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Advisory Board Member
NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
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Economic Empowerment
“The NH SBDC Advisory Board lends expert voices to our vision, strategic directions, and program development. The Advisory Board is comprised of small business owners and representatives from funding sources, host and partner organizations, and economic development agencies.”
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Member - Public Policy Committee
NH Alliance of YMCAs
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Social Services
The Public Policy Committee of the NH Alliance of YMCAs monitors proposed legislation in the NH State House and advocates--through alliances with other stakeholders--in support of bills that strengthen our mission and in opposition to those that could impede the progress to achieving our missions.
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Guest Lecturer - Nonprofit Leadership & Career Development
Keene State College
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Professors in Business Management, Non-Profit Management, and Communications often bring me into their classes as a guest lecturer.
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Co-Chair
Keene College-City Commission
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Civil Rights and Social Action
The College-City Commission is an official body of the City of Keene. Its 14 members are appointed by the Mayor (7) and President of Keene State College (7). The commission works on goals and objectives of mutual interest and benefit of the college and city.
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President
Keene State College Parents Association
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Education
The Keene State College Parents Association acts as a resource to engage, connect, inform and empower parents to support the successful development of all students and to strengthen the mission of the College.
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Board of Directors
Keene State College Parents Association
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Education
The Keene State College Parents Association acts as a resource to engage, connect, inform and empower parents to support the successful development of all students and to strengthen the mission of the College.
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Parent Advocate
University System of New Hampshire
- 4 years 6 months
Politics
My wife and I were tapped to be the USNH Parent Advocates during the 2011, 2013 and 2015 legislative budget cycles. We testified in House and Senate budget hearings and wrote editorials to state-wide and regional news outlets.
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Founder and Coordinator
Healthy Communities Coalition of Windham County
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Health
A coalition of change leaders focused on policy, systems and environmental changes throughout communities to "make the healthy choice the easy choice where people live, work, learn and play." Chosen in 2011 as one of four "Model Success Stories" in the country by YMCA of the USA and the CDC.
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President
Great River Co-op
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Health
First President of a start-up food co-op in Walpole, NH.
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Director
Great River Co-op
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Health
Member of the Board of Directors of a start-up food co-op, including as its first President.
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Co-Coordinator
Fit & Healthy Kids Coalition of Windham County
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Children
Coalition to support educators, youth service providers, coaches, parents and others in supporting the health of children they serve.
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Co-Founder and former President
Fall Mountain Area Healthy Youth Initiative
- 5 years 10 months
Children
Coalition in the Fall Mountain region of NH focused on training educators, parents, coaches and others working with you in the Developmental Assets approach to youth development.
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"Community Leadership: Inside and Out"
Ziplines: The Voice of Adventure Education/Project Adventure
In this article, I encourage leaders to explore their leadership purpose, leadership values, leadership talents, leadership resources, and leadership vision--a print version of CommuniTeam's "Community Leadership: Inside and Out" workshop.
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Children of 2010 (contributor)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Take-aways and policy and practice recommendations developed during three, three-day planning dialogues of national leaders in youth development, early childhood development, education, race relations, government and media.
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"Building Community Within"
New England NonProfit Quarterly
The feature article in the Summer 1998 edition of NonProfit Quarterly magazine which focused on Community Building. My article is a call-to-action and a guide for non-profits to build a strong workplace community as part of their mission to strengthen their external community (or the subset they serve).
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Bridging the Racial Divide: A Report on Interracial Dialogue in America (contributor)
Center for Living Democracy
We interviewed leaders of interracial dialogue efforts across America and provide examples of processes and impacts, then boil them down to produce some best practices for others wishing to initiate interracial dialogue in their community.
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Youth Leadership in Action
Kendall-Hunt Publishing
Written for youth leaders by youth leaders. I organized a group of eight authors from two different youth leadership groups I was working with in Brattleboro, VT--four (two 5th graders and two 6th graders) at a local elementary school and four (two 11th graders and two 12th graders) from the regional high school. The book contains 52 activities that build community and develop communication, leadership and group skills. Examples include youth-led team-building for adult organizations including…
Written for youth leaders by youth leaders. I organized a group of eight authors from two different youth leadership groups I was working with in Brattleboro, VT--four (two 5th graders and two 6th graders) at a local elementary school and four (two 11th graders and two 12th graders) from the regional high school. The book contains 52 activities that build community and develop communication, leadership and group skills. Examples include youth-led team-building for adult organizations including school faculties and the local police department. As of 2015, the book has been used by over 7,500 youth leadership groups all over the world.
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Please Talk With Me: A Guide to Teen-Adult Dialogue (contributor)
Kendall-Hunt Publishing
A how-to guide written by those who developed the concept of Teen-Adult Dialogue Nights, including CommuniTeam's Steve Fortier. Includes facilitator training guidance for teen facilitators and a dozen "Teen-Adult Dialogue" formats that have proven effective in diverse communities at fostering deeper understanding between teens and adults (including "The Teen Years Then and Now" (developed by Steve), "Teens and Teachers," and "Teens and Police."
