online course
LOCAL RESOURCE MOBILIZATIONThis course was developed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful leaders and managers in the field of social services. Upon completion of the course, you will possess effective methods for managing internal processes within the community, organization, and its employees. You will be able to efficiently utilize available resources and develop strategies to address social issues in your community.
Who is this course for?
Community leaders, managers of governmental and non-governmental organizations providing services to families and children
Social workers, volunteers, church ministers, specialists working in the field of child protection
This course is for you if you aspire to:
provide the children and their families with access to the necessary community resources aimed at meeting their needs for comprehensive development and support of the child’s family
create a working environment that helps to accomplish the mission and vision of the organization
use leadership skills to improve the performance of employees and the organization as a whole
mobilize community resources using the ABCD approach
identify resources available in the community, understand their typology and use them for community development
apply a horizontal approach to community development
maintain effective communication with partners and employees of the organization
establish multilateral partnerships and conduct external communication
This course includes
modules
online meetings with training experts
handouts
lessons
practical tasks
videos
Course program
Module 1
Leadership and management
As a result, you will
know and understand the concepts of “mission and vision” and how they are formulated
know behavioral styles, know and recognize the behavioral style of others
know strategies of building trusting relationships with others
know what strengths-based leadership means
know change management strategies
understand the stages of team development and the components of effective teamwork
know decision-making models and be able to apply them
understand how and be able to set goals in line with the mission and vision
know and be able to use tools of supporting effective teamwork
Module 2
ABCD approach
As a result, you will
know what the ABCD approach is: its main ideas and principles
know and understand how to work in the ABCD approach
able to transfer the approach to your own practice
Module 3
Resources
As a result, you will
understand the importance of finding and engaging community resources
know the types of assets and resources that can be engaged
know how to prepare for resource mobilization
be able to identify community assets and opportunities and use them to make your organization and community stronger
know the possible ways of engaging resources and be able to use them
Module 4
Project management
As a result, you will
know what project activity is and its stages
know how to manage projects using the Deming Cycle
know the roles of a project manager
understand what the project cycle is
know the place monitoring and evaluation take in the project
Module 5
Communication in the community
As a result, you will
know and understand what communication is and it`s importance
understand and be able to use the principles of the power of words; correct words and conciseness
know and be able to apply the “Golden Circle” of communication
know communication styles and be aware of your own style
know what strengths-based communication is
know and be able to apply communication techniques
know the value of feedback
know how to provide feedback correctly
know the concept of “pitching” and be able to prepare for it
know how to communicate effectively in a conflict
understand the importance of external communication
be able to create a communication plan
understand the principles of social media management
be able to use social media to representate your work
Module 6
Partnership
As a result, you will
know what partnership is and understand its principles
be able to analyze the role of partners
know the basic principles of working with the state
know what a multilateral partnership is and understand its importance