Welcome to the 2021 AmeriCorps Grant Management Institute (ACGMI). Each year, we come together in July to prepare for the new program year with a series of workshops, webinars, and discussions. Thank you for providing topics and other ideas for this year's ACGMI. We hope you enjoy connecting with each other through engaging and thought-provoking sessions.
Each session will use Zoom and have a unique registration link. The sections below list the sessions that are required for specific roles within your programs. Each session is also open to anyone who is interested in that topic. We will also record all sessions for your reference. Please note that all times are listed in Mountain Time.
Fiscal Workshops
Required for fiscal staff, unless unavailable. All staff welcome to attend.
Cost Sharing and Matching - Requirements and Best Practices
Friday, July 16, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Workshop Leader: Jerry Bertrand, Public Impact Advisors
Discussion 3:00-3:30 pm: Cheryl Secorski
The federal government requires non-federal cash and/or third-party in-kind contribution to many projects and sets detailed requirements related to tracking these contributions. We’ll discuss these requirements with special emphasis on claiming the value donated goods, services, and the use of building space and equipment. We will also discuss tips and best practices to ensure cost sharing/matching isn’t questioned under audit.
Following Jerry's presentation, Cheryl Secorski will lead a discussion on match tracking and reporting.
Watch the recording of Cost Sharing and Matching here*
*Password needed to watch this recording. Contact Danny Fisher, danny.fisher@state.co.us if you need the password.
Program Income - What is it? How do I use it? How can I avoid problems?
Tuesday, July 20, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Workshop Leader: Jerry Bertrand, Public Impact Advisors
Earning program income can afford federal grant recipients and subrecipients with special opportunities, but only if the requirements and potential challenges are understood. You will leave this session with a greater understanding of the federal directives around program income, including those related to AmeriCorps State and National awards. You’ll also learn how to avoid difficulties related to program income.
Watch the Recording of Program Income*
*Password needed to watch this recording. Contact Danny Fisher, danny.fisher@state.co.us if you need the password.
Fiscal Roundtable with Cheryl Secorski (Optional)
Tuesday, July 20, 3:15 - 4:00pm
Moderated by Danny Fisher
This discussion will cover topics such as the monitoring schedule, initial OnCorps budget, upcoming fiscal calls, and more.
Program Workshops
Required for all program staff, unless noted for new staff. All staff are welcome to attend all workshops.
Unpacking White Saviorism
Wednesday, July 14, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Workshop Leaders: Alayna Shaw and Cassie Dubov, Colorado Youth for a Change
This session will give participants an understanding of how white saviorism operates on multiple levels (i.e. internally, interpersonally, ideologically and institutionally) and how this may impact AmeriCorps programming. Participants will reflect on the ways in which they can interrupt these forms of oppression within their organizations
View the Recording of Unpacking White Saviorism
Additional Resources:
Unpacking White Saviorism Slides
CYC's Anti-Racism Assessment Tool for Organizations and AmeriCorps Programs
AmeriCorps Branding and Serve Communications (required for new staff)
Thursday, July 15, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Webinar Leader: Emily Worm, Serve Colorado
This webinar will cover AmeriCorps branding requirements, share Serve Colorado's communications goals and discuss ways we can work together to broaden awareness of AmeriCorps in your community and across the state.
View the Recording of the Communications Webinar Here
Additional Resources
Reasonable Accommodations
Friday, July 16, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Workshop Leader: Kyla Mittal, Serve Colorado
Join Kyla for this workshop on reasonable accommodations for members during their service term. This session will provide ideas for reasonable accommodations as well as how to develop a request process for your members. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences with reasonable accommodations and discuss example scenarios.
View the recording of Reasonable Accommodations here
Additional Resources:
Enrollment & NSCHC (required for new staff)
Monday, July 20, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Workshop Leaders: Jackie Rader and Justin Nyetrae, Serve Colorado
This session will walk through the member enrollment process from start to finish, including how to conduct National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC), followed by Q&A. The session is geared towards new programs but veteran program staff who would like a refresher are encouraged to attend.
Providing Constructive Feedback for AmeriCorps Members | Serve Colorado Announcements
Wednesday, July 21, 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Discussion Facilitator: Danny Fisher, Serve Colorado
AmeriCorps members need guidance on their performance, both with daily interactions and formal performance reviews. We will discuss constructive ways to connect with members that consider the connotations of specific language, timing, and potential conflict. With a mix of full- and small-group discussion, participants will leave this session with ideas for enhancing performance management within their programs.
Wednesday, July 21, 1:45 - 2:00pm
Paul Brown, Serve Colorado
Announcements for the upcoming program year.
View Recording of Constructive Feedback and Announcements Here
AmeriCorps Member Recruitment with Inclusive Practices Dialogue
Thursday, July 22, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session Leader: Sue Hyatt, Big Purpose Big Impact (tent.)
Support with recruitment ideas is the most-requested topic for this year's ACGMI. Welcoming the full breadth of potential AmeriCorps members is no easy task, with geography, education, experience, and other factors affecting success with attracting great candidates. Through facilitated activities, participants will reflect on their programs' recruiting practices and share ideas that could support each other. Everyone will leave the session will one or two actions to implement.