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Knight evaluation maven shares secrets
You know you're worth it; let funders know it!
When: July 30, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Catalyst Miami, 1900 Biscayne Blvd. 2 floor
$25, light lunch included
State of the Third Sector with Daniella Levine
Making your Case for Impact with Mayur Patel
Articulate the scope and power of your work by thinking differently about the power of evaluation.
Mr. Patel is responsible for strategy development, research, knowledge management and assessing the impact and effectiveness for the Knight Foundation.
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Register to vote today for August 14 election
The August 14 primaries are quickly approaching and today, July 16 is the last day to register to vote in that election, so go directly to a voter registration site (click here to find a location near you.)  All current and eligible voters can use Catalyst's TurboVote to sign up for the November election, get voting tips and reminders, update your registration, obtain an absentee ballot and more. It makes registering to vote and keeping track of elections fast and simple. Plus, it's free!
How it works
- From your phone, text the word "Catalyst" to 313131
- OR Click here to get started
Not only can you register to vote if you aren't already registered, but you can receive text and email reminders so that you don't miss an election! You can also request an absentee ballot. For information about how your organization can set up a voting education center, contact Lori Deus.
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Job opening at Catalyst Miami
Catalyst Miami bids farewell to Abigail Asgaralli, Director of Leadership Programs.
 | | Daniella Levine, CEO, and Gina Ha, Parent Training Coordinator, recognize Abby for helping participants of all ages step up and lead |
Catalyst Career Opportunity
Catalyst is hiring a VP of Civic Education to manage civic leadership and education programs, including the Family Leadership Training Institute for adults, children and youth, as well as other programs under development. Significant management and supervisory experience required. Click here to learn more. If interested, please email resume and cover letter to Gretchen Beesing, Chief of Civic Leadership & Prosperity at Gretchenb@catalystmiami.org.
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Connect the pieces for a healthy Miami
Calling all changemakers! Can you imagine a healthy Miami?
Join us for inspirational speakers, a health fair, a farmers market and updates on the Affordable Care Act. Speakers include Dr. Steve Marcus, Dr. Peter Gorski, Marisel Losa, Art Friedrich and Kamalah Fletcher.
Exhibitors include: Urban Oasis Project, Miami-Dade Health Department, Florida Heart Research Institute,
Heal with Angels, Youth L.E.A.D. and more!
When: July 18, 4 - 8 p.m.
Where: Temple Israel, 137 NE 19 St. Miami, FL 33132
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Community catalysts across the ages: Woodie Pagan
 | | Woodie Pagan is a member of ReServe, which connects the county's nonprofits with professionals 55+ who want to give back to their communities. Learn more |
Contributed by Islara B. Souto, Alliance for Aging Director of Planning & Special Projects
The workshop planned for a recent Tuesday in Little Havana was to train 15 elders in safe-walking behaviors. All arrangements had been made and materials prepared: 15 Certificates of Completion were printed for each "older graduate" and 15 Safety Kits assembled as a graduation gift. The room was set up, the attendance sheet ready, curriculum module loaded on the laptop, a new light bulb in the projector, and all systems a "go."
The trainer for the workshop, a ReServist named Woodie Pagan, called my cell phone the night before the Little Havana event. "Guess how many participants are coming to the workshop tomorrow?" he asked. "Oh, the 15 we planned for," I responded.
"Nope," he continued, "there will be more than 300 elders at the workshop in the Little Havana Activity & Nutrition Center!" Read more.
If you have read this far, please contact Monica Matteo-Salinas to receive $5! Email monicas@catalystmiami.org.
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Celebrations and skepticism after healthcare ruling
On June 25, a group of Catalyst Miami staff members joined small business owners and local nonprofit organizations at Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Courthouse in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act. Small business owners gave testimonies that expressed their gratitude for tax credits to help provide insurance for workers. Nurses from Jackson praised the Patients Bill of Rights, coverage to Americans with pre-existing conditions and slower cost growth in Medicare.
Governor Rick Scott announced intent to opt out of Medicaid expansion, which would result in additional hardship for the growing legions of uninsured in Florida. Click here to find out more about the status of healthcare reform in Florida.
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Family leaders graduate with new civic engagement tools
After 22 weeks of training, our parents, teens and children from the Family Leadership Training Institute have developed tools necessary to become strong advocates for children and communities. Twelve parents, 3 children and 5 teens graduated last week in a beautiful ceremony at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, increasing membership in our alumni group "Parent Ambassadors" to over 125!
The room was lit up with smiles, laughter, applause and excitement. Class speakers shared their gratitude for fellow classmates, Catalyst Miami staff, Federation of Families, and The Children's Trust. The Youth Move choir, an initiative launched by Catalyst civic leadership alumni, wowed the audience in three languages.
Congratulations to the second class of 2012! One more graduation to come.
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Nonprofit Leadership Training benefitted thousands
This month we are celebrating the completion of Catalyst Miami's Nonprofit Leadership Training Institute (NLTI) pilot series, which is building the capacity of area organizations. Powered by the Catalyst Consultants Collaborative (CCC), an alliance of independent consultants, the series has proven popular and effective. 160 participants, representing thousands of clients and constituents, reported 96% satisfaction with content and presenters and said they gained new knowledge and skills they will apply to improve their organizations.
Don't miss the opportunity to tap these outstanding consultants who can help you improve your impact. Click here to learn more about the stellar background and skills of our partner consultants.
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Catalyst friends enjoy a night at the theater
Catalyst Miami thanks our many friends and sponsors who joined us for David Mamet's play Race on July 6. Over 139 guests packed the house for our 12th Annual Fundraiser and Award Ceremony at GableStage. Mamet lived up to his reputation as a provocative playwright not afraid to confront prejudices that pervade society. Among the special guests were honorees Miguel Milanes and Dr. Marvin Dunn, who were both recognized as Champions for Equality and Justice. Headline sponsor Weil, Gotshal and Manges LLP and Joe Adler, Artistic Director at GableStage, are our special heroes. Don't miss this amazing production, running until August 5.
 | | Honoree Marvin Dunn, Catalyst Miami President Daniella Levine and Board Chair Marcus Braswell. |
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