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Inspiring insights from the closing session of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) annual conference! Moderator Christine Pigsley, PhD, led a thought-provoking discussion on mobilizing resources for underserved and rural communities. Here are the key takeaways from the leaders' call to action: - Engage with elected officials and celebrate successes. - Reach out to students in the margins and offer assistance. - Connect with your college foundation to jointly seek support in meaningful ways. - Collaborate strategically with partners for progress. - Listen attentively to the voices of rural communities. We appreciate thought leaders Jerry Edmonds III, Ed.D Christy Blake Johnson Marcy Euler CFRE Christine Pigsley, PhD D. Galen DeHay for sharing ways to take action. Empowering words to drive positive change and foster community development. #NACCE #CommunityEmpowerment #ResourceMobilization

Looking for resources and opportunities? Here are 4 Minnesota-based programs and grants (links in comments) ⬇ 🌱 BETA's accelerator is accepting applications for its fall cohort geared towards scalable tech-enabled products and services. 🌱 Nexus Community Partners' ROOT Sabbatical Fellowship is now accepting applications for BIPOC movement leaders. Apply by 8/26. 🌱 If you are a CEO of a second-stage business looking to grow into larger markets, consider applying by 9/15 for CEO Next through Elevate Hennepin! 🌱 Northland Foundation's Maada'ookiing Grants award up to $5,000 to Native American-led community building. Apply by 9/15. Have an opportunity that you want to share with the impact community? Add a link in the comments!

In Fort Worth and across the region, Texas Christian University is making an exponential impact for the greater good. I’m so proud of the work of our dedicated students, expert faculty and staff, engaged alumni and generous supporters, and I couldn't be more inspired for the future. Check out a summary of the key findings from our economic and community impact study:  #LeadOnTCU

🌟 Witness the Impact: These are some of the heartfelt testimonials from mentors who participated in Skills for Life's New Age Mentorship Program. Together, we're shaping futures and empowering dreams. If you’d like to take part click the link in the bio to apply! #SkillsForLife #MentorshipMoments 🚀 Thank you to our funders in the Federal Government Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) / Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Foundation for Black Communities  Ontario Trillium Foundation City of Brampton City of Mississauga Canadian Red Cross and Mansha Plan Foundation

‘It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.’ –Albert Einstein Okay, we at Indiana Communities Institute are not geniuses. But, in a world that often values quick answers and Insta-solutions, we want to invite you to slow down and sit with your questions (and us!) at our Community Development Course this November. Whether you’re curious about the future of your neighborhood, how we can foster deeper community ties, or what role you might play in it all, this space is for thoughtful exploration. At Indiana Communities Institute we believe that questions open doors to meaningful change, and together we can create more connected, vibrant communities for more people. Bring your questions and your passion for your community and let's see what we can learn together.    📚 Why This Course? Economic and demographic shifts continually and increasingly test communities of all sizes. To remain relevant and to thrive, community leaders must tackle challenges and pursue opportunities in a comprehensive and creative way. These ongoing changes and the need for new approaches demonstrate the value of community development. It is necessary for community leadership, both official and unofficial, to undertake the training required to build capacity and help pursue strategies that put people and places first.    👥 Who Should Enroll? ~Local government officials looking to enhance their community engagement strategies. ~Nonprofit leaders eager to expand their impact. ~Business owners interested in contributing to local development. ~Community volunteers who want to make a tangible difference at the local level. ~Anyone who is passionate about community growth and vibrancy.     📅 Course Details & Registration When: November 13-15, 2024  Where: In-Person at Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN Cost: $545 early bird rate until October 1, 2024   Register Now at https://lnkd.in/gtj76GY5

When two people are different on the outside but share similar approaches to life and problem solving, they can become Mosaic Partners as part of Topeka United's successful community building initiative. We help select the partnerships using our Innovation Strengths Preference Indicator™ (ISPI™). #diversity #innovation #problemsolving #community #topeka #topekaunited

😁 As we prepare to welcome our second Cohort of Fellows, we reached out to the members of Cohort 1, who are completing their first year of the Fellowship program. 📕 Drawing from their own experiences, we asked them to offer advice for the incoming Fellows. 🎙 Here’s what they shared! #beVisioneersthemercedesbenzfellowship #sustainability #community #advice #Cohort2

"While the issues to discuss may be complex, the call was simple. We were looking for individuals who were already engaged in emergent practice (testing community philanthropy or using participatory process in their day-to-day work), and who were curious to understand more about systems and to connect with like-minded peers around the world." In this article Ese Emerhi shares her reflections on building power together and alongside the #ShiftThePower Fellows https://lnkd.in/g3MjagBF

Volunteerism is about the home we build together. Volunteerism is about community, it's about humanity, it's about pouring into the very soul of existence; lending a helping hand. It is not for sordid gain, wealth, or pride; it's about being a part of something greater than oneself. ----------- These words summarize my time with the Fellows at the Young African Civic Fellowship in Liberia - September 28. While I'm being thanked for availing myself, I'm rather grateful to the fellows for availing themselves and sharing unreservedly. Through them, I see hope for Liberia and for Africa. I couldn't be more hopeful. Questions for Personal Reflection: 1. What does volunteerism and community service mean to you? 2. Have you ever volunteered? 3. What's stopping you from volunteering or engaging in community service?

Congratulations to the 2024 Leadership in Government Fellows! From increasing participation in foreign and national security policy, to strengthening public education, to ensuring funding for climate and environmental investments in poorer communities, to guiding how higher education institutions address the Israel-Palestine conflict, these fellows are pursuing projects that build on their careers serving in government positions across the United States. The fellowship allows them to undertake projects that advance policy ideas for social change. “We are fortunate that these terrific fellows bring vast knowledge of a wide set of issues. We’re excited to work with them as they develop solutions to the deep inequities in cities and states across the country,” said Laleh Ispahani, managing director of Open Society Foundations The Leadership in Government Fellowship was founded in 2016 and supports experienced public servants, at all levels of government in the United States, who are dedicated to advancing economic, social, and racial justice. “As we grapple with a growing climate crisis, higher education silos, ongoing foreign wars, spikes in attacks on immigrant workers, and a contentious national election, I am deeply inspired by these group of fellows and find hope in their commitment to a truly inclusive democracy,” said Elizabeth Guernsey, chief of staff at Open Society – U.S. The 2024 Fellows: Brett Rosenberg will use narrative and humor writing to increase awareness of and drive participation in foreign and national security policy.  Emily Tulli will help build the capacity of organizations that aim to support immigrant workers enforce their rights under labor and employment laws without fear of retaliation.  Eric Shaw will create a framework for the establishment of offices of philanthropic partnership in city governments to align and accelerate city and philanthropic investments in affordable housing, park equity, food access and local entrepreneurship. Helen Gym will develop models for narrative storytelling, while building the capacity of leaders and grassroot voices within the nation’s public-school systems to elevate public education as an engine of democracy building. Jahi Wise will identify interventions that can accelerate the mobilization of private and public capital into climate and clean technology projects, particularly in underserved and overlooked communities. Tariq Habash will develop guidelines for higher education institutions to protect academic independence and integrity, and to foster a more inclusive democracy. Learn more: https://osf.to/3XEWQWo #OpenSociety #LeadershipInGovernmentFellows #SocialChange #EconomicJustice #SocialJustice #RacialJustice #Fellowships