Webinar on Providing Negative Performance Feedback
On Tuesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. CDT the Alliance’s Executive Consultant Select Group (ECSG) will host a 90-minute webinar about how to prepare for providing negative performance feedback. Presenter Richard Baron, founder of Responsive Management Systems and a member of ECSG, will explain the Interpersonal Performance Problem Worksheet. The cost is $49.95. Learn more or register by e-mailing Ann Koerner.

New Continuing Education Courses
The latest issue of Families in Society offers online continuing education courses that cover social worker familiarity with psychiatric advance directives, reunification of children with mothers recovering from drug abuse, the realities faced by Latino immigrants, and parental acceptance of gay and lesbian children. CE4Alliance, the online education program provided by Families in Society and the Alliance, features more than 130 courses in 20 topic categories. Download a catalog here. [05/13/08]

New Discussion Group for Technology Staff
In response to member requests, the Alliance has created a new online discussion group called the Technology Affinity Group. This group is for staff who are responsible for information technology or those who have an interest in discussing these matters. To subscribe, complete this form. If you have questions, contact Mike Barylski. [05/12/08]

White House Conference Series
The White House is planning a new series of regional conference as part of President George W. Bush’s Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. The events are designed to connect social service organizations with resources to strengthen and expand services. Locations include New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Sacramento, Calif., and Dallas. Read more here. [05/09/08]

Webinar to Discuss ‘The Leadership Challenge’
The Alliance’s Executive Consultant Select Group (ECSG) is hosting a free teleconference for members Wednesday, May 14 at 1 p.m. CDT. Angie Chaplin, an ECSG member, will lead a discussion of “The Leadership Challenge,” a leadership development model. Learn more here. To register, e-mail Ann Koerner. [05/08/08]

2009 SLC Call for Presentations
You are invited to connect with the Alliance by presenting at the 41st Annual Senior Leadership Conference (SLC) Feb. 21-25, 2009, in St. Pete Beach, FL. SLC attendees have come to expect the finest lineup in inspiring workshops on operational, organizational, and leadership development, which includes presentations addressing all levels of experience. The deadline for submitting proposals is Friday, May 30. View the application information here.[05/05/08]

May is Older Americans Month
The month of May is Older Americans Month, a time to bring attention to the issues that affect older adults. But aging America is more than an "older adults" matter, it's also a nationwide issue. The Alliance’s New Age of Aging project is working diligently to address the professional development needs of America’s social and human services workforce to help meet the challenges that will accompany an aging society. Read more about these efforts here, and read the project’s announcement about Older Americans Month here. [05/02/08]

Teleconference About Civic Engagement Grants
Alliance members can learn more about the Alliance’s Community Leadership Grant, New Voices at the Civic Table Grant, and National Family Week Community Forum Grant during a teleconference Thursday, May 15, at 1 p.m. CDT. Read more here. Register by e-mailing Carey Pucel, and include the date you would like to attend. [04/24/08]

Civic Engagement Grant Opportunity
The Alliance is offering its members three civic engagement grant opportunities. In total, the Alliance will grant nearly $200,000 to strengthen members’ efforts to support the civic engagement of their community members. The deadline for submitting applications is May 30, 2008. Download the RFP here. [04/23/08]