Beyond Engagement: How to Activate Residents and Spark Local Initiative (Webinar)

For municipal staff, nonprofit leaders, and neighborhood advocates, sustainable community development requires more than resident engagement, it requires activating resident initiative. But when the prevailing culture is for neighbors to keep to themselves, driving engagement can feel like an uphill battle.

How do we move from disengagement to active collaboration? Join us for our upcoming webinar, where we will share a powerful framework used nationwide to help residents step into their power as community leaders.

Creative Funding Pathways for Place-Based Community Builders (Webinar)

Traditional funding streams can feel like running a marathon just to get a pair of sneakers. For neighborhood-focused community builders, the “big money” often is out of reach, comes with strings, or implements outside priorities over local dreams. 

This webinar explores how giving circles can be an attainable bottom-up strategy for community leaders. We’re sitting down with the pioneers of decentralized, grassroots giving to discuss how small-scale, pooled capital can create outsized community impact. Join us to learn from The Awesome Foundation and Grapevine Giving about how you can fuel projects through the power of giving circles. 

Decision-Making & Governance in Community Building Work (Webinar)

Who gets a say in your community? How many people are needed to actually represent the neighborhood? 

Decision making in community building work can be difficult to navigate. Many strategies often assume top-down authority or prioritize efficiency over collaborative dialogue. Join us to hear from two local organizers who have  wrestled through methods of decision-making and who long to implement frameworks that share power and include others. Nate Tubbs & Ian Campbell will share about their journey, the tools they use, and thoughtful insights for your journey. 

ROC Cycling Fundraiser

Join us for our 12th annual ROC Cycling Fundraiser! You’ll get the chance to connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts as you ride for a cause. Choose one of three different rides (from 10 – 50 miles) and compete with other teams to raise funds! All proceeds support the work of CommunityWorks.