In this edition: UPHS Updates, Conference Keynote Speaker Announcement, UPHS Conference Sessions Announcement, UPHS Conference Information, TBF Agency Sign Up, Member Highlight Series, Mental Health Moments, Upcoming Events and Workshops, and more!

News & Updates

March 2023

Tynan Awarded "Community Leader of the Year" by Oxford Learning Academy

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Amber R. Tynan for being awarded with a "Community Leader of the Year" award by Oxford Learning Academy! The award recipients selected by Oxford Learning Academy "exemplify excellence, dedication, and have made proven impacts towards making our entire community a better place."

Congratulations to Amber and our other UPHS Member's and Partner's recognized:

• Kristel Avilus, PACE Center for Girls - Leon
• Terence McCray, Omega Lamplighters
• Arnold McKay, Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend
• Ivy Salters, VyStar Credit Union
• Janay White, Girls 2 Divas
• Dr. Willie Williams, FL A&M University and Willpower Innovation Network, LLC.

Tallahassee Democrat's 25 Women You Need to Know 2023 Honorees

In recognition of Women's History Month, congratulations to the 2023 Class of the Tallahassee Democrat's 25 Women You Need to Know and 5 Young Women to Watch. We are excited to share that ten (10) of the Honorees are UPHS Members, three (3) of which are UPHS Board Members.

Dr. Adrianne Peters

Executive Director

The Achieve Academy

UPHS Board Member

Anna-Kay Hutchison

Community Partnership School Director

Children's Home Society

Holly McPhail

Chief Strategist & Creator

Windwood Communications & Consulting, LLC

Jeanne' Freeman

CEO

Neighborhood Medical Center

UPHS Board President

Leslie Powell-Boudreaux

Executive Director

Legal Services of N. FL

UPHS Past President

Mandy Stark Bianchi

Executive Director

Ability1st

Brittany Christie

Community Relations Director

Salvation Army

Priscilla Jean-Louis

Investigatior/Auditor

Disability Rights Florida

Wanda Hunter

Assistant County Administrator

Leon County

Kaylin Jean-Louis

Founder

Kaylin's Caring Konnecting

Congratulations to each of these dynamic women!

2023 UPHS Conference Keynote Speaker Announcement

Our Keynote Speaker at the 24th Annual Nonprofit Management & Leadership Excellence Conference is Sabrina Walker Hernandez! Sabrina Walker Hernandez is the President and CEO of Supporting World Hope.

She is a certified consultant, coach, facilitator, & bestselling author that helps small nonprofit Staff & Board build relationships that convert into more donations. She has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, and leadership.

Among Sabrina’s successes is that she increased operation revenue from $750,000 to $2.5M and completed a $12M comprehensive capital campaign in the 3rd poorest county in the United States. She has facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals. Sabrina is certified in Nonprofit Management by Harvard Business School. She is an active community leader and volunteer in Edinburg, Texas where she is based.

Learn more about her and what you will learn during our lunch plenary by clicking below.

2023 UPHS Conference Sessions Announced

Congratulations to the 12 conference presenters that were selected to present at the 24th Annual Nonprofit Management & Leadership Excellence Conference. These presenters and the information they will share will enhance our sector to continue doing the amazing work that they are doing!

To see our presenters and their session descriptions, click on the button below!

2023 UPHS Conference Early Bird Pricing

The 24th Annual Nonprofit Management & Leadership Excellence Conference is steadily approaching, and we have an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL for registration! Our Early Bird Rates are $75 for UPHS Members and $115 for non-members! This offer is only available until MARCH 31st, so make sure you register today!

This one-day conference will feature four-tracks: Power of The Collective | Marketing & Communications | Trauma-Informed Leadership | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We look forward to you joining us at the Florida State University Turnbull Center on May 16th, 2023! Stay tuned for the release of our 2023 Session Announcement.

Tallahassee Beer Festival Participating Agency Sign Up

UPHS Member Highlight Series: Big Bend Homeless Coalition

Our UPHS Member Highlight Series is back, and this month's organization is the Big Bend Homeless Coalition!

The mission at the Big Bend Homeless Coalition is to end homelessness in the Big Bend through leadership, education, advocacy, and the provision of quality services. They are dedicated to providing the vital services necessary to prevent and end people’s experience of homelessness, including homelessness prevention and rapid-rehousing services, emergency shelter to families with minor children, and affordable housing for veterans, persons with disabilities, and families.

Click the button below to listen to their CEO, Holly Bernardo, discuss their exciting rebrand, how they serve the Big Bend, and on legislative discussion that are happening in regard to affordable housing!

Mental Health Moments: Work-Related Stress (March)

Welcome to "Mental Health Moments," powered by SG Mental Health Counseling!

Marissa Batie-Collier, LMSW (Executive Director of SG Mental Health Counseling) provided 5 self-care tips to alleviate work-related stress:

Work-related stress can be a major burden on our mental health. It's important to find healthy ways to deal with it so that it doesn't become overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you manage work-related stress:

1.) Take regular breaks: Breaks can help reduce stress and give you a chance to refocus and re-energize. Taking regular breaks throughout the day can help you stay productive and be more creative in your work.

2.) Get organized: Being organized can help you manage tasks more efficiently and reduce stress. Make a list of important tasks and prioritize them. Set aside specific times to work on them and don’t forget to reward yourself when you’ve accomplished something.

3.) Communicate: Talking to your colleagues and managers can help you better understand your workload and make sure you can manage it in a way that works for you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

4.) Take care of yourself: It’s important to take care of your physical and mental health. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and find ways to relax.

