EMPOWERING THE MASSES’ Post

A heartfelt thank you to My HR Pros, Fort Smith Regional Alliance, and City of Van Buren, Arkansas for supporting my participation in Community Development Institute (CDI) Central this week! I wanted to share 10 of the most impactful things I learned in Year 1: 1. A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader. A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves! 2. People don’t want to work where they don’t want to live. 3. Everyone has a voice and everyone has a role in their community.  4. Collaborative problem solving + respectful dialogue + diversity of opinion = transformative change  5. Data gives your story strength.  6. Your downtown is what your community thinks of itself. 7. 3 critical, often missed steps in volunteer management: increase responsibilities and growth opportunities, recognition and celebration, and exiting volunteers gracefully.  8. If my community is above average I can expect to live above the average lifespan. 9. Every leader needs to know 5 good things about their community. 10. What can you repurpose in your community to give you an advantage? Our keynote speaker was from the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute! She shared that moving to Petit Jean was the sunrise of Rockefeller’s dreams. I relate to that so much! I strongly encourage every community leader to consider participating in CDI. If you have any questions about the nationwide program, please let me know!

Want to learn more about the Master of Health Administration degree program at #UGAPublicHealth? Get a first hand glimpse of the MHA student experience by following @ugamha on Instagram today.

Recap: Quarter 1 "Telling Your Story" Extension Skills Series. https://bit.ly/3W43c15 We wrapped up the first series with experts sharing communication strategies and outreach tips on social media, reaching elected officials and more. Missed a session? Check out recordings and resources below. Next up: Community Engagement skills! Exclusively for Extension Foundation members.

Education and communication are vital to change.

It's never about numbers It's about genuine connections Building a thriving community is beyond running after numbers ! It's about fostering genuine connections, sparking meaningful conversations, and creating a space where every voice feels heard and valued. Here are some ways we can build a stronger community: 1. Listen actively: Make sure to respond to comments and messages. 2. Share stories: Share your experiences and invite others to share theirs. 3. Support others: Engage with content from your community members. 4. Celebrate successes: Highlight achievements and milestones within the community. Let’s engage, inspire, and grow together. Repost this if you believe in the power of community ♻️ Thank you! P.S. What’s one way you foster community on social media? Comment below!

🤝 Hey everyone! Let's talk about the power of community engagement for small businesses! 🤝 At Small Business Turnaround , we believe in more than just transactions – we're all about building connections and fostering a sense of belonging. Here's why community involvement matters: - Loyalty through connection: By engaging with our community, we create loyal customers who feel a part of something bigger. - Stronger relationships: Community engagement allows us to form meaningful connections with our customers, leading to stronger, more lasting relationships. - Positive word-of-mouth: When our community is happy and engaged, they're more likely to spread the word about us to their friends and family, generating positive buzz and attracting new customers. Ready to join our community? Drop a comment below to share your thoughts on community engagement! And don't forget to hit that share button to spread the love! 💬💕 #CommunityEngagement #SmallBusiness #YourBusinessName

"Your stakeholders are still crying out for authentic voices and authentic brands." This is what Rhyan Smith, J.D., CEO of Brilliance HQ told us at last week's 👓 Nonprofit Marketing Mastery Power Session. "With cancel culture we're seeing a lot of people be very quick to disengage and to call out companies who are not really walking in that authentic truth of their brand. At the same time, we're starting to see organizations shy away from authenticity. There's a huge disconnect between what people want and what companies and organizations are doing, and you'll start to see it in your engagement and your community development..." 👀 WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: https://lnkd.in/eufFBSMu

“Community” is a broad term & many have opinions on how to set up, grow, engage, measure your community activities.🤝🏿 Don't miss this talk by Kim McMahon, as she'll cover the top things to think about with your community efforts! Join her at #Rejekts2023👉 https://lnkd.in/eiWD_dk4

Really enjoyed attending "The Power of Purpose: Exploring the Basics of Business Community Engagement" hosted by Richmond Chamber of Commerce, InUnison, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, and Community Foundation yesterday. My key takeaways: 1) Business Community Engagement has so many positive ripple effects on the company, volunteers/employees, and community. Engagement begets more engagement which begets even more engagement and small actions add up. 2) The business case for Community Engagement is strong. From retention to recruiting to marketing, it's also a great financial investment. For all my L+D friends, it was also a great reminder that the best learning is often very simple. The handout was a series of easy reflection questions that broke down the process into easy, actionable steps and a helpful resource I will continue to use. #communityengagement, #unitedway, #richmond, #simplelearning GIF Description: Erika's nametag for the event with a smiling and dancing cartoon whose face is the planet earth.

Opportunity