TO GET STARTED:

1. Gather your tools

Download the Community Impact Workbook or Board Workbook and Tools below.

Community Impact Workbook  (Microsoft Word)
Thought-Starters for Board Members  (Microsoft Word)

Tools discussed in Session 2
Community Needs/Opportunities Survey  (Microsoft Word)

Needs Assessment Report Example  [pdf]

Tools discussed in Session 6
Press Release Examples  (Microsoft Word)

2. Begin the series

Select Session 1 below and then work through the six-part series below at your convenience.

Note: Each segment contains audio, so you’ll need to view these using a computer with speakers. For optimal performance, you'll need a broadband internet connection.

Session 1 – A model for community impact (.pdf) 
Session 2 – Scan (.pdf) 
Session 3 – Prioritize (.pdf)  
Session 4 – Strategize (.pdf)  
Session 5 – Design and Measure (.pdf)  
Session 6 – Communicate (.pdf) 

Session Transcripts and Additional Resources  

3. Evaluate your experience

Please click on the link below to complete a brief online series evaluation.

Series Evaluation 

Making a Difference Home Page 

Center for Community Foundation Excellence Home Page