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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 12092003 - D3 FHS #63 � Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS11 - . Costa FROM: FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE ", #�}�t� ;'s DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2003cou ` County--' SUBJECT: CENTER FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION Recommendation: ACCEPT the report and presentation from the Center for Community-Based Organizations on the current status of the Center. Fiscal Impact: None Background: The Center for Community-Based Organizations of Contra Costa is a strategic initiative with a mission to increase the capacity of Contra Costa County's nonprofit community. The organization grew out of a meeting in June 2002 involving nonprofit leaders from 36 organizations and representatives from higher education, philanthropy, County government, and the business community. Two parallel initiatives came together at this meeting: one, initiated by the Children and Families Policy Forum, focused on building nonprofit institutional capacity to better serve the residents of our County; and the other, initiated by California State University Hayward, on building community leadership and citizen participation. The County has invested $75,000 in start-up funds for this initiative. This is a report to the Board of Supervisors through the Family and Human Services Committee on progress to date. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIG TURF: , RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER F SIGNATURE(S): FE ERAL GLOVER KNAIN 101A ACTION OF BOARD ON December 9, W03 APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT None ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED December 9. 2003 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact Person: Dorothy Sansoe(5-1009) CC: CRO BY: DEPUTY CONTRA G COSTA CENTER FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS OF CONTRA COSTA Mentio To: Family and Human Services Committee Supervisor Federal Glover,chair Supervisor John Gioia,member Frons Liz Callahan, interim director,Center for Community-Based Organizations of Contra Costa CC: Board of Directors,Center for Community-Based Organizations of Contra Costa Date: 10/13/2003 Re: Referral#63—Center for Community-Based Organizations Recommendation ACCEPT report and Power Point presentation from the Center for Community-Based Organizations of Contra Costa on the current status of the Center. Baclizround The Center for Community-Based Organizations of Contra Costa is a strategic initiative with a mission to increase the capacity of Contra Costa County's nonprofit community. Our organization grew out of a meeting in June 2002 involving nonprofit leaders from 36 organizations and representatives from higher education,philanthropy,county government,and the business community. Two parallel initiatives came together at this meeting:one,initiated by the Children&Families Policy Forum, focused on building nonprofit institutional capacity to better serve the residents of our county,and the other,initiated by Cal State University Hayward,on budding community leadership and citizen participation. The County has invested$75,000 in start-up funds for this initiative. This is a report to the Board of Supervisors through the Family&Human Services Committee on our progress to date. Attachments: PowerPoint presentation(long version)—copies of slides PowerPoint presentation(FHS presentation)-outline c/o CSUH,4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Room CC-260 Concord,CA 94521 925-602-6760; 925-602-8675(fax);infoacbocenter.or I _q www.cbocenter.or-q O LL LU 0 DO Z < O � O Z N v UL C) — Q � Z � z w O O U U O Vron � O vi Poll, Soo � u z � � ti Q � U • n4 Need for the CBO Center o Contra Costa is the only CA county without a CBO capacity-building group o Diverse partners recognized the need for a CBO Center at the same time o An extensive survey demonstrated the need for the CBO Center * Strategic Priorities/Needs •To facilitate and broker training and technical assistance for Contra Costa CBOs. •To promote communication and collegiality between and among CBOs,the public and private sectors. •To develop the CBO workforce by assisting organizations to attract,develop and retain high quality personnel. •To increase CBO sector awareness and advocacy Priority 1: Facilitate and broker e F training and technical assistance for Contra Costa CBOs. •Provided 12 scholarships to online course in High Impact Philanthropy •Published information about training and technical assistance offerings on the website •In partnership with EBRC and CompassPoint will offer affordable and accessible countywide workshops,trainings and technical assistance Who?The Training and Technical Assistance Team 1 Priority 2: Promote communication • " and collegiality between and among CBOs,the public and private sectors. o Launched a state-of-the-art website that serves as a resource to all partnefs o Developing programs for promoting sector-to- sector collaboration in partnership with the Contra Costa Council o Honoring community engagement as a "business best practice"with an awards event in Spring 2004 Who? The Corporate Engagement Team Priority 3: Develop the CBO • " "" workforce by assisting organizations to attract,develop and retain high quality personnel. o Establish and develop an intern support system for CBOs o Host a countywide,nonprofit career fair o Explore the feasibility and need for a temporary employment resource for CBOs Who? Workforce Development Team Priority 4: Increase CBO Sector Awareness and Advocacy •Disseminate vital sector news and information via website,presentations and publications •Advance sector advocacy via electronic alerts about local,regional,state and national issues •Promote and develop understanding of the public benefit sector •Promote voluntary leadership and citizen engagement in community and county initiatives 2 • Where are we now? o Representatives from 36 agencies participate o Bylaws completed,board officers/members elected and new members are being recruite o Awaiting determination letters from the IRS and FTB re.tax exempt status o Four teams have identified products and services and implementation is underway. o Letters of Intent are written and funders are being contacted The Board of the CBO Center Chair:Gloria Sandoval,STAND!Against Domestic Violence Vice Chair:Robert Peyton,CSUH Secretary:John Jones,we Care Services for Children Treasurer:Charles Couch,consultant Jim Bouquin,New Connections Bette Felton,Contra Costa Regional Medical Foundation Kathy Ferber,Institute for Nonprofit Management Jim Jakel,Contra Costa Council Bob Uyeld,East Bay Community Foundation Our Partners • California State University, o First Five Commission Contra Hayward Costa • Center for Human o Kaiser Permanente Development o Las Trampas • City of Oakley o Opportunity West • Community Clinic Consortium 0 Optic • Community Violence Solutions o Shelter,Inc. • Contra Costa Child Care o STANDI Against Domestic Council Violence • Contra Costa Community o The Perinatal Council College District o The Training institute • Contra Costa Office of o The Volunteer Center Education o The Wellness Community • Family Care Center(Pittsburg o West County Youth Services Pro-School) Bureau Vision —Community-based organizations in Contra Costa County .... o Have ease of access to affordable capacity building resources and services; o Attract and retain a well qualified workforce; o Are equal partners working in collaboration with public and private sectors o Are recognized and valued for their vital contributions to the health and well-being of the community. 4