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Kelita Bak
CEO
National Youth Leadership Council

Karen Baker
Secretary of Service and Volunteering
CaliforniaVolunteers

Naila Bolus
CEO and President
Jumpstart for Young Children

Michael Brown
CEO and Co-Founder
City Year, Inc.

Kevin Jennings
CEO
Be the Change, Inc.

Marguerite Kondracke
President and CEO
America's Promise Alliance

Wendy Kopp
President and Founder
Teach For America

Katie Leonberger
Cities of Service

David Mallery
Executive Director
Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service

Michelle Nunn
CEO
Points of Light Institute

Jason Patnosh
Associate Vice President
National Association of Community Health Centers

Dale Penny
President & CEO
Student Conservation Association

Jonathan Reckford
CEO
Habitat for Humanity International

Michael Rubinger
CEO and President
Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Paul Schmitz
President and CEO
Public Allies

Eric Schwarz
President and CEO
Citizen Schools

Rob Spath
Interim CEO
The Corps Network

Kim Syman
Managing Partner, Director of Action Tank
New Profit

Dorothy Stoneman
President and Founder
YouthBuild USA

Marty Weinstein
Chair
California AmeriCorps Alliance


AnnMaura Connolly
President
Voices for National Service

Jennifer Ney
Managing Director
Voices for National Service

 

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Join Us, Be A Voice
Let’s Get Back on Track to Deliver on the Promise of the Serve America Act

Letter from the Co-Chairs of Voices for National Service

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Membership Information
 
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Dear Friends:

We invite you to join Voices for National Service, a diverse coalition of national service programs, state commissions and individual champions committed to expanding opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve and volunteer.  Founded in 2003, Voices for National Service has built strong bipartisan support among our nation’s leaders and helped position national service as a viable policy solution to tackle unmet needs, expand opportunity, and leverage social capital.  In 2009, just two years ago, we celebrated the passage of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that ushered in a new and exciting platform for service and social innovation in America. Over a relatively short period of time, this sector has made tremendous progress. But our work is far from done and we need your help.  We hope you will consider joining Voices for National Service at this unprecedented moment of need and opportunity for national and community service.

In 2011, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced two bills to eliminate funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and to end national service programs like AmeriCorps, VISTA, NCCC, Learn and Serve America and more.  Voices for National Service led a nationwide mobilization effort to defeat the deepest and most devastating cuts.   While we were successful in saving 92% of the Corporation’s funding, the CNCS budget was still reduced by $100 million over two appropriations cycles and the Learn and Serve America program was completely eliminated.

We understand the difficult choices our nation's policymakers face in a time of great economic turmoil, but we were disappointed to see lawmakers scale back investment in CNCS programs that provide cost-effective and innovative solutions to our nation's challenges by leveraging private sector and public dollars to ensure Americans receive the services they require.  We are grateful to our champions for working to ensure that most of the national service programs were saved from total elimination, but in the end American communities lose when national service funding is reduced. 

Educating our nation’s leaders about the power and potential of national service and the need to expand opportunities for all Americans to service has been a priority for Voices for National Service since the coalition’s inception.   Moving forward, we must do even more to show the great economic benefits to keeping pathways open for Americans to serve their country in the hopes that all of our leaders will recognize the value they provide.  

CNCS and its programs were built by Republican and Democratic presidents, from President George H.W. Bush to President Obama, governors and mayors, as well as leading philanthropies and corporate partners.  Today, CNCS funds are being leveraged locally – matched with private contributions – to deliver a wide array of services.  National service members infuse nonprofit organizations with the human capital they require to provide the vital services Americans need and local communities can no longer afford like disaster response, educational support and enabling senior citizen to live independently rather than enter costly nursing homes.  To disinvest in CNCS now, in this time of economic uncertainty, risks our nation's health and economic recovery.

If we are going to get back on track to deliver on the promise of the Serve America Act, we need your help.   We encourage you to join Voices for National Service to help educate our nation’s leaders and the general public about national service’s impact and to ensure that the federal government remains a strong and robust partner.  Please read further for information on how to join Voices for National Service.  Your membership will support the viability of our work, and together we can set the future direction for national service in America.

