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Showing posts with label Binghamton University. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Binghamton University. Show all posts
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Meet our Speakers! Care Management Summit 2014: Achieving Excellence
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
CCPA SEMINAR: Helping Persons with Dementia
The College of Community & Public Affairs at Binghamton University
Fall Seminar Series
Enhancing Cognitive Stimulation in Persons with Dementia -- Paul Gould, PhD, LCSW
Friday, December 6, 2013 -- 9:00am – 12:00 pm at the University Downtown Center, 67 Washington Street, Binghamton
Persons with dementia often experience increased incidence of depression and behavioral problems due to a lack of stimulation. This workshop will address the need for positive stimulation in persons living with dementia and identify a variety of activities that may be used to promote cognitive stimulation at varying levels of the disease. Several activities will be illustrated as part of the workshop. This workshop is appropriate for family members, caregivers, and professionals working with aging adults.
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Each half-day workshop is $65/person and includes morning refreshments.
To register go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Binghamton University’s Philanthropy Incubator Announces $10,000 Available
Binghamton University’s Philanthropy Incubator students are pleased to announce that they will distribute $10,000 to local nonprofit organizations later this spring to Broome and Tioga organizations. The Learning by Giving Foundation has provided the funding to the students, who will make grant decisions as part of course work in the class Philanthropy and Civil Society. The purpose of this announcement is to invite eligible organizations to indicate their interest in support from this program.
To be eligible for funding, individual organizations must complete the short letter of interest available at this link. You can also access the link here. The letter asks several very short questions about your organization. The deadline for submitting your letter of interest is next Friday, March 23rd.
The students are using the letters of interest to identify the universe of organizations available to fund. Students will review the organizations that express interest in funding and follow up directly with those organizations that most align with their funding interests. They will use those follow up conversations to discuss with potential grantees the specific ways in which they would use grant funds. The students have identified the following issue areas as important to them: education and youth development, housing and homelessness; family services and poverty.
Of course, it is important to remember that the amount of funding available, $10,000, is limited and I suspect the students will fund no more than four organizations (and they could choose to fund only one). Please do not submit any additional information other than what they have requested on the letter of interest.
If you have other questions, please contact David Campbell, the course instructor, at dcamp@binghamton.edu.
To be eligible for funding, individual organizations must complete the short letter of interest available at this link. You can also access the link here. The letter asks several very short questions about your organization. The deadline for submitting your letter of interest is next Friday, March 23rd.
The students are using the letters of interest to identify the universe of organizations available to fund. Students will review the organizations that express interest in funding and follow up directly with those organizations that most align with their funding interests. They will use those follow up conversations to discuss with potential grantees the specific ways in which they would use grant funds. The students have identified the following issue areas as important to them: education and youth development, housing and homelessness; family services and poverty.
Of course, it is important to remember that the amount of funding available, $10,000, is limited and I suspect the students will fund no more than four organizations (and they could choose to fund only one). Please do not submit any additional information other than what they have requested on the letter of interest.
If you have other questions, please contact David Campbell, the course instructor, at dcamp@binghamton.edu.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Saving Philanthropy Film November 3rd
The College of Community and Public Affairs at Binghamton University
invites leaders of local nonprofit organizations, funders and other interested community members to a screening of the documentary film:
Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results
Kate Robinson, Film Producer, will be joining us to facilitate a panel discussion following the screening.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
WSKG Public Broadcasting, Inc.
601 Gates Road
Vestal, New York 13850
Please RSVP to Leah Joggerst at 607-777-5801 or liacovel@binghamton.edu by October 27.
The imperative for the philanthropic community to foster a managing to outcomes culture is the theme of Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results, a one hour educational program produced by brother and sister filmmakers Robby and Kate Robinson airing on PBS December of 2011.
Saving Philanthropy speaks to non-profit directors and funders who value outcomes but are struggling with how to define and measure them. The film is designed to offer a clear, straightforward framework for implementing a managing to outcomes strategy. Saving Philanthropy contends that a non-profit organization operating without a clear strategy for managing to outcomes is akin to a ship at sea sailing without a charted course, yet hoping to miraculously reach its destination.
This event is free and open to the public. We are grateful to the Klee Foundation which provided the funding for this event. The Community Foundations of Tompkins County and Elmira, Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes as well as the Triad Foundation have contributed to make Ms. Robinson’s visit possible. Refreshments sponsored by the Binghamton University Foundation.
invites leaders of local nonprofit organizations, funders and other interested community members to a screening of the documentary film:
Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results
Kate Robinson, Film Producer, will be joining us to facilitate a panel discussion following the screening.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
WSKG Public Broadcasting, Inc.
601 Gates Road
Vestal, New York 13850
Please RSVP to Leah Joggerst at 607-777-5801 or liacovel@binghamton.edu by October 27.
The imperative for the philanthropic community to foster a managing to outcomes culture is the theme of Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results, a one hour educational program produced by brother and sister filmmakers Robby and Kate Robinson airing on PBS December of 2011.
Saving Philanthropy speaks to non-profit directors and funders who value outcomes but are struggling with how to define and measure them. The film is designed to offer a clear, straightforward framework for implementing a managing to outcomes strategy. Saving Philanthropy contends that a non-profit organization operating without a clear strategy for managing to outcomes is akin to a ship at sea sailing without a charted course, yet hoping to miraculously reach its destination.
This event is free and open to the public. We are grateful to the Klee Foundation which provided the funding for this event. The Community Foundations of Tompkins County and Elmira, Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes as well as the Triad Foundation have contributed to make Ms. Robinson’s visit possible. Refreshments sponsored by the Binghamton University Foundation.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Community in Recovery: Southern Tier NY After the Flood of September 2011
A Series of Public Forums for the Community and the University
All sessions are free and open to everyone.
Coordinators: Allison Alden (aalden@binghamton.edu)
Donald Loewen (djloewen@binghamton.edu)
Location: Binghamton University campus, Academic A, Ground floor Rm. 08 (AA G08)
Binghamton Campus Map: http://www.binghamton.edu/maps/
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 12 Psychological Impacts of Natural Disasters
"Trauma, Coping, and Resilience" Steven Lynn, Dir. of the Psychological Clinic, Prof. of Psychology; and Anne Malaktaris, Ph.D. student in Psychology.
Community participant: Mr. Keith Leahey, Executive Director, Mental Health Association of the
Southern Tier
Oct. 19 Socio-Economic Implications of the 2011 Flood
“Social Vulnerability to Natural Disasters: Does Binghamton fit the Model?” Mark Reisinger, Assoc. Prof. of Geography and Kevin Heard, Asst. Director GIS Core Facility
Community participant: Mr. Tarik Abdelazim, Director of Planning, Housing, and Community
Development for the City of Binghamton
Oct. 26 Emergency Response and Recovery (Panel discussion)
Panelists include:
Tim Faughnan, Binghamton University Chief of Police and Incident Management Team leader at Binghamton's Events Center; Greg Jenkins, Flood Relief Coordinator of 1st Presbyterian Church of Conklin; Major Ron Lee, Salvation Army; Rebecca Snow, Red Cross
Nov. 2 Flooding Factors and Environmental Impact
“The Nature of the Flood: Flood Frequency and its Implications for Flood Planning.” Peter Knuepfer, Associate Professor of Geological Sciences and Director, Environmental Studies Program
Community participant: TBA, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Nov. 9 NGO Response to Community Crises
“Nonprofit Organizations and Disaster Relief: Lessons from 9/11” David Campbell, Assoc. Prof. of Public Administration
Community participant: Alan Hertel, Executive Director, United Way of Broome County, Inc.
Nov. 16 Crisis and Leadership
“Leadership During Crises” Shelley Dionne, Assoc. Prof., School of Management
Community and student participants: Diane Brown, Executive Director, Community Foundation of South-Central New York; Julia Lucia, Student at Binghamton University
All sessions are free and open to everyone.
