1. Building Neighborhoods Online
This workshop will feature a presentation of the Institute for the Study of Civic Values -- two main web sites for neighborhood groups: Neighborhoods Online nationally and Philly Neighborhoods.org serving Philadelphia. Participants will be asked to make recommendations on how we can strengthen neighborhoods Online.net to meet the needs of neighborhood and activists throughout the country.
Ed Schwartz, President
Institute for the Study of Civic Values
Philadelphia, PA
NUSA Board Member
2. Crossing the Bridge from Neighborhood Leader to Elected Office
10 Things to Know and Do Before Running for Political Office! This workshop is designed for any neighborhood leaders who have, will be or are considering making the jump from elected neighborhood office to elected political office. Participants will explore the behind-the-scenes world of politics at a local level, as well as gain insight on the absolute necessities of a political campaign and what to watch out for.
Tige Watts, President
Columbia Council of Neighborhood
Columbia, SC
3. Developing an Actionable Strategic Plan
Effective community development strategies require strong, focused institutions. In the Developing an Actionable Strategic Plan session, participants will explore the role of a strategic plan for every stakeholder group in the community, workshop one example of a best practice model, and discuss strategies for ensuring that the strategic plan is a living document within an organization.
Chinew Onyeagoro & Kim Hunt, Managing
Partners
O-H Community Partners, LTD
Chicago, IL
4. Excellent Events and Perfect Planning!
Learn how to plan a fantastic event for your neighborhood. From how to organize volunteers and assigning tasks to preparing promotional information. This workshop will take you from A to Z in the event planning process.
Michele Mician, Neighborhood Coordinator
Neighborhood Partnership Office
Sarasota, FL
5. Grassroots Organizing for Neighborhood Improvements
Will provide a “how to” on forming neighborhood organizations, and simple approaches to improving you neighborhood once it is organized. Two companion booklets will be available to purchase at the cost of printing.
Elton Gatewood, Neighborhood Coordinator
City of Tacoma, WA
NUSA Board Member
6. Healthy Approach To Managing Neighborhood Conflict [Part A]
Conflict is an inevitable and natural element of neighborhood work, and can have beneficial as well as harmful aspects. How can you make the most of conflict in your neighborhood? This two-session workshop will help you identify how your response to conflict affects your work, learn to distinguish beneficial from harmful conflict, and develop a plan for managing conflict.
Robert Thompson, Neighborhood Specialist and
Training Coordinator
Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Minneapolis, MN
7. Healthy Approach To Managing Neighborhood Conflict [Part B]
Conflict is an inevitable and natural element of neighborhood work, and can have beneficial as well as harmful aspects. How can you make the most of conflict in your neighborhood? This two-session workshop will help you identify how your response to conflict affects your work, learn to distinguish beneficial from harmful conflict, and develop a plan for managing conflict.
Robert Thompson, Neighborhood Specialist and
Training Coordinator
Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Minneapolis, MN
8. Healthy Community Leadership: The Future In Your Hands
Does your community have effective Leadership? Would you know it if you saw it? There are hundreds of books available today on “Leadership,” but few ever define it. The presenters will provide two definitions that may challenge your notions of effective community leadership, describe core competencies, and will discuss examples of how effective leadership performs at the community, organization, and individual level.
Robert Miller Director
Robert Thompson, Neighborhood Specialist
and Training Coordinator
Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Minneapolis, MN
9. Healthy Neighborhoods through Healthy Alliances
As the first not-for-profit organization in the Mid City area of Baton Rouge, Mid City Redevelopment Alliance (MCRA) has established itself as a very dynamic partner between the Baton Rouge General Medical Center and its neighbors with the sole mission of renewal of the heart of Baton Rouge. Beginning in the late 1980s, the General Health System recognized the need for a proactive and aggressive approach to the problems of crime and decay in the Mid-City neighborhoods surrounding its flagship facility, the Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Also participate in Neighborhood Pride Tour #9 to learn more about the MCRA.
Samuel Sanders, Executive Director
Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance, Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
10. Leading With Style & Grace
This workshop is designed for new and veteran leaders alike. Participants will explore an overview of the concept of “leadership” and inventory their individual leadership style to ensure they are serving the very best they can. Time will be spent discussing the four common leadership styles, including strengths and weaknesses of each. Suggestions will be offered for interacting/working with/for other leadership styles. Those interested in self-discovery and making their respective organizations stronger are encouraged to not miss this workshop. Due to the nature of the subject matter, this workshop is limited to 50 participants. A $5 fee to take the BEST Leadership Style Inventory will be collected at the door.
Samuel Michael J. Raposa, Director
Neighborhood Partnership Office
City of Sarasota, FL
11. Motivation: Strengthening Your Resolve to do Your Best
Why are some homeowners associations achieving success by leaps and bounds and other associations can barely organize a monthly meeting? What makes them different? Motivation! In this interactive workshop, learn how motivation is a key factor in achieving success, for yourself and for your community. Learn how to perform at your best, get others to perform at their best and together how you can make a difference in your community.
Jeri Pryor, Neighborhood Services Program
Coordinator
Neighborhood Partnership Office
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
12. Wellness Challenge for Neighborhood Organizations
How healthy is your neighborhood organization? Are you where you want” or “need” to be? Has your organization mastered the basic skills for success? Evaluate your organization in the following categories: Solid Foundation, Nurturing Leadership, Neighborly Communication, Well-Executed Projects, and Community Building. Participants will walk away with an organization wellness scorecard and ideas to make your organization more successful!
Wes Johnson, Program Coordinator
Orange County - Neighborhood Services Division
Orlando, FL