The Community Leadership and Action Project (CLAP) is a 3-year project funded by Status of Women Canada that aims to build community capacity to address violence against women in culturally appropriate ways. It works with immigrant and refugee women leaders to develop community-based projects in their communities. Over 3 years, 7 women leaders received training, researched issues in their communities, and implemented projects to address violence against women through workshops and resources. CLAP takes a ground-up approach, is easily adaptable, and strengthens partnerships between communities and organizations.
Webinar Presentation: Why Community Leadership MattersRECODE
Wednesday July 6 at 12:00pm
What is leadership, and why does it matter to communities, societies and nations?
Webinar with Mount Royal University's James Stauch and Lesley Cornelisse to discuss their recently released report Strengthening Community Leadership Learning: Results of a Canada-wide research project on leadership learning for social change. James and Lesley discuss their research into Canadian leadership development programs as they relate to community development, social innovation, environmental systems, and social change.
More info: re-code.ca/en/whats_happening/159
Session Description
Nonprofit leaders working to promote a more democratic and just society are grappling with how to adapt legacy organizations founded in an “analog” era to new realities shaped by the power of networks and technology. Concurrently, a growing number of grantmakers seek to support the leaders and organizations navigating these shifts – which can require funding new approaches to the work.
This interactive session will explore concrete examples of how pioneering social justice leaders have embraced technology and new forms of collaboration (like engaging unlikely allies) to advance immigration and criminal justice reform. We will also explore the role of the funder in supporting this leadership journey, and implications for others seeking to advance equity and inclusion.
The panel will include a range of perspectives from a funder, Daniel Lee, Executive Director, Levi Strauss Foundation; a next-generation civil rights leader, Vincent Pan, Executive Director, Chinese for Affirmative Action; Lateefah Simon, program director, Rosenberg Foundation and social impact expert, Heather McLeod Grant. In addition to their roles, the speakers are also diverse in terms of race, sexual orientation, gender, and experience.
http://leadershiplearning.org/blog/miriam-persley/2015-03-09/upcoming-webinar-pioneers-social-justice-bolstering-leaders-organizat
Hear from two alumni of On The Move’s leadership development program, about the organization’s innovative model to support emerging leaders within schools, public institutions, non-profit organizations and the health field. The webinar provides key principles, practices and strategies of implementation. Specifically, we explore the model’s approach of bringing together multi-generational communities of emerging and veteran leaders, who learn together to remove the barriers that prevent our collective success.
Funding nonprofit talent is a vital but often overlooked piece of the grantmaking puzzle. This webinar offered an in-depth examination of talent-focused grantmaking and nonprofit leadership development. It was led by the President and CEO of the Talent Philanthropy Project (and EPIP’s Founder and former Executive Director), Rusty Stahl as well as Stephanie Andrews ( Leadership Development Director at the Bush Foundation) and Tom Fuechtmann (Program Officer at the Community Memorial Foundation) - two funders with extensive experience in this work. Rusty, Stephanie and Tom discussed how factors are necessitating this shift; how these practices are being implemented on the ground; and how to explore talent-focused grantmaking in one’s own work.
Webinar Presentation: Why Community Leadership MattersRECODE
Wednesday July 6 at 12:00pm
What is leadership, and why does it matter to communities, societies and nations?
Webinar with Mount Royal University's James Stauch and Lesley Cornelisse to discuss their recently released report Strengthening Community Leadership Learning: Results of a Canada-wide research project on leadership learning for social change. James and Lesley discuss their research into Canadian leadership development programs as they relate to community development, social innovation, environmental systems, and social change.
More info: re-code.ca/en/whats_happening/159
Session Description
Nonprofit leaders working to promote a more democratic and just society are grappling with how to adapt legacy organizations founded in an “analog” era to new realities shaped by the power of networks and technology. Concurrently, a growing number of grantmakers seek to support the leaders and organizations navigating these shifts – which can require funding new approaches to the work.
This interactive session will explore concrete examples of how pioneering social justice leaders have embraced technology and new forms of collaboration (like engaging unlikely allies) to advance immigration and criminal justice reform. We will also explore the role of the funder in supporting this leadership journey, and implications for others seeking to advance equity and inclusion.
