Institution:
 
North Carolina A&T State University

Title:

Voices Reaching Visions: Creating Strong Organizations to Enhance Communities

Target Audience:

Community-Based Organizations
Funding Source(s):
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Program Description:
 The main goal of this program is to strengthen community based organizations through organizational planning and development. The skills developed as a result of the program training series allow citizens to build or join existing organizations to improve the delivery of human services and enhance economic development in their communities.
Level:
Intermediate
Program Support Material/Resources:
Five-Part Program Training Series that consists of Participatory Training Guides for Community Co-Facilitators.
Part 1: Assessing Your Organization’s Structure and Mission; Part 2: Refining Your Organization’s Vision and Goals; Part 3: Planning for Community and Economic Development; Part 4: Securing Funds for Your Organization; and Part 5: Developing Working Relationships with Community Assets.
Impact Highlights:
A total of 25 community-based organizations completed the program training series.
Program Contact:

Shirley Allen-Pope (Callaway), Ph.D., Project Director, N.C. A&T State University, P.O. Box 21928, Greensboro, NC, Phone: 336-334-7008; Fax: 336-334-7207;e-mail: calla@ncat.edu