Neighborhood Leadership Application 2013

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Application Deadline: Monday, November 12, 2012

Contact Information

First Name *

Middle

Last Name *

Job Title *

Employer *

Employer Borough/Communities Served (check all that apply): *

Employer Street Address *

Employer City *

Employer State * New York

Employer Zip Code *

Work Phone

Work E-mail

Home Street Address *

Home City *

Home State * New YorkNew JerseyConnecticut

Home Zip Code *

Home Phone

Mobile Phone *

Personal E-mail Address *

How did you learn about Neighborhood Leadership? (please select all that apply) *

Candidates

Neighborhood Leadership is designed for dedicated management staff of nonprofit organizations that serve commercial districts in New York City and whose work focuses on developing and implementing commercial revitalization activities.

I. Candidates Serving Low- and Moderate-Income Neighborhoods

Priority will be given to those candidates whose organizations serve low- to moderate-income neighborhoods as designated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Designation prescribes that at least 51% of the residents in the census tracts included in the commercial area must be low- and moderate-income persons living in households with incomes below 80% of the median household income ($47,100 for a 4-person household in 2000).

To determine the census tracts your organization serves, visit the New York City Census FactFinder: http://gis.nyc.gov/dcp/pa/address.jsp

To determine whether those census tracts are CDBG eligible, visit the Department of City Planning's (DCP) online Census Report: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/resource/censustractreport.shtml

If you are unsure if your organization serves a low- to moderate-income commercial district, please contact the New York City Department of Small Business Services at 212-618-8970.

II. Candidates Serving Other Neighborhoods

A limited number of slots will be offered for those candidates whose organizations serve neighborhoods that are not low-and/or moderate-income.

My organization serves low-to moderate-income neighborhoods. *

Optional Information

It is important to Coro that we are successful in our efforts to reach out to a diverse constituency. We appreciate you providing us with the following optional information to help gauge the success of these efforts.

Number of years focused on commercial revitalization work

Race

Gender

Employment and Education

Please attach a resume that lists your work experience including employer, title, dates of employment, responsibilities and achievements (begin with your most recent position and work backward). In addition, list all post-secondary institutions attended with degree, major and year received. If you have participated in equivalent forms of non-formal post-secondary education, please include this as well. *

Community and Professional Affiliations

List the major organizations in which you are or have been involved, in order of importance to you. For each, include the organization name, dates of affiliation and the extent of your involvement, including positions held or awards received (if any).

Short Essays

What impact do you hope to make in your neighborhood's commercial district over the next 2 years? Describe your vision, intended impact and specific issues in which you are invested. How will your participation in Neighborhood Leadership help you achieve this? (500 words max) *

Participants are required to have a commercial revitalization initiative/project that is underway or being planned that can be further developed in order to achieve the desired outcomes based on your expected learning from Neighborhood Leadership. Please describe your initiative/project and what positive impact your participation in this program may have on it. *

Letters of Recommendation

One recommendation letter supporting your candidacy is required. This letter must be completed by someone who is able to speak on behalf of your intentions in participating in Neighborhood Leadership and the work that you do on behalf of your organization. Please upload your letter of recommendation or provide the name of the individual who will be writing a letter of recommendation for you, including her/his organization’s name, title, address, and phone number. Electronic letters of recommendation can be sent to zzindani@coronewyork.org, subject line: Neighborhood Leadership *

Statement of Commitment

Neighborhood Leadership runs from January-May 2013, with a follow-up session in early fall. The schedule amounts to over 14 days of training including an off-site opening retreat in January, a Program Reception, 4 Saturday leadership sessions, 5 weekday strategy sessions,1 evening session, 1 weekday closing session & graduation and 1 weekday follow-up session. Due to the experiential nature of our training and the importance of the group in our work together, a commitment to attend all program sessions is preferred. Please note that full participation/attendance of the opening retreat and closing session & graduation are required.

Due to known or unexpected circumstances, we understand that participants may need to miss a session. A total of 2 absences are possible with no more than 1 absence for a strategy session and no more than 1 absence for a leadership session.

Participants are expected to apply learning and strategies from Neighborhood Leadership to their "Neighborhood Change Project" and connect with an alumni advisor during the program.

If you have any questions about this program/commitment, please reach out to Thomas E. Steele, Recruitment Manager, at (212)248-2935 x303 or tsteele@coronewyork.org.

I understand the commitment required for Neighborhood Leadership and confirm that I will be able to fulfill the program requirements. I also understand that if I am unable to meet the program requirements, I may be asked to withdraw from the program. *

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