From Heidi at Oweesta.org Mon Feb 1 11:23:25 2010 From: Heidi at Oweesta.org (Heidi Davis) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:23:25 -0700 Subject: [CircleUp] Webinar: "Native Youth Financial Education Programs" - February 16, 2010, 12-2pm MST Message-ID: <82182B01DBD600448F4C7D2631BA1BFEB6786A@SERVER1.fnoc.internal> NATIVE YOUTH FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS February 16, 2010, 12-2pm MST l Webinar Submission deadline for applications is February 10, 2010. Applications must be submitted to Adrianne Brave Heart by email to adrainne at oweesta.org or by fax to 605-342-3771. On February 16, 2010, 12-2pm MST, Oweesta will deliver an introductory webinar designed to help Native organizations determine if starting a youth financial education program is appropriate for their organization and community. A panel of national and grassroots practitioners who currently run successful youth programs will provide an overview of effective youth products and services as well as the benefits and time requirements of starting a youth financial education program. Topics of Discussion will include the following: * Sharing the Challenges and Successes of Their Program * Best Practices * Target Markets * Program Design * Partners * Funding * Visions for the Future * Q & A For more information, contact Vickie Oldman-John with Oweesta at vickie at oweesta.org or 505-896-6786. Oweesta welcomes representatives from First Peoples Youth Entrepreneurship Camp, Four Bands Community Fund, and the Junior Achievement Native Initiative as our panelists. Panel discussion will be moderated by Oweesta's Director of Financial Education & Asset Building, Vickie Oldman-John, and will be followed by Q&A. Submission deadline for applications is February 10, 2010. Applications must be submitted to Adrianne Brave Heart by email to adrainne at oweesta.org or by fax to 605-342-3771. The webinar session will be delivered via GotoWebinar. Dial-up information will be sent to all registered participants prior to the start of the webinar. The webinar is free of charge and designed with an emphasis on Native programs, but is open to other institutions serving Native people. "Other institutions serving Native people" include: Tribes, Tribal agencies (such as housing authorities), Tribal colleges, Native nonprofit organizations, and Community development organizations with experience and expertise in delivering financial services and products in Native communities. This webinar is offered through the Expanding Native Opportunities: Native Financial Skills Initiative, a comprehensive training and technical assistance program to help Native communities design and implement financial education programs. 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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Directs development and certification of the Ho-Chunk CDFI, including staffing and capitalization of the organization, the development of mortgage-loan and other loan products, and the development of a CDFI homeownership counseling program. ? Implements the mission and primary goals of the organization on behalf of and in cooperation with the Board of Commissioners. ? Represents the corporation in accordance with the policies and goals of the organization in matters that affect homeownership, community organization, entrepreneurship, economic development, and HHCDA and Ho-Chunk Nation-related programs and projects affecting the CDFI. ? Serves as the executive director of the CDFI, overseeing all day-to-day administration and routine work of the CDFI. ? Recommends policies and projects to the Executive Director. ? Negotiates contracts on behalf of the CDFI in accordance with CDFI policies and guidelines. ? Directs the work of the full- and part-time employees of the CDFI and evaluates their performance and recommending personnel actions to the Executive Director. ? Recommends the establishment, abolishment and/or reclassification of staff positions to the Executive Director. ? Develops recommendations for long-term CDFI strategic plan through and with the Executive Director. ? Serves as the chief spokesperson for the CDFI for media and other forums. ? Coordinates CDFI newsletter, direct mail, and e-mail that will provide communication with clients, donors and support network. ? Develops outreach and builds strong working relationships with individuals in nonprofit organizations, universities, Indian programs, private foundations, and local, state and federal government who have an impact or influence on homeownership and entrepreneurship, especially in the Ho-Chunk Nation/HHCDA service area. ? Prepares reports as requested by the Executive Director and Board of Commissioners. ? Attends other meetings, trainings, seminars and conferences as necessary. ? Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS Direct supervisor of all employees in the CDFI Division. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or Public Policy preferred, or an equal amount of time of demonstrated leadership and administrative capability in the for-profit or non-profit arena, preferably dealing with homeownership/economic/community development in rural and tribally controlled areas. Bachelors required. ? Minimum of two years in former management capacity at a mortgage lender (bank or non-bank). ? Experience in analyzing and recommending mortgage-loan decisions. ? Expertise in a variety of credit and/or equity-capital types. ? Has designed or provided basic financial or home-loan education to potential homeowners. ? Preferred is a record of success at start-up and development of a CDFI or related organization, for a Native American government or agency. ? Three-five years' project management and/or leadership experience. ? Ability to administer private, nonprofit service organizations, including an understanding of the legal responsibilities and constraints of such organizations. ? Ability to obtain and manage external grants, contracts, and donations. ? Ability in the area of communication skills including strong writing, speaking, and listening skills. ? Ability to lead meetings and delegate responsibilities. ? Ability to manage office staff. ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with tribal, federal, state, regional and local agencies/organizations, community leaders, and the general public. ? 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POSITION SUMMARY The Finance and Grants Manager, in coordination with the Executive Director, is responsible for performing the financial management, accounting, and administrative functions of the organization. This position will be supported by an outside accounting firm that will offer professional guidance and assist in performing some of the financial management duties. Training in specialty areas required for the organization will be available, but applicant must have the capacity and desire to perform the duties. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Purchases, maintains, and tracks office supplies and equipment, including coordination of repairs, in compliance with the procurement policies. 2. Coordinates and processes payroll activities including cutting payroll checks, payroll taxes and necessary tax related forms. 3. Performs administrative tasks and ensures accurate documentation of staff compliance on personnel policy responsibilities. 4. Responsible for managing and tracking grant/contract expenditures in compliance with grant regulations. 5. Maintains up-to-date and accurate financial statements and reports as set out by the Executive Director, Board of Directors and funding agencies. 6. Assist the Executive Director in developing annual budgets. 7. Manage annual audit preparation and serve as the primary staff liaison to the auditors. 8. Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Executive Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor's degree preferred and/or three years experience in financial management, accounting, and administrative duties. 2. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 3. High ethical and professional standards. Attention to detail. 4. Skill in the use of computers and commonly used office and QuickBooksTM accounting software. 5. Ability to manage multiple projects with efficiency and accuracy in fulfillment of position requirements, while working to ensure success of the organization. 6. All persons selected for interview will be subject to a background check. Must have valid driver's license. 7. Indian and Veteran preference will be given. OST Partnership for Housing, Inc. offers competitive salaries. Interested candidates should mail or hand deliver cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Emma Clifford, Executive Director, OST Partnership for Housing, Box 3001, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 or e-mail information to: ostph at yahoo.com. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Oldman-John, MSW Director of Financial Education & Asset Building Oweesta Corporation 910 Fifth Street, Suite 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 (P) (505) 896-6786 (F) (605) 342-3771 vickie at oweesta.org www.oweesta.org www.nfec.info www.ournativecircle.org Celebrating 10 Years of Investing in Native Opportunity! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20100203/c790d7ad/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Winter Cycle -- January 15, 2010 Spring Cycle -- March 25, 2010 Summer Cycle -- June 25, 2010 Key Documents and Information for Applicants AFI Resource Center -- Request an application kit and ask your questions! Send an email note to info at idaresources.org or give us a call on 866-778-6037. Assets for Independence Program Funding Opportunity Announcement HHS-2008-ACF-OCS-EI-0053 -- The official request for proposals that describes the Assets for Independence Program and application requirements. As originally published, the announcement did not include information about the Summer funding cycle. 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Whether you are working to build assets, increase consumer awareness, working with youth and teens, or seniors the conference tracks take a comprehensive approach to sharing best practices and ways to build your programs. The mini-grants at the conference end allow you the ability to obtain the funding to implement what you've learned or augment your own program. I look forward to seeing you there! Jolene Bach MFEC President You can register and find additional information at www.mtmfec.org We will begin the evening before with a Celebration Dinner with a welcome by Mr. Jim Malloy from the MT Attorney General's Office, special awards to some exceptional people who have propelled financial education in our state, and a key note address by the hosts of the hit PBS TV series Money Track. Seats are limited to this event. 2010 MFEC Statewide Financial Education Conference & Resource Fair Building a Money $avvy Montana AGENDA 8:30 a.m. Welcome Jolene Bach, MFEC President 8:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation Pam Krueger and Jack Gallagher from the PBS syndicated TV show "Money Track" 9:45 a.m. Concurrent Resource Workshops Elementary and Middle School Students Money $avvy Kids Presented by Roubie Younkin, Montana State University Extension, Valley County Teens Facing Credit Presented by Eric Lindeen, Zoot Enterprises, and Larry Kahn, Credit QA Adults You and Your Money Presented by Heidi Knudson, Altana Federal Credit Union 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Resource Workshops General Choices, Choices, Choices! Presented by Karen Smith, Montana Credit Unions for Community Development Youth and Adults Free to Choo$e Presented by Galen Amy and Claudine Maroon, Community Action Partnership of NW MT Adults How to Host a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site Presented by Wendi Castle, Internal Revenue Service 11:30 a.m. Lunch Keynote Presentation by Denise Juneau - Superintendent, Montana Office of Public Instruction 1:30 p.m Concurrent Resource Workshopsz Elementary and Middle School Students Biz Kid$ Presented by Heidi Knudson, Altana Federal Credit Union Teens Choice and Chance Finance Presented by Molly Rose Fehringer, First Interstate Foundation Adults and Family Building a Community Prosperity Club Presented by Lynda Sowell, Rural Dynamics, Inc. 