Coordinators: Allison Alden (aalden@binghamton.edu)
Donald Loewen (djloewen@binghamton.edu)
Location: Binghamton University campus, Academic A, Ground floor Rm. 08 (AA G08)
Binghamton Campus Map: http://www.binghamton.edu/maps/
Time: Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 12 Psychological Impacts of Natural Disasters
"Trauma, Coping, and Resilience" Steven Lynn, Dir. of the Psychological Clinic, Prof. of Psychology; and Anne Malaktaris, Ph.D. student in Psychology.
Community participant: Mr. Keith Leahey, Executive Director, Mental Health Association of the
Southern Tier
Oct. 19 Socio-Economic Implications of the 2011 Flood
“Social Vulnerability to Natural Disasters: Does Binghamton fit the Model?” Mark Reisinger, Assoc. Prof. of Geography and Kevin Heard, Asst. Director GIS Core Facility
Community participant: Mr. Tarik Abdelazim, Director of Planning, Housing, and Community
Development for the City of Binghamton
Oct. 26 Emergency Response and Recovery (Panel discussion)
Panelists include:
Tim Faughnan, Binghamton University Chief of Police and Incident Management Team leader at Binghamton's Events Center; Greg Jenkins, Flood Relief Coordinator of 1st Presbyterian Church of Conklin; Major Ron Lee, Salvation Army; Rebecca Snow, Red Cross
Nov. 2 Flooding Factors and Environmental Impact
“The Nature of the Flood: Flood Frequency and its Implications for Flood Planning.” Peter Knuepfer, Associate Professor of Geological Sciences and Director, Environmental Studies Program
Community participant: TBA, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Nov. 9 NGO Response to Community Crises
“Nonprofit Organizations and Disaster Relief: Lessons from 9/11” David Campbell, Assoc. Prof. of Public Administration
Community participant: Alan Hertel, Executive Director, United Way of Broome County, Inc.
Nov. 16 Crisis and Leadership
“Leadership During Crises” Shelley Dionne, Assoc. Prof., School of Management
Community and student participants: Diane Brown, Executive Director, Community Foundation of South-Central New York; Julia Lucia, Student at Binghamton University
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Nov 3 Film Viewing: Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results
Binghamton University Announces
Save-the-Date:
November 3, 2:30-4:30PM
The College of Community and Public Affairs at Binghamton University
invites leaders of local nonprofit organizations, funders and other interested community members to a screening of the documentary film:
Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results
Kate Robinson, Film Producer, will be joining us to facilitate
a panel discussion following the screening.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
WSKG Public Broadcasting, Inc.
601 Gates Road
Vestal, New York 13850
Save-the-Date:
November 3, 2:30-4:30PM
The College of Community and Public Affairs at Binghamton University
invites leaders of local nonprofit organizations, funders and other interested community members to a screening of the documentary film:
Saving Philanthropy: Resources to Results
Kate Robinson, Film Producer, will be joining us to facilitate
a panel discussion following the screening.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
WSKG Public Broadcasting, Inc.
601 Gates Road
Vestal, New York 13850
The imperative for the philanthropic community to foster a managing to outcomes culture is the theme of Saving Philanthropy; Resources to Results, a one hour educational program produced by brother and sister filmmakers Robby and Kate Robinson airing on PBS December of 2011.
Saving Philanthropy speaks to non-profit directors and funders who value outcomes but are struggling with how to define and measure them. The film is designed to offer a clear, straightforward framework for implementing a managing to outcomes strategy. Saving Philanthropy contends that a non-profit organization operating without a clear strategy for managing to outcomes is akin to a ship at sea sailing without a charted course, yet hoping to miraculously reach its destination.
This event is free and open to the public. We are grateful to the Klee Foundation which provided the funding for this event. The Community Foundations of Tompkins County and Elmira, Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes as well as the Triad Foundation have contributed to make Ms. Robinson’s visit possible.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Girls Take Charge conference advocates skill building for success
The Press & Sun-Bulletin related:
When Beth Mooney presented the inaugural Girls Take Charge leadership conference at Binghamton University in 2006, her message was simple and clear.
More than four years and 3,000 participants later, the touring event has maintained the same founding principles: encouraging middle and high school girls to be individuals while pursuing their dreams and goals.
On Saturday, Girls Take Charge returned to BU for the fourth straight year, with 75 girls participating in team-building exercises and hearing advice from successful local women at the University Downtown Center.
"We want girls to make sure they feel that they have all of the tools and the skill sets to pursue whatever goals and desires they have," said Mooney, who lives in Philadelphia. "We're trying to instill these skills -- like self-awareness and how to communicate effectively -- at an early age so they feel more confident as they pursue their dreams."
The conference is a part of Learning to Lead, a nonprofit group started by Mooney's family, which is from the Binghamton area.
When Beth Mooney presented the inaugural Girls Take Charge leadership conference at Binghamton University in 2006, her message was simple and clear.
More than four years and 3,000 participants later, the touring event has maintained the same founding principles: encouraging middle and high school girls to be individuals while pursuing their dreams and goals.
On Saturday, Girls Take Charge returned to BU for the fourth straight year, with 75 girls participating in team-building exercises and hearing advice from successful local women at the University Downtown Center.
"We want girls to make sure they feel that they have all of the tools and the skill sets to pursue whatever goals and desires they have," said Mooney, who lives in Philadelphia. "We're trying to instill these skills -- like self-awareness and how to communicate effectively -- at an early age so they feel more confident as they pursue their dreams."
The conference is a part of Learning to Lead, a nonprofit group started by Mooney's family, which is from the Binghamton area.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Summary of December 2010 Meeting Presentation
After the completion of the first stages of the economic impact study we are left with
some important questions to consider
• What do these projects say about the economic value of nonprofits in the Broome County area?
• How should the information be used to benefit SCNYED members?
• In what format(s) should these studies be presented and to whom?
• Who will take responsibility for creating the reports and public products needed to distribute these important findings?
Brief History of the Special Projects Committee
Two years ago, in reaction to the proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program that was being recommended by two mayoral candidates, the Special Projects Committee was given the task of gathering information on the economic impact of non-profits on the South Central New York area. Because of the diverse area that we serve and the amount of available information, we decided to focus on Broome County and expand into other counties in future years.
Additionally we decided that it was not enough to simply study the budgetary strength of non-profits. In many ways we could see that if we were to focus just on the economic impact side of the equation that we would be merely making the argument for PILOT to be imposed on non-profits. Instead we decided to focus on the economic impact, the way that non-profits provide mandated services that local municipalities would have to provide at additional expense to the taxpayer, and how non-profits help elevate the quality of life in our area and raise revenue for the areas they serve.
In 2008 we entered in an agreement with Binghamton University School of Public Administration and sponsored three different capstone projects. These students would supply the majority of the labor to complete the study. They were placed in four different placement sites and required us to raise $3,000 to pay the stipend of the student for a total of $12,000. We raised $11,000 of this through the generous contributions of the members of the South Central New York Executive Director’s Group. We also received a capacity building grant from NYCON for $1,000. We also applied for two additional grants that were not awarded.
Brief Summary of the Economic Data Collected from NFPs in 2010
Even with a small sample of non-profits organizations participating, it is apparent that the financial impact to the local community is significant. The data from 31 local organizations reveals that local non-profits generated over $80 million in revenue of which over half were funds imported into the local economy from sources outside Broome County. These 31 organizations reinvested nearly $65 million of that Revenue back into the local economy including $47 million in salaries. It is clear to see that in addition to the critical services our local non-profits provide to support the education, health, and improve the quality of life of our communities, they also have a positive financial impact as well.
Please join us in telling our story and consider adding your organizations financial information to this very important financial analysis. Without you information, it's not a complete story.