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- Behavioral Science Research Institute Strong facilitation can shift power dynamics in ways that allow all voices to be heard.In 2024, BSRI hosted more than 20 facilitated sessions with community partners and their key collaborators toward building evaluation infrastructure and sharing out results.Why is this important? Centering client and collaborator voices ensure our data processes are driven by community needs and resources, and lead to greater ownership and sustainability of programmatic efforts.#BSRI #DataForAction #Facilitation 4
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- 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀A recent report by the Grant Professionals Association revealed that nearly 70% of grant applications fail due to unclear objectives, poor alignment with funder priorities, and inadequate budgets. Crafting a compelling grant proposal requires strategy, clarity, and attention to detail.Successful proposals not only secure funding but also demonstrate your project's potential to make a meaningful impact.𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼:1. Understand the funder's goals: Carefully study the mission, priorities, and guidelines of the funding organization.2. Craft a strong needs statement: Clearly articulate the problem your project addresses and why it matters.3. Set measurable objectives: Ensure your project goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).4. Create a detailed work plan: Break down activities, timelines, and responsibilities to demonstrate feasibility.5. Develop a realistic budget: Provide a well-justified budget that aligns with your project plan.6. Use data effectively: Back your claims with relevant statistics, case studies, or research.7. Engage stakeholders: Highlight community involvement or partnerships that strengthen your proposal.8. Write clearly and concisely: Avoid jargon and use simple, direct language to communicate your ideas.9. Include an evaluation plan: Outline how you will measure your project's success.10. Review and revise: Proofread your proposal to ensure accuracy, coherence, and alignment with funder requirements.𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: A well-prepared grant proposal not only secures funding but also builds trust with funders.Are you ready to heighten your grant writing skills?Join our Grant Writers Academy (GWA) for tailored strategies, expert guidance, and hands-on practice that will transform your grant proposals into winning submissions.Register today at https://lnkd.in/gMyupPP3© 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲
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- Rod Love Is the grant funding process truly fair? Let’s discuss.Grant funding is critical for not-for-profits. But is the process fair?Recently, the 5𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮 introduced a new RFP process. We redacted the names of both the volunteer grant reviewers and the applying organizations. The intention? To make the process more objective and fair.But here’s the issue:Do these measures actually ensure unbiased evaluations?I’ve seen the data. One organization received a score of 26 from one member, while another organization received 65 from two other members—on nearly identical applications.How can we explain such a wide gap in scores?When you dig deeper, the discrepancies become even more concerning, especially for small and minority-led organizations.These organizations often don’t have the resources to challenge scores or funding decisions. They face:𝗕𝗶𝗮𝘀: Hidden within layers of bureaucracy.𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: For calling out discrepancies.𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: In scoring that don’t reflect the true impact of their work.This system was designed to help, not hinder.But when such large scoring gaps appear, it begs the question:Is the process truly impartial?Many small organizations rely on grant funding to continue their vital work. And yet, they’re left with little room to appeal decisions or voice concerns.We need to start a conversation about this.Here’s what we need to consider:𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: How can we ensure the process is transparent from start to finish?𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: How do we provide legal and financial support to smaller organizations?𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: How can we make sure scoring criteria are applied uniformly across the board?Organizations that raise concerns about scoring discrepancies shouldn’t be penalized. Instead, they should be supported in their efforts to create change.𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁: A fair and equitable process benefits everyone.What do you think?We redacted the names of the organizations to their reputations as they had no decision making of the fairness or lack thereof of this process.How can we ensure small and minority-led organizations aren’t left out?I’m eager to hear your thoughts. Let’s work together to make this system better for everyone.Rod Love,CEO of CSG Tech SolutionsPresident of Florida Economic Consortium#nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitleadership 3
- Bryan Wilburn "I hate boards."Boards, councils, advisory committees. Call them what you want.The truth is I have heard non-profit leaders express this sentiment of frustration time after time.And to be fair, there are some really terrible boards out there. But it doesn't have to be that way.Maybe the problem is, you aren't inviting the A Team to be a part of your committee. So why are you surprised when you don't get an A Team effort?My Co-Host Greg Jeffrey highlights five ways you can build an A Team of volunteers in this week's podcast episode. Check out the comments for the link.#justask #nonprofits #development #boards 6 3 Comments
- Melanie Plenda Check out The Keene Sentinel article 'Groups receive financial boost for local housing programs' to learn more about projects to improve housing stability in Keene and Peterborough at https://lnkd.in/ee7PvPUB #LocalInfo #PartnerStory
- LaDray B. Gilbert, JD Based on my experience, here are five key aspects to focus on when developing impactful nonprofit programming:🧠Needs Assessment: Understand the community's needs and identify gaps in services.🤝🏿Collaboration: Foster partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and stakeholders.💡Cultural Competence: Develop programs that are sensitive to the community's diverse backgrounds, values, and beliefs.💪🏿Sustainability: Design programs that are financially viable, scalable, and have a lasting impact.🤔Evaluation: Regularly assess program effectiveness, gather feedback, and make data-driven improvements.By focusing on these five aspects, nonprofits can create effective programs that truly make a difference in their communities and lead to real sustainable change.#Nonprofit #CommunityOutreach#ProgramDevelopment #Sociallmpact#NonprofitWork" 5
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