The panel will include a range of perspectives from a funder, Daniel Lee, Executive Director, Levi Strauss Foundation; a next-generation civil rights leader, Vincent Pan, Executive Director, Chinese for Affirmative Action; Lateefah Simon, program director, Rosenberg Foundation and social impact expert, Heather McLeod Grant. In addition to their roles, the speakers are also diverse in terms of race, sexual orientation, gender, and experience.
http://leadershiplearning.org/blog/miriam-persley/2015-03-09/upcoming-webinar-pioneers-social-justice-bolstering-leaders-organizat
Hear from two alumni of On The Move’s leadership development program, about the organization’s innovative model to support emerging leaders within schools, public institutions, non-profit organizations and the health field. The webinar provides key principles, practices and strategies of implementation. Specifically, we explore the model’s approach of bringing together multi-generational communities of emerging and veteran leaders, who learn together to remove the barriers that prevent our collective success.
Funding nonprofit talent is a vital but often overlooked piece of the grantmaking puzzle. This webinar offered an in-depth examination of talent-focused grantmaking and nonprofit leadership development. It was led by the President and CEO of the Talent Philanthropy Project (and EPIP’s Founder and former Executive Director), Rusty Stahl as well as Stephanie Andrews ( Leadership Development Director at the Bush Foundation) and Tom Fuechtmann (Program Officer at the Community Memorial Foundation) - two funders with extensive experience in this work. Rusty, Stephanie and Tom discussed how factors are necessitating this shift; how these practices are being implemented on the ground; and how to explore talent-focused grantmaking in one’s own work.
We recently posted the Leadership and Race synthesis and are working with the writing partners to develop the publication. The Leadership and Networks synthesis outline has also been posted. We would like to engage you in discussion and questions that can strengthen these publications.
July 14, 2016
What does it mean for a foundation to become a facilitative leader? And how can foundation staff make the case for network-based funding approaches to boards and other stakeholders? This two-part series will explore successes and insights from the DentaQuest Foundation’s national systems change strategy Oral Health 2020. Started in 2011, this network-based strategy has achieved notable results—development of oral health leaders across the country, creation of new state partnerships connected to a national health improvement network, and tangible system and policy changes such as the expansion of public benefits in more than 15 states. Come learn about what it took to make this work happen from the perspective of Foundation leaders Brian Souza and Mike Monopoli, initiative evaluator Clare Nolan (Harder+Company Community Research), and network weaver Marianne Hughes (Interaction Institute for Social Change).
Part 2 will dive deeper into what it took to achieve these results, including lessons learned from network building as well as what it means for a foundation to take on a facilitative leadership role.
quick presentation about organizing a Humanist group on an activist model. What does it look like, what are the benefits to this sort of organizing model. Created for Humanist Learning Systems.
Nonprofit Organizational Planing in Times of uncertaintyBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Renee Rubin Ross will explore considerations for organizational planning and models that have helped nonprofits to build plans that support their work through recent shifts.
SCLN Presentation at PSLDI National Summit 2012NUFLead
Brian K. Williams , Executive Director of the Southern California Leadership Network, provides a presentation on his organization's efforts with the Public Service Diversity Leadership Initiative.
Intentional Leadership: Board Governance Practices that Promote Diversity, Eq...Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
In part 2 of a special two-part webinar, Dr. Robin Hindsman Stacia will outline how board members can embrace the leadership imperative for engaging in DEI focused work and governance.
Follow these steps:
1. Identify the current culture and values of your organization
2. Understand why people don’t share their knowledge
3. Help them see why they should share their knowledge
4. Overcome reluctance to ask for help
5. Increase trust
6. Work out loud
7.Create a vision of the culture you want
8. Get executives to lead by example
9. Motivate knowledge sharing
10. Reuse good examples of other organizations
Originally presented at Danza de la Tierra, a workshop for about 50 entrepreneurs in Valparaiso, Chile. It helped to focus their efforts for positive change in their community and country.
Social Media and Community Leadership : Attracting, Keeping and Engaging Your...Elizabeth Scott
Businesses that are tightly connected to their communities need sophisticated social media strategy and editorial plans to stay on top of their leadership positions. Learn more about the elements that are key to successful marketing and online presence integration.
We recently posted the Leadership and Race synthesis and are working with the writing partners to develop the publication. The Leadership and Networks synthesis outline has also been posted. We would like to engage you in discussion and questions that can strengthen these publications.