Summary of MPA Capstone Projects 2009-10
Two capstones, which conducted empirical research and analysis, studied the economic value and positive impact of nonprofits on the community. The first focused on “Volunteer Resources, Gaps and Recruitment”. Volunteers serve as a vital economic resource within our community, which saves public monies. Many nonprofit organizations depend on volunteers to accomplish their missions as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
While the study examined the current practices within BC Council of Churches, the recommendations on how to effectively attract and enlist volunteers can be applied within many other organizational settings. Organization must first know the specific tasks to be accomplished by volunteers and the types of skills and interests needed. The recruitment appeals should be targeted, specific, and personal. Volunteer databases need to be kept up to date and include volunteer skill sets so that they can be matched with organizational needs (especially as needs change). Current volunteers can be retained and used more effectively if they are provided with development and training opportunities. To effectively target potential volunteers and provide clear expectations, volunteer position descriptions must be updated often and outline specific skills and aptitudes needed to complete tasks. Lastly, volunteers are more likely to be attracted to, satisfied with, and retained if they feel respected, can experience pride about their work, and understand how their contributions support the organizational mission.
The second capstone project examined “Nonprofit Collaboration and Contracting in Broome County” and contained two different foci. The first studied the views on collaboration held by nonprofit leaders in Broome County. The students found that attitudes about collaboration were similar across nonprofit organizations in the Broome County area, regardless of other factors. However, there were important differences in perceived benefits and disadvantages between collaborators and non-collaborators. A majority of nonprofit leaders felt that having another organization’s perspective in working through problems is a benefit of collaboration and improves the problem solving process. Recommendations from the study include: 1) conducting an additional investigation to discover why non-collaborators have negative perceptions of collaboration, 2) developing a best practices factsheet or collaboration model, and 3) forming a collaboration working group to discuss current issues and challenges encountered and serve as a vehicle to develop collaborative solutions.
The second focus of this capstone was on cost variation of social services delivered by government, as compared to those delivered by nonprofits through Broome County contracts. Their most significant finding was that from 2003-2008, contracted NFP agencies have provided roughly 85% of all county mental health and substance abuse services at a considerably lower cost per client rate, therefore helping to use tax dollars more efficiently. Recommendations include: 1) communicating cost analysis findings to community leaders, local government representatives, and general public to help disprove the myth that nonprofit organizations use tax dollars inefficiently; and 2) developing an ongoing relationship with the Binghamton University Public Administration Program, which will ultimately help tell the story of nonprofits in the region and improve ways that nonprofits relate to the community.
some important questions to consider
• What do these projects say about the economic value of nonprofits in the Broome County area?
• How should the information be used to benefit SCNYED members?
• In what format(s) should these studies be presented and to whom?
• Who will take responsibility for creating the reports and public products needed to distribute these important findings?
Brief History of the Special Projects Committee
Two years ago, in reaction to the proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program that was being recommended by two mayoral candidates, the Special Projects Committee was given the task of gathering information on the economic impact of non-profits on the South Central New York area. Because of the diverse area that we serve and the amount of available information, we decided to focus on Broome County and expand into other counties in future years.
Additionally we decided that it was not enough to simply study the budgetary strength of non-profits. In many ways we could see that if we were to focus just on the economic impact side of the equation that we would be merely making the argument for PILOT to be imposed on non-profits. Instead we decided to focus on the economic impact, the way that non-profits provide mandated services that local municipalities would have to provide at additional expense to the taxpayer, and how non-profits help elevate the quality of life in our area and raise revenue for the areas they serve.
In 2008 we entered in an agreement with Binghamton University School of Public Administration and sponsored three different capstone projects. These students would supply the majority of the labor to complete the study. They were placed in four different placement sites and required us to raise $3,000 to pay the stipend of the student for a total of $12,000. We raised $11,000 of this through the generous contributions of the members of the South Central New York Executive Director’s Group. We also received a capacity building grant from NYCON for $1,000. We also applied for two additional grants that were not awarded.
Brief Summary of the Economic Data Collected from NFPs in 2010
Even with a small sample of non-profits organizations participating, it is apparent that the financial impact to the local community is significant. The data from 31 local organizations reveals that local non-profits generated over $80 million in revenue of which over half were funds imported into the local economy from sources outside Broome County. These 31 organizations reinvested nearly $65 million of that Revenue back into the local economy including $47 million in salaries. It is clear to see that in addition to the critical services our local non-profits provide to support the education, health, and improve the quality of life of our communities, they also have a positive financial impact as well.
Please join us in telling our story and consider adding your organizations financial information to this very important financial analysis. Without you information, it's not a complete story.
Summary of MPA Capstone Projects 2009-10
Two capstones, which conducted empirical research and analysis, studied the economic value and positive impact of nonprofits on the community. The first focused on “Volunteer Resources, Gaps and Recruitment”. Volunteers serve as a vital economic resource within our community, which saves public monies. Many nonprofit organizations depend on volunteers to accomplish their missions as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
While the study examined the current practices within BC Council of Churches, the recommendations on how to effectively attract and enlist volunteers can be applied within many other organizational settings. Organization must first know the specific tasks to be accomplished by volunteers and the types of skills and interests needed. The recruitment appeals should be targeted, specific, and personal. Volunteer databases need to be kept up to date and include volunteer skill sets so that they can be matched with organizational needs (especially as needs change). Current volunteers can be retained and used more effectively if they are provided with development and training opportunities. To effectively target potential volunteers and provide clear expectations, volunteer position descriptions must be updated often and outline specific skills and aptitudes needed to complete tasks. Lastly, volunteers are more likely to be attracted to, satisfied with, and retained if they feel respected, can experience pride about their work, and understand how their contributions support the organizational mission.
The second capstone project examined “Nonprofit Collaboration and Contracting in Broome County” and contained two different foci. The first studied the views on collaboration held by nonprofit leaders in Broome County. The students found that attitudes about collaboration were similar across nonprofit organizations in the Broome County area, regardless of other factors. However, there were important differences in perceived benefits and disadvantages between collaborators and non-collaborators. A majority of nonprofit leaders felt that having another organization’s perspective in working through problems is a benefit of collaboration and improves the problem solving process. Recommendations from the study include: 1) conducting an additional investigation to discover why non-collaborators have negative perceptions of collaboration, 2) developing a best practices factsheet or collaboration model, and 3) forming a collaboration working group to discuss current issues and challenges encountered and serve as a vehicle to develop collaborative solutions.
The second focus of this capstone was on cost variation of social services delivered by government, as compared to those delivered by nonprofits through Broome County contracts. Their most significant finding was that from 2003-2008, contracted NFP agencies have provided roughly 85% of all county mental health and substance abuse services at a considerably lower cost per client rate, therefore helping to use tax dollars more efficiently. Recommendations include: 1) communicating cost analysis findings to community leaders, local government representatives, and general public to help disprove the myth that nonprofit organizations use tax dollars inefficiently; and 2) developing an ongoing relationship with the Binghamton University Public Administration Program, which will ultimately help tell the story of nonprofits in the region and improve ways that nonprofits relate to the community.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Two Opportunities for Assistance from Binghamton University
Opportunity #1
Cindy Blackman, an instructor in the Fine Arts Dept., is interested in giving her students opportunities to apply what they are learning in real-world settings. She teaches a class in graphic arts, among others. Her students may be available to help develop logos, work on providing extra enhancements to web pages, tshirt design development, marketing, posters, and other related types of projects. If interested, please contact Cindy at: blackman@binghamton.edu
Opportunity #2
Dear friend,
I am contacting you to alert you to a unique opportunity that is available to your organization. It is possible for you to obtain, without charge, about 320-350 hrs. of work related to the use of Information Technology (IT) within your organization (e.g., IT planning, development, implementation, and evaluation). Specifically, I direct a course titled “Information Systems Project” to undergraduate and graduate MIS students. The course is applied in nature in that teams of students (about 3 students per team) work throughout the course on a project that a sponsoring organization assigns to them. Both the students and the sponsoring organizations gain a lot from the work that students do in this course.
