by ws-user | Sep 2021 | resources
A crisis creates a multitude of unprecedented challenges for any organization. One of the challenges that spurred CAAs to innovate was the need to recruit and elect representatives of the low-income community to serve on the tripartite board during an emergency.This...
by ws-user | Sep 2021 | resources
This series of case studies developed by CAPLAW address the various ways that 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.” These case studies have...
by ws-user | Sep 2021 | resources
A crisis presents numerous challenges for CAAs that impact existing governance structures and practices. CAAs need flexible bylaws that contemplate emergency situations.CAPLAW created this resource to help CAAs prepare their bylaws for future emergencies and avoid the...
by ws-user | Sep 2021 | resources
The federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to carry out a variety of activities designed to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become...
by ws-user | Sep 2021 | resources
Receiving an influx of restricted funding presents unique challenges in addition to exciting opportunities. Many of these challenges, from managing indirect cost rate rates and cost allocation plans to revisiting budgets with your board, relate to the financial...
by Allie Fiske | Sep 2021 | resources
CAPLAW Article Archive CAPLAW’s archive of articles is organized by topic below. Employment Incentive Compensation: Another Option in a Staffing Strategy, August 2024 Employee Retention Credit Update: Opportunities for Withdrawal and Disclosure, February 2024...
