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November 2009 Inspiring Opportunities is an e-newsletter from Coming of Age: Kansas City for people 50+ who are making a difference in the world, in their communities and in their lives. COMING OF AGE: Kansas City IS OFF TO A GREAT START! 40 nonprofits in the Kansas City region have joined us for the first two Learning Labs of Coming of Age: Kansas City. Their participation and enthusiasm were contagious. The comments from the participants were most affirming of this dynamic program and the trainers from Philadelphia had nothing but praise for all – their intelligence, energy and great grasp of the issues. They called us a “stellar group.” Way to go, Kansas City!!! We are most grateful to our generous Founding Partners and Funders who made this all possible. Johnson County Community College and the Kauffman Conference Center have been extraordinary hosts and we thank them for providing such accommodating and comfortable locations. The goal for the inaugural Learning Lab was 25 total participants, representing 10 – 12 nonprofits. We had to turn people away after 54 reservations came pouring in representing 29 of the region’s most outstanding organizations. “Fantastic, wonderful, just great, very exciting, right on target” are many of the descriptions we’ve heard regarding our Coming of Age: Kansas City Launch Celebration. Dick Goldberg, National Director of Coming of Age, was here from Philadelphia. We’ve received many calls and emails since our Launch Celebration. Some are the result of Dick Goldberg’s appearance on KCUR with Steve Kraske on Up to Date which occurred at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 29, 2009, the same day as our Launch Celebration at Liberty Memorial. He did a super job! Sandra Aust was also given an opportunity to participate in the broadcast and to highlight other programs offered by SCC.Nearly 100 guests came and went during the 5 – 7 pm duration, with some hearty folks lingering until nearly 8 pm. Memorial Hall was open for those who wanted a tour of that historic venue. Many took advantage of that opportunity. Guests were most attentive and interested in what JoEllen Wurth, Executive Director of Shepherd’s Center Central; The Honorable Kay Barnes (our Honorary Host); and Dick had to say. Dick did a wonderful job of explaining Coming of Age, giving national data/results and inspiring our guests about the great potential for Coming of Age: Kansas City. Inside: What's New Coming Soon Info4Orgs Have We Got an Opportunity for You! Past Issues What's New "Hide & Seek: Picturing Childhood"
Dates: Sept. 26, 2009-Feb. 21, 2010 Since photography's inception in 1839, children have been popular subjects for the camera. We look to pictures of children as collective memories of childhood itself-a phase of life to which we can never return. This exhibition explores our fascination with childhood as it has been pictured throughout photography's history and up to the present day. http://www.visitkc.com/events/event-details/index.aspx?id=8233Volunteers Open Young Eyes to ReadingThis video offers the inspiration to those 50+ to envolve themselves in the community and a potential volunteer opportunity. Click continue reading to view the video.
Continue Reading How to Get Started on Your Encore Careerby Marci Alboher Here's some of the advice I gave to BusinessWeek readers on how to get started in an encore career:Plan before you're ready to make a move: Start thinking about your encore career a few years before you think you'll want to start pursuing it. This is a good time to read up on areas that interest you, to do informational interviews, and to talk to a financial planner or a trusted friend about your financial situation. Craft some experiments: Once you've identified a few areas that interest you, craft a few experiments to test the waters and get some experience. Volunteering is a great way to try something out, learn a bit about a field and make connections. And sometimes learning that you don't like something is as important as learning what you love. Survey your finances: Take a serious look at your financial situation and figure out what you need to earn in order to live the lifestyle you want to live. Ask yourself lots of questions: Are you willing to continue working part-time or on a freelance basis in an existing career to support a transition or a lower paying job? Are you the sole source of income for your household? Can you lower expenses in any way to give yourself more flexibility in your career choices? Brush up on skills: Once you've identified something you want to pursue, figure out if there are skills you need to hone in order to do the kind of work you want to do. If so, find classes or other ways to learn. Check out continuing education programs, community colleges and online offerings. Tap your network: If you already have a strong network, let people know that you're considering a change so that they start to see you in a new light. Don't think you have to cultivate an entirely new network just because you might be shifting sectors. If you don't have a strong network, start spending time with people who share interests with you. And don't limit yourself to professional connections. The best relationships are built when people connect over a common passion or interest; so don't be surprised if opportunities arise through your poker buddies or the parents of your children's friends. Listen to the video for more tips, including advice on some of the challenges of pursuing and encore career and how to overcome them. Editor's note: Marci Alboher, senior fellow at Civic Ventures, is the author of One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success and created the popular Shifting Careers blog and column for The New York Times. She writes the blog, Working the New Economy, for Yahoo! http://www.encore.org/find/advice/how-get-started-your-enc Continue ReadingA Perfect Match? How Nonprofits are Tapping Boomer Talentby Cal Halvorsen Whether you are a nonprofit employer interested in further developing your workforce or someone who is interested in an encore career but has not previously worked at a nonprofit, a new report, “A Perfect Match? How Nonprofits are Tapping into the Boomer Talent Pool”, by Jill Casner-Lotto of The Conference Board, provides “actionable advice” for both. At a time when a majority of Americans over the age of 45 plan to delay retirement if the economic situation doesn’t improve, employers will find that more and more boomers will want to utilize their skills in the nonprofit sector in encore careers – earning an income while working for the public good. Click continue reading to view full article. Continue ReadingComing Soon The Test: The Tuskegee Airmen ProjectTopics: History
