Join the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) for an in-depth, hands-on workshop based on ACGA's curriculum for leadership development at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. Learn proven strategies that community organizers use to develop dynamic leaders and create strong communities through a participatory approach to community building. You will learn the principles and practices of community building, and how to pass these techniques on to others in your community by conducting your own workshops.
This two-day workshop will cover Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Grassroots Fundraising Basics, Communications Planning, Coalition Building and is appropriate for community gardeners, non-profit organizers and city greening agency staff. Participants receive the "Growing Communities Curriculum," a 352-page resource workbook, which includes curriculum materials that walk the reader through the process of conducting training workshops. The Curriculum also addresses Diversity, Meeting Facilitation and Group Decision-Making, Developing a Board of Directors, and Grassroots Fundraising - Specific Strategies. Refer the Michael fields website for details on registration.
This two-day workshop will cover Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Grassroots Fundraising Basics, Communications Planning, Coalition Building and is appropriate for community gardeners, non-profit organizers and city greening agency staff. Participants receive the "Growing Communities Curriculum," a 352-page resource workbook, which includes curriculum materials that walk the reader through the process of conducting training workshops. The Curriculum also addresses Diversity, Meeting Facilitation and Group Decision-Making, Developing a Board of Directors, and Grassroots Fundraising - Specific Strategies. Refer the Michael fields website for details on registration.
