Professional Societies & Associations

WE ADVANCE A CHILD CARE SYSTEM THAT EFFECTIVELY SERVES ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OUR WORK IS STRENGTHENED BY A NATIONAL NETWORK OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES AND DIVERSE MEMBERS AND PARTNERS.

CSWE IS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ENSURE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION FOR A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THAT PROMOTES INDIVIDUAL FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE (SEE SCHEDULE O)INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AS WELL AS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION. FOUNDED IN 1952, THIS PARTNERSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES, AND PRIVATE CITIZENS IS RECOGNIZED BY THE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION AS THE SOLE ACCREDITING AGENCY FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION IN THE COUNTRY. CSWE PURSUES THIS MISSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION BY SETTING AND MAINTAINING NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR BACCALAUREATE AND MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN SOCIAL WORK, BY PROMOTING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, BY ENGAGING IN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS, AND BY ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

THE NETWORK IS AN INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION OF MORE THAN 170 NON PROFIT HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND ISRAEL. ITS MEMBERS PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE, CAREER, EMPLOYMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND SENIORS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND CAREGIVERS.THE NETWORK STRIVES TO BE THE LEADING VOICE FOR THE JEWISH HUMAN SERVICE SECTOR. AS THE GO-TO RESOURCE FOR ADVOCACY, BEST PRACTICES, INNOVATION AND RESEARCH, PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS, THE NETWORK STRENGTHENS AGENCIES SO THEY CAN BETTER SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Association of Gospel Rescue Missions exists to provide the vision, education, training, resources, guidance, representation, and nexus for missions and kindred ministries that are moving people in destitute conditions or desperate situations from human suffering to human flourishing through the process of gospel-powered life transformation.

NCSEA serves child support professionals, agencies, and strategic partners worldwide through professional development, communications, public awareness, and advocacy to enhance the financial, medical and emotional support that parents provide for their children.

PROVIDE REHABILITATION AND SHELTERED WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES.

NACRJ ADVANCES COMMUNITY AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AS A SOCIAL MOVEMENT BY SERVING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO BUILDING COMMUNITY AND ADDRESSING HARM. NACRJ PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH HIGH QUALITY PRACTICES WITH FIDELITY TO RESTORATIVE PRINCIPLES.

TO IMPROVE FLORIDA'S RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE BY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH, AND CONTINUATION OF THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS AROUND FLORIDA.

AHEAD is a non-profit organization of professionals committed to promoting a full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities, and to providing vital resources for promoting excellence through education, communication, and training.

CHILD CARE AWARE OF MISSOURI IMPACTS A CHILD'S FIRST TWO-THOUSAND DAYS BY HELPING THOSE WHO SERVE CHILDREN.

THE MISSION OF THE BOGGS SCHOOL IS TO NURTURE CREATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF MAINE PEOPLE BY ADVOCATING FOR, PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE MAINE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.

PAR'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES TO PENNSYLVANIANS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND/OR AUTISM.

SELF-GOVERNANCE COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION TRIBAL CONSORTIUM'S (SGCE) MISSION IS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH SELF-GOVERNANCE TRIBES, TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, OFFFICE OF SELF-GOVERNANCE (DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR) AND OFFICE OF TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) WITH A FOCUS ON WHAT SELF-GOVERNANCE MEANS TO TRIBES, DEFINING AND EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS, AND THE KEY PROVISIONS AND INTENT OF SELF-GOVERNANCE STATUTES. SGCE'S OBJECTIVES ARE ASSESSING THE SERVICE NEEDS OF SELF-GOVERNANCE TRIBES, CONTINUED OUTREACH TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF SELF-GOVERNANCE, AND INCREASING TRIBAL PARTICIPATION AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE IN CENTRAL TEXAS.

NARME'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER EDUCATION FOR HEALTHY MARRIAGES, RESPONSIBLE FATHERS, AND STRONG FAMILIES IN AMERICA. ANNUALLY, NARME HOLDS A NATIONAL CONFERENCE WITH TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ON RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION.

THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND MAINTAINS FUNDS, OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND TO USE AND APPLY THE WHOLE OF THE INCOME THERE FROM AND THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF, EXCLUSIVELY TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS IN THEIR BEHALF; TO ENCOURAGE RESEARCH RELATED TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO ADVISE AND AID PARENTS IN THE SOLUTION OF THEIR PROBLEMS AND TO COORDINATE THEIR EFFORTS AND ACTIVITIES; TO DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEMS OF INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY THE PUBLIC; TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND RELIGIOUS AGENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL GROUPS IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THESE ENDS; TO ASSOCIATE WITH AND SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE STATE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS; TO PROMOTE THE COMMON CAUSE; TO SERVE LOCALLY AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR GATHERING AND GIVING OUT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

To promote the highest quality, evidence-based, specialty care for patients with rheumatology diseases. To provide rheumatologists with the latest and unsurpassed education in the practice of rheumatology. To educate physician members on the topics most relevant to the practicing rheumatologist through an annual CME (Continuing Medical Education) conference. The organization, through electronic communication and printed materials, provides up-to-date information regarding rheumatic diseases and current therapies to rheumatologists, patients, and the health-care community while promoting the advancement of the specialty of rheumatology in Texas.

THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND HELPING TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT IS EDUCATED, SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

TO ELEVATE THE STATUS OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS BY IMPROVING PRACTICE STANDARDS, PROMOTING SYSTEM REFORM, AND ADVANCING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES.

ADVANCING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EXCELLENT NONPROFITS.

TO SUPPORT, CONNECT, AND STRENGTHEN THE LEADERSHIP OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF OUR MEMBERS AND AREA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE THROUGHOUT WESTERN MA.

SUPPORT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THE ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS A VOICE FOR ITS MEMBERS IN ENHANCING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, FAMILILES AND COMMUNITIES IN TENNESSEE.

To illuminate and celebrate cycling's past present and future.

THE LIVING INCLUSIVELY FOR EVERYONE, INC., A/K/A LIFE, MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INTO ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR NATURAL COMMUNITY.

CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO VARIOUS SMALL CHARITIES IN SIMI VALLEY, CA.

SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS BY INFORMING THEM OF HUMAN RESOURCE ISSUES, AFFIRMING THEIR EFFORTS THROUGH NETWORKING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF VALUE TO THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND PROMOTING THE ASSOCIATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALISM.

TO IMPROVE THE METHODS OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE BY PROMOTING UNIFORMITY IN ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING, PROMOTING GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY AND PROMOTING CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC FINANCE OFFICIALS.

TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS A FORUM TO HELP PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE, SHARE EXPERTISE, INFORMATION AND IDEAS AND TO FOSTER TRADE, NETWORKING AND FRIENDLY RELATIONS.

Service to Public & college Student

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION (PACCA), A STATEWIDE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, EXISTS TO BE A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION (ECE) PROGRAMS, AND TO GIVE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT ASSIST THE ECE COMMUNITY, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

THE ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION WORKS GLOBALLY TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CAN HEAR AND TALK. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY EMPOWERING PARENTS, TRAINING PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH HEARING LOSS.

HOMEWARD BRINGS TOGETHER HOMELESS SERVICES PROVIDERS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, FAITH, ACADEMIC, AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES, HOMELESS AND FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS TO COMBINE EFFORTS, RESOURCES, KNOWLEDGE AND TALENTS IN ORDER TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN RICHMOND AND OTHER LOCALITIES IN THE STATE OF VA.

THE SOCIAL INNOVATION FORUM, INC. BECAME AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION IN 2015. ITS MISSION IS TO CREATE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE IN GREATER BOSTON BY ENGAGING AND INFORMING FUNDERS AND INVESTORS SO THAT THEY CAN DIRECT RESOURCES MORE EFFECTIVELY WHILE ALSO EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING LEADERS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY CAN DELIVER THE MOST EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL ISSUES. SIF HAS CREATED A "MARKETPLACE" WHERE IT CONNECTS SOCIAL PURPOSE ORGANIZATIONS ("INNOVATORS") WITH A COMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS ("INVESTORS AND SUPPORTERS")WHO CAN PROVIDE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND COACHING SUPPORT, THEREBY LEVERAGING EVERY ROLE IN THE ECOSYSTEM FOR SOCIAL IMPACT.

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN & GIRLS BY PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVOCACY & STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING.

ADI FOSTERS A COLLABORATIVE GLOBAL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE ASSISTANCE DOG INDUSTRY.

THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL CAPABILITY TRAINING CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER LEADERS AND PRACTITIONERS OF ALL LEVELS REPRESENTING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LARGE AND SMALL, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, ACADEMIC CIRCLES, FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO WORK TOWARD THE FPP COALITION MISSION, TO ELEVATE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS CONVENE SEEKING WAYS TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS FROM THEIR OWN REGION AND FROM ACROSS FLORIDA AND THE ENTIRE NATION, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY PRACTITIONERS THEIR AND FROM ACROSS FLORIDA AND THE ENTIRE NATION, FINANCIAL CAPABILITY PRACTITIONERS SHARE THEIR MODEL PRACTICIES AND WORK TOGETHER TO GENERATE EXPONENTIAL IMPACT FOR OTHERS.

THE NATIONAL WORKFORCE REGISTRY ALLIANCE ADVANCES AN EQUITABLY RECOGNIZED AND REPRESENTED EARLY CHILDHOOD AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME WORKFORCE, BY STRENGTHENING DATA QUALITY AND ESTABLISHING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM STANDARDS FOR REGISTRIES.

To provide a forum to learn from trusted colleagues and an opportunity to provide advocacy for those we serve.

PROVIDES SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING TO HELP NONPROFITS LEVERAGE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CAUSE AWARENESS, ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS, FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY

Enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of african ancestry through advocacy human services delivery and research

THE INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS (INSNA) IS THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCHERS INTERESTED IN SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS.

TO CARRY OUT EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SERVICE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON CARRYING OUT AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR WOMAN.

TO PROVIDE SERVICE AND ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SENIOR LIVING PROVIDERS, RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES; ADVOCACY ON ISSUES RELATED TO SENIOR LIVING AND EDUCATION OF CONSUMERS, LAWMAKERS, REGULATORS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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International Association of Lions Clubs falls under the Professional Societies & Associations category: Learned societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.