Nonprofit Insider January 2009 Archives
New Hampshire Political Library Elects Board Officers: Organization led by new group of executive leadership Concord, NH - The New Hampshire Political Library recently elected new officers to lead the organization’s Board of Directors. As a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization promoting the political traditions of New Hampshire, the Political Library is proud of the bipartisan group elected to lead the organization during an important time of growth and future success. Read more... Sovereign Bank Supports Credit Counseling in Communities Throughout NH Concord, NH – Consumer Credit Counseling Services of NH & VT received $2,000 from Sovereign Bank’s Foundation to support credit counseling in communities throughout NH. Funding received will assist CCCS of NH & VT cover the cost of offering free credit, budget and financial counseling to families in New Hampshire. The majority of the services offered by CCCS of NH & VT are free to consumers. In today’s economic reality the agency has seen the need for its services increase to record numbers. “December has been historically a slow month for appointments, however, this past December CCCS of NH & VT scheduled 687 appointments through its networks of 14 offices in both states.” said Ken Belanger, Director of Operations for the agency. Learn more... Endowment for Health Awards More Than a Half-Million Dollars to Statewide Health Projects Concord, NH – The Endowment for Health, New Hampshire’s largest health foundation, recently awarded more than $500,000 in grants. Awards were made to 13 organizations for the resources necessary to forward health-related policies and projects in New Hampshire. Many of these projects have statewide reach while others address need in targeted geographic areas of the state. Read more... NH Catholic Charities Receives Federal Grant Manchester, N.H. - NH Catholic Charities has announced that it has been awarded a federal grant from the Office on Violence Against Women which is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice as part of the Legal Assistance for Victims program. The $400,000 grant will be used to provide immigration legal assistance to victims of domestic violence over the next 2 years
Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire named 2009 Champion in Action Manchester, N.H. – Citizens Bank New Hampshire and WMUR-TV have named Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire as their 2009 first quarter Champion in Action® in the area of youth programming. As part of the award, Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire will receive a $25,000 grant, media coverage, and extensive promotional and volunteer support for its commitment to inspiring girls throughout New Hampshire to achieve their personal best. “Citizens Bank is pleased to join WMUR-TV in naming Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire as the newest Champion in Action,” said Cathleen A. Schmidt, President, Citizens Bank, New Hampshire. “By providing financial, marketing, and volunteer support, we can assist this Champion in advancing its programs and services. Girls Incorporated of New Hampshire provides girls with the resources they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives as they transition into adulthood. We congratulate the organization’s efforts, and we are proud to contribute to its success.” Read more... AFP NNE is Seeking Presentation Proposals for Fall Conference AFP NNE is seeking proposals from presenters for their fall conference that address the theme of Essential Tools: Constructing the Future of Philanthropy. Proposals should demonstrate approaches that help fundraising professionals understand donors and their philanthropic motivations, share successful tools to implement new knowledge and best practices, enhance community involvement; and bring together people with diverse perspectives to discuss key issues and opportunities in philanthropy. Read more... North Country Health Consortium Awarded Tillotson Funding Whitefield, NH –The North Country Health Consortium's Northern NH Area Health Education Center (AHEC) has been selected for funding from the Tillotson Fund to develop and implement the North Country Health Care Occupations initiative. Northern NH AHEC is administered by the Consortium through a contract with Dartmouth Medical School to provide strategies to recruit and retain health professionals in NH's North Country. The North Country Health Care Occupations Initiative will develop and implement a health careers "pipeline" to expand the number of adults and young adults seeking a career in health care in the region. Read more... Bonnie CLAC Receives Department of Defense Award In December, Bonnie CLAC received an award honoring its commitment to supporting service members and their families from the Department of Defense. The award was presented by Ted Kehr, Field Chair of the New Hampshire Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), with James Goss, Executive Director of the New Hampshire ESGR Committee and Peter Merritt, Area Family Assistance Center Coordinator also in attendance. Read more... New Hampshire Political Library Elects Two Board Members Concord, NH - The New Hampshire Political Library recently elected two Granite State
leaders to the organization’s Board of Directors. Senate President
Sylvia Larsen of Concord and Joel Maiola of Sunapee will join the
organization’s trustees this January to serve a three-year term. Read more... Rural New Hampshire Has Greater Opportunities Due to USDA Rural Development Investment Montpelier, VT - Jolinda H. LaClair, State Director of USDA Rural Development (RD) for New Hampshire, announced that during Fiscal Year 2008, USDA Rural Development helped to improve the quality of life and increase economic opportunity with an investment of $109,169,783 into New Hampshire. “We are proud to have provided technical and financial resources to assist individuals, organizations and community leaders in, rural New Hampshire, to strengthen their communities.” said LaClair. “As the economy fluctuates, USDA Rural Development’s programs will continue to provide financing needed to reduce energy costs and consumption, create new jobs, increase and sustain homeownership and strengthen community infrastructure.” Read more... Seven Nonprofit Leaders, Named in Top 25  This month’s edition of Business NH Magazine names seven nonprofits leaders in the list of 25 leaders who will play a strong role in shaping the future. Included in the list are J Christopher Williams, President of the Nashua Chamber of Commerce, Esteban Lopez, Director of Diversity Initiatives NH College and University Council, Matthew Cookson, Associate Chancellor for External Relations, UNH, Kelly A. Clark, State Director of AARP, Steve Norton, Executive Director of the NH Center for Public Policy, Mary Ann Kristiansen, Executive Director of Hannah Grimes, and Mary Ellen Jackson, Executive Director of the NH Center for Nonprofits. Congratulations to all on the list. 2009 Business in the Arts Awards Nominations are now open for the 2009 Business in the Arts Awards, sponsored annually by the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts to publicly recognize and honor businesses and a business leader that have had significant impact on the state’s arts and cultural environment. Anyone may make a nomination! Arts organizations and artists are encouraged to nominate their favorite businesses. Businesses are encouraged to self nominate. Many businesses donate time and financial support to the arts community in relative anonymity. Nominating a deserving business and/or individual for a Business in the Arts Award is a simple act that demonstrates appreciation, generates good will, and helps bring attention to the exemplary partnerships formed between the arts and these businesses and individuals. The winners will be announced at the Awards banquet on May 11. Read more... |