Sincerely,

Signatures, Brown, Mallery, Schmitz
David Mallery
Executive Director
Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service
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President and CEO
Public Allies
     
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Benefits of Membership

When you become a member of Voices for National Service, you help to leverage and grow nearly $1 billion in federal funds annually invested in citizen service. Your membership supports our education and policy efforts and connects you to up-to-date information about legislation and policies affecting your program and the national service field.

Admission to Annual Events

  • National Service Capitol Hill Day, More than 100 member organizations gather in Washington DC each September for a day of visits to congressional offices to discuss the importance of national service and share stories of impact from local communities.
  • Friends of National Service Reception, As many as 400 guests attend this Washington reception where we recognize distinguished elected leaders and private citizens for their work to protect and expand national service opportunities.
  • Policy Forums, Voices for National Service hosts regular gatherings of national service participants, thought-leaders, and academics to discuss the impact and future of national service.

Representation on Capitol Hill

Voices for National Service initiates, monitors, and supports legislation that strengthens national
service. Your membership dues support a government affairs committee, which works with public
policy leaders and decision makers to inform legislation and agency regulations that affect
national service programs and their participants.

Ongoing Access to Information

A monthly E-Newsletter, Action Alerts, and www.voicesforservice.org provide up-to-date information on national service funding and legislation. The website also serves as an information portal to research and other resources on the impact of national service.

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Benefits of Steering Committee Membership

Governance

Steering Committee Members shape public messages and legislative strategies for Voices for National Service. They provide oversight of all events and determine the annual agenda and budget.

Branding

Voices for National Service has considerable recognition on Capitol Hill. Steering Committee Members officially represent the coalition at public events, and they are listed on all official documents, correspondence, and collateral.

Special Committees

The Steering Committee appoints individuals to serve on subcommittees to address issues of concern to its membership.

Participation in an Active Group of Thought-Leaders

Steering Committee Members serve as thought-leaders for the national service field, proposing ideas for new programs and strategies to strengthen and expand national service.

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Dues Information

Membership is open to service organizations and state service commissions seeking to expand opportunities for all Americans to serve. Dues are calculated based on the size of the organization’s operating budget and are applicable for one calendar year.

Membership Type
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Steering Committee Member
Member (Organization Budget over $5 Million)
Member (Organization Budget $1 Million to $5 Million)
Member (Organization Budget less than $1 Million)
  $10,000
$1,000
$500
$250

Click here to become a member organization of Voices for National Service.

Service organizations and current participants in service programs wishing to contribute to the work of Voices for National Service should familiarize themselves with the rules set by the federal government and the Corporation for National and Community Service governing advocacy and lobbying activity. For more information click here.

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Friends of National Service

Corporations, foundations, and individuals wishing to contribute to the work of Voices for National Service may join the Friends of National Service sponsorship circle. Friends of National Service receive the benefits of free admission to annual events and up-to-date information on national service funding and legislation through our E-Newsletter and Action Alerts.

Friends of National Service
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Corporation and Foundation Partners   $5,000
Champion’s Circle (listed as individual)   $1,000
Citizen’s Circle (listed as individual)   $100
National Service Alumni/Teachers   $25

Click here to join the Friends of National Service sponsorship circle.

Corporations and foundations wishing to sponsor an event should email info@voicesforservice.org for more information.

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Our Members

Voices for National Service is supported by a diverse membership of national service organizations, state service commissions, local community initiatives, and alumni.

Bellflower Unified School District/AmeriCorps/APPLE
EOC Fresno Local Conservation Corps
Southern Association of RSVP Directors

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Our Friends of National Service

Champion's Circle

  • Shirley Sagawa

Citizen's Circle

  • Diana Rodriguez Algra
  • Michelle Hynes
  • Gene Sofer

National Service Alumni/Teachers

  • Joe Jovanovich

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For additional information on Voices for National Service’s history & accomplishments, click here.

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