April Edition 2010 - New York Nonprofit Press

10.01.2015 Views
12 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz April 2010 AGENCY OF THE MONTH BBCS continued from page 11 chronically ‘under-housed’, each have their own studio apartment in a large affordable housing complex at 1825 Atlantic Avenue. “We have an office with staff on the first floor to provide support,” says Klein. “The consumers take a lot of pride in their apartments. They are learning how to cook and clean. They socialize and mix with their neighbors. It is a great model.” BBCS’ employment-related services are extensive and appropriate for individuals with a wide range of disabilities – as well as those who do not face these chronic challenges. Pre-vocational support serves those who cannot yet pursue vocational training or job placement due to the degree of their mental illness or mental retardation. These services include Project Moving On, which offers daily counseling, therapeutic activities and peer support for people with severe mental illness. Day Habilitation provides center-based services as well as opportunities for volunteer work with local community groups. Residential Habilitation teaches independent living skills to developmentally disabled adults living with their families or in their own homes. BBCS also operates a sheltered workshop at which individuals with disabilities provide a variety of packaging and assembly services for local Brooklyn businesses. “We package everything from special eye guards for kids playing football to spices for a local factory,” says Goodman. “We have even invested in a ‘clam shell’ packaging machine to package electronic products.” “We have very strong relationships with local employers,” says Deborah Washington, Director of Placement Services. BBCS has developed a service model in which teams of consumers will work on site with such business partners as Berdiner Laboratories, Brooklyn Union Beer Distributors, Citi- Storage and Tanner Nuts and Bolts – but under the supervision of a BBCS staff member. In addition to its services for individuals with disabilities, BBCS also operates its own proprietary vocational school – the Brooklyn Bureau Career Training Academy – which provides training in retail skills, including classroom work, a computer lab and on-site experience working with Marshall’s department store. All together, BBCS provides pre-vocation or employment related services to 2,308 individuals annually, including 596 who are BBCS operates a variety of literacyrich early childhood programs. placed in competitive or supported employment. New Directions When Goodman succeeded Donna Santarsiero, who had led the agency for 28 years, he found an organization with strong programs but also significant financial challenges in light of the nation’s economic crisis and cutbacks in government funding. As a result, Goodman and new Board Chair Jerrold Mulder, are strongly focused on efforts both to increase BBCS’ visibility with potential donors, volunteers and other supporters and to find new and more diverse sources of revenue. Once a month, Goodman now hosts a “360 Event” at which interested members of the community are invited to a one-hour session which introduces BBCS and the work it does throughout the borough. “We bring in people from all over – business people, lawyers, people from other nonprofits, City government,” says Goodman. “They learn about what we do, hear testimonials from staff and clients, see video clips and tour two of our programs.” These events are part of the “Benevon Model” for fundraising designed to help organizations build long-term, sustainable revenues through strong relationships with donors and other supporters. “Over the last seven months, we have introduced over 100 non-board members to this organization. All of them can be potential donors or advocates, people who can help us open doors or establish new relationships.” Goodman is looking for new ways to bring in revenues – revenues that are not subject to arbitrary cutbacks and reductions in government contracts. “We have assets,” he explains. “We know how to do certain things better than other organizations. We have to capitalize on these strengths and find new ways to market these services.” The agency has received pro bono assistance from Morgan Stanley in development of a business plan for a new income generating project. “They put a team of associates together to help us put together a plan,” says Goodman. “We have a number of ideas and are looking to identify the one that requires the least investment of start-up capital.” First on the agenda is a plan to market family therapy treatment services to non-governmental consumers. “There is a dearth of services out there,” says Goodman. “We have the expertise, experience and the reputation for providing this service.” Help Others HelpingYou This is what our Not-for-Profit group is all about. From social service organizations and educational institutions to foundations and health care providers, Holtz Rubenstein Reminick has been serving the accounting and consulting needs of federal and state not-for-profit organizations for over 30 years. We know how to help those in the public service. Accounting and Audit Reimbursement Consulting Strategic Business Planning Tax & Employee Benefits ëìéÉêáçê= íÜáåâáåÖK råã~íÅÜÉÇ áåíÉÖêáíóK For more information, contact Gordon Siess, CPA 631-752-7400 GSiess@hrrllp.com Holtz Rubenstein Reminick LLP 125 Baylis Road, Melville, NY 11747 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 www.hrrllp.com ©2010 Holtz Rubenstein Reminick LLP

THE PRINCE GEORGE BALLROOM GIVE BACK IN STYLE The Prince George Ballroom is owned by Common Ground, a non-prot organization. The Ballroom is a stunning event space available for rental with proceeds supporting the expansion of Common Ground’s housing development work to end homelessness. Host your next event in royal style and support a great cause! THE PREMIER VENUE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES * NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISERS WEDDINGS CORPORATE EVENTS GALAS Venue features Ballroom, Tea Room and Art Gallery. *Special rental discount for 501(c)3 organizations 15 East 27th Street, Between Madison & 5th Avenues, NYC (212) 389-9395 Email: eventspaces@commonground.org Website: www.princegeorgeballroom.org

Page 1 and 2: NYNP New York Nonprofit Press April

Page 3 and 4: New York Nonprofit Press APRIL 2010

Page 5 and 6: April 2010 New York Nonprofit Press



Page 11: April 2010 New York Nonprofit Press





Page 23: April 2010 New York Nonprofit Press

programs

nonprofit

april

funding

bbcs

providers

organizations

brooklyn

foster

residential

edition

nynp.biz

April Edition 2010 - New York Nonprofit Press

April Edition 2010 - New York Nonprofit Press ... View more April Edition 2010 - New York Nonprofit Press

Delete template?

Save as template ?

April Edition 2010 - New York Nonprofit Press April Edition 2010 - New York Nonprofit Press