July 14, 2016
What does it mean for a foundation to become a facilitative leader? And how can foundation staff make the case for network-based funding approaches to boards and other stakeholders? This two-part series will explore successes and insights from the DentaQuest Foundation’s national systems change strategy Oral Health 2020. Started in 2011, this network-based strategy has achieved notable results—development of oral health leaders across the country, creation of new state partnerships connected to a national health improvement network, and tangible system and policy changes such as the expansion of public benefits in more than 15 states. Come learn about what it took to make this work happen from the perspective of Foundation leaders Brian Souza and Mike Monopoli, initiative evaluator Clare Nolan (Harder+Company Community Research), and network weaver Marianne Hughes (Interaction Institute for Social Change).
Part 2 will dive deeper into what it took to achieve these results, including lessons learned from network building as well as what it means for a foundation to take on a facilitative leadership role.
quick presentation about organizing a Humanist group on an activist model. What does it look like, what are the benefits to this sort of organizing model. Created for Humanist Learning Systems.
Nonprofit Organizational Planing in Times of uncertaintyBloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Renee Rubin Ross will explore considerations for organizational planning and models that have helped nonprofits to build plans that support their work through recent shifts.
SCLN Presentation at PSLDI National Summit 2012NUFLead
Brian K. Williams , Executive Director of the Southern California Leadership Network, provides a presentation on his organization's efforts with the Public Service Diversity Leadership Initiative.
Intentional Leadership: Board Governance Practices that Promote Diversity, Eq...Bloomerang
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
In part 2 of a special two-part webinar, Dr. Robin Hindsman Stacia will outline how board members can embrace the leadership imperative for engaging in DEI focused work and governance.
Follow these steps:
1. Identify the current culture and values of your organization
2. Understand why people don’t share their knowledge
3. Help them see why they should share their knowledge
4. Overcome reluctance to ask for help
5. Increase trust
6. Work out loud
7.Create a vision of the culture you want
8. Get executives to lead by example
9. Motivate knowledge sharing
10. Reuse good examples of other organizations
Originally presented at Danza de la Tierra, a workshop for about 50 entrepreneurs in Valparaiso, Chile. It helped to focus their efforts for positive change in their community and country.
Social Media and Community Leadership : Attracting, Keeping and Engaging Your...Elizabeth Scott
Businesses that are tightly connected to their communities need sophisticated social media strategy and editorial plans to stay on top of their leadership positions. Learn more about the elements that are key to successful marketing and online presence integration.
Responsible Humans: Identifying Community Leadershipcoburnj
This is a presentation made by Jarrod Coburn, CEO of the New Zealand Resilience Trust, to the World Conference on Disaster Management held in Toronto Canada in June 2009.
Shared and effective community leadership can be helped or hindered by our conceptions of and experiences with people from different identity groups. Add to that the reality that our experiences are embedded in larger social identity structures and dynamics within communities that in many cases are reinforcing negative patterns. So how can social identity best be raised and addressed in community leadership development programs? How can ideas about social identity expand our thinking about community and about leadership? We are on a journey to develop a curriculum that can serve as a resource to community leaders (and by leaders we mean everyone contributing to leadership, not just those with a formal leadership role). Specifically we aim to build awareness about social identity dynamics in people and communities to enhance the ability of individuals and groups to work together more effectively in order to achieve "common good" community outcomes.
Redefining Community Leadership for an Online WorldDebra Askanase
In the age of social media, developing your own social media community is a given, but what does it mean to develop community leadership? Is it possible to share leadership with your online community? This presentation explores how organizations, and particularly schools, can foster online community leaders within social media spaces, and to what mutual benefit. The presentation includes: how to identify online leaders, what value an online leader brings to a school, how to work with online leaders, and what a strong social media community might brings to your school. The presentation also offers a basic strategy for developing and working with their online leaders, and for what purpose.
This workshop will engage participants in exploring what it takes to build partnerships, cross-cultural sensitivity and sustainable capacity for a culture of peace, drawing from case studies and Mediators Beyond Boders’ experience in countries around the world. Participants will learn how to bridge from being mediators to peacebuilders through elicitive practice, using trauma informed principles, appreciative inquiry and mediation techniques to transform local capacities for peace in a range of contexts, including in government institutions and universities, among tribal leaders and citizens, and in the practice of civil society organizations.
