THE RURBAN FRINGE

Facing the Financial Crisis: 10 Smart Things Your Board Can Do Now

Don’t panic.
Think strategically.
Get a realistic picture of your organization’s financial situation.
Create a contingency plan. 
Work more closely with your chief executive.
Step up your fundraising.
Tighten your belt.
Pump up your engagement.
Evaluate your compensation structure.
Be a mission guardian.

Source:  BoardSource

The Power of Networks

“Everything is connected … no one thing can change by itself.”
- Paul Hawken
This simple, yet powerful, statement cuts to the heart of relationship development, especially for non-profit organizations and agencies.
Reliance on networks is not new to the non-profit sector.  But in tight economic times and with increased pressure on agencies to do more, to do [...]

Budget 09 – Where’s the Rural Stimulus?

Stimulus, stimulus, stimulus.
After finally reviewing the government’s ”economic action plan” for 2009, I’ve decided that broadband has become the catch-all project when rural economic development is discussed these days.
And why not?  Broadband is easily defined, not agricultural and seems something that everyone agrees would revitalize rural and rurban areas.
Broadband connection, in comparison with dial-up, speeds access to the [...]

The Economic Impact of Community Pathways

Pathways are a vital component of a well-built and responsive community.  Not only do pathways and trail systems encourage alternate means of transportation, they also provide green space and can link neighbouring communities and businesses, contributing to economic stimulation of these areas.
By encouraging local governments to create thoughtful, well-planned pathways systems, residents and visitors will [...]

Reasons to Engage Your Community

Build Connections – Strengthen, deepen and expand relationships and better connect people and resources.
Advance Mission – Serve your organization’s core reason for being.
Build Relevance – As you interact with others, their interests and aspirations, you become an increasing part of their lives and matter more to them.
Increase Value – The greater your impact on others [...]

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