NPN Now Hiring for Operations Manager!

Operations Manager

Scope:

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of
Neighborhoods Partnership Network. S/He manages finances, membership and administrative/
operational support. This position is responsible for accurate record keeping and reporting in
compliance with NPN By-laws and grantor requirements. The Operations Manager reports to the

Executive Director.

Duties:

Financial:
• Assist with budgets, expense statements, and monthly review of finances
• Compliance with financial record keeping guidelines required by By-laws and grantors
i.e. quarterly reports and audit reports
• Ad-Hoc financial reports for Executive Director, Chairman, and Treasurer of the board
including, profit/loss; trial balance and income statement
• Liaise with the Finance Committee

Membership:
• Oversee all aspects of NPN membership including, but not limited to:
o Following up on new membership leads
o Coordinating membership campaigns
o Managing all related correspondence
o Maintaining accurate records in the database system
o Liaising with the Membership Committee
o Ensuring compliance with By-laws and Membership Policies
o Regular reporting
Operations/Administration:
Manage and prioritize a large volume of incoming communications and inquiries
•
Mintain database systems and ensure staff compliance with relevant policies and

procedures (i.e. Salesforce)
Manage calendar including coordination of meetings, events and conference calls

Oversee mail distribution, filing/records, faxing and ordering supplies

Provide support on special projects and to Executive Director and other staff, as needed

Please contact the NPN Office for more info/questions about this position at 504.940.2207

Trumpet Magazine Theme Announcement

The next issue of The Trumpet Magazine (May/June 2010) will spotlight the Faubourg St. John neighborhood and focus on music, art and culture in New Orleans.

The deadline for submissions is April 20th and should be sent to: thetrumpet@npnnola.com.

Here are some story ideas:
-interviews/profiles of local musicians or artists
-directory of art galleries
-stories related to cultural aspects that are specific to New Orleans
-your favorite New Orleans traditions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What format should I send my story in?
Literally, ANYTHING. You can hand write and snail mail to 4902 Canal st. room 301, email as a doc, docx or text file, or simply copy/paste into the body of the email. If I knew how to read morse code, you could send it that way as well.

How long should my story be?
The IDEAL perfect length (in terms of easy layout) is 400-500 words plus a photo. However, feature-length stories can run up to 1,000 words and blurbs as small as 250 words are great too. Don't worry if yours is too long or too short though, we've got an excellent team of volunteer copy editors who have their red pens ready!

Do you pay writers?
No. Unless you count getting published and having the satisfaction of sharing your story, thoughts and ideas with others a type of payment.

I don't have time to write a story; what else can I submit?
Besides articles and opinion pieces, we take photos, recipes, mini-blurbs, neighborhood updates...

I have a great idea for a story, but I'm not a "writer." Should I still try?
Absolutely! Most of our submissions are not from trained journalists, they're from regular people who just have something to say or share. You can even set up an appointment with the editor (me) to have an in-person "writing session" where I can help guide you in framing your story. Just email megan@npnnola.com

I work for a non-profit - can I submit a press release about my organization and the great work that we are doing?
We'd rather you didn't. The Trumpet Magazine represents "community voices orchestrating change," and is not a "catch all" free PR publication. We would, however, love to hear about SPECIFIC initiatives your non-profit is working on and how our network can BENEFIT from it. You can also submit recent success stories that will inspire and encourage neighborhoods and other non-profit groups.


Will my story be printed exactly as I wrote it?
Maybe. Maybe not. By submitting your story to The Trumpet Magazine, you are giving us permission and authority to correct it for spelling, grammar, length and redundancy. Don't worry - we won't take away from your message, we just want it to be presented in the best, most readable format.

Can I re-submit my story to other publications?
Absolutely! It's YOUR story. (And hey, we didn't pay for it).

