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August 2020. LULAC. Virtual Event Helps Our Community's Economic Advancement

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LULAC

LULAC’s Latino Flash Pitch
Is A Fast Path To Success

Virtual Event Helps Our Community's Economic Advancement

Washington, DC – Don’t miss this week’s upcoming Latino Flash Pitch (LFP) created to foster connections, inspire learning, and create a community around Latinos who are ready for business and innovation. Latino entrepreneurs get a big break to be seen by pitching their startups and business ideas for what could be their biggest opportunity yet. This can lead to being included in a round of seed funding, and tap into the knowledge of experienced Latino entrepreneurs to do work that matters.

“Latino entrepreneurs are already changing every sector and industry globally even despite COVID-19,” say Alberto Vargas, Program Coordinator, and Randy Palacios, LULAC fellow. “Still, there is a large disparity between their contributions to the world and the available resources. LFP is a supportive community of people who care about making a difference in the world through entrepreneurship and innovation. We have startups from every sector and industries which we connect with mentors, fellow entrepreneurs plus funding,” they add.

The Latino Flash Pitch Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August, 11th from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM and Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

“Our world is changing as safe jobs, and conventional systems start to disappear even as the existing inequities are disproportionately affecting Latino entrepreneurs,” says Sindy Benavides, National Chief Executive Officer. “Problems are waiting to be solved uniquely by Latino experiences, leadership, skills, and resilience. The world needs them right now. They can lead us into uncharted territory, build something that they own, and provide value to the people they seek to serve. Unfortunately, what we have seen during this pandemic is a lack of access to capital, and already many Latino business owners have had to close their doors. As our purchasing power continues to grow, we want to make sure that Latinos are creating businesses and being selected as vendors, which helps bring diversity and equity to Fortune 1000 companies who desperately need them. Our strength is multiplied when we are all for one, and this program proves it!” she adds.

LULAC has created the Latino Flash Pitch as the model for how to identify, assist and mentor emerging entrepreneurs effectively and efficiently. It is doing so by leveraging its 91-year history of service and a proven track record of making a difference in Latino communities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. You too, can be part of the fast track to success in business and economic empowerment. Join us for this historic virtual first of its kind LULAC event.

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.

 

August 2020. African Diaspora Network. Job Opportunity: Program Manager, Nonprofit Organization Management

 

African Diaspora Network is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization. Our mission is to harness and engage the intellectual, financial, philanthropic and entrepreneurial capacity of Africans and friends of Africa in support of economic and social development across Africa.


Position: Program Manager, Nonprofit Organization Management 

Seniority Level: Mid-level 

Job Description: African Diaspora Network seeks a Program Manager to handle the day-to-day operations of a growing nonprofit organization. In this full-time role you will develop projects and design processes to support and implement ADN’s strategic priorities. You will interface with key stakeholders and community partners, including entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and leaders that are based locally and globally. 

Essential and primary responsibilities include: 

  • Assist the Executive Director with developing, implementing and evaluating program policies, procedures, and standards 
  • Assist the Executive Director with monitoring the program budget, board relationships, and funders 
  • Update, analyze, and monitor ADN’s website and the MemberClicks platform
  • Coordinate and monitor member outreach and retention 
  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor Impact & Innovation Speaker Series, African Diaspora Investment Symposium, Builders of Africa’s Future, and African leadership, entrepreneurship & mentoring for African immigrants and African Americans in Silicon Valley
  • Participate and represent ADN in local partner meetings and events as requested and as needed
  • Compose and draft documents and correspondence for presentations, conferences, seminars, and reports; create, maintain, modify, and ensure accuracy of content
  • Provide complex administrative and operational support with minimal supervision
  • Develop weekly/bi-weekly newsletters and social media postings
  • Track expenditures for donor-directed funds and program, monitor day-to-day operating expenses and vendor invoices, and report to CFO for reconciliation 

 

Below requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to be successful in this position: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, policy, government, or humanities-related fields 
  • Preferred two to five years of experience in the public, nonprofit, or corporate settings 
  • Experience working with diverse communities
  • Understanding of nonprofit organizations management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to utilize tools or design systems and processes to track data and monitor progress
  • Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally-competent services and work effectively in cross-cultural situations
  • Understanding of mandatory reporting/compliance requirements for nonprofits 

Send resume to: info@africandiasporanetwork.org 

South Los Angeles. CRSSLA. Engaging Students in At-Home Learning. August 2020

 

About Us

The Coronavirus Community Response System of South Los Angeles (CRSSLA) is a collaborative effort of key community-based organizations, churches, educational institutions and other stakeholders in South Los Angeles. We provide collaborative aid and crisis management for our community.

 

Our goal is to identify resources for emergency operations centers, medical triage, distribution centers, and command centers that coordinate with various government agencies responsible for deploying information and resources in our area in case of a pandemic or other crises.

Additionally, CRSSLA is developing an immediate deployment strategy to respond and assist where needed.

 

CRSSLA is a project of Community Build, Inc.

South Los Angeles. CRSSLA Meeting Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:30 - 10:30 AM PT

 

You're Invited!

CRSSLA GENERAL MEETING

BIWEEKLY WEDNESDAYS, 9:30-10:30AM

NEXT ZOOM MEETING: AUG 12

Join us as we continue developing our strategies for deployment of resources to respond and assist where needed in South LA. We are in the process of identifying sites for emergency operations, medical triage, PPE distribution and more. The first boxes of supplies are already going out (see pic below).

 

We are in the process of identifying a project manager to help direct CRSSLA efforts. Also, 70 jobs are available to work at home and in the field to increase our community's Census count. Your feedback and referrals appreciated on all!

RSVP

 

CRSSLA EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING

BIWEEKLY MONDAYS, 6-7:30PM

NEXT ZOOM MEETING: AUG 10

RSVP

 

Our first case management training last week was a great success. More than 30 agency and school reps attended to learn more about connecting with their families to engage students in their at-home learning. One school district rep suggested a monthly case management meeting beyond the four trainings. We will discuss this and other options for moving forward providing educational support services for students in the South LA area.

 

Thank you to Drs. Angela Parker and Nathan Sessons for a very informative and interesting first session. See next one below!

 

FREE CASE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
FOR AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS

3 MORE DATES TO CHOOSE FROM!

RSVP

 

Our case management training is for agencies and schools to help prepare their staff and volunteers to make family care calls to homes to help engage in their students in at-home learning. Callers will also provide tracking, evaluation and referrals, as needed. All meetings will be held on Zoom. RSVP for logins.

 

Please share with your networks. Click here to download the flyer.


About Us

The Coronavirus Community Response System of South Los Angeles (CRSSLA) is a collaborative effort of key community-based organizations, churches, educational institutions and other stakeholders in South Los Angeles. We provide collaborative aid and crisis management for our community.

 

Our goal is to identify resources for emergency operations centers, medical triage, distribution centers, and command centers that coordinate with various government agencies responsible for deploying information and resources in our area in case of a pandemic or other crises.

Additionally, CRSSLA is developing an immediate deployment strategy to respond and assist where needed.

 

CRSSLA is a project of Community Build, Inc.

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