I would like to offer your organization the chance to participate in our program. What I am looking from you (or another senior manager in your organization) is a project that begins during the last week of January 2011 and requires about 12 weeks (about 3 months) to complete. The project should have a clear sponsor who is willing to devote time to this project.
To help me plan my course, I would like the project sponsor to first send me an email ASAP saying that s/he would be submitting a proposal. Then by Wed, January 19th, 2011, the sponsor should send me a brief (15 - 20 lines) statement that contains the following about the project:
1. What is the problem that you are facing?
2. What solution are you expecting? (e.g., a web-based database application) What should this solution do for you?
3. What work do you want the student team to accomplish for you? Do you expect them to work on-site or off-site?
4. Within how much time do you expect the students to accomplish their work?
5. What qualities would you like to see in the students who are assigned to your project?
6. What resources (amount of time per week, funds, etc.) can you expect to allocate to support the work done by the student team?
7. Who will be the primary contact for the student team? Please give the phone number, e-mail, and address of the primary contact person.
You should feel free to contact me at kahai@binghamton.edu if you have any questions. If your proposal is selected, anticipate a first meeting with the students during the last week of Jan 2011.
I would appreciate if you could distribute this letter to others who might be interested in receiving IT help from my students. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Surinder Kahai
Kahai@binghamton.edu
Cindy Blackman, an instructor in the Fine Arts Dept., is interested in giving her students opportunities to apply what they are learning in real-world settings. She teaches a class in graphic arts, among others. Her students may be available to help develop logos, work on providing extra enhancements to web pages, tshirt design development, marketing, posters, and other related types of projects. If interested, please contact Cindy at: blackman@binghamton.edu
Opportunity #2
Dear friend,
I am contacting you to alert you to a unique opportunity that is available to your organization. It is possible for you to obtain, without charge, about 320-350 hrs. of work related to the use of Information Technology (IT) within your organization (e.g., IT planning, development, implementation, and evaluation). Specifically, I direct a course titled “Information Systems Project” to undergraduate and graduate MIS students. The course is applied in nature in that teams of students (about 3 students per team) work throughout the course on a project that a sponsoring organization assigns to them. Both the students and the sponsoring organizations gain a lot from the work that students do in this course.
I would like to offer your organization the chance to participate in our program. What I am looking from you (or another senior manager in your organization) is a project that begins during the last week of January 2011 and requires about 12 weeks (about 3 months) to complete. The project should have a clear sponsor who is willing to devote time to this project.
To help me plan my course, I would like the project sponsor to first send me an email ASAP saying that s/he would be submitting a proposal. Then by Wed, January 19th, 2011, the sponsor should send me a brief (15 - 20 lines) statement that contains the following about the project:
1. What is the problem that you are facing?
2. What solution are you expecting? (e.g., a web-based database application) What should this solution do for you?
3. What work do you want the student team to accomplish for you? Do you expect them to work on-site or off-site?
4. Within how much time do you expect the students to accomplish their work?
5. What qualities would you like to see in the students who are assigned to your project?
6. What resources (amount of time per week, funds, etc.) can you expect to allocate to support the work done by the student team?
7. Who will be the primary contact for the student team? Please give the phone number, e-mail, and address of the primary contact person.
You should feel free to contact me at kahai@binghamton.edu if you have any questions. If your proposal is selected, anticipate a first meeting with the students during the last week of Jan 2011.
I would appreciate if you could distribute this letter to others who might be interested in receiving IT help from my students. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Surinder Kahai
Kahai@binghamton.edu
Sunday, January 2, 2011
7 for '11: Seven Predictions for 2011 from Binghamton University Faculty
Newswise offers the following predictions from Binghamton University faculty for 2011:
Predictions, prognostications or peaks into the future. Whatever they’re called, we all want to know what’s ahead for the new year.
Seven faculty members at Binghamton University identify seven different issues, trends or events we’re likely to hear more about in 2011. \
1: Changing the way we give
From David Campbell, assistant professor of public administration
“I predict that there will be new attention to philanthropy and technology in 2011. In 2010, giving by texting was all the rage. Entrepreneurial nonprofit leaders continue to look for ways to identify and connect with new donors. Mobile applications and the proliferation of marketing information gathered online will contribute to increased microtargeting of potential donors. Look for more partnerships between nonprofits and sites like Groupon and LivingSocial, which provide bargain shopping opportunities in cities around the United States and Canada. This development will reignite debates about whether such partnerships compromise nonprofit independence and core nonprofit values.”
2. Entrepreneurship is essential
From Eugene Krentsel, assistant vice president, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships
“In 2011, Republicans and Democrats will agree that the road to economic recovery in the United States begins with a return to the basic principle of promoting and incentivizing entrepreneurialism. That concept has been, remains now and will remain the brilliance of the American dream. Innovation and entrepreneurship have always flourished during economic crises: Many companies with what are today household names were born at those times, and in turn, they have ultimately contributed to tremendous job creation. Both sides of the political aisle will, in 2011, take steps to promote easier access to capital and entrepreneurship-friendly tax and intellectual property regulations. The entrepreneurial mindset will once again be at the forefront of American life. It will no longer be optional; it will be essential.”
3. Workers rights will weaken
From David Cingranelli, professor of political science
“In the next few years, expect to see continued decline in government protection of the rights of workers around the world, including freedom to collectively bargain, strike, and join unions. Respect for these rights declined worldwide between 2008 and 2009, especially in Africa and Oceania. By summer 2011, staff and students of the Cingranelli and Richards (CIRI) Human Rights Data Project (www.humanrightsdata.org) will have gathered and quantified raw data from 2010, but I expect this downward trend in government respect for worker rights to continue for the next several years. The downward pressure on governments to weaken labor protection laws and/or enforcement is due to the increased global competition for foreign investment and the desire by most, if not all, governments to produce goods for export at the lowest possible cost. Even in rich democracies like the United States, worker rights are eroding as factory jobs are moved to countries with lower labor costs.”
4. New accounting rules: ours or theirs?
From Sara Reiter, professor of accounting
Read More Here.
Predictions, prognostications or peaks into the future. Whatever they’re called, we all want to know what’s ahead for the new year.
Seven faculty members at Binghamton University identify seven different issues, trends or events we’re likely to hear more about in 2011. \
1: Changing the way we give
From David Campbell, assistant professor of public administration
“I predict that there will be new attention to philanthropy and technology in 2011. In 2010, giving by texting was all the rage. Entrepreneurial nonprofit leaders continue to look for ways to identify and connect with new donors. Mobile applications and the proliferation of marketing information gathered online will contribute to increased microtargeting of potential donors. Look for more partnerships between nonprofits and sites like Groupon and LivingSocial, which provide bargain shopping opportunities in cities around the United States and Canada. This development will reignite debates about whether such partnerships compromise nonprofit independence and core nonprofit values.”
2. Entrepreneurship is essential
From Eugene Krentsel, assistant vice president, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships
“In 2011, Republicans and Democrats will agree that the road to economic recovery in the United States begins with a return to the basic principle of promoting and incentivizing entrepreneurialism. That concept has been, remains now and will remain the brilliance of the American dream. Innovation and entrepreneurship have always flourished during economic crises: Many companies with what are today household names were born at those times, and in turn, they have ultimately contributed to tremendous job creation. Both sides of the political aisle will, in 2011, take steps to promote easier access to capital and entrepreneurship-friendly tax and intellectual property regulations. The entrepreneurial mindset will once again be at the forefront of American life. It will no longer be optional; it will be essential.”
3. Workers rights will weaken
From David Cingranelli, professor of political science
“In the next few years, expect to see continued decline in government protection of the rights of workers around the world, including freedom to collectively bargain, strike, and join unions. Respect for these rights declined worldwide between 2008 and 2009, especially in Africa and Oceania. By summer 2011, staff and students of the Cingranelli and Richards (CIRI) Human Rights Data Project (www.humanrightsdata.org) will have gathered and quantified raw data from 2010, but I expect this downward trend in government respect for worker rights to continue for the next several years. The downward pressure on governments to weaken labor protection laws and/or enforcement is due to the increased global competition for foreign investment and the desire by most, if not all, governments to produce goods for export at the lowest possible cost. Even in rich democracies like the United States, worker rights are eroding as factory jobs are moved to countries with lower labor costs.”
