September Newsletter
Every September 5, the International Day of Charity reminds us that meaningful change rarely happens in isolation—it is built through collective action, shared resources, and community care. At TCN, our commitment goes beyond everyday operations; we believe our platform and people have a direct role to play in lifting up the communities around us. Whether through supporting grassroots initiatives, volunteering our time, or empowering non-profits with the tools they need to connect with donors, giving back is woven into how we work. This week, we invite you to join us in celebrating the power of generosity and exploring simple, impactful ways we can create lasting change together.
Trainings & Workshops
Upcoming TCN and Member Events
The Financially Healthy Nonprofit: 7 Habits of Financially Strong Organizations
Tuesday, September 22, 2026C3 Beyond the Policy: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know About Insurance, Risk, and Coverage
Tuesday, September 29, 2026TCN Youth Empowerment Day
Tuesday, September 29, 2026C3 From Ballout to Turnout- A Non Profit Guide to the Election
Wednesday, September 30, 2026Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County- Annual Breakfast
Thursday, October 1, 2026Community Board Fundraising Training: Simple Fundraising Tactics for Nonprofit Board Members
Tuesday, October 13, 2026Community Events & Information
Food & Community Resources
St. Paul's Diaper Bank
Diapers, wipes and other baby supplies available for free to Pottstown families. The Diaper Bank is a ministry of the congregation; we welcome volunteers and donations to continue to support this vital community ministry. Our Diaper Bank is open on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10-12p and from 5-7p. Volunteers from Mother Goose: Read to Me are also on-site to provide free children’s books.
Visit Website →Chester County Food Bank
Looking for an easier way to enjoy dinner? Try Simple Suppers—delicious, nutritious, and affordable frozen meals made from scratch in the Chester County Food Bank’s licensed commercial kitchen. Prepared by professional chefs, these seasonal “heat & eat” meals are only $6 each. Proceeds from every purchase help provide meals to those in our community experiencing food insecurity.
We appreciate your support—every meal you purchase contributes to our mission of mobilizing and educating the community to ensure equitable access to nutritious and familiar food.
If you have questions, email us at simplesuppers@chestercountyfoodbank.org.
Health & Wellness
Job Opportunities
Berks ARL - Multiple Positions Open
Shelter Veterinarian (Part-time or Full-time, salary negotiable)
Shelter Medical Technician Lead (Part-time or Full-time, $21–$24/hr)
Surgery Technician (Part-time or Full-time, $20–$25/hr)
To apply, send a letter of interest and your resume to Leann Quire, Director of Humane Resources and Customer Service, at lquire@berksarl.org.
VNA
Mission-Driven Primary Care Leadership Opportunity
Schedule: Approximately 20-24 hours per week, flexible schedule
Position Type: Salaried clinical and leadership position
The Opportunity
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An established patient population
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Existing clinical space, equipment, systems, and staff
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Two experienced part-time nurse practitioners
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Medicaid, Medicare, and managed-care payer relationships
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Centralized HR, fiscal, compliance, IT, billing, and administrative support
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Direct access to executive leadership
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Meaningful authority to improve operations and shape the clinic's future
Primary Responsibilities
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Provide primary care to pediatric and adult patients
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Lead daily clinic operations, patient flow, staffing, and schedules
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Increase appropriately scheduled and completed patient visits
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Improve patient access, retention, and continuity of care
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Establish clear productivity and performance expectations
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Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and timely
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Work with billing staff to improve clean claims, collections, denials, and accounts receivable
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Ensure billable services are properly documented and submitted
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Monitor revenue, expenses, staffing costs, and operating performance
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Strengthen compliance, quality, medication, vaccine, laboratory, and referral processes
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Develop and implement a practical 90-day turnaround and growth plan
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Provide regular performance reports and recommendations to executive leadership
Qualifications
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Current Pennsylvania CRNP license and Family Nurse Practitioner certification
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Prescriptive authority and ability to meet payer-enrollment requirements
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Primary-care experience with pediatric and adult patients
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Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, and managed-care populations
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Outpatient practice leadership or management experience
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Working knowledge of billing, documentation, denials, credentialing, and compliance
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Ability to understand financial and operational reports
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Demonstrated ability to improve patient volume, operations, collections, or practice performance
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Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Position Structure
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Two days of direct patient care
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One protected day for leadership and practice improvement
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Approximately 24 salaried hours per week
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Collaboration with two existing part-time nurse practitioners
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A formal 90-day performance and turnaround review
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Potential for additional hours as patient demand and financial performance improve
Future Opportunity
To Apply
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Your experience leading or improving an outpatient medical practice;
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A measurable operational or financial improvement you achieved; and
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Why you are interested in building a thriving, mission-driven primary-care practice.
