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Learning Together:
Advancing HIV Care and Support through Fiscal Management
and Organizational Development
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Communities Learning Together (CLT) Project Seeks Partnership
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New Communities Learning Together (CLT) Fact Sheet
The CAEAR Foundation offers training in fiscal management and
organizational development for Ryan White Program funded grantees
and sub-grantees; specifically, Part A and Part B sub-grantees,
Part C grantees and sub-grantees, and Part D grantees and sub-grantees.
This training is provided through a creative approach to adult
learning and skills building called Learning Communities.
Definition of Learning Community: Method of providing
training and TA, based on Adult Learning Principles that includes
more than one face-to-face training or TA opportunity, builds
upon the strengths of a community as a way to identify and address
challenges, is provided to similarly situated organizations,
and includes experiential learning activities. Learning Communities
are provided around a specific training or TA topic common to
the needs of the group with training participants deciding on
training topics. This method of training provides a feedback
loop for learning through more than one face-to-face meeting/training
and draws on the previous experience and knowledge of participants
to learn and share as group.
What does the training package include?
Each series of CLT trainings includes:
- Two (2), two (2)-day face-to-face trainings;
- One (1) 90-minute training using web-based technology;
- A tailored curriculum for each topic area presented;
- USB drives with relevant resources, practical tools
and templates; and
- An opportunity to learn from experts in the field
about relevant organizational development and fiscal management
approaches.
As part of the CLT trainings, organizations also have the opportunity
to complete an organizational assessment survey based on key elements
of organizational capacity. A detailed report is generated that
highlights organizational strengths and challenges and areas to
target for capacity-development efforts. The results of the survey
are also used to identify the specific needs of organizations in
attendance to tailor the trainings accordingly.
Where are the trainings provided?
Each year, the trainings are provided to two cities or regions in
the United States through an application process. The 2006-2007
CLT trainings took place Miami, FL and Chicago, IL.
How does my city/region apply for the CLT trainings?
Cities or regions interested in collaborating with CF to bring the
CLT trainings to their area should download and complete the CLT
partnership application.
Communities that identify a need for group training in the areas
of organizational development and fiscal management and demonstrate
committed interest from at least 15-20 organizations receiving Ryan
White Program funding are encouraged to submit an application.
Completed applications can be submitted by email or fax. Please
email completed applications to robert@caear.org.
Please fax complete application to (202) 232-6750.
Who will be selected?
Working with local stakeholders completing the partnership application,
the CAEAR Foundation will identify, assess, and select recipients
within the selected area to receive training and technical assistance
based on several factors. These factors include, -among others,
reported need for assistance, cross-title representation, populations
served, HIV-related services provided, and a stated commitment to
actively participating in the CLT series of trainings.
What fiscal management and/or organizational development content
areas can the Learning Communities cover?
Training content is selected based on an assessment of the fiscal
and organizational training and TA needs of the participating community
of organizations. The following content areas may be provided by
the CAEAR Foundation in collaboration with experts in the field:
Fiscal Management
- Nonprofit Accounting (Internal Controls, Policies
and Procedures, etc.)
- Accounting Systems for Nonprofits
- Grants Management
- Audit
- Legal Responsibilities
- Fiduciary Responsibilities
- Program Income
- Sliding Scale Fees
- Medicare
- Billing and Collection
- Budget Development and Management Board Development
- Financial planning for non-profits
Organizational Development
- Board Development
- Board Responsibilities
- Organizational Sustainability
- Board Policies/Board Recruitment
- Bylaws
- Strategic Planning
- Legal Responsibilities
- Funding Model Development/Fundraising
Whom should I contact for additional information about the
CLT trainings?
For additional questions or if you are interested in partnering
with the CAEAR Foundation to bring the CLT trainings to your area,
contact Melanie Ogleton, Director of Training be email or at (202)
232-6749.
This training is offered free-of-charge to participants through
a cooperative agreement with the Division of Training and Technical
Assistance in the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) of the Health Resources
and Services Administration (HRSA).
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