4. New accounting rules: ours or theirs?
From Sara Reiter, professor of accounting
Read More Here.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Community Service Fair for Nonprofits
The Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) Alumni Association, RSVP, Southern Tier Young Professionals, United Way of Broome County, and our newest partners – Binghamton University College of Community & Public Affairs and BU’s Department of Human Development – have joined forces to help our local non-profits connect with potential volunteers and board members in our community.
Local non-profit organizations are invited to participate in our 3rd Annual Community Service Fair on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (with set up around 3:00 p.m.) at the Binghamton University Downtown Center, 67 Washington Street, Binghamton. There is no cost to exhibit. Each non-profit will receive one table, two chairs and be listed in our on-site packet.
The Community Service Fair is designed to provide a ‘one stop shop’ where people in our community can be exposed to different non-profits in our area and find one or more volunteer opportunities that best fit their interests and their schedule.
NEW THIS YEAR: Binghamton University students in the MSW, MPA, MSA and HDEV programs are looking to connect with local non-profits as part of their degree programs – so this is a great opportunity for student involvement!
For more information or to sign up, contact Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x 313 or ashaw@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
Local non-profit organizations are invited to participate in our 3rd Annual Community Service Fair on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (with set up around 3:00 p.m.) at the Binghamton University Downtown Center, 67 Washington Street, Binghamton. There is no cost to exhibit. Each non-profit will receive one table, two chairs and be listed in our on-site packet.
The Community Service Fair is designed to provide a ‘one stop shop’ where people in our community can be exposed to different non-profits in our area and find one or more volunteer opportunities that best fit their interests and their schedule.
NEW THIS YEAR: Binghamton University students in the MSW, MPA, MSA and HDEV programs are looking to connect with local non-profits as part of their degree programs – so this is a great opportunity for student involvement!
For more information or to sign up, contact Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x 313 or ashaw@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Tri-Cities Opera Reshapes for the Future
The Board of Directors of Tri-Cities Opera have announced a variety of changes to better position the company financially while improving its service to local and regional audiences.
Months of research have examined opportunities to reduce expenses, off load costs and provide better efficiencies. Most recently TCO concluded a workshop looking at these issues with the President and CEO of OPERA America.
As a result, the following changes have already taken place:
1) The development of new partnerships through Binghamton University's School of Music.
2) Peyton Hibbitt, Co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus has been offered an adjunct faculty position as part of the MM-Opera program at Binghamton University.
3) Duane Skrablak, Senior Artistic Director has retired.
4) Peter Sicilian has been asked to be the Stage Director for Cosi fan Tutte, the first production of the 2010-2011 season.
5) John Mario Di Costanzo has been engaged by both Tri-Cities Opera and Binghamton University. He will be music director and conductor of the opera performances at the Forum and he will teach classes and give individual instruction at the University.
6) The Resident Artist Training Program will continue with available resources concentrated on fewer singers and with added opportunities for the singers to network with artists working in the industry.
TCO was founded in 1949 by Peyton Hibbitt and Carmen Savoca. By 1950 they had launched this community's first full-scale opera Cavalleria Rusticana, using a full orchestra, native language and complete stage settings -rare for any local opera - anywhere.
In 1971, TCO began its Resident Artist Training Program (RATP). Through the 1990s singers came to train and stayed for several seasons before launching careers. These singers provided the primary talent for TCO's main stage presentations.
Over half of North America's opera companies were established after 1970, and one quarter of the total were established since 1980, making the growth of opera throughout North America a relatively new phenomenon.
Many of these newer companies also offered training programs with greater financial support than was available at TCO and the added value of important exposure to industry professionals. This made it more difficult for TCO to attract and keep singers. In the past few seasons, the company has had to engage singers outside the company for primary roles.
"The business model which served us well is no longer workable," said General Director Reed Smith. "However, with the guidance of OPERA America, and given the strengthened relationship with Binghamton University we believe we are now headed in
the correct direction."
OPERA America serves the opera field by supporting the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera. It counts 117 professional companies in 43 states in its membership, including Tri-Cities Opera. It also provides support and consultation to opera companies.
"The re-structuring of Tri-Cities Opera represents an important step forward for this historic company," said Marc A. Scorca, President and CEO of Opera America. "For more than 50 years, the company played an essential role in the development of young
American artists, paving the way for an explosion in the number of training programs across the country. With the recent re-structuring, the company is making a bold and strategic move to improve its service to local and regional audiences, and increase its financial stability into the future. As it did in 1949, Tri-Cities Opera is responding the current needs of its community."
"Tri-Cities Opera is making some bold changes but the fundamentals of the company are still intact," said Dirk Olds, TCO Board Chairman. "It was absolutely necessary that the
company re-tool itself for the future and we feel these changes will result in a wonderful improvement of our services. It's as if we have just upgraded to 'TCO Version 2.0'".
Tri-Cities Opera was founded in 1949 by Carmen Savoca and Peyton Hibbitt. The company enjoys an exceptional reputation in the opera world for its resident artist-training program, sets, costumes and opera productions.
Tri-Cities Opera has announced its program for its main stage productions and its 62nd season: Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte will be presented October 15 and 17; Verdi's La Traviata will be performed February 11 and 13, 2011; Offenbach's The Tales of
Hoffman will end the season on April; 29 and May 1, 2011.
Months of research have examined opportunities to reduce expenses, off load costs and provide better efficiencies. Most recently TCO concluded a workshop looking at these issues with the President and CEO of OPERA America.
As a result, the following changes have already taken place:
1) The development of new partnerships through Binghamton University's School of Music.
2) Peyton Hibbitt, Co-founder and Artistic Director Emeritus has been offered an adjunct faculty position as part of the MM-Opera program at Binghamton University.
3) Duane Skrablak, Senior Artistic Director has retired.
4) Peter Sicilian has been asked to be the Stage Director for Cosi fan Tutte, the first production of the 2010-2011 season.
5) John Mario Di Costanzo has been engaged by both Tri-Cities Opera and Binghamton University. He will be music director and conductor of the opera performances at the Forum and he will teach classes and give individual instruction at the University.
6) The Resident Artist Training Program will continue with available resources concentrated on fewer singers and with added opportunities for the singers to network with artists working in the industry.
TCO was founded in 1949 by Peyton Hibbitt and Carmen Savoca. By 1950 they had launched this community's first full-scale opera Cavalleria Rusticana, using a full orchestra, native language and complete stage settings -rare for any local opera - anywhere.
In 1971, TCO began its Resident Artist Training Program (RATP). Through the 1990s singers came to train and stayed for several seasons before launching careers. These singers provided the primary talent for TCO's main stage presentations.
Over half of North America's opera companies were established after 1970, and one quarter of the total were established since 1980, making the growth of opera throughout North America a relatively new phenomenon.
Many of these newer companies also offered training programs with greater financial support than was available at TCO and the added value of important exposure to industry professionals. This made it more difficult for TCO to attract and keep singers. In the past few seasons, the company has had to engage singers outside the company for primary roles.
"The business model which served us well is no longer workable," said General Director Reed Smith. "However, with the guidance of OPERA America, and given the strengthened relationship with Binghamton University we believe we are now headed in
the correct direction."
OPERA America serves the opera field by supporting the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera. It counts 117 professional companies in 43 states in its membership, including Tri-Cities Opera. It also provides support and consultation to opera companies.
