The Nudge Report (1/29/2021): Books & Training & Resources, oh MY!
Friends,
It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of Month #1 in 2021. Typically, I have this document open and put things in my Nudge Report as I go through the week. I think it’s important that you all are informed as to the operations of our organization. I had multiple items and bullet points this week already in the report, and then I deleted them all.
TOO much, I thought. What’s really important?
You’ll be hearing about a book that Vic will share and encourage all of us to read. I’ll be including links to training opportunities next week, especially a link to the national website that will give you access to ALL things Rebuilding! We are extremely fortunate to have the national organization supporting us! I was privileged to speak to the Chestertown Lions this week. The affiliate survey is complete. The annual report is done. January has been a flurry of activities. Both construction and “administrative.” The USC course is almost complete - and Genevieve and I will have a Certificate in Home Modifications from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. So MUCH…
This week, I want to focus on ONE item. The BOARD ASSESSMENT document. As part of the Rural Capacity Building Grant and our participation in the Rural Community Development Initiative we - Rebuilding Together Kent County - are required to complete this survey. This should be familiar to those of you that participated in the fall strategy day. Our deadline is February 15th. It’s rather fun, and even if you’re unsure of an answer, say that! If you have been on the board for only 1 month and have no clue, say that! This is designed to get an accurate overview of the board, staff and any “note-takers.”
Here’s the text of the email…
FROM Perry Bird:
You have been invited to participate in a self-assessment of your Rebuilding Together affiliate's organizational capacity as part of your affiliate’s participation in Rebuilding Together’s USDA Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) grant program.
About the self-assessment: This assessment is based on 501 Commons’ Five Elements of a Healthy Nonprofit Self-Assessment, the Marguerite Casey Foundation’s Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool, the Rebuilding Together Standards of Excellence, as well as the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence. Please click on this link to access the self-assessment survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6149805/2021-USDA-RCDI-Rebuilding-Together-Organizational-Capacity-Asse
Directions: In this self-assessment, you will be rating your affiliate on a variety of capacity elements in the following areas: Strategic Planning for Sustainability; Leadership and Staff Development; Fundraising and Financial Management; Program Design and Implementation; Stakeholder Engagement > Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2021.
Most people will take between 45-60 minutes to complete the assessment. Please note that you can also save and continue later the assessment at any point in time after you click 'next' through to the second page, by selecting the button at the top of the screen and entering your email address. You will receive an email that enables you to resume the assessment on the page where you left off.
If you have any questions about the assessment, please contact your regional director: Perry Bird, Director, Eastern Region, (202) 518-5170, pbird@rebuildingtogether.org
Thanks! And enjoy the assessment!
-Wayne
Rebuilding Together Kent County is the most impactful nonprofit in Kent County!
…ending substandard housing in our community!