This document discusses using an approach called Tribal Alchemy to build community capacity in Southwest Florida. Tribal Alchemy focuses on seeing issues, naming them, engaging with them, and transforming them. It involves practices like attending to community needs, exploring issues, and adapting to change. The document outlines how Tribal Alchemy has been applied through donor roundtables, leadership development, and evaluation to build the capacity of tribes focused on early education, empowerment, education, animal welfare, and more. Preliminary outcomes are discussed and next steps proposed.
Board members play a critical role in ensuring necessary resources – both human and financial – for any organization, however breaking down exactly what that means is often a mystery. Experience how to leverage the board ambassador role for ensuring financial resources and healthy processes for recruiting and engaging current and prospective board members.
The facilitated discussion will provide board and staff with information on:
• Nonprofit governance roles and responsibilities
• Shared leadership roles between board and staff
• The comparison between corporate and not-for-profit boards
• Strategies for serving as an ambassador to raise funds
• Specific tools for a strong board building cycle
Join this interactive session for the HomeAid Colorado board on best practices and strategies for strengthening current practices and setting the board and the mission up for success.
KAVCO VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP MODULE TWO RETENTIONConnie Piggott
The Volunteer Leadership Training Series is a peer-to-peer program researched, complied and created through an initiative of KAVCO members. This series of training is focused on sharing the vital elements of leading volunteers.
Board members play a critical role in ensuring necessary resources – both human and financial – for any organization, however breaking down exactly what that means is often a mystery. Experience how to leverage the board ambassador role for ensuring financial resources and healthy processes for recruiting and engaging current and prospective board members.
The facilitated discussion will provide board and staff with information on:
• Nonprofit governance roles and responsibilities
• Shared leadership roles between board and staff
• The comparison between corporate and not-for-profit boards
• Strategies for serving as an ambassador to raise funds
• Specific tools for a strong board building cycle
Join this interactive session for the HomeAid Colorado board on best practices and strategies for strengthening current practices and setting the board and the mission up for success.
KAVCO VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP MODULE TWO RETENTIONConnie Piggott
The Volunteer Leadership Training Series is a peer-to-peer program researched, complied and created through an initiative of KAVCO members. This series of training is focused on sharing the vital elements of leading volunteers.
Fundraising is about more than raising money it is about the Power of Relationships and engaging members of the community as friends to help encourage them to become advocates for your cause. In this training we explore some ways to build your friend network.
Gcsv2011 service engagement in economically challenging times-stephanie moranServe Indiana
This document was created by an individual or individuals who submitted a proposal so he / she / they may present at the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiative’s 2011 Conference on Service and Volunteerism (GCSV11). This proposal was approved by the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism (ICCSV) and other community partners. Sharing this document is a courtesy extended by the OFBCI to conference attendees who may want to reference materials covered at the GCSV11, and the OFBCI in no way not responsible for specific content within.
Marvin Thompson's, advocate, presentation at the Sex in the City II: Men, Sex, Love and HIV conference, held in Chicago on September 25, 2014. Sponsored by AIDS Foundation of Chicago and other partners.
"Creating A Healthy School Culture By Learning How Teens View Diversity"
Leaders create a Healthy School Culture by learning the challenges of of diversity through the perspective of the teens they serve. This presentation was a professional development session for the Louisiana National Guard's Youth Challenge Program.
In this program, TeenDIVERSOPHY was played by participants, giving them insight into real-life examples of how teens view the challenges of living in a diverse world.
www.TeenDiversophy.com
www.PacificLeadershipConsultants.com
(for adults interested in Diversity and Inclusion programs)
Board members play an essential role as fundraisers and ambassadors for their organizational missions. As the biggest champions for the organization, they are models for financial support — fostering confidence in other current and potential donors.
There is much more to fundraising campaigns than “the ask,” however. Join us to learn how to leverage the board member ambassador role to effectively ensure financial resources for your organization. In this session, we will explore specific tools and strategies that go beyond the elevator pitch and raise money.
The webinar will provide participants with information on:
• The fundraising process
• The role of the board in fundraising
• Strategies for serving as an ambassador to raise funds
• Shared leadership responsibilities between board and staff
Board members play an essential role as fundraisers and ambassadors for their organizational missions. As the biggest champions for the organization, they are models for financial support — fostering confidence in other current and potential donors.
There is much more to fundraising campaigns than “the ask,” however. Join BoardSource to learn how to leverage the board member ambassador role to effectively ensure financial resources for your organization. In this session, we will explore specific tools and strategies that go beyond the elevator pitch and raise money.