"The re-structuring of Tri-Cities Opera represents an important step forward for this historic company," said Marc A. Scorca, President and CEO of Opera America. "For more than 50 years, the company played an essential role in the development of young
American artists, paving the way for an explosion in the number of training programs across the country. With the recent re-structuring, the company is making a bold and strategic move to improve its service to local and regional audiences, and increase its financial stability into the future. As it did in 1949, Tri-Cities Opera is responding the current needs of its community."
"Tri-Cities Opera is making some bold changes but the fundamentals of the company are still intact," said Dirk Olds, TCO Board Chairman. "It was absolutely necessary that the
company re-tool itself for the future and we feel these changes will result in a wonderful improvement of our services. It's as if we have just upgraded to 'TCO Version 2.0'".
Tri-Cities Opera was founded in 1949 by Carmen Savoca and Peyton Hibbitt. The company enjoys an exceptional reputation in the opera world for its resident artist-training program, sets, costumes and opera productions.
Tri-Cities Opera has announced its program for its main stage productions and its 62nd season: Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte will be presented October 15 and 17; Verdi's La Traviata will be performed February 11 and 13, 2011; Offenbach's The Tales of
Hoffman will end the season on April; 29 and May 1, 2011.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Binghamton University Community Engagement Coordinator
Community Engagement Coordinator
Category: Professional
Department: Center for Civic Engagement
Locations: Binghamton, NY
Posted: Jun 18, '10
Type: Full-time
Ref. No.: 07847
E-mail to a friend
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton, one of four university centers within the State University of New York, was named the premier public university in the northeast by The Fiske Guide to Colleges "because of its outstanding academic programs ... and its commitment to undergraduates." Binghamton University enrolls about 14,500 students in programs leading to bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. The University consists of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the College of Community and Public Affairs, the School of Management, the Decker School of Nursing, and the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Graduate School administers advanced-degree programs in these schools, but both our undergraduate and graduate students are taught by the same outstanding faculty. Twenty-six specialized research centers, along with three institutes for advanced studies and a GIS CORE facility, attract scholars from around the globe to Binghamton's modern campus.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Community Relations Associate (SL-2)
Salary: $39,000-$43,000
The Community Engagement Associate is a professional employee who will work closely with the CCE Director and other CCE staff to help support, promote, and expand civic engagement opportunities. S/he will primarily be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects and activities that engage BU students, faculty, and staff for public benefit. Also, the CE Associate will assist the Director with the development and support of center-wide functions.
Specific Duties:
--Identify and track campus initiatives that involve students in the community through volunteer activities, classes with community components, community-based research, internships, and other forms of experiential education
--Work with the CCE team to host the annual Showcase of Community Opportunities, days of service which involve many from BU, and other events and activities
--Help identify, develop and arrange community-based projects
--Make/arrange public presentations and trainings
--Work effectively with cooperating offices, units, academic departments, and student groups from across campus
--Engage in recruitment efforts of students, faculty, and community partners
--Produce informational, promotional, and supporting materials, i.e., brochures, project descriptions, newsletter articles, sections of grant proposals, etc.
--Maintain proper documentation of all activities
--Assist with the collection and maintenance of data relevant to CCE programs and goals
--Help promote CCE through multiple media (e.g., website, email, social media, and other electronic means)
--Generate summary materials and reports
--Help maintain and update information on the CCE website
--Track participation in activities, courses, and projects and other forms of community engagement
Requirements:
Bachelors degree required.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Masters degree
• Experience with efficient office organization
• Experience in organizing and participating in community-based partnerships and initiatives
• Thorough understanding of civic engagement
• Familiarity with Binghamton University and the Broome County region
• Proficiency with Windows, Office Suite, outlook, social media, website maintenance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Application Instructions:
Deadline for Internal Applicants: 7/2/10
Deadline for External Applicants: open until filled
Persons interested in this position should apply online. http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=19002
Please submit:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter and
3. Contact information for three professional references.
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=19002
DO NOT MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE STAFF OR DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT REGARDING THIS POSITION.
The State University of New York and Binghamton University are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
COREquisites:
1. * Do you have a Bachelors degree (or higher)?
2. Do you have a Masters degree?
3. Do you have 3 or more years of experience in an office setting?
4. Do you have 3 or more years of experience in organizing/participating in community-based initiatives?
5. Are you familiar with the Broome County region?
6. Are you proficient with Windows, Office Suite, and Outlook?
7. Are you proficient with social media?
8. Are you proficient with website management?
9. I affirm that all the statements made on this application for employment (including any attached documents) are true and accurate. I understand that all statements made by me in conjunction with this application are subject to investigation and verification and that a material misstatement or misrepresentation may disqualify me from appointment and/or lead to revocation of my appointment.
10. Are you currently employed by Binghamton University or the Research Foundation at Binghamton University?
Category: Professional
Department: Center for Civic Engagement
Locations: Binghamton, NY
Posted: Jun 18, '10
Type: Full-time
Ref. No.: 07847
E-mail to a friend
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton, one of four university centers within the State University of New York, was named the premier public university in the northeast by The Fiske Guide to Colleges "because of its outstanding academic programs ... and its commitment to undergraduates." Binghamton University enrolls about 14,500 students in programs leading to bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. The University consists of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the College of Community and Public Affairs, the School of Management, the Decker School of Nursing, and the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. The Graduate School administers advanced-degree programs in these schools, but both our undergraduate and graduate students are taught by the same outstanding faculty. Twenty-six specialized research centers, along with three institutes for advanced studies and a GIS CORE facility, attract scholars from around the globe to Binghamton's modern campus.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Community Relations Associate (SL-2)
Salary: $39,000-$43,000
The Community Engagement Associate is a professional employee who will work closely with the CCE Director and other CCE staff to help support, promote, and expand civic engagement opportunities. S/he will primarily be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects and activities that engage BU students, faculty, and staff for public benefit. Also, the CE Associate will assist the Director with the development and support of center-wide functions.
Specific Duties:
--Identify and track campus initiatives that involve students in the community through volunteer activities, classes with community components, community-based research, internships, and other forms of experiential education
--Work with the CCE team to host the annual Showcase of Community Opportunities, days of service which involve many from BU, and other events and activities
--Help identify, develop and arrange community-based projects
--Make/arrange public presentations and trainings
--Work effectively with cooperating offices, units, academic departments, and student groups from across campus
--Engage in recruitment efforts of students, faculty, and community partners
--Produce informational, promotional, and supporting materials, i.e., brochures, project descriptions, newsletter articles, sections of grant proposals, etc.
--Maintain proper documentation of all activities
--Assist with the collection and maintenance of data relevant to CCE programs and goals
--Help promote CCE through multiple media (e.g., website, email, social media, and other electronic means)
--Generate summary materials and reports
--Help maintain and update information on the CCE website
--Track participation in activities, courses, and projects and other forms of community engagement
Requirements:
Bachelors degree required.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Masters degree
• Experience with efficient office organization
• Experience in organizing and participating in community-based partnerships and initiatives
• Thorough understanding of civic engagement
• Familiarity with Binghamton University and the Broome County region
• Proficiency with Windows, Office Suite, outlook, social media, website maintenance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Application Instructions:
Deadline for Internal Applicants: 7/2/10
Deadline for External Applicants: open until filled
Persons interested in this position should apply online. http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=19002
Please submit:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter and
3. Contact information for three professional references.
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=19002
DO NOT MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE STAFF OR DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT REGARDING THIS POSITION.
The State University of New York and Binghamton University are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.
COREquisites:
1. * Do you have a Bachelors degree (or higher)?
2. Do you have a Masters degree?
3. Do you have 3 or more years of experience in an office setting?
4. Do you have 3 or more years of experience in organizing/participating in community-based initiatives?
5. Are you familiar with the Broome County region?
6. Are you proficient with Windows, Office Suite, and Outlook?
7. Are you proficient with social media?
8. Are you proficient with website management?
9. I affirm that all the statements made on this application for employment (including any attached documents) are true and accurate. I understand that all statements made by me in conjunction with this application are subject to investigation and verification and that a material misstatement or misrepresentation may disqualify me from appointment and/or lead to revocation of my appointment.