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Resource Workshops General Facilitating Financial Education: Training the Trainer Presented by Jolene Bach, Rural Dynamics, Inc. Teens and Adults Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families Presented by Elva Dorsey, Browning Community Development Corporation Seniors Preventing Financial Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled Presented by Denise Armstrong, Big Sky Senior Services 3:00 Break 3:15 The Power of Partnerships A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Marsha Goetting, Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist, Dept. of Agricultural Economics & Economics, MSU * Gary Owen, United Way of Cascade County * Karen Smith, Montana Credit Unions for Community Development * Galen Amy and Claudine Maroon, Community Action Partnership of NW Montana 4:00 MFEC Mini-Grant Application Overview to Support Community Programs Q & A Session and Concluding Remarks 4:30 Networking with Resource Providers and Mini-Grant Application Assistance Our hope is that you leave today with great ideas for implementing financial education initiatives in your Montana communities! Montana Financial Education Coalition * www.mtmfec.org Adrianne Brave Heart Financial Education & Asset Building Specialist Oweesta Corporation 910 5th St. Suite 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 adrianne at oweesta.org Phone: 605-342-3770 Fax: 605-342-3771 www.oweesta.org www.nfec.info www.ournativecircle.org "Developing Native Assets ~ Building Native Communities" Celebrating 10 Years of Investing in Native Opportunity! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20100211/81fbdcfa/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 25654 bytes Desc: image001.jpg Url : /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20100211/81fbdcfa/attachment-0001.jpe -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Challenge - an awards program for educators and high schools students that aims to encourage the teaching of personal finance - is our first step in a new partnership. An earlier version of the Challenge was organized by Treasury under the previous administration, and this expanded effort builds on that success. Our goal is to get one million high school students to take the Challenge, which includes a voluntary online exam, by April 9, 2010. To make that happen, we'll need thousands of educators from across the country to register and get their students prepared. Two thousand educators have already signed up. It's a good start, but we have a long way to go. We're writing to ask for your help. Will you please support our effort to reach out to high school teachers - and other educators working with high school students age 13-19, such as librarians, youth group leaders, and after-school program staff - to encourage them to sign up for the Challenge at challenge.treas.gov by March 14? We're encouraging educators to take these steps: 1. View the video message from Secretary Duncan 2. Register for the Challenge by March 14th 3. Recruit their colleagues to participate (flier available here) 4. Prepare their students (using the free educator toolkit or their own resources) 5. Administer the online exam one day between March 15th and April 9th 6. Present official (printable) awards certificates to high-scoring students All participating educators will receive personalized awards certificates, and educators in states with the highest participation rates will earn special distinction. Please consider taking these steps as an outreach partner: * Send a custom message directly to educators and/or people who work with them * Contact influential individuals who could help recruit educators to participate * Include a link to the National Financial Capability Challenge website on your own site * Include the Challenge in your organization's social networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) * Talk about the Challenge during speaking engagements * Create additional incentives to encourage educators to participate * Offer instructional support to educators new to this topic (e.g. linking them with local experts) Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Michelle Greene Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education and Financial Access U.S. Department of the Treasury Matthew Yale Deputy Chief of Staff U.S. Department of Education -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Designed for prospective grantees and their partners, this interactive call allows participants to ask questions from AFI Resource Center staff and expects on AFI program requirements and application guidelines and procedures. Register online now to participate in next week's conference call to learn move about AFI application requirements and procedures from AFI Resource Center Staff. If you cannot make next week's call, you can view the complete schedule of upcoming webinars and conference calls online at the AFI Calendar of Events webpage. AFI is the largest Federal funding source for Individual Development Account (IDA) programs. The AFI program provides funding for non-profit organizations, qualified state and local governments, community development credit unions, and other community-based organizations to provide IDAs for qualified individuals in their area. Each participant sets up an individual savings account that receives matched funding from the federal government and another source. The funds can be used for furthering education, purchasing a home, or starting a business. More information on the AFI program is available online at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding/ or http://idaresources.org/ or by contacting the AFI Resource Center by emailing info at idaresources.org or by calling 1-888-778-6037. Ah?hee' (thank you), Vickie Vickie K. Oldman-John, MSW Director of Financial Education & Asset Building Oweesta Corporation 910 Fifth Street, Suite 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 (P) (505) 896-6786 (F) (605) 342-3771 vickie at oweesta.org www.oweesta.org www.nfec.info www.ournativecircle.org Celebrating 10 Years of Investing in Native Opportunity! