Community action leaders : rooting out poverty at the local level / Beverly S. Bunch and Dalitso S. Sulamoyo ; with J. Travis Bland, Aaron M. Itulya, Lorena Johnson, and Junfeng Wang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bunch, Beverly S., author.

Sulamoyo, Dalitso Samson, author.

Contributor:

Taylor & Francis eBooks.

Series:

Public administration and public policy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Community leadership--United States.

Community leadership.

Community organization--United States.

Community organization.

United States.

Community development--United States.

Community development.

Poverty--United States.

Poverty.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 239 pages.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2017.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Nationwide, approximately 1,000 Community Action agencies advocate for the poor and provide critica' services such as emergency food and shelter, energy bill assistance, weatherization, education, job training, transportation, housing, and health services. Working with complex environments and shifting needs of the populations they serve, Community Action agencies continually seek innovative ways to mitigate poverty in their communities and build capacity Community Action Leaders focuses on the people at the helm of these important agencies, examining questions such as: How can Community Action leaders identify the needs of low-income people and use that knowledge to tailor programs to meet those needs? In what ways should low-income people maximize their participation with Community Action agencies (as board or advisory council members, volunteers, employees, or advocates)? How can leaders and staff best assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of their organizations and programs? What approaches can Community Action leaders use to diversify their revenues? Through original and comprehensive research, this book is designed to inform and enhance leadership in Community Action agencies as well as in nonprofit and public organizations with similar missions. Written with the non-specialist in mind, Community Action Leaden will be required reading for professionals working at the frontlines of income inequality, as well as university professors and their students in the fields of public administration, nonprofit management, and social work. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction / Beverly S. Bunch Bunch, Beverly S., Dalitso S. Sulamoyo Sulamoyo, Dalitso S., J. Travis Bland Bland, J. Travis, Aaron M. Ituyla Ituyla, Aaron M., Lorena Johnson Johnson, Lorena, Junfeng Wang Wang, Junfeng 1

An Overview of Community Action Agencies 2

Community Action Agencies Compared to Other Nonprofit and Governmental Organizations 3

Approach Used in Hi is Study 6

Audiences for this Book 8

Organization of this Book 9

Notes 10

References 11

2 Understanding the Origins and Evolution of Community Action / Beverly S. Bunch Bunch, Beverly S., Aaron M. Itulya Itulya, Aaron M., Lorena Johnson Johnson, Lorena 12

History and Evolution of Community Action Agencies 12

Key Features of Community Action Agencies 25

Challenges Facing Community Action Agencies 31

Conclusion 32

Discussion Questions 33

Notes 34

References 34

3 Leading Community Action Agencies / Junfeng Wang Wang, Junfeng, Beverly S. Bunch Bunch, Beverly S. 37

Major Leadership Roles and Responsibilities 38

How Community Action Local Leaders Spend Their Time 49

Characteristics of Effective Leaders 54

What Community Action Leaders View as their Leadership Strengths 55

Leadership Survey Results 58

Conclusion 66

Discussion Questions 67

Notes 68

References 68

4 Focusing on Local Needs / Beverly S. Bunch Bunch, Beverly S. 70

Tripartite Board 71

Facilitating an Effective Board 78

Assessing the Needs of the Community 81

Use of the Community Needs Assessment 83

Empowering Low-Income People 86

Public Outreach and Education 91

Conclusion 94

Discussion Questions 95

Notes 95

References 95

5 Collaborating to Build Value / J. Travis Bland Bland, J. Travis, Beverly S. Bunch Bunch, Beverly S., Junfeng Wang Wang, Junfeng 97

Collaboration as a Guiding Principle 98

Types of Collaborations 99

Leadership and the Collaboration Imperative 117

Responding to Leadership Challenges 123

Conclusion 125

Discussion Questions 126

Notes 127

References 127

6 Motivating and Aligning Human Resources / J. Travis Bland Bland, J. Travis 129

Foundational Elements of an Effective Human Resource System 130

Human Resource Systems: Attracting, Developing, and Retaining the Right People 137

Investing in Human Capital 147

Growing and Preparing Future Leaders 148

Making the Most of Volunteerism 150

Conclusion 151

Discussion Questions 152

Notes 152

References 153

7 Ensuring Performance and Accountability / Beverly S. Bunch Bunch, Beverly S., Junfeng Wang Wang, Junfeng 155

Origins of Strategic Planning and Performance Management in Community Action Agencies 156

Current Practice 158

Communicating and Using Performance Information 167

Performance Management Challenges 170

State and Federal Government Monitoring of Local Community Action Agencies 178

Conclusion 180

Discussion Questions 181

Notes 182

References 182

8 Pursuing Fiscal Sustainability / Beverly S. Bunch Bunch, Beverly S. 184

Funding Sources 185

Revenue Diversification 193

Social Entrepreneurism in Community Action Agencies 198

Conclusion 207

Discussion Questions 208

Notes 209

References 209

9 Preparing for the Future / Dalitso S. Sulamoyo Sulamoyo, Dalitso S. 211

Succession Planning 212

Leadership Development 213

Changing Environment 214

Case Story on the Environment and AREA 217

Strategy Model for Community Action Agencies 220

Technology 223

Entrepreneurship and Funding Diversification 224

Mergers and Consolidation 227

Being Catalysts of Change and Advocates 230

Innovation 232

Branding 232

Data and Research 234

Conclusion 234

Discussion Questions 234

Notes 235

References 235.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781315563497

1315563495

Publisher Number:

99977582373

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.