The webinar will provide participants with information on
the fundraising process
the role of the board in fundraising
strategies for serving as an ambassador to raise funds
shared leadership responsibilities between board and staff
Serving Those Who Served for Us: Training Service Dogs for VeteransIowa Campus Compact
The session pertains to a Service-Learning project involving Retrieving Freedom. The presentation will foster an interactive exchange of information and a service dog will showcase its benefi ts. The program’s development and implementation will be highlighted. Participants will leave with ideas about how to implement a project and develop a similar venture.
William J. Soesbe III
Assistant Professor of Education
Iowa Campus Compact Engaged Scholars
Faculty Fellow
Wartburg College
Scott Dewey
President of Retrieving Freedom Inc.
Fundraising is about more than raising money it is about the Power of Relationships and engaging members of the community as friends to help encourage them to become advocates for your cause. In this training we explore some ways to build your friend network.
Gcsv2011 service engagement in economically challenging times-stephanie moranServe Indiana
This document was created by an individual or individuals who submitted a proposal so he / she / they may present at the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiative’s 2011 Conference on Service and Volunteerism (GCSV11). This proposal was approved by the Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism (ICCSV) and other community partners. Sharing this document is a courtesy extended by the OFBCI to conference attendees who may want to reference materials covered at the GCSV11, and the OFBCI in no way not responsible for specific content within.
Marvin Thompson's, advocate, presentation at the Sex in the City II: Men, Sex, Love and HIV conference, held in Chicago on September 25, 2014. Sponsored by AIDS Foundation of Chicago and other partners.
"Creating A Healthy School Culture By Learning How Teens View Diversity"
Leaders create a Healthy School Culture by learning the challenges of of diversity through the perspective of the teens they serve. This presentation was a professional development session for the Louisiana National Guard's Youth Challenge Program.
In this program, TeenDIVERSOPHY was played by participants, giving them insight into real-life examples of how teens view the challenges of living in a diverse world.
www.TeenDiversophy.com
www.PacificLeadershipConsultants.com
(for adults interested in Diversity and Inclusion programs)
Board members play an essential role as fundraisers and ambassadors for their organizational missions. As the biggest champions for the organization, they are models for financial support — fostering confidence in other current and potential donors.
There is much more to fundraising campaigns than “the ask,” however. Join us to learn how to leverage the board member ambassador role to effectively ensure financial resources for your organization. In this session, we will explore specific tools and strategies that go beyond the elevator pitch and raise money.
The webinar will provide participants with information on:
• The fundraising process
• The role of the board in fundraising
• Strategies for serving as an ambassador to raise funds
• Shared leadership responsibilities between board and staff
Board members play an essential role as fundraisers and ambassadors for their organizational missions. As the biggest champions for the organization, they are models for financial support — fostering confidence in other current and potential donors.
There is much more to fundraising campaigns than “the ask,” however. Join BoardSource to learn how to leverage the board member ambassador role to effectively ensure financial resources for your organization. In this session, we will explore specific tools and strategies that go beyond the elevator pitch and raise money.
The webinar will provide participants with information on
the fundraising process
the role of the board in fundraising
strategies for serving as an ambassador to raise funds
shared leadership responsibilities between board and staff
Serving Those Who Served for Us: Training Service Dogs for VeteransIowa Campus Compact
The session pertains to a Service-Learning project involving Retrieving Freedom. The presentation will foster an interactive exchange of information and a service dog will showcase its benefi ts. The program’s development and implementation will be highlighted. Participants will leave with ideas about how to implement a project and develop a similar venture.
William J. Soesbe III
Assistant Professor of Education
Iowa Campus Compact Engaged Scholars
Faculty Fellow
Wartburg College
Scott Dewey
President of Retrieving Freedom Inc.
Fossil Ridge High School CSCA presentation with full video linksBrendan Gallagher
A copy of the 2013 CSCA Presentation slideshow by Melissa Vasa and Brendan Gallagher from Fossil Ridge High School. "Impacting school culture: how counselors can facilitate
school-wide initiatives that embrace diversity, community & acceptance"
Video Links are:
1) 2011 Diversity Day http://youtu.be/HxeGNEjrGcw
2) 2012 Lip Dub http://youtu.be/yXJ3tKJCuW0
3) 2012 Diversity Day "Hear My Story" http://youtu.be/8cGLwTtaNJE
4) 2013 Unity Day "Ridge Life" http://youtu.be/ltt5dbACjaI
5) 2013 Ridge Life http://youtu.be/eStM6Ficy8s
A qualitative analysis of partnerships between community partners and academic institutions. These studies have found that communities typically value the relationship, interacting with students and professors for new perspectives, enhanced legitimacy, and increased enthusiasm.