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Northwest Technical Assistance Convening will provide an opportunity for Native CDFIs, non-profits, and tribes located in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to come together to discuss their progress in developing Native CDFIs, financial education programs, IDA programs, entrepreneurship, and other aspects of community development. In addition to specialized workshops, information about FREE technical assistance resources currently available to groups in the Northwest region will be provided. For more information, contact Kellie Jewett with Oweesta at kellie at oweesta.org or (605) 430-4249. The Northwest Technical Assistance Convening will be held on March 16-17, 2010 at: Little Creek Casino 91 W State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 (800) 667-7711 Please RSVP by March 1, 2010 to Kellie Jewett at (605) 430-4249 or kellie at oweesta.org . This convening and a limited amount of follow up technical assistance is FREE of charge. 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Free webinars for IDA agencies are scheduled: * Thursday, February 25, 2:00 - 3:00 Eastern Time * Tuesday, March 23, 1:00 - 2:00 Eastern Time These webinars will provide an overview of Outcome Tracker for IDA, including the IDA Basic and IDA Advanced options. To participate in the webinar or to set up a personalized product tour, please contact Dave Smucker at info at vistashare.com . What is Outcome Tracker? Outcome Tracker provides web-based management of your agency's client data. All in one place * Client inquiry, intake, services & outcomes * AFI, ORR, Youth IDA, and more * Plus, manage your non-IDA program * Multiple collaborative partners Web-based * Client self-service saves you time * Access data securely, anywhere * Flexible security permissions * Combined reports for a network of agencies Outcomes-based * Online surveys measure outcomes over time * Outcomes reporting = better grant proposals Flexible * Create unlimited fields * Create unlimited reports * Powerful standard reports Import and Export * Import MIS IDA data * Import/Export spreadsheets Reporting outcomes change over time Are you utilizing your data to understand your clients' outcomes and to improve your grant proposals? Outcome Tracker provides tools to help. Outcome Tracker includes standard outcomes reports. These reports help you to analyze your outcomes over time, showing the net change for all selected clients and showing net change broken down by a category of your choice. What's new in Outcome Tracker? VistaShare continually enhances Outcome Tracker. Recent enhancements include: * Self-paced tutorials teach users how to create queries and reports. (Report writing is available for IDA Advanced customers.) These new training tools add to a series of tutorials that help you make the most of Outcome Tracker IDA. They are also a convenient way for you to train new staff. * Document Storage module. This optional module allows you to attach files, such as documents, spreadsheets, scanned documents, etc., to a client's record. * QuickBooks interface. This new feature allows you to export withdrawal transactions from Outcome Tracker and import them to QuickBooks. The import creates check transactions, which can then be printed. More enhancements are in the works for 2010. Stay tuned! Comments from the field "Outcome Tracker has helped AAA Fair Credit Foundation streamline many aspects of running the Utah Individual Development Account Network. We have been able to integrate many automated features which before were labor intensive and time consuming. Their support staff are responsive professional and helpful. It is without reservation I recommend Outcome Tracker." Preston L. Cochrane President and CEO AAA Fair Credit Foundation Salt Lake City, UT Feedback We welcome your comments and suggestions about this newsletter or any of the items discussed. Please provide your feedback to Dave Smucker . Thank you! ___________________________________________ This message has been sent to you by VistaShare . If you do not want to receive any more newsletters, please click here to unsubscribe . To forward this message to someone, please click here to forward . powered by phplist v 2.10.4, ? tincan ltd -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Topics will include application requirements and procedures; tips for developing strong IDA projects that address unique needs of community in the Mid South; and pre-application information available from the AFI Resource Center. The Office of Community Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to co-sponsor this orientation session with the Foundation for the Mid South. What: Federal Funding for Individual Development Accounts When: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on March 11th 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. on March 12th Where: Jackson Marriott 200 East Amite Street Jackson, Mississippi 39201 For more information on the Assets for Independence and Individual Development Accounts, and to register, visit the AFI program website online at: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding/ email: info at idaresources.org or call 1-866-778-6037 Ah?hee' (thank you), Vickie K. 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