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"We didn't include our local community in our last strategic planning process and they noticed." A nonprofit said this to me recently with regret. One of their goals is to grow their local community support but they did not listen to them when deciding what to do next. They missed the opportunity to > Engage their community's enthusiasm for the organization > Learn about the community's needs and interests AND > Build buy-in for the new ideas the org wants to implement 🛑 This is what they forgot. 🛑 Listening isn't about letting others make decisions for you - it's about making informed decisions that include your community. Here's what I told them; If your community is a part of your goals you NEED to listen to them. When you do, you'll have the knowledge of HOW to keep them engaged and active in the ways that help your mission. While it's never too late to include your community in your decision-making, the longer you wait the farther you will be from succeeding your community-dependent goals. How do you include your community in decisions that are dependent on them?

Community Perspective on CalAIM, new research by Stakeholder Health. CalAIM is investing billions in a bold experiment through the extraordinary array of community based organizations that share their care for the poor in California. In reality, these groups usually have scraps of money from bake sales or philanthropic largess ("social justice one chardonnay at a time," says Dr. Suzanne Henderson). CalAim has put $4 billion in motion, which, even in California, is a lot of chardonnay. Here's the link to the webinar https://lnkd.in/eAMK5bCc

It's Day 5 of 5 of #ConstructionInclusionWeek! Each day, we'll be relating the day's theme to one of the five pillars of our internal guiding principles, outlined by the acronym: C.H.I.P.P. (Character, Humility, Integrity, Pride and Performance). Today, we're all about Commitment and Accountability, and the C.H.I.P.P. pillar we're sharing: Humility! The communities in which we live and work are foundations for everything we do. Building strong, connected relationships with those around us, and working to further those spaces for everyone takes a great deal of Humility. Each person's individual needs are important, but the bigger role they play in their community is how they come together to form better and improved areas for all. Smoot has always balanced the needs of our team members, our community, our clients and the bigger picture for everyone. From charity initiatives, business opportunity forums, city events, and more, Smoot prides itself in always bringing Humility to its approach to Community Engagement. Have a favorite community event? Share below and invite a friend to join you! #constructioninclusionweek #ciw COCAP (Central Ohio Construction Accelerator Partnership)

Opinion: some nonprofit shops paralyze themselves by tracking too many metrics. The donor participation project held a season on increasing diversity and representation among donors. The no. 1 comment was “we want to act but we don’t have enough data.” 1 You can tell if you have a diversity problem. 2 Use LinkedIn to find constituents who would add diversity to your organization. 3 Go talk to them! 💪💪

Signal boost for #collaboration in the local news space. Read this informative report about the San Francisco media ecosystem and what some outlets are doing to strengthen this work.

Ready for some IRL connection? When it comes to building your network, we've got you covered! 🤝 Does your community groups or nonprofit want to host a meetup in your city? Send us a note to let us know! #CareerOpportunities #Network #MentorshipMatters #HireWomenWeek #SupportEquality #CareerEmpowerment

Nonprofit fact of the week: There are approximately 1.8 million nonprofit organizations in the United States – what an astronomical number, right? Of those, most were registered in California, Texas, and New York. The US nonprofit sector employs 11.9 million people, making it the third-largest employment industry in the country. Finding top talent for nonprofits is what we do at Spano Pratt. We consider it an honor to support mission-driven organizations around the country. #executiverecruiting #talentacquisition #onpurpose

In case you missed it, check out this fascinating article or watch the panel discussion by the Chronicle of Philanthropy in which various nonprofit leaders discuss relevant interest in artificial intelligence and how nonprofits can leverage such technology to amplify their impact, foster community engagement, and augment traditional fundraising methods. Click here to learn more - https://lnkd.in/ge-6NY-4

bcWORKSHOP was our third Impact Project Nonprofit Partner. This team was led by Brent Brown who is the founder of bcWORKSHOP. The bcWORKSHOP team worked to develop a plan to address the "Public Architect" to help advance equity and advocacy among other factors. View their full problem statement below. Problem Statements: How can we institutionalize the “Public Architect” in order to democratize design and advance equity in city-making? How should the Public Architect be organized, communicated, funded, and measured? How can the POP Map be an advocacy and information tool for residents? How can it reorganize power between residents, private development, and the City of Dallas? How should POP be organized, communicated, funded, and measured? Team Members: Alexis Cook, Anacleto Giovanni Contreras, Grace McClure Topete, Ayona Anderson, Ken Farr, Tiffanie Rice, MSOD, CDP, Carl M., Darrell Chris Herbert #EngageDallas2023 #DallasOrgs #DallasLeaders #DallasNonprofits #LeadershipCohort #SystemsChange #ImpactProject

Together, let's take action. Policymakers, service providers, philanthropic organizations, community partners, and advocates play a crucial role in advancing equity, building trust, and fostering belonging in AANHPI communities. Find more calls to action in the Colorado Lotus Project report. #Equity #Belonging #AANHPICommunity https://lnkd.in/gpXAi4_A