Audio+Video
In response to the shootings at Virginia Tech and the reactions in the media, we talked to Christine Ahn from the Korea Policy Institute, and Larry Bilick, a social worker in California, to sort through issues of immigration, race, gun violence, and forgiveness. Download the podcast here.
Movement Builders
Somos Mayfair
The mission of Somos Mayfair is to cultivate the dreams and power of the people of Mayfair in the Silicon Valley of southern California through cultural activism, social services and community organizing. They are extensively connected to the region, valued for their contributions to society and engaged with the broader movement for justice.
What's New
New Survey: Decision-making and its Impact on Leadership
The Building Movement Project is exploring how decisions are made in organizations and their impact on leadership. If you are willing to share your experiences, please click here. It takes about 10 minutes to complete, and you can enter to win a $25 dollar gift certificate to Barnes & Noble!
Kim Klein and the Commons
Follow Project Team members Kim Klein and Sean Thomas-Breitfeld (along with guest bloggers) at Kim Klein and the Commons. Read their thoughts on immigration, taxes, nonprofits, and how to apply this frame to promote movement building and social change.
Last Chance to Take Our 3-Minute Online Communications Survey!
There’s still time to tell us how the Building Movement Project can better meet your needs through our online activities. Take our 3-minute survey now, and thanks in advance! One lucky respondent will win a tin of delicious cookies homemade by the staff of the Building Movement Project.
Show Me the Money! BMP’s Kim Klein offers free tax policy training for nonprofits
BMP's Kim Klein, one of the nation's best known and loved fundraising trainers, is offering Show Me the Money! workshops at no cost to nonprofits in the San Francisco bay area. Tired of delivering bad news about “doing more with less?” This two hour workshop will help energize your staff about revenue solutions instead of local and state budget cuts.
Voter Participation for Nonprofits
Register now for The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network's special web training event: "Voter Participation for Nonprofits." The webinar will review best practices for conducting voter registration, education, and get out the vote activities at your agency or in your community.
Coming Soon! A Quick Survey to Help Us Meet Your (Virtual) Needs
In a few days, you’ll be receiving an invitation to participate in a brief survey about your experiences with the Building Movement Project’s online communications. Your input will guide us in setting priorities as we enhance our online activities in the coming months. Many thanks in advance for your participation. We look forward to hearing what you have to say!
BMP, PACE, and Innovation Network Present: The Emerging Framework for Civic Engagement Evaluation
BMP's Trish Tchume and Innovation Network's Ehren Reed partnered last month to present “The Emerging Framework for Civic Engagement Evaluation.” Over 80 participants attended the webinar, which responded to growing needs to assess the progress and frame the impact of civic engagement. See the slide presentation from the webinar and find more references and resources on BMP's civic engagement work!
USSF 2010: BMP reports on our sessions from the forum
Over 15,000 people gathered in Detroit, MI for the second United States Social Forum, with the goal of building a broader social justice movement. BMP reports back on our involvement in the forum, including our two sessions: "Social Service & Social Change: A Movement Building Strategy" and "Emerging Strategies to Re/Claim the Commons".
American Express NGen Fellows - including BMP’s Trish Tchume - Release Leadership Report
BMP's Trish Tchume is a member of the inaugural cohort of the Independent Sector’s American Express NGen Fellows program, which gives emerging nonprofit leaders an exceptional opportunity to strengthen their capacity for future impact. The NGen Fellows recently released their final report, based on a survey distributed to more than 2,000 NGeners in the nonprofit, government, and private sectors.
Somos Mayfair Receives Over $1M to Fund Social Service and Social Change
It’s been a year since we published Making Social Change: Case Studies of Nonprofit Service Providers which featured five human service organizations. The recent announcement that one of our featured organizations, Somos Mayfair, has been awarded over $1 million in funding for both their service and their civic engagement work brings hope and encouragement to human service providers looking to incorporate a social change framework.