tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78007582744360390882009-11-01T00:46:52.685-07:00Leatherstocking Agency Executives AssociationAndrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-3251529025162239142009-11-01T00:44:00.000-07:002009-11-01T00:46:52.702-07:00The Central NY Business Journal reported that A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta is the latest affiliate of Bassett Healthcare.The two organizations inked a deal Oct. 16 making Fox the fifth and largest Bassett affiliate. The affiliation is effective Jan. 1. Fox is a 100-bed community hospital."This is a decision that will benefit the communities we serve, and it's the kind of collaboration the state Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-62577795905883432972009-10-30T08:15:00.000-07:002009-10-30T08:17:21.457-07:00Nonprofit Job: Opportunity for ChenangoIn advance, I wish to thank you for sharing the following career leadership opportunity with your colleagues and professional network:EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Norwich NY: Rural leadership opportunity with Opportunity for Chenango, a Community Action Partnership fostering family, housing, community economic development in the beautiful hills of Chenango Co. Seek executive who enjoys leadership Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-90412045906670114982009-10-26T10:05:00.000-07:002009-10-26T10:11:17.880-07:00Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce Networking Seminars 2009-2010How to Use Web 2.0 for Your BusinessOctober 29, 2009 – Creating Your Website on a Budget 8am-9:30am at Howard Johnson Inn & Suites, Hartwick Seminary $14 member/$18 non-memberWhen potential customers search the web for your business what do they find? (Try it.) Without a website, you are entirely at the mercy of what others say about your business or, worse, your business may Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-7296136956907393192009-10-20T21:00:00.001-07:002009-10-20T21:07:24.424-07:00Charities being sued for not paying overtimeA recent story in the Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, IN discussed a case of a nonprofit worker at a Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida. The article relates that the employee worked seven days a week at the nonprofit charity that provides housing for sick children and their families during medical treatment. She regularly worked about 70 hours a week, and it turns out, is owed more Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-50198083594316675012009-10-13T08:15:00.000-07:002009-10-13T08:20:25.939-07:00Nonprofit Offers Info on Health Care ReformLEAF ED Julie Dostal passed on this info from National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) regarding nonprofits and health care reform:Nonprofits and Health Care ReformOver the past several months, we have been in consistent communication with you regarding the health care reforms developments and how they impact the treatment of alcoholism and addiction. The following e-mailAndrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-6847883860542293302009-10-08T13:29:00.000-07:002009-10-08T13:33:57.737-07:00CDO Workforce Offers Special PresentationCHINA COMPARASION AND CONTRAST TO THE U.S. AND THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMYWednesday, October 28th 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Holiday Inn, OneontaSince the end the Second World War, the United States has led the world in scientific discovery and innovation, and has been a magnet attracting the best scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians to our educational institutions, industries and laboratories Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-19758656585497145902009-10-07T06:45:00.000-07:002009-10-07T07:48:26.459-07:00September 30th Program: Employer Resources for NonprofitsThe Leatherstocking AEA held their Septemer 30th program, which centered on the challenges confronting nonprofits regarding downsizing and re-organizing their staff. In response, Executive Directors are looking for ideas on how to do this appropriately and effectively. This panel discussion offered great information and resources to help nonprofits respond to these issues. The panel featured: Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-3204734661817205612009-09-26T12:14:00.001-07:002009-09-26T12:16:38.420-07:00$3.9 million grant awared for affiliation between Bassett Hospital and A.O. Fox Memorial HospitalThe Daily Star reported that plans for an affiliation of Bassett Healthcare and A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital received grant funding.Overall, the legislature provided $436 million in the budget for Health care Efficiency and Affordability Law, or HEAL, of New York State grants to address the needs of health facilities statewide, according to an announcement by Gov. David Paterson. The