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Member Spotlight -
Casa de Amparo’s Child Development
Center and Family Visitation Programs have moved to a new
location in Oceanside, becoming the Child Development and Family
Services Center. The new facility allows Casa de Amparo to serve
significantly more children and families than previously.
“Now that the Center is operational, we’re
providing a more versatile, spacious, and healing environment
for our kids and their families,” says Executive Director Sharon
Delphenich.
While Casa de Amparo has been known as a
temporary emergency shelter for children who have been removed
from their homes as a result of child abuse, the new facility
reflects the organization’s emphasis on the prevention of child
abuse, abandonment and neglect. The organization still maintains
two children’s shelters in Oceanside, while the Child
Development and Family Services Center helps families stay
together, providing them with tools for communication,
discipline, anger management and stress relief through
therapeutic child care, parent education, and family counseling.
The new Center celebrated its opening on
Nov. 13, with a dedication ceremony attended by supporters,
including Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood. The city of Oceanside played
an important role in bringing the Center to completion, along
with San Diego County. Best-selling author Dave Pelzer, who
wrote the classic A Child Called It, highlighted the dedication
day with presentations to staff, volunteers and the community.
For more information on the Center, contact
Viki Hurst, 760.754.5500, Ext. 11.
2-1-1 San Diego’s Response to Firestorm
2007
Robert, a 75 year old resident from Poway,
called 2-1-1 looking for evacuation information when the Witch
Creek Fire broke out. After finding out his area was not yet
being evacuated but could be in danger, he became frantic. As it
turns out, Robert was without transportation and had no family
members in the area to help him. By dialing “2-1-1,” a call
specialist was able to calm Robert and get him immediate
transportation services as well as shelter information. Robert
said that by calling 2-1-1 San Diego he was able to get the help
he needed quickly and efficiently.
2-1-1 San Diego is a nonprofit organization
with a mission to provide around the clock, easy access to
community, health, and disaster information through the phone,
internet, and print publications. Not only does 2-1-1 provide a
live person 24 hours, seven days a week to help San Diegans
navigate through a personal crisis when there is no where else
to turn, 2-1-1 also functions as a first responder of
information during a wide-spread disaster, such as the past
week’s firestorm.
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When dialing 2-1-1, callers are
linked to highly-trained call specialist who can answer
questions about a variety of services and information,
like where to find child care, employment assistance, food
and shelter, protective services and legal aid,
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parenting classes,
substance abuse, and employment or volunteer opportunities.
In times of disaster, 2-1-1 is mobilized
within the County's emergency operations system as a central
communications link for the public. In the past week, 2-1-1 has
been helping San Diegans with 24-hour a day, up-to-date
information about mandatory evacuations, shelter locations, road
closures, and relief and recovery resources, as well as helping
those without internet access to register cell phones to receive
reverse 911 calls.
Since last Sunday, 2-1-1 has spoken to more
than 116,000 San Diegans, with the majority of those individuals
looking information relating to the firestorm. That represents
an increase of over 7,000% from our normal day at 2-1-1. By
working with more than 1,500 volunteers, 2-1-1 has been able to
meet the demand of the community in providing the necessary
information to get San Diegans back on their feet.
As the recent disaster begins to evolve,
2-1-1 will continue to be a source of information during the
recovery period by supporting individuals who have been affected
by this disaster. 2-1-1 will also continue to provide all San
Diegans who are in crisis or in need of help the resources they
need to build and sustain healthy lives, like Robert.
Continuing in its mission to provide easy
access to services, information can be accessed through a TTY
service for the hearing impaired, and most recently, from all
major cell phone service providers (wireless service providers
fees apply). 2-1-1’s call center staff are fluent in English,
Spanish, and Somali, and also utilizes a translation service
that offers more than 150 languages. All caller information
collected by 2-1-1 staff is kept anonymous.
For more information about 2-1-1 or for
up-to-date disaster information and resources, please go to
www.211SanDiego.org.