When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:00am
Photographer Jerry Taliaferro, nationally recognized for his groundbreaking exhibit Women of a New Tribe, presents his latest effort, The Test: The Tuskegee Airmen Project. The exhibit serves as a visual history lesson about the first black combat aviators who served in the U.S. military during World War II. They were part of an effort by the U.S. War Department to determine if blacks were capable of being effective airmen. Continue ReadingLasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon PhotographyTopics: Photography
When: November 21, 2009-February 14, 2010
Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography, an exhibit of 60 framed photographs showcasing one of the most stunning landscapes on earth, is on display through Sunday, February 14, at the Central Library begining November 21st at 10 a.m. The exhibit covers nearly 125 years of photographic history and includes depictions of early photographers dangling from cables to get the perfect shot. More modern images are bold and dramatic, revealing the canyon's capricious weather, its flora and fauna, waterfalls and wading pools, and awesome cliffs and rock formations. The exhibit features the work of 26 photographers. Continue ReadingInfo4Orgs How to Achieve a 355% Return on Investment with VolunteersIt’s not often you hear of a project that produces a 355 percent return on investment. But that’s what happened at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, in Port Townsend, Wash., when it started using volunteers aged 55+. When the organization began its program, which included creating a Partnership Council of these volunteers, it had two goals:
–To grow the number of mentors to match the community’s need. After two years, the organization saw compelling results — a 33 percent increase in children served and a 69 percent increase in dollars raised. Click continue reading to view full article. Continue ReadingHave We Got an Opportunity for You! Heartland Book BankCategories: Children & Youth, Education & Literacy Type: Unpaid Heartland Book Bank believes that everyone deserves to know how to read and own their own books. They collect and redistribute reading and educational material to encourage life long learning. They are looking for adults 55+ volunteers to conduct book drives for children's books or help sort books at the book bank. Visit Volunteer Match to pursue this opportunity Infant Nutrition EducatorCategories: Healthcare Type: Part-time Paid Be a part of the University of Kansas Hospital team and educate new mothers on breastfeeding and participate in community events to advance the awareness of the Lactation ProgramContinue Reading Community LINC TutoringType: Unpaid Tutor local students with subject specific needs. Understand and provide support for the student by modeling the learning process and stimulate independent learning through individual or group sessions.Continue Reading Senior CompanionsSenior Companions are healthy older adults who assist homebound elderly who live independently. They provide support to family caregivers, as well as a break for the caregivers.Continue Reading Children's Peace Pavilion Saturday GreeterCategories: Children And Youth, Community The Saturday greeter greets the guest who enter the building to visit the Children's Peace Pavilion. Will point them in the direction of the Pavilion and instruct them to follow the signs to the forth floor. Snacks are provided and Saturday greeters are encouraged to bring books to read and or study material (perfect of high school and college students and retired adults). This is an open-ended request for volunteers. The Saturday greeter must be friendly and kind to all visitors and available to volunteer one Saturday a month depending on the number of volunteers hours needed. 9:30-12:30 or 12:30-4:00. Leadership Management/AssistanceType: Unpaid "We are a program that goes to the streets and helps homeless and street kids. We feed, clothe, and counsel them, helping kids get off the streets. Our volunteers are consistently making the difference in the lives of hundreds of homeless and street kids on a weekly basis." Whatever your skills or time commitment, we can use your help! STANDUP FOR KIDS has been recognized by the White House on three occasions, the U.S. Justice Department, The Governor's Office for Children, Arizona on two occasions, the Secretary of State for Colorado, American Express, AT&T and USWest, and has been awarded the prestigious JCPenney Golden Rule Award. "We tell homeless and street kids that we care about them and then go to the streets and prove it!" After receiving our extensive training program, Outreach Counselors go to the streets, for a few hours each week, to help homeless and street kids. We take food, clothes, hygiene products, and information to help the kids that believe no one any longer cares. We're looking for leaders who will help us grow and guide this program! We've been helping kids on the streets for more than TEN years. If you possess leadership or management skills, then we're looking for you and for your much needed help! Sign-up with our WEB Site at: www.standupforkids.org Associate Director of Homeless Services ProgramType: Paid Lazarus Ministries is a Christian based outreach program of Grand Avenue Temple United Methodist Church providing services to the homeless of Downtown Kansas City. Services include:
This position ensures that the goals, programs, and policies of the organization are met. This position reports directly to the Program Director who is also Pastor of Grand Avenue Temple. Responsibilities:
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Physical requirements of this position include:
Email cover letter and resume with last salary and position to: Jessica Brooks, Lazarus Ministries Program Coordinator: jessicabrooks79@gmail.com |
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President Kasey Graham Vice President Lin Knudson, Ed.D. Treasurer John T. Koch Secretary Sue McCord-Belzer Vice Secretary Randy Irey
Charles A. Eddy
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