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If you've been following along on the creative engagement pilot strategies we've shared occurring in rural Oregon, you'll notice they have something in common. They all take a regional collective impact approach. Collective impact indicates a network of community members or organizations who learn together, align goals, and integrate actions to achieve collective change. Benefits include stronger and deeper impact, avoiding duplication of efforts, and leveraging the strengths and assets of each participating organization. Participants of collective impact models gain more ‘muscle’ to leverage government grants and advocate for change.

If you've been following along on the creative engagement pilot strategies we've shared occurring in rural Oregon, you'll notice they have something in common. They all take a regional collective impact approach. Collective impact indicates a network of community members or organizations who learn together, align goals, and integrate actions to achieve collective change. Benefits include stronger and deeper impact, avoiding duplication of efforts, and leveraging the strengths and assets of each participating organization. Participants of collective impact models gain more ‘muscle’ to leverage government grants and advocate for change.

This may be the end of #EconDevWeek, but let's continue celebrating the extraordinary economic development work accomplished on behalf of our community. Watch OED’s 2023 Year End Review to see their accomplishments in business development, assistance, grant administration, marketing, training, and outreach. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUekACbE

If you've been following along on the creative engagement pilot strategies we've shared occurring in rural Oregon, you'll notice they have something in common. They all take a regional collective impact approach. Collective impact indicates a network of community members or organizations who learn together, align goals, and integrate actions to achieve collective change. Benefits include stronger and deeper impact, avoiding duplication of efforts, and leveraging the strengths and assets of each participating organization. Participants of collective impact models gain more ‘muscle’ to leverage government grants and advocate for change.

We are collecting information for our next study of foundations in partnership with the Council on Foundations. Join the study and gain insight on your peers on topics that matter to your private or community foundation. https://hubs.ly/Q02w9NdB0

Join Your Fellow Oregonians for this Important Online Debate RESOLVED: THE OREGON RURAL/URBAN DIVIDE IS INSURMOUNTABLE. “Given differences in rural and urban Oregonians' relationships to the land, and their lifestyles, values, and political representation, is it possible today for both sides to accommodate the other's cultural, economic and political interests and priorities?” This is an opportunity to weigh in on an issue of critical importance to all Oregonians and to hear what others have to say. Can we find solutions to this vexing problem? This Debate is presented by Braver Angels, www.braverangels.org, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing political partisanship and strengthening our democratic republic. We plan to follow this online gathering with a series of in-person workshops, hopefully one in each county throughout the state, where we will bring urban and rural Oregonians together to discuss the Divide and look for constructive, mutually agreeable solutions. When - June 12, 2024 Online 7-9 pm PDT Register Here - bit.ly/3PU0Ii4

We are collecting information for our next study of foundations in partnership with the Council on Foundations. Join the study and gain insight on your peers on topics that matter to your private or community foundation. https://hubs.ly/Q02qVV_p0

In our FY 2023 Community Impact Report (July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023). ARCHS highlights the diligent work of our funded and community partners. Read the report at: https://lnkd.in/duMz_Bui

The September 2024 edition of the Collier Clerk Newsletter is now available. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to receive relevant County news and community updates! #CollierClerk #CrystalKinzel #TheClerksReport #Newsletter