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Register Now! 2021 CAPLAW Virtual Training Conference

Join us in the cloud for the 2021 CAPLAW National Training Conference from June 29 - July 1, 2021! With expert knowledge in their fields, our results-oriented faculty will help you navigate the challenges that CAAs, other federally-funded organizations, and nonprofits encounter each day during the pandemic, and beyond.

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New Resource: Preserving the Low-Income Voice: Snapshots of Democratic Selection Procedures in a Pandemic

In this collection of snapshots, CAPLAW presents the experiences of CAAs that successfully recruited and elected new low-income sector representatives to their board during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope their stories will inspire other CAAs to consider innovative methods of engaging their communities and complying with tripartite board requirements throughout the pandemic, and beyond.

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Updated Case Studies: Raising the Low-Income Voice: Case Studies in Democratic Selection Procedures

CAPLAW’s case studies provide an in-depth view of the various ways CAAs are meeting the CSBG Act’s requirement that the low-income sector of the tripartite board be selected in accordance with “democratic selection procedures." We updated these case studies in 2021 to show how these CAAs adapted their existing democratic selection procedures in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New FAQ: Unlocking the Potential of the Tripartite Board Private Sector

CAAs have the opportunity to leverage certain flexibilities when filling private sector seats on their tripartite boards. This FAQ seeks to answer key questions about identifying, recruiting, and selecting private sector members and groups to serve on the tripartite board, and to present ways CAAs can utilize the private sector seats to boost board capacity.

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New Case Studies: Leadership During Crisis: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

CAPLAW and the National Community Action Partnership have developed two case studies focused on the ability of CAAs to respond to unique challenges and effectively govern themselves during difficult times. These case studies highlight the examples of two CAAs, and how each relied on good governance practices and communication to navigate complex challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission

News for Community Action

 

Coronavirus Updates for the Community Action Network

CAPLAW is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and impacts on the Community Action network. See the latest developments and funding source guidance here. (Last updated June 3, 2021).

Recently Updated:
Building Readiness: Planning, Prevention, Response, and Liability
CARES Act Benefits for Nonprofit CAAs

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Final Uniform Guidance Revisions Issued

On August 13, 2020, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its final guidance revising sections of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. This is the first major revision of the Uniform Guidance since its publication in 2014, and contains changes that will affect how federal grant recipients administer their federal funds. Read more.

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Free Upcoming Webinars

The Pros and Cons of Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace: Practical Considerations for Employers
Presented by: Venable LLP
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Is a mandatory vaccination policy right for your organization? During this webinar, Venable lawyers will examine the advantages and disadvantages of mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace and other common questions for reopening work sites.

Practices for Healthy Board Governance
Presented by: Propel Nonprofits
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Clear expectations are the foundation for healthy board meetings. In this webinar Propel Nonprofits will explore four practices for healthy nonprofit board governance: recruiting and on-ramping, board structures, accountability (including board norms), and board development planning.

Scenario Planning in Uncertain Times
Presented by: Propel Nonprofits
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
This webinar will explore how to assess your current and future financial positions by developing new scenario and contingency plans for your organizations, discussing techniques and approaches to having practical conversations critical to organizational decision making, and providing analytical tools to help gauge the risks to your income and the flexibility of your expenses.