April 21 || CEDP Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Hello CEDP Partners, Please mark your calendars for a CEDP Conversation led by Artie and Keith on growing in your ability to present to funding opportunities. Feel equipped and prepared to present a quick response to a funder in a clear and succinct way. Join us Tuesday, April 26 at 1:00 PM via zoom!  Warmly,  Andi Lambert CEDP Project Manager  Resource Share by April Henry Nonprofit Compliance Checklist CalNonprofits has compiled this handy comprehensive checklist to help nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations keep up-to-date with annual filing requirements. All in one place, with links to the resources you need if you have questions. Access Checklist Here Shared by Andi Lambert  Creative Flyer Designs using CANVA If you would like 1on1 training in canva for your digital marketing pieces, contact Andi to set up a training for you or your team.  CANVA Tutorial Here SAVE THE DATE for two upcoming workshops on the City of Fresno’s 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.   Workshop 2 Online Workshop Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Register Here in advance for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report is available here.                       Strategic Communication Coaching Session  Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce Friday, May 13 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM   This one-day session is an in-person follow up (with a Zoom link for people who want to engage from home) to review the training tools (Smart Chart, Storytelling and Elevator Pitch) as well as provide one-on-one coaching for your organization.  This program was designed to help JPMC’s community partners gain immediate communication skills they can use to achieve their goals. Register Here Please mark your calendars for the next CEDP Workshop Funding Presentation 101 led by Artie Padilla and Keith Bergthold  Tuesday, April 26 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  This CEDP Workshop will be facilitated by Artie and Keith. This will be an equipping conversation on  being equipped and prepared to present a quick response to a funder in a clear and succinct way.  CEDP Open Discussion || Fundraising  Thursday, May 19 from 10 AM - 11 AM  CEDP Partner Meeting  Wednesday, June 1 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM    IRS Employee Retention Credit (ERC)  Deadline: 2024 It is not too late apply for the ERC for organizational reimbursement!  The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer pays to employees after March 12, 2020, and before January 1, 2021. Eligible employers can get immediate access to the credit by reducing employment tax deposits they are otherwise required to make. Also, if the employer's employment tax deposits are not sufficient to cover the credit, the employer may get an advance payment from the IRS. Access More Info Here View the ERC - CEDP Conversation Here    Strengthen Rural Cooperatives and Expand Economic Opportunities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deadline: June 6, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that the department is accepting applications for grants to help start, expand or improve rural cooperatives and other mutually-owned businesses.  Please note:  Nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for grants to provide technical and cooperative development assistance to individuals and rural businesses. GRANT DETAILS HERE   Summer Food Service Program CA Department of Education  Deadline: May 15, 2022 The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) federally funded program that reimburses sponsors for administrative and operational costs to provide meals for children 18 years of age and younger during periods when they are out of school for fifteen (15) or more consecutive school days. Good nutrition is essential for learning in school. The SFSP provides an opportunity to continue a child's physical and social development while providing nutritious meals during vacation periods from school. Participation in the SFSP helps children return to school ready to learn. GRANT DETAILS HERE   The Council Workshop on the Here to Stay report has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM  See Agenda SAVE THE DATES Fresno CEDP Housing Workgroup Mtg - via zoom Thursday, May 5 at 8:30 AM  Fresno Region Taskforce for Affordable Housing HIGHLIGHTING: New City Housing Plan - Dep. Mayor Matthew Grundy Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 PM    CEDP Info CEDP Map w/ Boundaries  View Map Here ABCD Workshop PT 1 & 2 Pt 1 - View Recording Here Pt 2 - View Recording Here CEDP Community Focus Points Editable Spreadsheet CEDP Video Archive CEDP YouTube Channel   CEDP Roster & Contact Info CEDP Roster General Info Nonprofit Comps || CA Compensation & Benefits More Information Here Covid-19 County Resources Access Resources FCHIP is hiring View Job Opportunities Job Openings shared by ENP  View Job Opportunities Include a post or event in our next newsletter. EMAIL ANDI HERE Be sure to follow our social media platforms. 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