Organizational Capacity and Professional Development Publications

• Youth Storytelling and Community Engagement in Biddeford, ME

  Posted on: April 29th, 2013 by Brett Schwartz

  An Inclusive-Planning Process  In 2008, the City of Biddeford (http://www NULL.biddefordmaine NULL.org/) began a new chapter in its vibrant history when it entered into a partnership with the Orton Family Foundation (http://www NULL.orton NULL.org/) to develop a Downtown Master Plan...

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• Performance Metrics Matter

  Posted on: January 22nd, 2013 by Brett Schwartz

  Performance Metrics Matter (http://www NULL.knowyourregion NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Performance-Metrics-FINAL NULL.pdf), a publication of the National Association of Development Organizations... prepared by the ViTAL Economy Alliance (http://www NULL.vitaleconomy NULL.com/index NULL.htm), explains how performance metrics can be used to create a more effective CEDS for

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• Connect SI: Regional Prosperity through Collaborations in Southern Illinois

  Posted on: January 22nd, 2013 by Brett Schwartz

  This report (http://www NULL.knowyourregion NULL.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Connect-SI-Final NULL.pdf) from the  NADO Research Foundation (http://nado NULL.org), written with the support of the Delta Regional (http://www NULL.dra NULL.gov/)Authority (DRA) (http://www NULL.dra NULL.gov/), explores how the 23 southernmost counties in Illinois collaborated to increase broadband...

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• Collaborative Leadership: Partnerships between Regional Development Organizations and Community Foundations

  Posted on: July 23rd, 2012 by Kathy Nothstine

  In an era of tightening government budgets, regional planning and development organizations need to think creatively about developing and funding initiatives that improve communities’ quality of life

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• GIS Brings Economic Vitality to Appalachian Communities

  Posted on: September 1st, 2011 by Jonathan

  This report highlights how many Local Development Districts in the Appalachian region have been able to use GIS to enhance their region economically. Released April 2008, 8 pages Click here to view GIS Brings Economic Vitality to Appalachian Communities... (PDF).

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• Regional Council Self-Assessment and Resource Toolkit

  Posted on: August 31st, 2011 by Jonathan

  NADO, in partnership with the Missouri Association of Councils of Governments and Development District of Appalachia, have published this new toolkit intended to assist executive directors of regional councils, along with policy board members, in conducting a preliminary organizational analysis....

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• RDO Organizational Data Profiles

  Posted on: April 11th, 2011 by NADO Admin

  ... Over the past year, the NADO Research Foundation has been compiling data on regional development organizations (RDOs) around the country and how they fit between the strata of state and local government. Through our research we have developed a series

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• Green Light to Green Building: Regional Development Organizations are LEEDing the Way

  Posted on: August 31st, 2010 by Jonathan

  This report provides examples of how regional development organizations are building green, which has had a positive impact economically and environmentally. Released November 2007, 6 pages Click here to view Green Light to Green Building: Regional Development Organizations are LEEDing ...

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