Wow! That sounds exciting Jay. I wish you would do a training for neighborhood groups on how to raise money from charitable gambling. I think Bingo night could be a great community building event.
It is important for neighborhoods to be creative in raising funds to support the organization. Neighborhoods should be organizing capital campaigns and working creatively to bring in other sustainable sources of funding. Jay's ideas about canvassing might not only be successful at raising money, but, would serve as a tremendous outreach and community building activity. Especially now that so many neighborhoods are entering the plan review stage. What better way to find out what the neighborhood stakeholders think about NRP or more importantly the neighborhood association than to knock on their door or call them on the phone. Some neighborhoods placed "neighborhood service" requirements on rehab loans or grants. Some neighborhoods also require the "neighborhood service" in exchange for the stipends to the Community Leadership Institute. Maybe there should be a contest to see who can come up with the most creative way to raise non-government money for your neighborhood organization. I'm afraid to be humorous here right now after what happened to David, but, here goes: Maybe all the neighborhoods should pool their money and buy Sears. Turn it into a casino and use the revenue to fund the neighborhood associations. (I AM JOKING!!!) Just wanted to start a little out of the box thinking. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
