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How does your nonprofit choose the right community engagement strategies to meet your objectives? [Part 2 of 2] Before designing a community engagement plan, I’ll hear suggestions, such as: ➡️Let’s try to increase the number of followers on our social media channels. ➡️We should do a survey so we can engage hundreds of people at once. ➡️The county festival is wildly popular– let’s set up a booth so community members stop by to talk to us! HINT: More is not always better. If you have said these things- there’s nothing wrong with those strategies. It’s just that… They *might* be the wrong strategies to engage with communities for your particular project. That’s why I’ve put together this blog as a quick guide on: ✅ Selecting the best strategies for your organization’s specific objectives ✅ Having the right mix of strategies that focus on quality and quantity in your community engagement process Check out the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eS4_wHNN And let me know what I missed! ______________________________________________ Hi, I’m Elizabeth, founder of a boutique consulting firm that helps nonprofits, coalitions, and government agencies gain clarity and have more impact through shared goals and the right kinds of data. Reach out if you want support with strategic planning, community engagement, or economics research.

Starting and running a nonprofit has equipped me and helped me learn so many wonderful, vital things about myself. The different skills that I have learned being the founder and president of Blessings for Barrett are the following: 1. Leadership and Team Management**: Leading a team of volunteers and coordinating various initiatives have strengthened my leadership and team management skills. I have learned to motivate and inspire others, delegate tasks effectively, and foster a collaborative and positive work environment. 2. Project Management**: Planning and executing events, campaigns, and programs have honed my project management skills. I have developed the ability to set goals, create detailed plans, manage resources, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. 3. Communication and Public Relations**: Representing the organization in the community and communicating with various stakeholders have improved my communication and public relations skills. I have become adept at crafting messages, building relationships, and promoting our mission through different avenues. 4. Problem-Solving and Adaptability**: Navigating the challenges and uncertainties of running a nonprofit has taught me to think creatively and adapt to changing circumstances. I have developed strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain flexible and resourceful in the face of challenges. 5. Empathy and Advocacy**: Working with families and individuals who are grieving has deepened my empathy and advocacy skills. I have learned to listen with compassion, understand the needs of others, and advocate for resources and support on their behalf. These skills make me well-suited for roles in other organizations, particularly in leadership, project management, communications, or community engagement positions. My experience in founding and running a nonprofit demonstrates my ability to lead with empathy, drive initiatives to success, and create a positive impact.

Great gig at the heart of #progressive #impactinvesting and #venturecapital. Let me know in the comments or dm me if you are interested!

Starting the new year with reflections? How about giving back more? I caught up with Rachel Keane this week and learned about the much-needed work she is doing at The Data Inspiration Group. Rachel shared that out of 200 secondary school teachers in the UK, only 1 knew of data & analytics as a career path. No wonder we struggle with attracting young talent and data literacy in organizations! Let's do our part, guys. Consider volunteering and supporting where you can. What are your plans for giving back this year? Share them in the comments. #digdata #careers #volunteering #dataanalytics #earlycareers

Becoming a nonprofit executive director is an exciting career move, but there are also challenges that come as part of the package that are impossible to foresee. I know that I didn’t understand the challenges until I experienced them firsthand. You see, the life of a nonprofit executive director can be isolating. The board, team, volunteers, communities we serve, and donors all depend on you for direction and also want (actually “demand” is more accurate) a significant voice in the major decisions of the organization (which they deserve).  But, as you sit in the middle of all the opinions and advice, where do you work your thoughts out before they are ready for prime time? You don’t want to start a panic or avalanche of advice before you’re reasonably sure about what you want. Fear not.  The executive director role can be wonderfully fulfilling ... with the right support. Check out my thoughts on being “stuck in the middle” and strategies for getting unstuck at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eHPgFBa8 What questions or strategies do you have? I'd love to see them in the chat and learn from all my smart colleagues.

