Specifications include, but are not limited to: o Project Management and Program Development: ▪ Project planning and implementation ▪ Grant application process, grant tracking, and financial management basics • Specifically reference CoA Neighborhood Grant program o Life Cycle of a neighborhood org ▪ Engaging new members ▪ Sustaining continuous engagement and building momentum ▪ Succession – who takes over neighborhood leader roles ▪ Capacity building & organizational development ▪ Managing conflict and change within a neighborhood o Neighborhood Assets ▪ Marketing & communications – promoting the neighborhood, organization, events, and neighborhood assets ▪ Asset-based Community Development & Asset mapping ▪ Gauge interest in and set up neighborhood walk-throughs with City staff, led by neighborhood members to show assets, discuss concerns, etc. o Engagement and Community Connections ▪ Identify and execute growth of neighborhood orgs and bring new neighborhoods into Neighborhood Program – Prior to workshop kickoff ▪ Partnership and collaboration with local businesses/community organizations/advocacy groups ▪ Working with local city and elected officials ▪ Connecting with local schools • Schools as a resource/community center space o Examples from Appleton neighborhoods ▪ Erb Park and Kaleidoscope ▪ West Appleton Neighborhood – West High, Wilson Middle School
