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By Kim Pate on 11/04/2011 @ 01:30 PM

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Below is an e-update that was sent by NeighborWorks America announcing the launch of the Native American Community Track for its Traning Institute in Washington, DC next month.

The NeighborWorks Training Institute is excited to launch three new innovation-focused courses for its Native American Community Development track. The Native track will be offered December 12-16, 2011 in Washington, DC. Join us, and learn the latest techniques for building and sustaining strong Native organizations and tribal departments.

Cultivating Success for Native Organizations (NA150) When we plant a seed, we need to cultivate it and keep an eye on the elements that will affect the seed’s ability to grow and survive. Organizations have similar needs. This two-day course will look at what it takes to be a strong Native organization or tribal department. Participants will learn how to create conditions in which their organization can flourish and carry out their mission effectively. The course will cover: elements of strong organizations, strategic and operational planning, fundraising strategies, board operations, staffing, sound financial management, and maximizing the use of technology.

Dynamic Communication and Facilitation Techniques for Native Practitioners (NA151) Strong communication skills are important at every staff level within a Native organization and can help the organization to plant strong roots within the community. This one-day course will take the fear out of facilitating by teaching participants innovative techniques to enhance their confidence and abilities to conduct a meeting, deliver a dynamic training, and improve daily interaction with colleagues and clients. We will share tools, explain how and why they work, and give participants time to try out these new skills. The course will cover a broad range of topics and techniques including cultural nuances, storytelling, World Café, magic wall, icebreakers, carousel, and basic coaching elements.

Surviving Harsh Elements: Enhancing a Native Organization’s Sustainability (NA152) How can we help Native organizations and programs weather unanticipated storms and ensure sustainability in the long term? This course will begin by looking at key elements of sustainability including diversified funding, fee-based income, partnership building, program integration, succession planning, and peer networking. We will examine case studies highlighting these elements in successful organizations, as well as the reasons an organization may need to close its doors or discontinue programs. After looking broadly at sustainability, we will focus on one particular element of sustainability – evaluating progress and measuring impact. What impact is your organization making? What are the results of your work? This evaluation component will cover cultural aspects of evaluation, why it’s important, and how to do it. Through hands-on activities and exercises, participants will become more comfortable with evaluation data gathering and will be prepared to develop strong reports that share the impact of their work.

At the NeighborWorks Training Institute, you’ll gain critical new skills and best practices to keep you at the top of your work. You’ll also have great opportunities for networking with peers who work in Native country and beyond. Visit www.nw.org/training for more information and to register today. Questions about Native American community development training? Contact Lee Anne Adams at ladams@nw.org or 202-220-2433.

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