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Effectively Utilizing Volunteers to Support Your Organization (Having a roadmap will get you there faster!)

The Power of We Consortium is pleased to present, at no cost, a workshop on June 13, 2012, from 1:30 – 4:00. Volunteers can be worth their weight in gold for your organization, or your biggest dilemma–the outcome is up to you.  We have all heard the adage: “An ounce of prevention is worth a [...]

Selecting and Using a Donor/Volunteer/Member Database

The Power of We Consortium is pleased to present, at no cost, a workshop on April 12, 2012, 2:00-4:00 pm. Selection of database software to manage information about the people important to your organization requires an understanding of your current and future uses of that information. Participants will explore the nature of the problem of [...]

Community Organizing and Direct Action for Nonprofit Organizations

The Power of We Consortium is pleased to present, at no cost, a workshop on March 13, 2012. Nonprofit organizations are often in a position to impact policies and practices that negatively affect the populations they serve. Participants in this workshop will learn about: -          The 5 types of community organizing -          Organizers & Relationships [...]

Flexing Your Marketing Muscle: Social Media Strategy

The Power of We Consortium is pleased to present, at no charge, a workshop on February 16, 2012: Marketing and branding a nonprofit in today’s business world can be a daunting task. This workshop will serve to define, enhance and broaden attendees’ understanding of strategy and policy for nonprofit organizations utilizing social media.  Interactive group [...]

“Strategic Doing” workshop

The Power of We Consortium is pleased to present, at no charge, a workshop for nonprofit organizations on December 1, 2011.       Conventional approaches to strategic planning do not work well to meet the complex challenges we face today. The reason is simple; strategic planning does not work in open networks. Traditional strategy practices emerged [...]

Transportation Options

The Transportation Work Group of the Power of We Consortium is pleased to present its Mobility Broker, graciously provided by CATA’s Clean Commute program. New transportation planning options are now available to assist Lansing area residents get to jobs, medical appointments, shopping and more.  Check it out for yourself  — and for those you serve: Mobility Broker

“Continuity of Operations Planning” workshop

January 27, 2011, 1:30-4:30 pm Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) for Non-Profits –“Helping Non-Profits Remain Fully Operational During an Emergency or Disaster” WorkshopFlyer-Jan27-COOP What would happen to your organization if you couldn’t get into your offices for several days? What if a fire destroyed your facility? How would you continue to operate? Your non-profit exists [...]

Financial Management & Reporting for Nonprofits Workshop

The Power of We Consortium is pleased to present a FREE workshop: Financial management and reporting is a critical function of any organization, but nonprofit organizations require special knowledge and expertise.  Join Alan Panter, CPA, has he shares his experience covering topics such as: Bank Reconciliations Accrual accounting basics Fixed Assets Internal Control Audit overview [...]

Empowerment Evaulation Workshop for Nonprofits

October 20, 2010,  3:00 – 5:00, at Foster Community Center Empowerment evaluation brings together traditional evaluators with those who are doing the work in an adaptive environment to create and utilize meaningful information that can be acted upon.  This session will look at what empowerment evaluation is, how to implement empowerment evaluation efforts and how [...]

AmeriCorps Member Positions Open

The Power of We Consortium’s AmeriCorps*State Program is now accepting applications for full and part time AmeriCorps members to start in October and November.  Members will serve to increase access to healthy foods and non-motorized transportation options for Ingham County residents by:      (1) recruiting and mobilizing volunteers, (2) community education, and     (3) training, supporting and [...]

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Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of all residents of Ingham County.

Our vision is a healthy community through collaboration.

Contact

For more information about the Power of We Consortium, contact Peggy Roberts at (517) 887-4691.