Sustainability Planning: Increasing the Long-term Viability of Your Programs & Services
Monday, November 30, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PT)
Back by popular demand, Community Solutions is pleased to present our Sustainability Planning workshop in Vancouver.
Description
You’ve all heard the story: an innovative program was successful but had to stop because major or seed funding was discontinued. However, research in the area of program sustainability has shown that there are concrete steps you can take to increase the longevity of your programs. In this full-day workshop, learn through interactive and hands-on activities what factors can increase the sustainability odds of your program and how to develop a formal sustainability plan.
You Will Learn…
- what is program sustainability and why it's important
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the characteristics of programs that are sustained versus those that become inactive
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the factors that can increase the sustainability odds of your program
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how to develop a formal sustainability plan to increase the longevity potential of your program
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how to address funders' concerns regarding sustainability in grant applications
Who Should Take this Workshop
Executive Directors, Program Managers, Program Coordinators, Board Members, Funders, and anyone concerned about the future sustainability of their programs and services.
What Past Participants Have Said
“I recently attend the sustainability planning workshop. Wow !!! Thanks for putting this on. It was extremely good timing with a proposal that we are working on. “
“Kylie was a great facilitator who provided such practical and useful, strategies and worksheets. “
“Great use of my time. It was very informative and practical. “
“The information covered was excellent, very relevant!”
“I just wanted to let you know that I have already put the concepts taught into practice this week.”
“Kylie's process feels a bit more achievable and is very relevant in these financial times.”
"Kylie is
an amazing facilitator and has much knowledge on sustainability. Once you
take this workshop, everything makes sense."
For more information contact info@communitysolutions.ca , (604) 629-6872, or visit www.communitysolutions.ca.
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WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made 3 business days prior to the workshop will be refunded. If you are unable to attend the workshop you may transfer the registration to another individual.
733 Beatty Street (at Stadium Skytrain)
Canfor Meeting Room
Vancouver British Columbia
Canada
Via Michelin
Community Solutions Planning & Evaluation
Kylie Hutchinson is a trainer and consultant to not-for-profits specializing in the areas of program planning and evaluation. She has delivered this workshop to community-based organizations and funders across BC including Vancouver Coastal Health, Volunteer Vancouver, the United Way, Public Health Agency of Canada, and many, many others.
Community Solutions assists organizations to deliver their programs and services more effectively and efficiently. We believe that excellence in program planning and evaluation leads to stronger organizations and positive change in our community.
Tel: (604) 629-6872
info@communitysolutions.ca
www.communitysolutions.ca
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