Punk rock is known for it's non-comformist messages and self expression. This presentation defines punk rock as a youth trend, gut rebellion and change, and a formidable voice of opposition. Interestingly, punk rock is argued to be beneficial to our society in that it's aware, expressive, challenging and active.
Presentation from Abbie Gaffey, Community Development Program Specialist at Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, that analyzes theories in disaster preparedness and recuperation within communities. Gaffey explores the characteristics that make up disaster resilient communities and what community developers can look for in the construction process to contribute to this future resilience.
Natural disasters can have a devastating effect on any community. Recovery can take years, even decades. This presentation outlines the ways in which communities can be impacted by natural disaster and the recovery process, specifically using the example of Wadena, Minnesota.
A presentation from Jim Cavaye that discusses the impact of mining and sudden development in Australian communities, and how these developments can result in positive or negative perceptions based on community preparedness. Positive perceptions increased population, employment, business activity, and income. Negative perceptions include compromised safety, changes to identity and "spirit" of community, and increased cost of living. According to Cavaye, these perceptions are dependent upon community preparedness.
A presentation from Irish Rose Consulting's Dennis Deery concerting the creation of myth and place with modern examples. How do we use myths or create stories that foster improved quality of life in a specific location?
A presentation from Norman Walzer, Rhonda Philips and Bob Blair outlining current methods used to identify resources concerning community development and ways to include them in the CDS Journal.
A program from Iowa State University's Extension and Outreach Program that explores Juntos: Together for a Better Education. This 6 week program helps Latino parents and their middle-high school students to prevent drop out and minimize barriers to college.
A presentation from the Iowa Business Growth Company, which helps bring capital to communities that have formerly had inadequate access to capital, and compensates investors for perceived risks of investing in low-income communities. An overview of the various businesses and programs that have been impacted by the company so far.
An assessment of the involvement of different associations and the social impact they have based on membership. The "big five" types of associations include civic and community-based, political, religious congregations and faith based associations, professional associations, and workers and labor unions.
A presentation from David Bronkema and Cornelia Flora that outlines their research in "popular education" in Latin America and the Caribbean, and how community development in these countries intersected with community development in the U.S. in the past 25 years.
Community-Campus engagement is offered and encouraged in many higher education organizations. This study from Donna Jean Forster-Gill and Tom Cooper seeks to analyze these programs and explore ways to maximize their usefulness to the non-profit community organizations which they assist.
www.vibrantcommunities.ca
www.thecommuntityfirst.org
What does IMAP stand for? Iowa Microenterprise Assistance Project, which provides grants to affiliate community foundations, facilitates endowment building activities, and financially supports entrepreneur and microenterprise development activities.
A presentation from Diego Thomspon, a PhD candidate of Iowa State University, on how governing environmental stresses can be helpful to communities (specifically, the community of Southwestern Uruguay). What do we mean by environmental stresses? Things like land use and climate change, which are often controlled by the government.
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.
Feed & Seed is a company located in Greenville, South Carolina. It's a collaborative effort from farmers, educators, policy makers, health experts, and many more to connect food from the farms to our tables.
This presentation outlines tourism assessment programs (TAP) in Minnesota. In partnership with the communities, there was 3-part data collection: inventories of community assets, industry and academic expert visit assessment, and facilitated community SWOT discussion of key developmental opportunities.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Finding Gold in Southwest Florida: Using Tribal Alchemy for Regional Community Capacity Building
1. Finding Gold in Southwest
Florida - Using Tribal Alchemy
for Regional Community
Capacity Building
Cindy Banyai, Ph.D.
Principal, Banyai Evaluation & Consulting
Dave FLEMING, DM
Strategic Designer/Leader Coach/Assistant Professor, University of Arizona
College of Medicine
40. Please feel free to contact us for more information –
Cindy Banyai – Cindy@BanyaiConsulting.com
Dave Fleming - dave@davefleming.org
Banyai & Fleming, CDS 2014
41. References
• Banyai, Cindy. 2011. Community Capacity and Development: New
Approaches to Governance and Evaluation. Lambert Academic
Publishing. Berlin.
• Chaskin, Robert J., Brown, Prudence, Venkatesh, Sudhir, and Vidal,
Avis. 2001. Building Community Capacity. New York: Aldine De
Gruyter.
• McMillan, David W., & George, David M. Chavis. (1986). “Sense of
Community: a definition and theory.” Journal of Community
Psychology, 14: 6-–23.
• Miyoshi, Koichi & Stenning, Naomi. 2008. “Designing Participatory
Evaluation for Community Capacity Development: A Theory-driven
Approach.” The Japanese Journal of Evaluation Studies 8, no. 2: 39-
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Banyai & Fleming, CDS 2014