthcoming.

  The finalists for the position are Stuart Blacklaw, vice president for instruction and student services at Yavapai College in Arizona; Eunice Bellinger, vice president of academic affairs at Niagara County Community College; John Nader, provost at SUNY Delhi; and Cathleen McColgin, provost and senior vice president at Onondaga Community College.

  “I am very pleased with how the search is progressing, and would like to thank the search committee for their time and thorough work,” said Isabella Crandall, chairperson of the college’s Board of Trustees. “I am optimistic that we will select a leader whose experience, talents and vision will serve our college and community well into the future.”

  The board did not provide information on when they expect to have a new president in place.

  Ann Marie Murray retired on Jan. 31 after five and half years as head of the college, and is currently working at the University at Albany in the Office of the Provost as the associate provost for program and development.

  Nicholas Laino, the college’s vice president of administration and finance, was named interim president and officer-in-charge after Murray’s retirement.

  The college hired the search firm College CEOs to aid in their efforts to find a new president, which started in September. The new president will be the fourth president to serve in the nearly 50-year history of the college.

  The college provided information about each candidate.

  Blacklaw previously served as vice president for instruction at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He also served colleges in the State University of New York system, including as an associate dean for curriculum and instruction at Jefferson County Community College in Watertown and dean of curriculum and program development at Monroe Community College in Rochester.

  Blacklaw has a bachelor’s in communication from Olivet College and a master’s degree in telecommunications arts from the University of Michigan. He holds a doctorate in higher education - academic administration from Capella University.

  Bellinger previously held positions as executive vice president of academic affairs and provost at Genesee Community College, interim provost at Massachusetts Bay Community College, chief administrative officer and chief operating officer at Long Island Center of Empire State College, founding dean of the graduate program in education at Abu Dhabi University and dean of liberal arts at American University in Dubai.

  Bellinger has nearly 23 years of teaching experience including professor of social sciences at Camp Doha in Kuwait for the University of Maryland, where she received the Stanley Drazek Teaching Excellence Award in 2001. She was also an associate professor in the College of Education at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in Kuwait and associate professor of social science at the State University of New York in Alfred. Bellinger has a doctorate’s in the sociology of education and a master’s in education in counseling psychology from the State University of New York in Buffalo, and a bachelor’s in personnel management from Niagara University.

  Page 2 of 2 - As provost, Nader directly supervises all academic programs, as well as the library and learning center, career and business services, grants and sponsored programs and partnerships with community colleges and local high schools. From 2012 to 2013, he was presider of the SUNY Chief Academic Officers organization. Previously, Nader was the dean of liberal arts and sciences at the State University of New York at Delhi, where he oversaw the introduction of new degree programs in environmental studies and criminal justice and led the creation of the college’s first general education plan.

  From 2006 to 2010, Nader served as mayor of Oneonta, served 12 years as an Otsego County legislator and as chair of the Opportunities for Otsego Board. Nader holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Ithaca College and a master’s and doctorate in economics from the New School for Social Research.

  McColgin is currently responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all educational services, including academic departments and programs, faculty professional development, student academic support services and instructional design and delivery. McColgin has served on several college-wide, SUNY-wide and local community boards and committees and is an evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

  McColgin served as an officer in the United States Army Reserve as a member of the 376th Combat Support Hospital, obtaining the rank of captain. She has worked as a registered nurse, teacher and coordinator of the Nursing Arts Laboratory at Cayuga Community College, after which she was named provost of Cayuga Community College’s Fulton campus in 2001. She holds an associate’s in respiratory therapy from Washtenaw Community College in Michigan, in nursing from Cayuga Community College, a bachelor’s from Syracuse University’s College of Nursing and master’s in nursing and a doctorate in higher education from Syracuse University.
• By STEPHANIE SORRELL-WHITE
  Times Staff Writer

  The Times

  By STEPHANIE SORRELL-WHITE
  Times Staff Writer

  Posted Nov. 21, 2014 @ 5:15 pm

• » Comment or view comments  
  • Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • Next

» From The Times

• Local fire departments respond to massive winter storm From The Times
• Eleanor Comins From The Times
• COLLEGE SWIMMING & DIVING: Hutchison wins two events, breaks record From The Times
• Gertrude B. “Trudy” Wyraz From The Times
• Francis P. Kelly From The Times

» FROM AROUND THE WEB

• A Grandpa Left a Trunk Behind For His Family - What's Inside is Incredible Viral Nova
• Uber Takes Another Hit With Hammer-Attack Incident Re/Code

Read more: http://www.littlefallstimes.com/article/20141121/News/141129829#ixzz3JxAoOZHD

