Characteristics of Successful Community Development
The criteria used to define an effective community development organization can vary from one observer to another. For instance, some measure an organization's success by the number of units it constructs or rehabilitates, while others measure it by the number of...
What Does A Community Development Leader Look Like?
Community development leaders vary in their various styles and temperaments. Some leaders demonstrate their work while others prefer leading quietly but demand respect. However, successful leaders share the same threads. Community development leaders must have...
Community Development Project Ideas
The worst of the pandemic is over, and we are no longer in complete lockdown. Regardless of where you are, it is now safe to plan and host community activities again. However, please ensure that everyone follows your state’s current mandates. Here are some practical...
The Pros and Cons of Gentrification Among Communities
Gentrification, or the process of revitalizing aging city neighborhoods, has become a controversial topic in the United States. On the surface, it seems like an excellent idea, but it comes with significant downsides policymakers and the general public need to...
What to Know About Community Advantage Loans
Small Business Administration SBA established an initiative targeted at small businesses through a community Advantage loan program. The Community advantage loan program aims at elevating underserved communities through the provision of traditional loans. Community...
How to Plan Employee Volunteer Days
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Most employees involved in EVPs derive a sense of satisfaction from volunteering, which in turn boosts their respective companies’ retention rates while positively impacting new hires and communities at large. Despite these benefits, planning employee volunteer days requires maximum participation and adherence to certain best practices.
The Importance of Showing Appreciation to Your Volunteers
From serving on the board of directors to delivering critical services to the community, volunteers do recommendable jobs. Therefore, nonprofit organizations should take the time to appreciate their volunteers. Recognizing volunteers for their time and effort is pivotal to volunteer retention and engagement.
How to Support Your Community in a Meaningful Way
COVID-19 has created tragics impacts on this country, infecting millions and killing hundreds of thousands while simultaneously creating untold destruction on countless local economies. Indeed, there hasn't been a community in the United States that has not been...
How to Promote Positivity
Power-positive thinking has so many benefits! With perks such as living longer, better resistance to sicknesses, and an increased level of coping with times of stress (such as during the current COVID-19 outbreak), it’s a wonder why more people aren’t striving to be...
The Personal Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is a great activity. Volunteering allows you to help people in need, making their lives easier or better as a result. If you didn’t know, volunteering can have loads of benefits for you as well. While you may not realize it, volunteering allows you to...