Chester County Food Bank
Driver/Warehouse Associate
Under the supervision of the Sr Director, the Driver/Warehouse Associate is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Chester County Food Bank commercial vehicles, including box trucks and CDL-required straight trucks, to deliver food and related products to community partners throughout Chester County and the surrounding service area.
When delivery routes are complete, the Driver/Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by assembling customer orders, staging outbound deliveries, loading vehicles, and preparing the next day’s routes. This is a full-time position with a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, allowing employees to return home each evening while supporting the Food Bank’s mission to serve our community.
Click here to review the full job description.
TO APPLY: Please email your resume to jobs@chestercountyfoodbank.org
MCHC
MCHC is an equal opportunity employer. Interested in joining our team? Send your resume and cover letter to careers@ccmchc.org.
Springford Counseling
Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard
Member Benefits
TCN's Fee for Service- Grant Writing
Scope of Services
- Writing Full Grant Proposals – Complete development of competitive proposals aligned with funder requirements.
- Drafting Narratives or Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) – Concise, compelling introductions to potential funders.
- Editing or Reviewing Existing Proposals – Professional review for clarity, compliance, and impact.
- Researching and Identifying Grant Opportunities – Curated lists of foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants.
- Building a Calendar of Deadlines and Submissions – A customized tool to track due dates and reporting requirements.
Pricing Options
- Comprehensive Retainer Package: Flat monthly fee covering all selected services. $1000 – $3000 monthly depending on chosen services and organization budget.
Per Service Model (sample ranges):
- Full proposals: $250–$500 each
- Full proposals plus submission: $300 each
- Federal grant development: $500 each
- State grant development: $500 each
- LOIs: $250 each
- Editing: $300–$500 each
- Training workshops: $500 each
TCN's Social Media/Marketing Services
Fundamentals
Includes a discovery call, social media review and strategy session
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- $250/month
- 5 hours
- Management of up to 3 social media platforms
- 2-3 original posts per week
- 1-2 reposts specific to your focus areas
- Basic content creation (graphics/captions)
- Monthly content calendar
- Monthly analytics summary
- Development of up to 2 flyers/marketing materials
Growth
Includes a discovery call, social media review and strategy session
- $375/month
- 10 hours
- Management of up to 4 social media platforms
- 3-4 original posts per week
- 3-4 reposts specific to your focus areas
- Enhanced content creation (graphics, short videos)
- Target engagement with audiences
- Monthly content calendar
- Monthly analytics & recommendations
- 1 press release, blog, or newsletter per month
- Development of up to 3 flyers/marketing materials
- Website updates
Impact
Includes a discovery call, social media review and strategy session
- $500/month
- 20 hours
- Management of up to 5 social media platforms
- 4–5 posts per week + stories/reels
- 3-4 reposts specific to your focus areas
- Advanced content creation (graphics, video editing, branded templates)
- Monthly content calendar
- Full analytics report with insights
- 2 press releases, blogs, or newsletters per month
- Campaign strategy & execution for events/fundraisers
- Development of up to 5 flyers/marketing materials
- Target engagement with audiences
- Fund development campaign/annual campaign
- Website updates
Need Fund Development Support?
Your membership provides you with consulting time with fundraising expert Chad Barger. Chad Barger [BAR-jur] helps nonprofit professionals and boards fundraise more efficiently and effectively. He is an internationally top-rated speaker, master trainer and coach. Chad is the Chief Strategist and owner of the firm Productive Fundraising which specializes in teaching the latest research-based fundraising tactics and making them approachable for small to mid-sized nonprofits.
Interested? Email akolpak@tcnetwork.org
Need Budget support?
Your membership provides you consulting time with Jan Dégallier. Jan combines expertise in strategic planning, financial process improvement, and leadership development to help nonprofits build strong financial foundations and high performing
teams. With a background as a Certified Public Accountant (inactive), Certified Business and Leadership Coach, Maxwell Leadership Certified Team member, and Certified DISC & EQ Trainer, she equips organizations with the tools to align financial strategies, leadership, and operations for sustainable success.
Interested? Contact akolpak@tcnetwork.org
