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May 19, 2016   •   Issue 10
Dear Members and Friends,
It’s been a privilege to be engaged with the National Assembly and its members, the best nonprofits in America, these past few months. I wrap up as “interim” and Lee Sherman takes over as CEO in early June. It has been a fun and, I must say, productive time. No surprise, though, since the Assembly has an incredibly involved and supportive board, staff, and partners, including our funders. I am heartened that the Board has selected such a fine executive to lead the organization. I plan on returning to consulting and enjoying life. Please stay in touch!
Sincerely,
Of note...
Department of Labor Overtime Pay Rule
The final rule was announced yesterday and will go into effect on December 1, 2016. The regulation increases the salary threshold under which Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)-covered employees are eligible for overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476 per year. The threshold will automatically increase every three years based on the 40th percentile of full-time salaried workers in the lowest-wage region according to U.S. Census data. Nonprofits are not exempt from following this rule. DOL is holding a webinar for the nonprofit sector on June 7. Additionally, Independent Sector will host a webinar series to assist organizations with compliance under the new rule, and the National Council of Nonprofits is currently collecting data from nonprofit organizations to aid the development of implementation procedures for the sector.
Improving Employee Well-Being Through the Financial Stability First Model
The National Human Services Assembly (NHSA) recently release a discussion brief on Financial Stability First (FS1), a pilot project conducted in three human service agencies to determine whether financial navigators in the workplace could be deployed to assist low-wage employees. The goal was to create a foundation of financial stability through outreach, education and access to a range of financial products and services. Outcomes showed the value of intentional organizational efforts to work with low-wage employees to increase their financial stability has positive effects and increased employee confidence, skills, and well-being. The initiative was generously funded by MetLife Foundation. Download the brief.
Results from a survey of participants (above graphic) demonstrate that financial stability can be a struggle for many low-wage employees. FS1 outcomes indicate that low-wage employees benefit from intentional organizational efforts to improve financial health and overall well-being, uniquely positioning nonprofit employers to provide the resources and guidance their employees need to reach their potential.
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Opportunities and resources
General
  • Join NHSA & NCY for the Tomorrow Together Initiative commemorating the 15th Anniversary of September 11  Learn more
  • Call for Applications for the Drucker Prize an award from the Drucker Institute based on nonprofit innovation that comes with a $100,000 prize - Deadline July 1  Learn more
  • Job Opening – Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance  Learn more
  • Love Notes added to list of teen pregnancy prevention Evidence Based Programs via The Dibble Institute  Learn more
  • A Whole-Family Approach to Workforce Engagement via APHSA  Learn more
  • KIDS COUNT Policy Report – A Shared Sentence: The Devastating Toll of Parental Incarceration on Kids, Families and Communities from The Annie E. Casey Foundation  Learn more
  • Community Action Month Toolkit from Community Action Partnership  Learn more
  • Mental Health Month Toolkit from Mental Health America  Learn more
Funding
  • Performance Partnership Pilots: An Opportunity to Improve Outcomes for Disconnected Youth via Department of Labor – Deadline of Intent to Apply: May 26  Learn more
  • GrantStation Insider featuring 12 unique funding opportunities each week  Learn more
Events
  • APHSA National Health & Human Services Summit in Arlington May 22-25 Learn more
  • *NHSA Member Engagement Forum in D.C. May 25  Learn more
  • Measurable Impact 2016 A Results-Based Accountability Conference in Baltimore June 1-3  Learn more
  • Council on Accreditation 2016 Conference: The Power of Collaboration in NYC July 17-19  Learn more
  • Philanthropy NEXT 2016 in D.C. September 16  Learn more
  • IAVE World Volunteer Conference in Mexico City November 7-10  Learn more

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