What is Compassion Kansas?
CCSR is in the last year of its Compassion Kansas initiative, a 3-year, federally funded project designed to enhance Faith-based and Community-based Organizations through grants, workshops and one-on-one capacity building assistance.
Capaci-what now?
Community nonprofits, groups, and coalitions can typically be very effective in targeting the specific needs of their local communities. But these smaller organizations frequently lack the organization needed to thrive.
These organizations are far more successful when they operate with adequate funds, thoughtful planning, a well-trained staff, effective boards, and the ability to respond to challenges.
That’s essentially what capacity-building is – giving organizations the tools to do what they do, better.
Okay, so what capacity-building services does Compassion Kansas offer?
In addition to the financial awards, Compassion Kansas provides:
• Assistance in developing stronger grant applications
• Strategic Planning
• Plans for diversifying funding sources
• Board development and leadership
• Staff and volunteer management
• Networking opportunities
• Statewide attention to the work of these organizations
These services are provided through workshops, and one-on-one mentoring with a CCSR staff member.
What’s in store for the future of Compassion Kansas?
Compassion is undergoing some changes, but the Center for Community Support & Research is committed to continuing capacity-building efforts across Kansas.
So, dear Kansans in community coalitions, alliances, fledgling nonprofits – what would you like to see in the future as far as capacity building efforts go?
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