I had a conversation with a fellow community outreach agency the other day. We were talking about how sad it is that more agencies aren’t truly community inclusive even though they “pridefully say they are.”I’ve been in the nonprofit world going on 20 years 😳 and I’ve found this to be more true than not. Which as a person that has the main focus of getting people connected to the right service providers to set them up for long term success, I can’t make sense of why this odd sense of possession even exists. There is a shortage of resources and services, not to mention as our economy continues to grow more people will not be able to obtain services in a timely manner. We all specialize in our own ways and each contribute to our communities by making a commitment to serve others. I love referring people out to the services I know could truly make a positive impact on them. To see them grow and become stronger is the main goal. Not every person is a right fit for a service provider, and not every service provider is a right fit for a client. I love building and utilizing resources all over our community. I love meeting new providers, and building a large network of new perspectives and insights to help others live a life worth living. We are more impactful together. I think for the most part Lincoln has some pretty amazing collaborations within our community. Be mindful of the bigger picture.

We are seeking difference-making professionals to: —build the capacity of under-funded communities to better steward their resources —empower healthful and resilient connections between nature and neighborhoods —drive environmental, social, economic, and livability outcomes for people and places If these are among your passionate aims, we invite you to apply to become a volunteer member of the founding Board of Trustees of a new private foundation benefitting parks and communities in Pennsylvania. The People, Parks & Community Foundation will provide grants to nonprofits and municipalities to develop and connect people, parks, and communities by producing and supporting recreational and educational opportunities, creating and sustaining local parks and open spaces, and envisioning and promoting vibrant, livable communities. To ensure a diverse and competency-based board, the Foundation is recruiting interest from potential candidates to serve as trustees. Trustees need not reside in Pennsylvania. Desired trustee qualifications include proven expertise in foundation/nonprofit governance and leadership; strategic business development; revenue development and financial management; philanthropy, grantmaking and grants management; public advocacy and coalition building; people and community development; marketing and communications; and organizational identity and branding. Contact Tim Herd, CEO, Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society at herd@prps.org for more information or to apply. Trustee candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, and complete a brief profile form by August 31. #foundation #grantmaking #revenuedevelopment #nonprofit #management #leadership #parks #philanthropy #communities #capacitybuilding #grants #grantmanagment #strategic #businessdevelopment #livability #trustee #boardofdirectors #boardoftrustees #competencybasedBoard #recreation #education #openspace #diversity #qualifications #development #marketing #communications #funding #fundraising #volunteer

Recruiting for mission can be a secret weapon for nonprofits — especially for those that are among the three out of four organizations with unfilled positions, whose budgets have been squeezed by higher salaries and benefits or whose lack of staff has had a measurable impact on their revenue and services. The good news is that the timing for connecting new hires to your organization’s compelling purpose has never been better because today’s workers — younger workers in particular — are placing a premium on joining organizations that align with their values. https://lnkd.in/g4srMX_g

We are seeking difference-making professionals to: —build the capacity of under-funded communities to better steward their resources —empower healthful and resilient connections between nature and neighborhoods —drive environmental, social, economic, and livability outcomes for people and places If these are among your passionate aims, we invite you to apply to become a volunteer member of the founding Board of Trustees of a new private foundation benefitting parks and communities in Pennsylvania. The People, Parks & Community Foundation will provide grants to nonprofits and municipalities to develop and connect people, parks, and communities by producing and supporting recreational and educational opportunities, creating and sustaining local parks and open spaces, and envisioning and promoting vibrant, livable communities. To ensure a diverse and competency-based board, the Foundation is recruiting interest from potential candidates to serve as trustees. Trustees need not reside in Pennsylvania. Desired trustee qualifications include proven expertise in foundation/nonprofit governance and leadership; strategic business development; revenue development and financial management; philanthropy, grantmaking and grants management; public advocacy and coalition building; people and community development; marketing and communications; and organizational identity and branding. Contact Tim Herd, CEO, Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society at herd@prps.org for more information or to apply. Trustee candidates must submit a letter of interest, resume, and complete a brief profile form by August 16. #foundation #grantmaking #revenuedevelopment #nonprofit #management #leadership #parks #philanthropy #communities #capacitybuilding #grants #grantmanagment #strategic #businessdevelopment #livability #trustee #boardofdirectors #boardoftrustees #competencybasedBoard #recreation #education #openspace #diversity #qualifications #development #marketing #communications #funding #fundraising #volunteer

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