Maribel Reyes

LEVEL UP YOUR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT SKILLS! Fall 2024 semester of the Nonprofit Management Certificate course at Sonoma State University is now open for enrollment. Join live on Wednesday evenings, Sept. 11-Nov. 13, 2024. Fast-paced live-streamed course on fundamental concepts, best practices & hands-on skills-building, taught by diverse instructors and enriched by students’ experiences. Topics include: * Nonprofit Program Development * Legal Issues * Finance & Accounting * Fundraising (I teach the session on grantwriting) * Board Governance * Leadership -- & more! When you complete the course, you receive a Certificate of Nonprofit Management. https://lnkd.in/ggdECCGv Students rave about the course: * I was offered a higher starting salary after I told the hiring manager I’d just completed this course. * Thank you for leading an inspirational program for nonprofit leaders. It elevated my understanding of working in a nonprofit organization. * Having different instructors each week is refreshing and potent. * Great class for the fundamentals of nonprofit management.

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Reading an internal Seattle Children's memo today, I was struck by a rec to use sick time for mental health. Which really, I shouldn't be -- physical health *always* includes mental health. But it's still something we don't talk about enough in American workplaces. Knowing that I can take time off to focus on my mental health without any stigma is amazing. Whether it's taking a day to recharge, attending therapy, or simply practicing self-care, I feel supported and understood. #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #SupportEachOther

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EveryChild CA & ECE Voices Advocacy Day on April 24 was a HUGE success thanks to the almost 30 advocates for ECE who joined budget hearings and legislative visits to tell our representatives what the TRUE COST OF CARE is for ALL program types. Keep up the good work by contacting your representative to tell them how much it costs for you to run your childcare program to reimbursement rates truly do represent what the field needs! #amazingadvocates #EveryChildCA #ECEVoices #AdvocacyDay

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Today on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we recommend this report from Native Americans in Philanthropy. As the philanthropic sector endeavors to address historical disparities and foster more equitable partnerships, this report provides broad categories outlined by Tribal leaders and their representatives to support engaging philanthropy with Native American and Indigenous communities. #Philanthropy #InternationalDayoftheWorldsIndigenousPeople https://lnkd.in/eJYwEhj4

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The full child care innovation summit is linked below

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Here's a great way to get your high school junior or senior to learn more about how to make a difference!

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Want to learn more about the Olmstead decision and its impact on community-based living for people with disabilities? This is my favorite teaching resource - thanks to Rooted in Rights for producing this video. #olmstead #disabilityjustice #disabilityrights #community

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Help us achieve the GreatNonprofits 2024 Top-Rated Award! Click the button to go to ATOU's page on the GreatNonprofits site and write your review under "Share Your Story." It’s easy and only takes 3 minutes! You can make a huge impact in our schools and communities by raising awareness for our award-winning workshops. Share your experience with ATOU by posting a review. Your review will be visible to potential donors and volunteers, making it an invaluable tool for our growth. Check out this recent review from one of your long time volunteers with ATOU. We are one review away from receiving the GreatNonprofits 2024 Top-Rated Award. Share your review today and help us earn this special distinction. https://lnkd.in/g2ZXGkcC https://lnkd.in/gr3cPuQt #ATOU28 #ChangingLives #GreatNonprofits #Grateful #MakingADifference #BuildingEmpathy #IgnitingRespect #DisabilityAwareness