USD’s Nonprofit Leadership and
Management Program
Please join us for the University of San
Diego’s Fourth Annual Institute for Nonprofit Governance on
Friday-Saturday, January 11 and 12, 2008 at the University of
San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice. This
year we are proud to host two keynote speakers: Michael Pinto,
Ph.D., Founder and President, Laguna Canyon Foundation and David
O. Renz, Ph.D., Beth K. Smith/Missouri Chair in Nonprofit
Leadership and the Director of the Midwest Center for Nonprofit
Leadership, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
This unique conference aims to inspire,
educate and honor our rich and diverse nonprofit community. Come
to connect and learn from your colleagues and our expert
faculty. Seminars have been designed to meet the special needs
of organizations (and the people who steward them), at all
stages of their development – from emerging to established.
Participants may attend one or both days. Space is limited.
For more information and to register
online, please visit:
www.sandiego.edu/nonprofit/events Or contact Laura B.
Stein at lbstein@sandiego.edu, (619) 260-7442.
Member Spotlight - Each month we will share a brief
story or article(s) on SANDAN members, their mission,
programs, key staff or a special event. If you would like
us to SPOTLIGHT your program, please submit details
to
Jeanine Politte by the 16th of the month to be
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Government Updates
State & Local News
New San Diego Lobbying Law Applies
to Nonprofits
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By Tom Scott, San Diego Housing Federation
On January 1, 2008, a new lobbying disclosure
law takes effect for the City of San Diego. The law modifies the
existing law by defining three types of lobbying organizations, two
of which must register and report certain activities and
expenditures and a third type of lobbying organization that must
report certain expenditures. This article gives an overview of the
requirements and links to more detailed information. However, anyone
that deals regularly with city officials should read the information
provided by the Ethics Commission and the City Clerk (see link at
end).
What Is A Lobbyist?
A “lobbyist” is defined in the City’s Lobbying
Ordinance as any individual who engages in “lobbying activities.”
The most important part of “lobbying activities” is lobbying itself,
which occurs when an individual has a direct communication with a
City Official outside of a public meeting (e.g., a private meeting,
talking on the telephone, sending a letter or e-mail) for the
purpose of influencing a municipal decision.
Other “lobbying activities” include monitoring
municipal decisions, preparing testimony and presentations, engaging
in research, performing investigations, gathering facts, attending
hearings, communicating with clients, and waiting to meet with City
Officials, to the extent that such activities are related to
influencing a municipal decision. The term “City Official” does not
include all City employees, but to elected officials, their senior
staff, appointed commission members and senior agency staff.
Click to view the complete article.
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We would like to thank Tom Scott who also sits on SANDAN's Board of
Directors for reporting on the new Lobby Regulations.
California's Fiscal Outlook: LAO Projections 2007-08 Through 2012-13,
released 11/14/07. At the time the 2007‑08 Budget Act was enacted in August
2007, the budget plan focused on closing the gap between General Fund revenues
and expenditures for the fiscal year and maintaining a $4.1 billion
reserve. Since that time, the 2007‑08 budget situation has deteriorated by
almost $6 billion. Under our forecast, absent corrective action, the state
would end the current fiscal year with a $1.9 billion deficit... (pdf
version)
Webcast Press Conference (11/14/07)
No Need to Apply -
State tax-exempt status (AB 897) takes effect January 1, 2008. It deletes the current requirement that
nonprofits apply for tax exempt status with the state Franchise Tax Board and
provides that an organization is exempt from state taxes if approved by the
Internal Revenue Service pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code for tax exempt status. Nonprofits must file a copy of the IRS notification
with the CA Franchise Tax Board as well as notify them if status is suspended or
revoked.
more info
Nonprofit public
benefit and mutual benefit corporations will need to include the mailing address of the
corporation if different from the street address of its principal executive
office address in California on their Statement of Information form filed with
the state beginning January 1, 2008 also.
more info on SB 998
Federal News
Estate Tax Revision Legislation - On
November 14, 200, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on
estate tax laws with guest witness Warren Buffet who stated the tax
repeal would only benefit the richest of Americans and not improve
the well-being of the lower-income worker. On 11/20/07, OMB Watch
published an article on the hearing "Estate Tax Repeal No Longer on
the table" -
click here to read
The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (H.R.
