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🎯 'The goal is to create projects that keep going even after you're no longer involved.' - Benjamin Lamb, Ph.D shares key insights on sustainable community development and effective leadership in rural economies. In week #43 of The Community Positive Project, we learn more about his impactful work at https://lnkd.in/gsHZzm-M #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityLeadership #RuralDevelopment

Tomorrow evening, we’re hosting a special workshop about the challenges and opportunities surrounding ‘on-reserve’ housing, guided by the expertise of Qwuy'um'aat (Eyvette) Elliott, a proud member of the Cowichan Tribes and an Indigenous planning consultant specializing in housing, community development, and self-determination. We’ll be diving into: ✨ The Past: What history can teach us about the roots of today’s housing crisis. ✨ The Present: Why Indigenous-led solutions are so important right now. ✨ The Future: How we can all support meaningful, culturally aligned change. This is a space for learning, reflection, and action—whether you’re a community leader, policymaker, or advocate, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re a community leader, policymaker, advocate, or someone who simply wants to listen and learn, this workshop is an opportunity to reflect, connect, and grow. 📅 When: January 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT Registration is still open, and if you can’t join live, no worries—you’ll have access to the recording for 30 days. Sign up through the link in bio and join us tomorrow. Can’t wait to see you there! #CommunityLearning #IndigenousHousing #EquityInformedPractice #CulturallyRootedSolutions

Asset-based community development - think about it. When the asset is the people in the community, there is no more sure investment. The returns are huge. Nolu knows that. Nolu is both a beneficiary and an investor.

ISR Leadership and Green Community Development Initiative Join Forces for Sustainable Impact: We are excited to announce the official partnership between ISR Leadership and the Green Community Development Initiative, signed on July 2, 2024. This collaboration marks a significant step towards making impactful societal and environmental contributions. Our joint efforts will focus on fostering community involvement and raising awareness about key social issues. By working together on the planning, execution, and evaluation of projects, we aim to ensure that our initiatives are effectively managed and meet their intended goals. Through this partnership, we will facilitate a mutual exchange of knowledge and experiences, enriching our approaches and understanding. Additionally, we will expand our networks, creating opportunities for broader community support and collaboration. Together, ISR Leadership and the Green Community Development Initiative are committed to promoting innovation, sustainability, and efficient resource allocation. We look forward to the positive and lasting impact we will make together. #greencommunitydevelopmentinitiative #ISRLeadership #IndividualSocialResponsibility #GlobalChange #Unity #Innovation #Compassion #BeTheChange #ISRLeadership #IndividualSocialResponsibility #SustainableLeadership #SocialImpact #EthicalLeadership #SocialResponsibility #CommunityLeadership #GlobalCitizenship #SustainabilityMatters #LeadingWithPurpose #SocialChange #Empowerment #SocialGood #PurposeDriven #ResponsibleLiving #LeadershipForGood #ImpactfulLeadership #SustainableFuture #LeadByExample #CommunityImpact #PositiveChange #SocialConsciousness #CorporateSocialResponsibility #MakingADifference #SustainabilityInAction #TransformativeLeadership #GivingBack #LeadWithIntegrity #Changemakers 

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To all #LARC or #Changemaker or #NationalMentoringProgram participants and alumni, here’s a second webinar for you, if community and volunteers pique your interest.

Come hear about the trend setting and direct work being done by UWSSC!

We're announce that Rural Youth Forum for Development is now LEAD - Leadership for Equality and Development! Our mission remains the same: empowering rural youth through education, skill-building, and community development initiatives. However, our new name better reflects our commitment to fostering inclusive leadership and promoting social equality. Why LEAD? Clear: Our new name clearly communicates our focus on leadership development and equality. Catchy: LEAD is easy to remember and pronounce. Innovative: Our name reflects our innovative approach to addressing social challenges.

Getting Started with Welcoming: Resources for Community Foundations 📚⬇️ Alongside our partner CFLeads, we hosted a community of practice for #CommunityFoundations in 2024. Fifteen participants spent months deepening their #welcoming and #belonging work. What did they learn? 🤝 As local leaders, community foundations can play multiple roles to advance belonging in their communities, such as funder, convener, champion, or partner. 📖 Community foundations can lean on existing frameworks and resources, like the Welcoming Standard and SDGs, to effectively respond to demographic changes and migration. 💡 Having time to reflect and interact with peers is invaluable for community leaders who want to connect what’s happening in their communities with the bigger picture. Dive into more insights from leaders including Jessica Wurtz at Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, Jonathan Cohen at Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and Brandi Yee at ACT for Alexandria: https://lnkd.in/eKxvsTDU