10. Are you currently employed by Binghamton University or the Research Foundation at Binghamton University?
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Upcoming Survey
The purpose of this post is to alert you about a survey you should be receiving within the next couple of days.
As most of you know, I am a faculty member in the Public Administration Department at Binghamton University. Recently, my colleagues Laura Bronstein, Kristina Lambright and I have been working on a research project designed to make the reporting public and private funders require of provider agencies like yours more useful to you and your funders. To gather the information we need for this project, we have prepared a brief, confidential survey that we'd like you to complete. To ensure the survey was clear to agency directors, I asked two leaders of the South Central NY Executive Director's Group, Dick Squire and Darryl Newvine, to review it. Both provided helpful feedback that improved the survey.
Public and private funders from a six county region (Broome, Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, Chenango and Cortland) have agreed to participate in the project; they will receive a separate survey about the kinds of reporting they require and the reasons they require it.
Again, our goal is to encourage collaboration and dialogue between funders and providers about the development of reporting information that is mutually beneficial. After we finish this project, we will provide opportunities for you to learn about what we have found and convene funders and providers to discuss implications of our project for improving practice.
Many of you should receive this survey tomorrow or Friday, I am sending this e-mail simply as a "heads-up" and to encourage you to complete it! Our work is only as good as the information we get from you! If you have questions about the project, please contact me at dcamp@binghamton.edu.
David Campbell
As most of you know, I am a faculty member in the Public Administration Department at Binghamton University. Recently, my colleagues Laura Bronstein, Kristina Lambright and I have been working on a research project designed to make the reporting public and private funders require of provider agencies like yours more useful to you and your funders. To gather the information we need for this project, we have prepared a brief, confidential survey that we'd like you to complete. To ensure the survey was clear to agency directors, I asked two leaders of the South Central NY Executive Director's Group, Dick Squire and Darryl Newvine, to review it. Both provided helpful feedback that improved the survey.
Public and private funders from a six county region (Broome, Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, Chenango and Cortland) have agreed to participate in the project; they will receive a separate survey about the kinds of reporting they require and the reasons they require it.
Again, our goal is to encourage collaboration and dialogue between funders and providers about the development of reporting information that is mutually beneficial. After we finish this project, we will provide opportunities for you to learn about what we have found and convene funders and providers to discuss implications of our project for improving practice.
Many of you should receive this survey tomorrow or Friday, I am sending this e-mail simply as a "heads-up" and to encourage you to complete it! Our work is only as good as the information we get from you! If you have questions about the project, please contact me at dcamp@binghamton.edu.
David Campbell
Friday, March 5, 2010
2010 Philanthropy Incubator Grants Competition
I am pleased to announce that students involved with Binghamton University's Philanthropy Incubator Project have released their funding guidelines for 2010. The students have $10,000 to distribute to nonprofit organizations in South Central New York. To be eligible, an organization must have recently hosted a public administration student intern or social work student field placement. This year, students have prioritized activities that support youth or adults over 65 and will grants will fund capital or program support. Applications are due by the end of the day, Monday, March 22. The application form is brief and simple. You can access it the application at:
http://www2.binghamton.edu/ccpa/public-administration/philan/grant.html
Please e-mail philanthropyincubator@gmail.com with any questions about the application process.
David Campbell
http://www2.binghamton.edu/ccpa/public-administration/philan/grant.html
Please e-mail philanthropyincubator@gmail.com with any questions about the application process.
David Campbell
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Grant Opportunities through BU Philanthropy Incubator
I am pleased to announce that the Philanthropy Incubator at Binghamton University students will be distributing $20,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations in South Central New York this spring. The grants will be made by students enrolled in two different classes, one involving undergraduate students in the honors program and the other involving students in the Masters programs in Public Administration and Social Work. Here is the information on eligiblity and application for each program.
1. Master of Social Work/Master of Public Administration Program. Students enrolled in either "Issues in Nonprofit Administration" or "Social Work Practice with Communities" will distribute $10,000 in grants. Eligible organizations must have provided a social work field placement or public administration internship within the past year. The competition will provide program or capital grants to organizations providing services to low-income youth or elderly. Finally, organizations must be located in South Central New York and at least one grant must go to a Broome County organization. We will distribute a simple RFP by the end of this week; applications are due March 23, with funding decisions completed by the end of April.
2. Undergraduate Honors Students. Students enrolled in the course "Philanthropy and Civil Society" will have $10,000 to distribute. Students have identified children with disabilities and education as their areas of interest. The students will not have an RFP process; instead, they will contact and learn about eligible organizations directly and use that information as the basis for their decision-making. The decision-making process will begin in late March and students will notify grantees of decisions in late April.
The support for this initiative comes from several sources: Campus Compact, The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, The Sunshine Lady Foundation and students, alumni and friends of Binghamton University.
Please direct any questions about the project or grantmaking to philanthropyincubator@gmail.com.
Best wishes,
David Campbell
1. Master of Social Work/Master of Public Administration Program. Students enrolled in either "Issues in Nonprofit Administration" or "Social Work Practice with Communities" will distribute $10,000 in grants. Eligible organizations must have provided a social work field placement or public administration internship within the past year. The competition will provide program or capital grants to organizations providing services to low-income youth or elderly. Finally, organizations must be located in South Central New York and at least one grant must go to a Broome County organization. We will distribute a simple RFP by the end of this week; applications are due March 23, with funding decisions completed by the end of April.
2. Undergraduate Honors Students. Students enrolled in the course "Philanthropy and Civil Society" will have $10,000 to distribute. Students have identified children with disabilities and education as their areas of interest. The students will not have an RFP process; instead, they will contact and learn about eligible organizations directly and use that information as the basis for their decision-making. The decision-making process will begin in late March and students will notify grantees of decisions in late April.
The support for this initiative comes from several sources: Campus Compact, The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, The Sunshine Lady Foundation and students, alumni and friends of Binghamton University.
Please direct any questions about the project or grantmaking to philanthropyincubator@gmail.com.
Best wishes,
David Campbell
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Binghamton University MPA Program
Dear Friend:
We are at the time of year when the MPA Program at BU is considering students for next fall. You or members of your staff may want to consider enrolling in our program. Please forward this information to anyone you know who may want to consider the MPA Program.
The MPA Program offers valuable opportunities for public and nonprofit sector professionals in our region. The MPA Program is a good choice for public or nonprofit sector professionals who are interested in developing new skills to position themselves for roles with greater responsibility in the future. The Master of Public Administration degree is a marketable professional degree which can increase your earning potential.
Binghamton University's program:
Prepares students for management careers in public and nonprofit organizations.
Has an energetic faculty committed to students, teaching, and community service.
Works with the community to address administrative and policy challenges.
Offers evening classes.
For more information, please contact Professor Kristina Lambright at klambrig@binghamton.edu.
We are at the time of year when the MPA Program at BU is considering students for next fall. You or members of your staff may want to consider enrolling in our program. Please forward this information to anyone you know who may want to consider the MPA Program.
The MPA Program offers valuable opportunities for public and nonprofit sector professionals in our region. The MPA Program is a good choice for public or nonprofit sector professionals who are interested in developing new skills to position themselves for roles with greater responsibility in the future. The Master of Public Administration degree is a marketable professional degree which can increase your earning potential.
Binghamton University's program:
Prepares students for management careers in public and nonprofit organizations.
Has an energetic faculty committed to students, teaching, and community service.
Works with the community to address administrative and policy challenges.
Offers evening classes.
