"E Pluribus Unum. Out of Many, One." That phrase appears on US currency.
Likewise, a single center with staff, equipment, or partnership
needs can find these resources by teaming up with other centers
in the region. There is strength in numbers.
A
Neighborhood Networks consortium is a collection of centers in a
geographical area that forms a stronger organization. Consortia
help centers deal with the challenges that threaten their sustainability.
Consortia allow centers to network, sharing ideas and best practices
on programming, staffing, and funding issues. Consortia also enable
centers to share resources, such as connecting with external stakeholders
and access to the nonprofit status that helps them attract funding.
This
call will help centers to understand what a consortium is and how
it develops leaders and strengthens Neighborhood Networks centers.
Callers will learn how to encourage centers to join consortia and
how to keep them engaged, in addition to how to make consortia successful
and increase their membership. Through involvement in this call,
participants will learn:
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The benefits of consortia to the Neighborhood
Networks Initiative.
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The importance of teambuilding for creating and
developing a consortium.
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How to use technology as a communication tool.
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How to get members to take ownership of the consortium
and the role of the consortium member.
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How to obtain and maintain membership. |
How
the Call Works
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Dial toll-free (888) 556-5018 and ask
to be connected to the Neighborhood Networks conference call.
Please be prepared to provide the operator with your contact
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Please
call between 2:45 and 3 p.m. (EST). The conference call begins promptly
at 3 p.m.; however, you may join the call at any time.
For
more information, contact the Neighborhood Networks Information
Center, toll-free, at (888) 312-2743. The hearing impaired may access
Neighborhood Networks via TTY by calling the Federal Information
Relay Service, toll-free, at (800) 877-8339.
Additional
questions or ideas can be posted on the Neighborhood Networks discussion
board.
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