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Fieldstone Alliance Nonprofit Guide to Conducting Community Forums: Engaging Citizens, Mobilizing Communities
Binding Information: Softcover Product Code: 069318 ISBN: 978-0-940069-31-2 Publisher: Fieldstone Alliance Pages: 128 Size: 7.5" X 9.25" X .38" Price: $29.95 Your step-by-step guide to successful community forums Community forums are powerful tools for educating the public, building consensus, focusing action, and influencing public policy. The Fieldstone Alliance Nonprofit Guide to Conducting Community Forums provides step-by-step instructions to plan and carry out effective community forums with lasting results. It's based on the authors' experience with more than 70 community forums on a wide variety of topics. The proven models and best practices provided in this book will help readers
You don't need a lot of time or money Sample documents, detailed worksheets, and a comprehensive checklist lead readers through the process. "Forums on a Shoestring" sidebars help get results with little time or money. A detailed resource section lists useful books, articles, organizations, and web sites. Practical tools for planning and trouble-shooting
Who this book is for Recommended for all kinds of community groups, meant to be used in many situations, The Fieldstone Alliance Nonprofit Guide to Conducting Community Forums gives quick-and-easy access to the information, models, advice, and best practices needed for successful forums. It's particularly helpful to
Quotes: What others are saying about Conducting Community Forums... “A great 'power to the people' book. It enables communities to identify their issues and sets forth action steps that, if followed, will result in concrete successes. This book should be in the library of every citizen organization.” —David A. Lanegran, Ph.D, John S. Holl Professor of Geography, Macalester College “A valuable and clear resource for anyone who wants to plan, hold, and follow-up on a public forum. This step-by-step guide will help community groups turn mere meetings into effective 'public spaces'!” —Martha L. McCoy, Executive Director, Study Circles Resource Center Table Of Contents: Chapter 1: Planning the Forum and Obtaining Resources Types of Forums Forum Planning Chapter Summary Chapter 2: Preparing for the Forum Create the Forum Agenda Identify Resource People Handle Logistics Develop Publicity and Promotions Plan to Evaluate the Forum Chapter Summary Chapter 3: Orchestrating the Event Forum Coordinator Registration Facility and Food Troubleshooting Chapter Summary Chapter 4: Sustaining the Results Before the Forum During the Forum After the Forum Chapter Summary Conclusion Appendix A: Sample Documents Sample Forum Budget Sample Forum Concept Paper Sample Breakout Group Facilitator Training Sample Luncheon Evaluation Form Sample Forum Evaluation Form Sample Forum Participant Follow-up Evaluation Form Sample Forum Promotional Brochures Appendix B: Worksheets Worksheet 1: Forum Timeline Worksheet 2: Forum Budget Worksheet 3: Concept Paper Worksheet 4: Forum Sponsor Worksheet 5: Forum Site Planning Appendix C: Helpful Resources Books, Articles, Organizations and Web Sites Forum Design Elements Forum Checklist
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By: Pamela Gibson, Community Development: Journal of the Community Development - July 1, 2005
Excerpt: Anyone who has used any of the Wilder (now Fieldstone Alliance) Field Guide Series will attest to their practical, organized presentation and value as a tool in community development activities. This newest guide in the series, Conducting Community Forums: Engaging Citizens, Mobilizing Communities, is a perfect tool for the novice who wants to conduct community forums or for the experienced community leader who needs a quick check-list to ensure that all details have been addressed. Award By:
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