Gavin Prendergast(ACON) talks about the challenges of achieving effective health promotion engagement with a geographically dispersed population. This presentation was given at the AFAO/NAPWA Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in May 2012.
These slides are uploaded with permission from OPM, the Office for Public Management. Ewan King of OPM used them to introduce a seminar at NESTA in London on January 11 2011 on Community Organising in Big Society. The seminar launched a report which can be downloaded here.
http://www.opm.co.uk/resources/33560/download
A presentation that looks to the Renaissance as a model for fostering community growth by encouraging innovation, creativity and collaboration, which in turn creates empowered citizens who are likely to contribute to the community.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
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Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
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Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Community leadership and action project symposium report
1. Community Leadership and
Action Project
2008-2011
Immigrant and Refugee Women Program, Springtide Resources
2. What is CLAP?
• The Community Leadership and Action Project is three-
year project funded by the Status of Women Canada in
the Immigrant and Refugee Women Program
• CLAP is aimed to build community capacity to
implement a range of culturally and linguistically
appropriate responses to violence against women.
• Through this project, participants will be encouraged to
develop innovative ways of addressing violence with
the goal of creating community sustainability.
3. What is the issue?
• While increasing understanding and awareness of
violence against newcomer, immigrant and
refugee women is important, the need to move
beyond education to active community
participation has been identified by a range of
stakeholders.
• CLAP is built and based on women’s integral
involvement and participation. Emerging and
existing leaders from various communities will be
identified
4. • We worked with 7 amazing women who self-
identified as newcomer, immigrant or refugee
women to become Community Leaders (CL).
• Each CL identified a community that they
identified with, whether that is cultural,
geographical, linguistic, religious, or age group.
They developed a community-based project that
addressed violence against women in their
communities.
5. Activities: Year 1
• Outreach
• Information sessions for interested
participants
• Interviews
• Recruitment
6. Year 1
• Identified how the issue of violence against
women affects their communities
• Identified needs and gaps in services,
resources, and information delivery
7. Year 1
• Identified key partners in the community
(health centres, community centres, churches,
etc..)
• Developed a community-based project that
addresses violence against women in their
communities
8. Year 1
• The 7 Community Leaders were gathered in
focus groups to determine the areas they
wanted training on
• This process allowed us to identify the needs
of the group, as well as their skills and
strengths
• The training responded to the needs identified
by the CLs
9. Activities: Year 2
• Community Leaders received training on
Anti-Oppression
Violence Against Women
Facilitation
Community Development
Working with Groups
Workshop Development
Resource Building
10. Year 2
• Research on what is currently being done in
the community
• Who will be the participants in their projects
• Projects were revised and finalized
• CLs were supported in attending additional
training and learning opportunities from the
community
11. Year 2
• Contacted potential partners and made
connections for space, resources, potential
participants
• Conducted focus groups in their communities
to identify specific needs (in Spanish, Bengali,
and English)
12. Activities: Year 3
• Workshop planning and resource
development (translation, etc)
• Arranging logistics (accessible space, on-site
childcare, kitchens, food, etc)
• Project delivery (facilitation, arranging guest
speakers, etc)
13. Year 3
• Individual project Evaluations
• Identify potential new partnerships
• Research on next steps/next phase
• Individual reporting
• Overall project evaluation
14. CLAP: The Model
Innovative Highlights
• Developed new community partnerships
• Increased understanding of different
immigrant communities
• Created culturally and linguistically
appropriate resources for the community
• Developed approaches on how to talk about
violence against women
15. CLAP: The Model
Innovative Highlights
• Redefined leadership and skill building
• Used a ground-up approach to community
development
• Created opportunities for continuity and
information sharing
• Achieved trust-building and stronger
community partnerships
16. CLAP: The Model
Innovative Highlights
• Provided an opportunity to integrate anti-
violence against women work in different sectors,
such as in housing, food security, settlement,
religion, youth, etc
• Recognizes different communities have different
needs
• Worked directly with those impacted by violence
• Allowed for new and innovative collaborations
17. CLAP: The Model
Additional Strengths
• Easily adaptable to different sectors
• Redefines the term ‘volunteer’
• Flexible and responds to different strengths of
participants
• Truly community-based and community-
focused
18. Acknowledgments
Thank you to all the community partners
who supported the Community Leaders in
their projects.
Thank you to Status of Women Canada for
funding this amazing and innovative project
for Springtide Resources.