funds are Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-66733813966816063372009-09-25T09:33:00.000-07:002009-09-25T09:39:36.866-07:00United Way strives to make its goal in tough economic yearThe Daily Star reported the kickoff reception for the 40th year of the United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties was held Thursday at the National Soccer Hall of Fame.About 75 people attended the opening of the fundraising campaign that runs through Dec. 31, Executive Director Terry Capuano said.In the current economy, this will be a tough year to meet the goal of surpassing the 2008 total of Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-1033078048912561392009-09-25T08:26:00.000-07:002009-09-25T08:28:15.807-07:00September 30th Employer Resources Program Announced!Many local nonprofits are in the process of downsizing and re-organizing their staff, and are looking for ideas on how to do this appropriately and effectively. In response to these challenges, the Leatherstocking AEA has planned a panel discussion on human resources and employee issues (such as regulations, benefits, and employer resources). This panel discussion will offer you information on Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-24825211397587219742009-09-24T04:44:00.000-07:002009-09-24T04:48:37.622-07:00Focus Groups Announced: Arts Council Needs Your InputGreetings from UCCCA:As you are aware, UCCCA is moving forward shortly to conduct a search for a new Executive Director and determine the future direction of the organization. With the current economy, our organization needs to set priorities for the best use of its resources. In order for the Board to be well informed we need input and thoughts from our various constituencies. To that end, Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-10103957891026445082009-09-18T20:19:00.000-07:002009-09-21T04:08:30.689-07:00September 30th Employer Resources Program AnnouncedMany local nonprofits are in the process of downsizing and re-organizing their staff, and are looking for ideas on how to do this appropriately and effectively. In response to these challenges, the Leatherstocking AEA has planned a panel discussion on human resources and employee issues (such as regulations, benefits, and employer resources). This panel discussion will offer you information on Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-58101287303917310062009-09-04T09:04:00.000-07:002009-09-04T09:06:18.822-07:00Soccer Hall of Fame to CloseThe Daily Star reported that the museum at the National Soccer Hall of Fame will be closed to the public after Labor Day, except for dates when matches are on the field, its President and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Ullman said Thursday.He spoke during a media conference at the facility about the Soccer Hall's financial difficulties and also confirmed there will be a reduction in staff as itAndrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-9908379762683331722009-09-01T10:52:00.000-07:002009-09-01T10:56:51.613-07:00OFO awarded $2.4 million stimulus funding to help fight povertyWKTV reported that Congressman Michael Arcuri made a stop to announce some major funding for Otsego County on Monday.Arcuri spoke at Opportunities for Otsego, a non-profit organization whose goal is to fight poverty.On Monday, Congressman Arcuri announced that there is $2.4 million coming to Otsego County under the stimulus package. Much of the money will be used for various programs, including Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-13588856590558993112009-09-01T10:47:00.000-07:002009-09-01T10:50:29.026-07:00Employees Volunteer Services to Charities and Nonprofits, Fostering Potential New Customer RelationshipsSome small businesses are following the recession playbook of the unemployed.Just as many laid-off workers are volunteering more to fill up their free time and enhance their résumés, small-business owners and their employees are doing more pro bono services or volunteer work as a marketing and customer-relations strategy.The recession hit Studio G Architects Inc. of Boston particularly hard last Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-83444520896593215262009-08-31T19:33:00.001-07:002009-08-31T19:35:50.945-07:00Steering Committee MinutesSteering Committee Meeting August 14thLori S., Debra M., Michael W., and Susan K.Discussed possible new Steering Committee members Delaware County§ Liz Callahan, Hanford Mills Museum§ Peg Ellsworth, M-ARK Project§ Lisa Rainwater, Catskill Center Chenango County§ Patty Lockwood-Blaise, Earlville Opera§ Jane Coddington, Catholic Charities§ Dave Sheldon, The PlaceDiscussed meeting formato Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-13814710256573726152009-08-21T23:11:00.000-07:002009-08-21T23:16:56.376-07:00Nonprofits in Rural America: Overcoming the Resource GapThe Bridgespan Group has released a paper