Honor an Outstanding Board Member

2013 Michael H. Urbach, CPA, Community Builders Award Now Accepting Nominations Submission Accepted through August 23rd, 2013 Sponsored by the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)   Left to right: Doug Sauer, NYCON CEO; Allen Fetterman, CPA; William F. Berardi, CPA, 2012 Urbach Award Recipient; Ellen Kotlow, NYCON Board President The New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) are pleased to announce this call for nominations.    The award is named in honor of the late Michael H. Urbach, CPA, former partner of Urbach, Kahn and Werlin, former NYS Commissioner of Tax and Finance and Chair of the State Employees federated Appeal, and board leader of a number of charities. This award is in recognition of the important role, talents and leadership that a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York State can provide as a board member for community-based charities.   Award Criteria & Submission  Candidates must: Be a CPA in good standing and a member of NYSSCPA   Have served as an Officer on at least 3 different charitable 501c(3) community-based nonprofits with service as President/Chair at least once   Have demonstrated exemplary board leadership resulting in significant and positive organizational impact including, but not limited to, financial turn-around, growth, and/or organizational re-structuring; and   Preference will be given to nominees whose board leadership accomplishments have been with community-based charities  Nominations addressing the candidate's qualifications must be received by August 23rd, 2013.  Nominators are strongly encouraged to address the qualifications related to the four (4) criteria mentioned above and to include at least three (3) letters of support from the charities who have benefited from the candidate's volunteer leadership.  To Nominate a CPA:  Email your submission to Melissa Currado at mcurrado@nycon.org or mail two (2) packets of nomination materials to: Urbach Community Builders Award Committee, NYCON, 272 Broadway, Albany NY 12204. For more information, visit NYCON on the web at www.nycon.org or contact us via phone at (800) 515-5012.    Announcement & Presentation  Craig Sickler, CPA receives the Urbach Community Builders Award at the 2006 Annual Meeting The 2013 award will be formally presented at the Annual Member Meeting of NYCON slated for the afternoon of October 10th, 2013at Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York.  The Luncheon will take place during CAMP FINANCE, a two-day retreat that provides the very best in knowledge, skill and strategy sessions for nonprofit staff and volunteer leaders.     In honor of the late Harold Mandel, a CPA who worked for Urbach, Kahn & Werlin in Albany, NY and retired in West Palm Beach, FL, the 2013 Urbach Honoree has the privilege to award one (1) nonprofit executive of their choice a Camp Finance scholarship in Hal's name.  In 2009, Mr. Mandel's family accepted a posthumous Michael H. Urbach, CPA Community Builders Award in his honor. Thank You to Our Supporters! NYCON and NYSSCPA would like to recognize The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Regionfor their grant contribution towards the Michael H. Urbach, CPA Community Builders Award. Past Urbach Award Honorees Lew Kramer, CPA and Doug Sauer,  NYCON CEO 2012 William F. Berardi, CPA Kingston 2011 Thomas D. Weddell, CPA; Newburgh 2010  Edward S. Mucenski, CPA; Potsdam    2009  Lewis "Lew" Kramer, CPA; Chappaqua    2008 Mel Zachter, CPA; Staten Island       2007 Eugene H. Fleishman, CPA; Poughkeepsie 2006  Craig Sickler, CPA Kingston  2005 Paul Battaglia CPA, Batavia Co-sponsored by The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants 　 www.nysscpa.org

