The Nudge Report (7/9/2021)
Dog daze…
Here we are in the hot days of July! And we’re just beginning to expend the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust grant money! We’ve identified several roofing projects and are waiting on more estimates to come in. Our goal is to have all of the USDA money invested and have all of the MAHT scheduled by the end of July.
Darius (ED of Kent Attainable Housing) and Dawson (Transportation & Housing Coordinator - Local Mgt Board) and I are meeting later today to discuss a CDBG funding strategy. The goal is to put together a specific, concrete plan to apply for funding for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. I’ll share the outcome of our meeting at the August board meeting. CDBG funding offers the opportunity to tap into a sustainable source of revenue for repairs as well as unrestricted funds. Other Rebuilding Together affiliates use this reliable source to grow and sustain their organizations.
I will be presenting a “Minute for Mission” at the Presbyterian Church this Sunday. I’ll be sharing with the congregation during the worship service about Rebuilding Together Kent County. We’ll have an insert in the bulletin with our new tri-fold. I’ll also be asking for volunteers for our Fall Rebuilding Day!
Couple of the seminars we’re attending:
SMART Growth Webinar From the State of Maryland!
Create a Range of Housing Opportunities and Choices, Create Walkable Neighborhoods, Encourage Community and Stakeholder Collaboration in Development Decisions, Foster Distinctive, Attractive Communities with a Strong Sense of Place, Make Development Decisions Predictable, Fair and Cost-Effective, Mix Land Uses, Preserve Open Space, Farmland, Natural Beauty and Critical Environmental Areas, Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices, Strengthen and Direct Development Towards Existing Communities, and Take Advantage of Compact Building Design.
The Digital Fundraising Summit is an absolutely amazing and awesome nonprofit virtual conference to help you learn how to raise more with less effort. According to a recent survey, nonprofit professionals’ #1 challenge is growing fundraising, and a close #2 is limited time and resources. So this year’s Digital Fundraising Summit is all about equipping you to rapidly grow digital marketing and fundraising at your organization in less time and with limited resources. The Digital Fundraising Summit helps you acquire new skills, new processes, and new technology, learned from the top nonprofit digital marketing + fundraising experts to give you the practical + tactical insights you need. Join 6000+ nonprofit professionals.
Here are just a few sessions: (1) 4 Ways to Help Donors Understand Why They Should Give (2) Lessons Learned About Digital Fundraising In A Time Of Covid (3) How to Convert Social Media Fans and Followers Into Donors And Long Term Supporters (4) Coping With Nonprofit Burnout (5) Digital Fundraising 101: How To Get A Fundraiser Off The Ground + Make It Successful
Scott continues to speak with contractors and obtain estimates for repair work. The goal is to be able to assign and schedule all of the identified repairs by the end of July!
LATE-BREAKING News (Genevieve & I just attended!)
Investment Connection seminar for potential applicants! This is an opportunity to be “in front” of multiple funding sources. You can follow the link and read more.
Investment Connection is a program that introduces public and private funders in the regions served by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to proposals from community-based organizations and small businesses that benefit low- and moderate-income, distressed and underserved communities. The Investment Connection application portal will be open to community-based and nonprofit organizations serving rural communities July 5-30.
Stay cool!
- Wayne
SAVE the DATE! Fall Rebuilding Day - September 25th!
SAVE the DATE! National Rebuilding Day - April 30th!
Rebuilding Together Kent County is the most impactful nonprofit in Kent County!
Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. Safe homes and communities for everyone.
…ending substandard housing in our community!