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Next Generation Grants
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is encouraging organizations to apply for approximately $1.5 million in grant funds to support "the next generation" of national service programs. Next Generation Grants fund innovative strategies that effectively engage volunteers in service in the following two areas: engaging adults age 50+ in part-time and full-time service opportunities and improving the lives of disadvantaged youth through service and mentoring. Applicants who have received any previous grant award from the Corporation are not eligible for a Next Generation Grant. Learn more about the notice of funding, press release and more.- Published on Friday, June 10, 2005
Yes, Virginia, There is a Plan!
The statewide council working on the Virginia Unified State Plan (USP) for Service and Volunteerism met for the first time on May 3 in Richmond. Agreeing that the state plan should be exactly that--a statewide plan to strengthen all types of service and volunteering in Virginia--the group pledged to continue toward building a mechanism for stakeholders to contribute to the plan, identify needs and assets they bring to the plan, and to participate in implementing and renewing the plan. The Virginia Commission, State Office of the Corporation for National & Community Service, and the Department of Education (DOE) are required to participate in the plan as it relates to national service. Sign up to receive the VA Service Update to learn of the council's work and how you and your organization can participate.- Published on Monday, May 16, 2005
One Million 501(c)(3)s in the U.S.
In its April 1 edition, the NonProfit Times reported that some time during summer 2004 the number of 501(c)(3) organizations grew to 1 million. While there has been enormous growth in the number of new c3s--about 40,000 a year according to the IRS Master File--no one knows how many of the million may no longer be operating but not yet dissolved. Those critical of this level of growth point to increased competition for charitable donations, increased duplication of effort, and the like. Proponents stress that the plurality of our system provides the climate in which people see a problem and organize to solve it and that this should be encouraged. For more views on this trend, read the NPT article. If you have an opinion, pro or con, about the issue, please express it in an email to by the end of May.- Published on Monday, May 16, 2005
Funding Available for Training and Technical Assistance
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has announced the availability of more than $12 million in funds to support national providers of training and technical assistance for community service programs. The Corporation expects to make the grants in 16 areas of training and technical assistance. Funding amounts range from approximately $100,000 to $1,540,000 annually for cooperative agreements of up to three years. Organizations that operate or intend to operate Corporation supported programs are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is May 20, 2005. Download information and application instructions from CNCS.- Published on Monday, May 2, 2005
AmeriCorps Education Award Reaches $1Billion Mark
AmeriCorps members have earned more than $1 billion in AmeriCorps Education Awards since the program's inception in 1994. Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) CEO David Eisner shared the news with executive directors of state service commissions at a meeting in Washington. "One of the core principles of AmeriCorps—modeled after the GI Bill—is that by serving your country, you earn educational opportunity. Reaching this milestone has taken an incredible effort by our commissions, grantees, and the hundreds of thousands of Americans who've taken the AmeriCorps pledge to get things done," Eisner said. For more information and a link to a breakdown of awards earned by state, visit CNCS.- Published on Monday, May 2, 2005
Virginia Volunteer Week is April 17-23
In recognition of the contribution of Virginia's volunteers, Governor Mark Warner has proclaimed April 17-23, 2005, Virginia Volunteer Week. You can recognize your deserving volunteers by presenting them with Governor Wa ner's Certificate of Recognition. Download the low resolution certificate (PDF - 907KB)Download the high resolution certificate (PDF - 3.48MB) National Volunteer Week is about thanking one of America's most valuable assets - our volunteers - and calling the public's attention to all that they do to improve our communities. This year's theme, "Inspire By Example" truly reflects the power volunteers have to inspire the people they help, as well as, to inspire others to serve. Download the 2005 National Volunteer Week toolkit, to help you plan and publicize your local recognition activities.
- Published on Friday, April 15, 2005
New Estimate for Value of Volunteer Time
The Independent Sector (IS) has announced that the 2004 estimate for the value of volunteer time is $17.55 per hour. This year's estimate increased from $17.19 per hour in 2003. The hourly value of volunteer time is based on the average hourly wage for all non-management, nonagriculture workers as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 12 percent increase to estimate for fringe benefits. Learn more by reviewing the Commission's volunteer statistics.- Published on Friday, April 15, 2005
2005 AmeriCorps Request for Applications (RFA)
The Virginia Commission for National and Community Service is pleased to announce the release of the 2005 Request for Applications (RFA) for AmeriCorps program funding. AmeriCorps is a national service network that provides part-time and full-time service opportunities for participants, called members, to serve their communities and build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to meet local environmental, educational, public safety, homeland security, or other human needs. Within these five issue areas, programs may submit applications that address the specific problems of local communities. Download the Request for Applications (RFA).* Adobe Acrobat Reader required
- Published on Friday, April 15, 2005
2005 Salary Survey
The NonProfit Times has released its 2005 Salary Survey of positions in nonprofit organizations across the country. Salary averages are for positions of executive director, director of volunteers, development director, web master, and others. As in years past, the national average salary for directors of volunteers is near the bottom at $38,428 annually. This is a 3.4 percent increase over the 2004 average salary. See the special report at The NonProfit Times.- Published on Friday, April 1, 2005
Spirit of Service Award Nominations
The Corporation for National and Community Service has launched the "Call for Nominations" for the 2005 Spirit of Service Awards. The Spirit of Service Awards pay tribute to the most outstanding participants in Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programs. The awards will be presented during a special ceremony at the 2005 National Conference on Volunteering and Service, August 4-6, in Washington, DC.- Published on Friday, April 1, 2005