The budget crisis in California has heightened the need for all communities to build their civic capacity and to stay informed about the policy decisions that affect their lives. Direct service providers have enormous reach into communities that have been marginalized – including low-income and communities of color – but these groups do not always […]
Spark together with Stanford University’s Center for Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS), Michelle R. Clayman Institute for Gender Research, the Women's Community Center and CDDRL’s Program on Social Entrepreneurship, will co-host an intergenerational conversation to address questions around leadership within the next phase of the women's movement including what is the women's movement, how the […]
Kim Klein is a member of the Building Movement Project and a Fellow with On the Commons. Kim has worked in nonprofit sector her entire career and believes that nonprofits have a critical role to play in the creation and maintenance of a democratic society. Her current work is focused on how nonprofits can protect […]
The Detroit M.L.K. Day 2012 Committee and the Building Movement Project invite Detroit area women activists & advocates across generations to join us as we renew our individual commitment to the fight for peace and justice. In honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we are hosting a special reception honoring the Women of […]
As the Baby Boom generation ages, there is more discussion about the future leadership of nonprofit organizations. At the same time, many leaders have found their next steps limited or unclear, especially in the present economic climate. Many organizations have been looking for alternative ways to share leadership and decision-making in their organizations in order […]
Project Team member Helen Kim will be speaking at the Asian American Justice Center's Advancing Justice Conference. This interactive session will examine issues related to generational change in leadership and building a multigenerational movement through case scenarios, exercises, presentation of examples and discussions. Drawing on the work done by the Building Movement Project and presented […]
Many nonprofits struggle to address generational issues, especially concerning leadership, within their organizations. Join Frances Kunreuther for this plenary session at the Nonprofit Human Resources Conference to learn best practices and strategies that work to ensure your nonprofit is making the most of the talent in your organization.
Many nonprofits are now contending with four generations at work, which can lead to conflict as opportunities for growth become more limited. At the same time, programs that increase employee skills, leadership options, and ultimately satisfaction have been cut, and employees are looking to move on. Further, as tension grows, important lessons can be lost. […]
This call is part of an ongoing series hosted by the Building Movement Project for those interested in implementing social service and social change work. This month’s conference call will provide a space for learning amongst Executive Directors and Senior Staff of organizations that are integrating civic engagement activities into their service organizations. The conversation […]
Join Frances Kunrether, author and Executive Director of the Building Movement Project, to learn more about best practices from nonprofits around the country engaging in multigenerational leadership. Learn to get the most out of the talent within your organization with proven strategies from across the nonprofit sector.