Announcement: Upcoming NYCON Events & Trainings

Compliance Check: Revising Your By-Laws  [Free Lunch & Learn Webinar for NYCON Members] July 11th, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT) Presented by Dave Watson, VP of Legal Accountability & Compliance Services (LACS), NYCON and Michael West, Esq. Legal Advisor, New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. Register Now Though many nonprofit staff and board members may think that bylaws are just something you have to do have to start your organization - oftentimes drafted, reviewed, approved and promptly shelved away -what some don't realize is that your organization is governed by that document and, as such, bylaws spell out what you can and can't do by way of good board governance. Our webinar is designed to help you understand key bylaw clauses, how they affect your organization and how the new developments in New York regarding nonprofits may impact your bylaws. Large structural changes to the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York will be discussed briefly, and detailed questions will be referred to the August and September during the two 'Revising You By-Laws to Comply with New York's Nonprofit Revitalization Act'.  Any Package Bylaw-Personnel Policy Reviews throughout the remainder of this year will include free updates of language and bylaw clauses when NYCON's team of attorney's develops them to meet these new obligations  Register Now  [Benefit Spotlight] The Budget and Cash Flow  Toolkits for NYCON Members... Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Presented by Michelle Jarvais, CFO of NYCON and Beth Mathews, Senior Accountant at NYCON Register Now If you missed our previous "Budget and Cashflow Toolkit Webinars" don't worry because there's another one coming up in July! Just in time for budget and cash flow planning, we've developed a new benefit for our members that will truly be the "best friend" of every fiscal person who uses it! Designed with the needs and resources of the smaller to medium sized nonprofit in mind, NYCON's CFO and her staff have designed a "foolproof" tool for developing a streamlined, compliant and easy to understand budget.  The features of the Budget Toolkit include: Built in instructions on "Getting Started" and "How to Develop Your Budget" Built in formulas and linked spreadsheets Definitions & Glossary on types of budgets, frequently used budgeting terms & more Helpful notes that 'pop up' as you create your budget spreadsheet  Quick and easy allocations (for shared costs like space and supplies, etc.) Templates that your organization can utilize to customize for your own organization's budget and salary and fringe expenditures. And more!  On our webinar we will also show you an example of the new "Cash Flow Toolkit" which, just like the Budget Toolkit, will be a great addition to any nonprofit fiscal office.   With funding being tight and payments from state contracts and other funders becoming less timely and reliable, it is essential for a nonprofit to attempt to monitor its own cash flow. This toolkit, like our Budget Toolkit, takes the mystery out of forecasting and helps to guide you step-by-step through the process. See how these tools can help your nonprofit. Register Now    Get to know your NYCON Benefits NYCON Membership Benefits OrientationNew Dates Added in July, August & September 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EDT) Presented by Valerie Venezia, VP of Membership and Marketing and Amber Vanderwarker, Membership & Marketing Associate Register Now In our "Get to Know Us" Sessions, NYCON staff will tell you a lot more about our membership benefits - and answer all the questions you have regarding our process, costs and what you get for FREE.  We will be talking about these benefits...    Nonprofit Training, Education and Professional Assistance NYCON empowers our members with the best practices, policies, and procedures as well as information on ever-changing regulations, funding, accountability and more.    Cost Savings Solutions for Nonprofits NYCON leverages the purchasing power of thousands of nonprofits to bring you economies of scale on everything from Office Supplies to Fundraising Software.    The Nonprofit Voice in New York State NYCON represents our members on the local, state and national level, giving voice to small and medium sized nonprofits everywhere. Find out how NYCON Membership will benefit you by attending this 1-hour session  Register Now    Camp Finance 2013: Rethink, Retool & Reboot!  Preparing for Better Days Ahead October 10th & 11th, 2013    New Paltz, NY  With Special Keynote Speaker Dan Pallotta Register Now Camp Finance is an unparalleled opportunity for your staff and board members to retreat, learn, network and make lasting connections with peer and nonprofit experts. Here's just some of  what some of last year's attendees said about Camp Finance: "Knowledgeable speakers and real life experiences." "Gave me take away tools I can use." "It was a great time to step away and reflect on some critical issues for our organization in the context of a great group of professionals. I had some important questions answered and discovered some new questions I needed to be asking." "The speakers were very approachable and helpful as were all NYCON staff. Of course the setting and food served were very WOW." Camp Finance has always been a source of information, encouragement and support for nonprofits in New York State - especially through our most challenging times.   It's a chance to engage with leading nonprofit experts, your nonprofit peers, and take back useful knowledge and tools to your nonprofit. We hope to see you there!  Register Today!            Check Out Our Recorded Webinars! Thanks to the support of CS Plus,NYCON's popular Lunch & Learn Webinars are now being recorded and will be available for members for up to six months!  NEW: Workers Comp Issues for Nonprofit Arts Organizations [Webinar for NYSCA Grantees]  Social Media Myth Busting: If You Build it Will They Come? Beyond Collaboration: A Special Session with Doug Sauer NYCON Policy New and Updates: Campaign to End "The Overhead Myth NYS Grants Portal Opens: A "One- Stop Shop" Schneiderman implements additional disclosure rules for nonprofits Audit Guide for Charitable Nonprofits Other Events & Webinars of Interest to NYCON Members: FROM IDEALWARE Getting Started with Social Media Fundraising June 27, 1:00 pm -2:30 pm Eastern.$40.00 Nonprofits are using social media, but how do they use it for fundraising? Yes, social media can be used for fundraising, and organizations are already doing so. In this new session, developed specifically for the Day of Giving Toolkit, we outline the how social media can integrate with fundraising efforts and be an effort on their own. register > Donor Management Systems Toolkit  July 9, 1:00 pm -2:30 pm Eastern.$225.00   Most nonprofits care a lot about their donors. But do you have the right donor management system to help you keep track of them? Navigating the choices you have when choosing a donor management system can be daunting. That's why Idealware has created the online course, "The Donor Management Systems Toolkit", to help you navigate the choices. Telling Your Story Through Blogs, Photos, and Videos  July 9, 1:00 pm -2:30 pm Eastern.$40.00 Idealware will cover the principles of good storytelling, look at examples and research about what's working for nonprofits, and then discuss the tools that can help you put them online.