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Social Investment Draft Framework: CoCB Response
The Coalition of Community Boards has submitted a response to the Draft Social Services Investment Framework. The response was built on discussions within the network of board members within the Coalition, and draws on the Collective Impact Model being trialled by Logan City Council.
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Coalition of Community Boards at the CD Conference 2013
The Coalition of Community Boards is excited to be presenting an engaging seminar as part of the Community Development QLD Conference 2013. Comprised of 3 sessions we shall explore collaboration, relationship building for fundraising, and seek to identify a key policy area to influence in 2014.
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Story of interest: Community sector sickened by managerial mindset
This article was written by Andrew Hamilton, consulting editor of Eureka Street, and first published here It was brought to our attention as it resonated with our whole case for small NFPs, vs large NFP, vs Privately run organisations, vs Government outsourcing services. Please take some time to read it, and leave your comments below. Around […]
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Call out for Workshops! Community Development Conference 2013
The 2013 CD Qld Community Development Conference is on its way! CALL FOR WORKSHOPS We are now calling out for Expressions of Interest for workshops from enthusastic and engaging practitioners of community development. Workshop proposals (1.5hrs) or community story segments (15minutes) that are linked to this years conference theme are needed.
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Raise Money and Win for your community! Win a Home, Build Community.
Raise money for your club, organisation or charity On September 3, The Spot Community Services will launch a unique lottery designed to enhance our sustainability and growth as a local community organisation. This Lottery will be driven by social media platforms (ie Facebook, Twitter etc) underpinned by a crowd funding model.
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Donations now tax deductible! Great news for Community and Neighbourhood Centres
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Sunshine Coast Collaboration
The Sunshine Coast discussion forum, raising our voices was held on 20th March 2013. As a summary of your input into the forum, we’ve picked out the points where there was much agreement. Want to comment? You can in the comment box below!
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QCOSS Pre-Budget Submission 2013/14
Queensland Council of Social Services has released their pre-budget submission asking the Government to consider investment in community services and to recognise the strength in the sector and we are pleased to see the recognition of smaller organisations and neighbourhood centres. From the QCOSS summary:
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QCOSS: Community Services Industry Body discussion
The steering committee looking at the viability of a Community Services Industry Body (CSIB), outlining what a potential body might look like and the role it may play in Queensland is seeking consultation on their proposals. It is important now that we develop a board level analysis of what WE as board members of community […]