311 Call Center - Dissolved

Effective Immediately - the 311 phone reporting system that handled city issues and problems has been dissolved. Here's the new system for reporting issues and problems in New Orleans;

Call 658-2299 and follow the prompts:

Press #1 for Public Works (potholes, clogged drains, missing street signs and traffic signal outages)

Press #2 for Housing / Code Enforcement (status of a hearing, report a blighted structure)

Press #3 for Environmental Health (vacant lot with high grass)

Press #4 for Department of Revenue (property tax, sales tax, occupational license, sanitation fee removal)

Press #5 for Parks & Parkways (City tree trim request or downed trees)

Press #6 for Emergency Preparedness (house elevation, hazardous mitigation, city assisted evacuation plan, Dept of Homeland Security)

Press #0 for all other Department / Agencies

To report streetlight outages, call 658.2299 and follow the prompts for streetlights. You will be directly connected with Robinson Industries, the City's contracted streetlight repair vendor.

America's Biggest Donors Increasingly Looking to Address

A growing number of major donors are funneling money into ambi- tious projects designed to address global and societal challenges instead of simply choosing to support nonprofit entities such as hospitals, museums, and colleges, the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Slate magazine report.

According to the latest edition of the annual Slate 60 list, the effects of the economic downturn on major giving were plainly evident in 2009, as the $4.1 billion given to nonprofit and charitable causes by the top fifty philanthropists was barely more than a quarter of the $15.5 billion given by the top fifty in 2008. Topping the list, which first appeared in Slate in 1996 and has been compiled since 2000 by the Chronicle, were Stanley and Fiona Druckenmiller, who gave $705 million to the Drucken- miller Foundation, and the late John M. Templeton, who left $573 million to the John Templeton Foundation. Other major gifts were made by Bill and Melinda Gates ($350 million), George Soros (three large gifts totaling $300 million), Michael R. Bloomberg ($254 million), and Cincinnati arts patron Louise Nippert ($185 million).

Despite the economic downturn, the editors at Slate and the Chronicle argue that many donors on the list are becoming more creative in their giving, with fewer of them content to give large sums for traditional brick-and-mortar projects and a growing number using their philanthropic investments to address major social problems or encourage charities to collaborate in new ways.

"Wealthy Americans increasingly see philanthropy as way to catalyze big changes in society, rather than choosing only to write a check for a new building or to further existing proj- ects," said Chronicle editor Stacy Palmer. "More and more top donors now put their money, clout, and vision into fueling the development of new ideas and shaping future leaders -- whether in education, business ethics, economics or climate change."

"The 2009 Slate 60." Slate Magazine 2/05/10. http://www.slate.com/id/2243497/

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Kresge Foundation Awards $5.5 Million to Safety-Net

The Kresge Foundation ( http://kresge.org/ ) in Troy, Michigan, has announced grants totaling $5.5 million to free public health clinics and safety-net organizations that provide care to under- served and low-income populations in rural and urban areas.

A total of $4.6 million was awarded through the foundation's Health Clinic Opportunity Fund, which was launched last year to help build the operational capacity of charitable health clinics, public health clinics, and clinics designated as federally qual- ified health center lookalikes -- facilities that did not receive federal stimulus money and, in many cases, have experienced a major increase in demand as a result of the economic downturn. As part of the fund's first grantmaking round, two-year, $300,000 grants were awarded to twenty clinics in twelve states and the District of Columbia. Recipients include Mobile Medical Care in Bethesda, Maryland; Mercy Primary Care Center in Detroit; and the Santa Cruz Women's Health Center in California. A second round of grants will be announced in June.

In addition, the foundation awarded grants totaling $900,000 through its four-year Safety-Net Enhancement Initiative, which is designed to reduce disparities and improve the health outcomes of low-income children and adults. Grants of $75,000 each were awarded to twelve public health agencies and community nonprofits in eleven states. Recipients include North Country Health Care in Flagstaff, Arizona; Primary Care Coalition in Baltimore; the Cleveland Clinic; and the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation.

"Overall, these grants are intended to improve the quality and access to public health services for low-income and uninsured individuals," said David D. Fukuzawa, program director for Kresge's Health Team. "This is an opportunity to assist organi- zations serving the most vulnerable populations."

For a complete list of grant recipients, visit the Kresge Foun- dation Web site.
"$900,000 in Grant Awards for Safety-Net Enhancement Initiative; Additional $4.6 Million Awarded for Health Clinic Opportunity Fund Grants." Kresge Foundation Press Release 2/01/10. http://bit.ly/aQrt27

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