2669) was signed into Law on
9/27/07. The bill provides for three major actions: increasing the maximum Pell
grant award; capping the loan repayment terms at 15% of discretionary income;
and creating a debt-forgiveness program for public-sector employees, including
those working for nonprofit organizations. Amendments made by this law became
effective on October 1, 2007. Interest rate cut savings per
California student over the life of the loan at 4-year school (once
fully phased in) will be $4,830.
Details from the H.R. Committee on Education & Labor
Legislative info
College Cost Reduction and Access Act
Technical Amendments of 2007 (HR 4153) makes certain technical
corrections and transition amendments to the College Cost Reduction
and Access Act above.
HR 4153 adds special rule for married borrowers filing separately-
'In the case of a married borrower who files a separate Federal
income tax return, the Secretary shall calculate the amount of the
borrower's income-based repayment under this section solely on the
basis of the borrower's student loan debt and adjusted gross
income.' Referred to Senate committee on Health, Education, Labor,
and Pensions, 11/14/2007.
more info
FEC
Electioneering Communications -
Nonprofits may run issue ads during election periods that mention
federal candidates under certain conditions including urging a
candidate to take a particular position or action with respect to an
issue under new rule by the FEC. Disclosure rules
regarding sources of funding and donors must be followed. For
more information on the 11/20/07 approved provisions, click here.
IRS News
Additional changes to form 990 are due to be
released by years end. The IRS is racing to finish the overhaul
which has already included some of the suggestions from over 650
comments received following the June release of the redesigned
forms.
IRS Reminds Charities and Churches of
Political Activity Ban - The Internal Revenue Service has
reminded section 501(c)(3) organizations, including charities and
churches that federal law prohibits them from becoming directly or
indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates.
Political campaign activity has been banned for
more than half a century and bars certain tax-exempt organizations
from engaging on behalf of or in opposition to political candidates.
However, these organizations can engage in advocating for or against
issues and, to a limited extent, ballot initiatives or other
legislative activities.
The IRS suggests that all nonprofits and
religious organizations review the guidance they have issued to help
them avoid any problems.
View complete reminder notice.
Overcaution
and Confusion: The Impact of Ambiguous IRS Regulation of Political Activities by
Charities and the Potential for Change; an OMB Watch Report released in November
2007. The report summarizes the pros and cons of creating a bright-line rule
defining what is and is not prohibited partisan intervention in elections by
charities and religious organizations as discussed by a panel of legal experts
on August 3, 2007. Is the time ripe for clearer IRS rules on
nonpartisan voter engagement while reducing nonprofit risk?
http://www.ombwatch.org/npadv/paci2rpt.pdf
IRS Releases Compliance Guidelines for
Public Charities & Private Foundations - Rules & regulations
continue to change, so the IRS is making it a bit easier for
nonprofits to keep up with significant changes, most notably the
Pension Protection Act of 2006.
Compliance Guide for Public Charities,
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4221pc.pdf
Compliance Guide for Private Foundations,
www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4221pf.pdf
More information on federal, state & local issues can be
found at
SANDAN's News You Can Use.
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Nonprofit Leadership Resources
Next Shift: Beyond the Nonprofit Leadership Crisis, a report from Building
Movement Project in conjunction with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is
a broad look at the issue of generational change and
presents different frames and solutions that move us beyond the “crisis” view of
leadership transition and expansion.
What's Next? Baby Boom Leaders in Social Change Nonprofits, a report from
Building Movement Project, interviews twenty-seven social change nonprofit
leaders in the baby boom generation on their work and contributions over the
past 30 years and their perspectives about the future of nonprofit sector
leadership. The leaders come from diverse backgrounds and are involved in a wide
range of issues. All have helped to build strong nonprofit organizations that
have made major contributions to social change.
Grant Opportunities
The United Way of San Diego
County is pleased to announce the release of its
Promoting Financial Stability and Independence RFP.
You can find the full RFP on our website at
http://uwsd.org/our-focus/apply-for-funding.
United Way will be hosting a mandatory pre-proposal
conference on November 28th at 1:00pm at the United
Way at which time we will answer any questions you may
have, and explain the online application process.