discussing the nonprofit sector in rural America and its challenges around funding. As the article relates:This paper lays out some of the facts surrounding rural nonprofit funding in the sample states, including original research comparing rural and urban nonprofits. We also take a preliminary stab—in the interest of seeding a dialogue—at some lessons Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-81461960599666946302009-08-21T18:25:00.000-07:002009-08-21T18:31:05.783-07:00Filling the Void and Making Things WorkRecently we have seen funding cutbacks and grant losses throughout the nonprofit sector, especially with local organizations. In response, we need to find new ways of filling gaps and taking needs to a greater public. I came across one such tool recently that any nonprofit can learn from. The resource, DonorsChoose.org, is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-14804191304355221702009-08-20T21:58:00.000-07:002009-08-21T18:25:42.325-07:00Remind the Government Nonprofits Exist!Dear Nonprofit Leader,I write to urge you to check out the following blog post. You know I have never done this before, so it must be important. And it is.As nonprofits across the country have been going to our federal officials to discuss how their health care reform plans affect nonprofits, we keep hearing government officials say things like: "Gee, we hadn't thought about nonprofits as Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-14442606865856318032009-08-20T04:08:00.000-07:002009-08-20T04:10:52.529-07:00CROP programs lose fundingThe Daily Star reported on that four area schools are scrambling to make plans for their CROP after-school programs after recently losing their funding.Programs at Riverside in Oneonta, Jefferson, Stamford and Cherry Valley-Springfield were denied funding in June through an application submitted by Otsego-Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services.CROP director Kris Kaschak saidAndrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-87975208765445895082009-08-16T20:06:00.000-07:002009-08-16T20:12:16.075-07:007th Annual Rally for Recovery Set for September 20thFRIENDS of RECOVERY DELAWARE and OTSEGO COUNTIES ( FOR-DO )CELEBRATING THE POWER AND POSSIBILITIES OF RECOVERY FROM ADDICTIONRECOVERY WALK AND FAMILY DAYOneonta, NYNeahwa Park, Large PavilionEvent T-Shirt to first 50 registrantsWalk Registration: 12 PMTwo Mile Walk: 1 PM $3 donation (or Optional 1 mile)FOOD served 1:30 ON (additional cost)Live Music 1:30 – 4 pmGames and Family ActivitiesRECOVERY Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-18281744003333248972009-08-14T05:24:00.000-07:002009-08-14T05:37:02.598-07:00Nonprofit VenturesThe NY Council of Nonprofits started a simple blog, Nonprofit Ventures, after our recent Entrepreneurial Ventures for the Arts trainings in Albany and NYC. This blog is a place to share ideas and ask questions about starting your own for profit venture. As nonprofits face more funding challenges, entrepreneurial ventures are becoming more of focus and opportunity to generate unrestricted Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-78529691681916076222009-08-10T17:55:00.001-07:002009-08-10T17:57:40.727-07:00Area sales-tax revenues downThe Daily Star reported that sales-tax revenue totals throughout the four-county area showed a sharp decline from last year's revenue during the second quarter, forcing budget cuts and hiring freezes.Otsego County Treasurer Myrna Thayne said the current quarter's numbers are "not good, but they are not as bad as they could be."Thayne said Otsego's sales-tax revenue for April, May and June _ the Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-5802215699390954392009-08-06T18:21:00.000-07:002009-08-06T18:23:11.533-07:00NOLA HENRY APPOINTED ESC OFFICE MANAGERThe Executive Service Corps (ESC) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Nola Henry to the newly created position of Office Manager for the organization. In this position, she is responsible for the overall management/coordination of the Executive Service Corps of Otsego-Delaware, Inc. Nola assumed this position effective August 3, 2009 upon the resignation of Lori Solensten who was theAndrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800758274436039088.post-59258088216618366302009-08-05T21:23:00.001-07:002009-08-05T21:30:59.810-07:00For Your Consideration: Boards Should Only Have Three CommitteesBlue Avocado's Board Cafe offered an article by David La Piana that discusses the challenges boards face with committees and their operation. David states that nonprofits should consider a simple three-committee structure consisting of Internal Affairs, External Affairs, and Governance. He ties the structure together with an Executive Committee that has Chairs from each of the three committees.Andrew Mariettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582299721394131373noreply@blogger.com0