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The National Association of Social Workers-New Mexico welcomes social workers, community leaders, and social service professionals to join us for our Building Resilient Communities Mini-Conference on Thursday, May 30th, and Friday, May 31st from 10 AM to 2:30 PM; 9 CEUs will be offered.   Join us for 'Building Resilient Communities,' a dynamic mini-conference hosted by the NASW-NM Chapter. This event will focus on equipping social workers with the tools and insights needed to foster resilience within communities. Our presentations will delve into essential topics such as self-care, trauma transformation in healthcare, and cultural humility practice.   This conference is a collaborative effort, aiming to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to foster community resilience after the pandemic. The main focus will be on two key areas: cultural humility practices and trauma response in healthcare systems. Through engaging training and workshops, attendees will explore the importance of cultural humility in creating inclusive and responsive communities. Additionally, they will learn strategies to effectively address trauma within the healthcare system, ensuring sensitive and supportive care for individuals affected by the pandemic. Join us as we, together, build resilient communities and navigate the post-COVID landscape with compassion and expertise.   Discover practical strategies for promoting individual and collective well-being and gain valuable insights from expert speakers. Together, let's explore how we can cultivate resilience and build stronger, more inclusive communities.   The registration link is as follows: https://lnkd.in/gXd2s7wC   Fees: NASW Member: $75 Professional Non-member: $95 NASW Student Member: $35 Student Non-member: $50 NASW members are required to include their Membership number during registration checkout to receive the member rate. Non-members must write “n/a” in the Membership number section during registration checkout. NASW-NM will verify your membership after registration.    Accessibility Accommodations Request Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require specific aids or services, please call: (916) 379-7610 or email  info.naswnm@socialworkers.org by May 23, 2024 in order to allow time to process requests. Refund Policy and Deadline This event is nonrefundable, however, requests to transfer registration must be made in writing. All transfer requests will be assessed a $10 administrative fee. Registrants who request a transfer by May 23rd or do not attend will forfeit the entire fee. Email: info.naswnm@socialworkers.org    

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As parents and professionals supporting transition-aged students with disabilities, we absolutely need to be "transparent!” There are so many points I love in this post by Elizabeth C. Hamblet! - "Language Transparency!" We need to choose language that is honest and accurate. In our house, we talk a lot about different types of brains and different strengths and needs and we also talk about DISABILITY as a normal part of life - "School Transparency!" We need to reduce supports and modifications that are interfering with young people having an accurate sense of their abilities, or we need to at least start identifying to the young people that they are receiving supports that won't be available after K-12 education - "Family Transparency!" We need to let students experience small failures (i.e., missing alarms, missing deadlines, missing activities) and then use that as a learning opportunity, and a motivator, to review where there was a breakdown and what skills need to be developed - "Decision-Making Transparency!" We need to set up opportunities for -students to understand the connection between their strengths and needs and the goals they have for themselves after high school. Also - we need to find allies in our students' lives who will offer honest feedback to them and ask people to be honest with our kids. Over-supporting and over-modifying life does not prepare youth for the adult world. "Transparency" prepares students for adult life! (Even though, let's be honest, we are not always transparent with each other as adults!) #specialeducation #IEP #transitionplanning #transitionservices #collegetransition #autism #specialed #parenting #teenagers #504plan

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At a time when we need our nonprofits to deliver critical services more than ever, government is underfunding the work, a new study released by Nonprofit Association of Oregon reveals. Nonprofit workers earn just 77 cents on the dollar compared to public sector workers. And just 55 cents on the dollar compared to for-profit workers. These are the people who are being asked to work the front line of our housing and homelessness crisis -- operate shelters, provide behavioral health counseling and connect people to rent and the other support they need so they don't become homeless. Wages are so stagnant that 8 out of 10 nonprofit workers left for the for-profit sector, according to the study, conducted by ECOnorthwest. I hope this report becomes a seed for the change we have long needed in Oregon. Solutions such as prevailing wages and contracting reform will strengthen our state for the benefit of not just people served by nonprofits, but all of us. https://lnkd.in/ekSJhyZM

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*i got this information below from the Multnomah County Joint Office of Homeless Services Facebook and I’m sharing here* A new report from Portland State University’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative (HRAC) indicates that alternative shelters provide better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness than traditional, congregate shelters. The research, conducted by HRAC on behalf of Multnomah County’s Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS), analyzed the cost, participant experiences, and client outcomes in village-style and motel shelters as compared to more traditional congregate shelters. The study found that motel and village shelters, which provide private living spaces that support the autonomy, dignity, and safety of clients, led to better experiences and more positive outcomes than congregate shelters. This work will inform the implementation of the JOHS Community Sheltering Strategy and support the knowledge base of effective shelter models among homelessness services funders and providers. Read the full report at https://johs.us/reports/

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The Power of Vision and Community Engagement 🌟 Almost a decade of Youth Empowerment! Reflecting on the journey, I stumbled upon a media clip from the early days. Building a nonprofit through lived experience is a force like no other. It's a personal calling, going beyond mere goals - it's about creating meaningful change. A clear vision, coupled with empathy and understanding, can ignite a community's passion for a cause. It's not about sympathy; it's about empathy. It's about listening and amplifying voices, not just talking at people. #grassrootsmovement #livedexperience #leadership #restorativepractices #traumainformed

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