Completed proposals must be submitted electronically
by 3:00pm on January 4, 2008. |
Resource Library
"The Office of the President" - The Government We Deserve is
a periodic column on public policy by Eugene Steuerle, a senior
fellow at the nonpartisan Urban Institute and a former deputy
assistant secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Steuerle shares his
advice with the presidential candidates.... "Run first and foremost
on the one fundamental issue that matters most to the public—that
you will restore the stature and integrity of the Office of
President of the United States. In other words, treat as solemn and
serious the oath that the Constitution requires every president to
take." Released 11/15/07.
Immigrant Integration in Low-income Urban Neighborhoods: Improving
Economic Prospects and Strengthening Connections for Vulnerable
Families - this report draws on a unique survey of residents in
10 vulnerable urban neighborhoods to examine the financial
well-being and economic integration of families of different racial,
ethnic, and nativity status. The paper explores the extent to which
the economic well-being of immigrant groups is influenced by
specific factors related to their immigrant status, compared with
members of native-born minority groups and native-born whites.
Released by the Urban Institute 11/27/07.
GovernmentDocs.org was created to advance the
values of open and accountable government. This site gives
the public an unprecedented level of access to government
documents by allowing users to browse, search, and review
hundreds of thousands of pages acquired through the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and other public
disclosure, or “sunshine,” laws.
 SANDAN Updates
Contracting
Workgroup
Meetings are open to all County
contractors, co-convened by SANDAN and the County of San Diego
HHSA Agency Contract Support, and includes representatives from
Mental Health Contractors Assoc. and the ADS Providers
Association.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 20th* (3rd
Thursday) from 2:00 - 3:30pm at County Mental
Health Services Admin. Office, 3255 Camino del Rio South, in the
La Jolla Room.
Notes from recent meetings and the Procurement Deep Dive
are posted on SANDAN's website.
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Congrats!!!
Nonprofit Management Solutions held its 3rd Annual
Salute to Excellence Awards on Friday, November 30, 2007. Congratulations to
Legacy Award winners Billy Ray Smith & Kimberly Hunt for going the extra mile
for our community establishing a legacy of service on behalf of all of San
Diego, and re-gifting their $5,000 Grant Award to the CHP 11-99 Foundation, a
nonprofit that raises funds for families of California Highway Patrol officers
killed in the line of duty. Four Excellence Awards were presented to nonprofits
recognized for their use of best practices and accomplishments, each with a
$3,000 Grant Award to the following San Diego Nonprofits: Big Brothers Big
Sisters of San Diego County, Executive Excellence; City Heights Community
Development Corporation, Organizational Innovation; YMCA of San Diego County,
Technology Solutions; and Mainly Mozart, Accountable Board Governance.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
SANDAN members are nominated for the honor of dynamic women
business leaders, role models for their achievements and contributions to San
Diego at the San Diego Business Journal's 14th Annual Women Who Mean Business
Awards on November 1, 2007. Congratulations to nominee Barbara Ryan of
Rady Children's Hospital and honoree Kim Bond of Mental Health Systems,
Inc.
Congratulations to SANDAN members Father Joe Carroll, St.
Vincent de Paul Villages who received the 'Exemplary Award' and Rudolph
Johnson III of Neighborhood House Association for their nomination to be
considered as one of San Diego's Most Admired CEOs at San Diego Business
Journal's event on October 18, 2007.
Elizabeth C. “Betsy” Morris, President
and Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego Housing Commission,
was awarded the M. Justin Herman Memorial Award, a lifetime
achievement award, by the National Association of Housing &
Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Morris.
Movin' & Shakin'...
Dr. Ruth Riedel is leaving the Alliance Healthcare
Foundation on January 1, 2008 after 19 years as founding President and CEO.
Since the Alliance’s inception, Riedel has overseen the disbursement and
tracking of over 1,300 grants totaling more than $43 million. These grants were
leveraged by working with funding partners who contributed an additional $41
million. After January 1, Dr. Riedel plans to continue using her experience to
benefit other organizations dedicated to advocacy and services for underserved
populations.
Press Release
Judy Forrester has been appointed president & CEO of
Lead San Diego after serving as the interim CEO position since July 2006.
Congrats!!!
Do you know a nonprofit executive
or colleague who might
be transitioning; please
contact
SANDAN so we can spread the word. |