5.) Create boundaries: Establishing boundaries between work and personal life can help reduce stress. Create a schedule that works for you and stick to it. Make sure you set aside time to relax and spend time with family and friends.

UPHS Spring Membership Meeting

Understanding Data Collection-March 21st

ARPA Workshop-March 28th

Cybersecurity for Nonprofits Workshop-Date TBA

UWBB VITA Locations and Dates

Big Bend Homeless Coalition's "Home, Hope, & Promise" Event

WHAT IS THE HOME, HOPE & PROMISE EVENT?

Big Bend Homeless Coalition is hosting their first annual fundraising event to assist with their mission to provide housing to homeless families and veterans. The event will also be an opportunity to launch their new name: Family Promise – which will integrate them into a network of family shelters across the country with a like mission. Additionally, this event provides an opportunity to honor key members of our community that have made a difference as our housing champions.

This year’s awardees are: Representative Allison Tant, Leon County’s Shington Lamy and the Junior League of Tallahassee.

WHAT IS THE GOAL?

The goal is to raise support for Big Bend Homeless Coalition.

• BBHC operates the only homeless shelter serving families in the greater Big Bend region. Daily, there are approximately 175 persons served, and a wait list of 50 more families.

• BBHC also operates affordable housing and is the largest entity, outside of the VA, providing housing services to veterans in need. Last year we provided housing assistance to over 300 veterans. 

Join them on March 9th for some heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and a champagne toast in support of our mission as they honor key stakeholders and launch their new name, Family Promise!

- March 9, 2023 | 6 PM

- The Women's Club | 1513 Cristobal Dr. Tallahassee, FL

- Semi-Formal / Cocktail Attire

CareerSource Capital Region Talent Innovation Summit

CareerSource Capital Region is committed to providing innovative talent solutions for employers. Local business and community leaders are invited to attend the Talent Innovation Summit to gain valuable information on the current state of talent as well as to explore untapped talent pipelines to secure the talent needed to sustain their businesses. This year's Summit will be full of high-profile keynote speakers as well as employer panelists who will share best practices.  

Big Bend Hospice's Spring Fling

Please consider attending Big Bend Hospice's Spring Fling and 40th anniversary celebration on Thursday, May 18th, in the beautiful gardens of Tallahassee Nurseries.

You won't want to miss the premier social event and fundraiser of the season! Thanks to the overwhelming support of our generous community, the proceeds from this event support the unfunded programs which are vital to the care and comfort for our patients and families. These programs include Music Therapy, Grief counseling for adults and children, Veterans' programs, Spiritual Care, and Special Patient needs.

Sponsorships now available! Tickets are on sale March 1st.

Big Bend Hospice Spring Fling

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Tallahassee Nurseries

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Availability of $142 Million to Fuel Small Business Growth

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that $142 million in new capital is available for small businesses and startups through Florida’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI, administered by DEO in partnership with Enterprise Florida, Inc., has five programs to serve small businesses that may not otherwise have access to the capital needed to grow their businesses, including very small businesses and sole proprietors. This multi-year initiative is part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ large-scale effort to prioritize workforce development, cultivate a business-friendly environment, and stimulate aggressive economic growth.

To be eligible, businesses must be Florida-based and have 750 employees or less. Funding through Florida’s SSBCI programs may be used to fund start-up costs, business procurement, franchise fees, equipment, inventory, and the purchase, construction, renovation, or tenant improvements of an eligible place of business. DEO encourages Florida-based small businesses to sign up for updates on funding opportunities through SSBCI. 

In September 2022, DEO announced the approval of the state SSBCI application by the United States Department of the Treasury (U.S. Treasury) for $488 million in funding. Funding is available from U.S. Treasury in three tranches, and the first tranche of funding - $142 million – is ready for deployment.

Funding through the SSBCI program can be used serve small businesses of all sizes and stages of development. Available programs include:

• Collateral Support Program – Enables financing that might otherwise be unavailable due to a collateral shortfall. This credit enhancement uses public resources to encourage private lenders to lend money to businesses by providing a cash deposit as collateral for a business loan or credit facility.

• Venture Capital Program – Targeted investment strategy implemented on an appropriate scale that can attract capable investment managers to support Florida small businesses and create value. DEO will work with Enterprise Florida to secure partnerships with public entities and investment managers.

• Loan Participation Program – SSBCI funds are used alongside private funds to support a loan to a borrower. The SSBCI funds may be used as a companion loan, or the funds may purchase a portion of the loan made by the private lender. • Loan Guarantee Program – Provides a private lender with a short-term, partial guarantee to support a loan or line-of-credit for eligible small businesses.

• Capital Access Program – A pooled loan insurance program where a private lender originates a loan, and the borrower and lender contribute a percentage of the loan per eligible small business, which is then matched by SSBCI funding.

To provide lenders and statewide partners with more information on SSBCI programs, DEO will host a series of roundtable discussions. To receive updates on upcoming roundtables and SSBCI programs, sign up for updates.

Lenders and investment managers interested in partnering with the SSBCI program to serve local businesses can email [email protected] or reach Enterprise Florida at [email protected].

Member Job Board

We have a number of opportunities for leadership positions at our UPHS Member organizations. To review the vacancies, click below or to submit any positions you have available, please submit via our website below.

On Demand UPHS Workshops & Trainings

Have you recently missed a UPHS training/workshop? Don't fret, as an exclusive member benefit we provide all-access viewing to UPHS members via our YouTube Page. Feel free to review our workshops and trainings at the link below or email the UPHS Team if you have a specific request regarding a previous session.