For more information, please contact Professor Kristina Lambright at klambrig@binghamton.edu.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Special Projects Committee Offers Insight to Other ED Groups on Ecnomic Impact
A joint meeting was held by the Oneida and Herkimer Nonprofit Executive Directors Group Steering Committee and the South Central NY Nonprofit Executive Directors Special Projects Committee to discuss the SCNY Group’s recent efforts around an economic impact study. The meeting, hosted by the Central New York Community Foundation, was attended by representatives from the SCNY ED Group, Oneida and Herkimer ED Group, and the Human Services Leadership Council in Syracuse. The main presenter and chair of the SCNY Special Projects committee was Joe Sellepack, Broome County Council of Churches Executive Director. Also, presenting was Katie McDonald, a Binghamton University master’s student working to help implement the study.
The discussion began with an understanding of why nonprofits were focusing on economic impact. In recent years, taxing nonprofits (whether by PILOT, a snow assessment fee, etc) has become an issue. With the downturn, nonprofits will be facing in more scrutiny and possible tax proposals. In response, the SCNY ED Group saw a need to communicate the economic impact of nonprofits on the local community and region. As Joe related, they also saw a need to make it more than about the numbers, and make a comparison to what the real costs would be if their services weren’t provided. The Special Projects Committee was formed, and is examining how the nonprofit sector in the Broome region shapes the community and environment through social and human services, arts and culture, and environmental services.
The Committee has been spending a great deal of time and effort looking at past studies, not only locally but nationally. Hospitals have been a good source, and two state studies, in Michigan and New Hampshire, have been good models.
The idea for the study will incorporate two streams. The first is the financial information taken from nonprofits’ 990s, while the second will be the “social capital” they contribute. The study will show how nonprofits shape and contribute to the community narrative. The study will incorporate personal interviews to help demonstrate this piece. The study will hopefully subvert the forces that want to tax nonprofits, and show their clout, but also the rest of the story. The message will be much clearer and powerful as a group.
Joe Sellepack related that the Committee under the guidance of Binghamton University and two interns has spent much time developing their study protocol. They have decided to focus on range of nonprofits, which would include only organizations that file 990s and exclude very large nonprofits (hospitals, universities, etc) that would skew the study (and already do their own studies). In a sense, the study will give a voice to the small to medium-sized organizations.
The study is slated to take about 2 years. Much of the work is being driven by Binghamton University’s interns in the Public Administration Master’s Program.
A question was asked by Darlene Ford, ED for the Mid-York Library System, concerning the target audience and overall purpose for this effort. A number of reasons were offered by Joe and other participants: showing return on investment, advocacy, use for collaboration, joint funding projects, etc. The qualitative analysis will help show gaps and overlaps in funding and can figure in ways to help address and form partnerships.
In looking at why the Oneida and Herkimer ED Group should undertake such an effort, the Steering Committee members related a number of reasons. One was the conflicting messages in the Oneida and Herkimer communities coming from nonprofits. There needs to be a clear message and story around how nonprofits help and impact the community. Also, a study would show what would happen if nonprofits disappeared.
A part of the discussion was spent on recent efforts of the Human Services Leadership Council (HSLC) on an economic impact study. Susan Horn, the ED from Hiscock Legal Aid Society, offered some of the lessons they learned in a group study. A discussion continued about the different data involved with nonprofits, including how things are reported (outcome vs outputs). Joe offered that using personal stories will help illuminate some of the challenges of data that won’t mesh. Katie McDonald added that being clear about the data collection and analysis is key. She has been developing the study’s introduction and methodology. She also is gathering social and cultural impact pieces (social network and social capital). She related that the study will include the history of nonprofits in the Broome County region (for example, what happened when IBM left), and how they’ve developed.
Overall, there was agreement that the study could be a template for other nonprofits, and the Oneida and Herkimer ED Group plans to follow up with Joe in the fall about the protocol and info they develop.
The discussion began with an understanding of why nonprofits were focusing on economic impact. In recent years, taxing nonprofits (whether by PILOT, a snow assessment fee, etc) has become an issue. With the downturn, nonprofits will be facing in more scrutiny and possible tax proposals. In response, the SCNY ED Group saw a need to communicate the economic impact of nonprofits on the local community and region. As Joe related, they also saw a need to make it more than about the numbers, and make a comparison to what the real costs would be if their services weren’t provided. The Special Projects Committee was formed, and is examining how the nonprofit sector in the Broome region shapes the community and environment through social and human services, arts and culture, and environmental services.
The Committee has been spending a great deal of time and effort looking at past studies, not only locally but nationally. Hospitals have been a good source, and two state studies, in Michigan and New Hampshire, have been good models.
The idea for the study will incorporate two streams. The first is the financial information taken from nonprofits’ 990s, while the second will be the “social capital” they contribute. The study will show how nonprofits shape and contribute to the community narrative. The study will incorporate personal interviews to help demonstrate this piece. The study will hopefully subvert the forces that want to tax nonprofits, and show their clout, but also the rest of the story. The message will be much clearer and powerful as a group.
Joe Sellepack related that the Committee under the guidance of Binghamton University and two interns has spent much time developing their study protocol. They have decided to focus on range of nonprofits, which would include only organizations that file 990s and exclude very large nonprofits (hospitals, universities, etc) that would skew the study (and already do their own studies). In a sense, the study will give a voice to the small to medium-sized organizations.
The study is slated to take about 2 years. Much of the work is being driven by Binghamton University’s interns in the Public Administration Master’s Program.
A question was asked by Darlene Ford, ED for the Mid-York Library System, concerning the target audience and overall purpose for this effort. A number of reasons were offered by Joe and other participants: showing return on investment, advocacy, use for collaboration, joint funding projects, etc. The qualitative analysis will help show gaps and overlaps in funding and can figure in ways to help address and form partnerships.
In looking at why the Oneida and Herkimer ED Group should undertake such an effort, the Steering Committee members related a number of reasons. One was the conflicting messages in the Oneida and Herkimer communities coming from nonprofits. There needs to be a clear message and story around how nonprofits help and impact the community. Also, a study would show what would happen if nonprofits disappeared.
A part of the discussion was spent on recent efforts of the Human Services Leadership Council (HSLC) on an economic impact study. Susan Horn, the ED from Hiscock Legal Aid Society, offered some of the lessons they learned in a group study. A discussion continued about the different data involved with nonprofits, including how things are reported (outcome vs outputs). Joe offered that using personal stories will help illuminate some of the challenges of data that won’t mesh. Katie McDonald added that being clear about the data collection and analysis is key. She has been developing the study’s introduction and methodology. She also is gathering social and cultural impact pieces (social network and social capital). She related that the study will include the history of nonprofits in the Broome County region (for example, what happened when IBM left), and how they’ve developed.
Overall, there was agreement that the study could be a template for other nonprofits, and the Oneida and Herkimer ED Group plans to follow up with Joe in the fall about the protocol and info they develop.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Local nonprofits benefit from BU donations
News Channel 10 reported on Binghamton University's Philanthropy Incubator. On Tuesday, the group donated around $12,000 to local nonprofit groups during a ceremony at the school's Downtown Center. The goal was to give grants for capital equipment that normally wouldn't find funding in tough economic times, such as flooring, software or fans.
The program is part of BU's master's program in social work and public administration and the students are the ones who actually approved the type and amount of the proposals.
"If they're going to have careers in public service or non-profit organizations, they need to know how to both apply for grants and how to give them out. And so this project gives them information about both of those things," said David Campbell, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration.This year's recipients included Catholic Charities' Portfolio Cafe, Racker Centers and the Huntington Family Center.
The program is part of BU's master's program in social work and public administration and the students are the ones who actually approved the type and amount of the proposals.
"If they're going to have careers in public service or non-profit organizations, they need to know how to both apply for grants and how to give them out. And so this project gives them information about both of those things," said David Campbell, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Administration.This year's recipients included Catholic Charities' Portfolio Cafe, Racker Centers and the Huntington Family Center.
Friday, March 13, 2009
BU student-run charity looks to optimize work of nonprofits
The Press & Sun-Bulletin featured a story about David Campbell's earlier post regarding his student-run charity that will award area nonprofits as much as $4,000 to help organizations with programs or projects. Read more here.
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