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Mission Capital’s thought leaders share trends, ideas and inspiration to power your mission-driven work.
Resources from the Digital Equity & Funding: Opportunities in the Central Texas Region Event
During this session that we hosted in October 2020, participants shared a rich list of digital equity resources.
Wrapping Up Our First Implicit Bias Learning Circle
Irina Meza and Reyda Taylor are co-facilitators for some of MC’s new equity workshops. They share why starting with the Implicit Bias Learning Circle was important to our work.
What Happened at the CapMetro Lunch & Grow?
Jo Anne Ortiz from CapMetro, talked to our members about the different ways in which they can work with and support the nonprofit community.
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The Nonprofit Effectiveness Framework
Six elements that are critical to all organizations, regardless of size, mission or scope. Download
Solving Complex Problems through Collaboration
The value of collaborative projects in solving complex problems. Download
On the Verge: Value and Vulnerability in Austin’s Nonprofit Sector
A look at Austin’s nonprofit sector, including size, scope and economic value. Download
Measuring Nonprofit Impact: The State of Evaluation in Central Texas
Recommendations for nonprofit leaders on the use of data and evaluation. Download
NONPROFIT EFFECTIVENESS
All houses begin with a basic blueprint: a strong foundation, thoughtful framing and layout of rooms. Similarly, all nonprofits need a framework around which to live out their mission. These elements are core to our work and guide nonprofits in understanding and achieving organizational effectiveness.
The Nonprofit Effectiveness Framework: Six Critical Elements to Nonprofit Work
These in-depth courses cover topics including leadership development, strategy and sustainability, employee engagement, conflict mitigation and more.
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- Implementation and Improvement
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