Accelerating nonprofit impact in our communities.

Accelerating nonprofit impact in our communities.

Our Mission Empower communities and nonprofit organizations by delivering capacity building programs and technical assistance for greater community impact. About Us The Capacity Building Institute is a program based at Community Council of Greater Dallas. Our grassroots initiative started in 2012 and moved to Community Council in 2018. Our primary focus is learning and development for individuals, teams, and organizations. We provide the knowledge base, systems, and tools to increase both capacity and sustainability. Additionally, we promote shared services and collaboration to strengthen the overall community. Guiding Principles Servant Leadership Outward Facing Adaptable Data Driven Convener Collaborator Innovator Change Agent Gap-Filler

What We Do We help individuals, NPOs, and communities increase We help individuals, NPOs, and communities increase their efficiency and and effectiveness so they can have a greater impact on the social & economic welfare of society. effectiveness so they can have a greater impact on the social & economic welfare of society. Individual Capacity Building Helping individuals & social change leaders develop their personal capabilities to enhance their impact Individual learning & development Is not limited to specific social challenges but rather efficiency & effectiveness in creating social change Can be team or individual development Nonprofit Organization Capacity Building Helping NPOs increase their effectiveness & efficiency to better deliver on their specific mission Dedicated to specific social challenge Targeted audience of NPOs Focused on building adaptive, management, technical & leadership capacity of nonprofit organization Community Capacity Building Developing capacity to enable community-wide, systemic changes and solutions to achieve social and economic goals of larger community Larger initiatives, wider audience Long-term scope, sustainable impact Broader focus with substantial social transformation as goal Empowers civic engagement & corporate social responsibility Includes learning collaboratives & collective impact initiatives

Who We Serve We recently completed a four-part capacity building series for 100+ NPOs sponsored by the City of Plano Poverty alleviation partners & subgrantees in Dallas County Learning collaboratives and users of shared services platforms Private funders, government and corporate partners seeking greater ROI Other communitybased organizations & social impact initiatives Education is the development of power and ideal. W.E.B. Du Bois

A Unique Perspective Our Services Each nonprofit is a living laboratory for project-based, real-world learning and development. We develop individuals and teams for greater mission impact. We help boards to perform their policy, governance, and fiduciary role. It s not easy. Continual improvement requires hard work and dedication. Current Offerings Live Events, Trainings & Seminars Executive Coaching Services Executive Search Services Board Development Services Launching Fall 2018 Self-Paced Online Learning Systems Impact Measurement & Data Analytics as a Service Human Capital Management Systems Emerging Leaders Forum Some education models are passive, while learning is active. I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn. - Albert Einstein

Emerging Leaders Forum Develops and expands the leadership capacity of rising NPO leaders. We must develop and nurture the talent pipeline in the social sector. Emerging Leaders Forum is a peer-to-peer experience that will develop and expand the capacity to analyze situations, communicate ideas, and influence policymakers. A Highly Selective Cohort Broad Based Learning Support Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Coaching & Mentoring Nonprofit Leadership Curriculum Advanced Stakeholder Analysis Policy, Strategy and Action Plans Coalition Building Skills Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -John F. Kennedy

Community Council is the lead integrator for Dallas County poverty alleviation solutions. This includes Prevention, Stabilization, and Transitioning Out of Poverty. We seek to expand the capacity of our key referral partners, and other community-based organizations delivering critical services. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. - African Proverb Our Poverty Alleviation Mandate: Recognize the complexity of the issues of poverty Build local solutions specific to local needs Support family stability as a foundation for economic security Advocate for systemic change Pursue positive individual, family, and community level change Maximize involvement of people with low incomes Engage local community partners and citizens in solutions Leverage federal, state, and community resources

Case Study: Incubating at Community Council In 2019, Community Council is selecting three Youth STEM and mentorship organizations for support in scaling their operations and building greater capacity to improve postsecondary readiness for low-income middle school and high school students. All students should graduate from high school ready for college, careers, and life, prepared to pursue the future of their choosing. By 2020, 65 percent of all jobs, and 92 percent of traditional STEM jobs, will require postsecondary education and training. College- and career-ready (CCR) graduates should be able to enter and succeed in entry-level postsecondary courses without the need for remediation. SOURCE: ACHIEVE.ORG We Bring A History of Identifying & Launching Critical Solutions Dallas Family Court Greater Dallas Human Relations Commission Martin Luther King Center The Concillio Dallas County Juvenile Department Head Start of Greater Dallas Community Dental Care Lemmon Avenue Bridge Dallas Area Agency on Aging Callier Speech & Hearing Center Dallas Association of Services to the Homeless Youth & Family Centers Dallas Community Action Agency Volunteer Center of North Texas AIDS Arms (now Prizm Health) The Gleaning Network

Case Study: Accelerating at Community Council Under a multi-year acceleration agreement, the Skill QUEST program is now based at Community Council, leveraging Dallas County Community Services Block Grant funding for accelerating its high-demand, middle skills workforce development program. On average, Skill QUEST participants move from $9,800 annual earnings to more than $45,000 annual earnings after successfully completing the program. This workforce intermediary approach and methodology is evidenced-based and Skill QUEST is a member of Texas network known as the Industrial Areas Foundation. A gold standard independent study highlights the pioneering work of the Project QUEST affiliate in San Antonio as the first scalable intervention in the nation to show sustained, statistically significant increases in participant s earnings (and employment) over time. Skill QUEST has lifted the working poor out of poverty into jobs that pay a family living wage, offer benefits and a career pathway, utilizing three key program elements: Sector-focused employment strategies (healthcare, automotive, IT) are a key component of this work. Individual coaching and wrap around services by the counseling staff ensures completion of courses and consistent follow-up with graduates after job placement Basic needs assistance (food, housing, transportation, childcare) helps participants focus on maintaining a B+ average in their coursework Middle skills training assistance ( including costs for tuition and textbooks ) while participants are enrolled in community college

Case Study: Collaborating at Community Council Achieve is collaborating with Community Council and leveraging the Community Services Block Grant funding for the development of interagency workforce solutions and social enterprises. Current & Pending Collaborative Projects Include: Disabled / Veterans Job Placement Social Enterprise Staffing Company Workforce LMS & Applicant Tracking System Sector Partnerships & Virtual Career Fair Achieve provides workforce development services, including job readiness training, job placement, and supported employment, to individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities.

Case Study: Innovating at Community Council Bryan s House is a Community Council strategic partner leveraging the Community Services Block Grant funding for delivery and integration of poverty alleviation services in Dallas County. The mission of Bryan s House is to respond to the needs of children and their families by providing medically-managed child care, respite care, and community-based, family-centered support services. Innovating & Scaling through Technology and Shared Services Bryan s House is the pilot agency for the Community Council s Data Analytics As A Service Offering which will be launched in Fall 2018. Leveraging Whole-Family Integrated Care Solutions Bryan s House will also provide emergency & direct assistance to qualifying families through funding available through the Dallas County Community Services Block Grant.

Ready to help change our community? Contact us today at: impact@ccadvance.org Contact Us Ken Goodgames, CEO Visit our website at www.cbintx.org for upcoming events and information