Ask an Advisor Questions

Question	Core Competency	Date
We are looking for potential people that maybe willing to work with us as as online and onsite volunteers.Is it possible to get them through the Community toolbox platform?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships	Wed, 10/16/2019
Hi Team, I am heading a project team in Kampala and we intend to set up a free/low cost emergency ambulance service. Besides the current fundraising campaign, we are looking at possibilities of ambulance vehicle donation or related equipment. Any ideas as to how we can go about the idea?		Thu, 10/10/2019
How do we make sure that the intervention fulfills its goals?		Wed, 10/09/2019
Dado que las preguntas que hacemos ya son un reflejo implícito de nuestros estereotipos y pensamientos sobre un tema, parece importante considerar cuidadosamente lo que queremos preguntar antes de diseñar un programa de intervención. Nuestra pregunta aquí es: ¿Sobre qué base deciden los investigadores (en la fase de diseño del programa de intervención) qué preguntas hacer?	Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing Strategic and Action Plans	Wed, 10/09/2019
Do you have the complete guide ( Generating, Managing, and Sustaining Financial Resources) document that can be sent to me or I would have to copy it from the website?		Sat, 10/05/2019
What methodology can you institute to put in place a water sector committee in the organization which has several departments?	Building Leadership	Sat, 10/05/2019
I work for a local public health department and we are constantly putting health messages in our community. Is there a template or guidance on how to formulate questions that evaluate comprehension and overall effectiveness of our health messaging materials?	Evaluating the Initiative	Mon, 09/30/2019
we are starting a Community Mentor Program for birth moms in foster care ,how can I get pamphlets,DVD' any information on this topic ,training mentors information to train with etc	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Thu, 09/26/2019
The County Attorney's Office has asked me to provide a, "Letter of Request" in order to be placed on a list for funding next year. I serve Washington County Maryland residents that are in need of housing, jobs and transportation as they reenter the community pursuant to incarceration. Should I ask for money or just show proof of my 501C3 status and what services we provide and that we will be submitting applications for grants in the future?.		Thu, 09/26/2019
Hi there, My nonprofit organization is currently examining whether to keep a program or close it out. There are a number of considerations to make regarding fiances, the community served, ability to fundraise. I am in search of tools/analysis types that would help make the decision (or at least provide an objective lens). Are there any resources that I can be guided to that would assist. Thanks and Very Best, Bryan	Evaluating the Initiative Sustaining the Work or Initiative	Mon, 09/23/2019
Hello from Revelstoke, British Columbia Canada, I am seeking policy guidelines and especially samples for a very small Canadian charity. I sit on the Board of the Revelstoke Hospice Society. can you direct me to a no-cost or low-cost resource which might help us in our creation, updating and revision of our policies and procedures. Many, many thanks, Maria-Lynn Johnson	Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing Strategic and Action Plans Improving Organizational Management and Development	Mon, 09/23/2019
Hello! I am a graduate student at NAU and we are working on a rural community change project. Do you have any resources about integrating telehealth, mobile clinics and possibly nurses being stationed at other public places than a clinic/hospital, such as a library? We are specifically trying to solve the problem of transportation for patients in a rural community.	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals	Mon, 09/23/2019
Hello - I was looking on the web site that is linked to this site regarding where to go for what grant, alot of these sites are either no longer available, giving the error message saying this, or they state that you will be redirected and you are not. I am simply looking for assistance in receiving some form of personal medical grant or be directed where to go for this assistance.		Sat, 09/21/2019
I am organizing a chapter of Fullercenter.org to build homes for victims of the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA. I need to organize a board of directors to begin the process. Can you recommend some resources to help me figure out how to recruit experienced board members for a new organization?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Building Leadership Increasing Participation and Membership Improving Organizational Management and Development	Thu, 09/19/2019
Hello! I work with Civic Nebraska on their Collective Impact Lincoln initiative. One of our focuses right now is a neighborhood/business district in the community. One issue that I have commonly heard from business owners is that there is a lot of different things in the area that they thought would make this area more of a hub. For example, there are two nearby colleges, however, not many students frequent this business district. Another issue to address is how we can pull more traffic of people stopping into this area, even though it is on an heavily busy street. There are already great businesses in this area, but there is just the issue of being on a busy street that it is hard to notice all the different businesses when driving, as well as sometimes the hours. What are some tips, toolkits, resources, etc. you would recommend looking into to help address some of these issues? There is so many diverse businesses, an art exhibit, and really great things this area has to offer, but I feel it is being overlooked.	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals	Mon, 09/16/2019
I just emerged the youth leader of my community in port harcourt city local government area of Rivers state,Nigeria. I just took over an office that had overtime been unaccountable,unsure,disappointing,inefficient and grossly corrupt.This is the first time of my assumption of such office although I have been involved in community based activism and advocacy.There is great need for me to firstly address widespread unemployment,poverty and insecurity amidst hundreds of corporate organizations,multinational businesses and companies which we are HOST COMMUNITIES to. What do you think I can do to alleviate and improve on the situation,what blueprint do I employ?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing Strategic and Action Plans Building Leadership Increasing Participation and Membership Advocating for Change	Mon, 09/16/2019
Hi, I need to design a program for educators of PreK for a Garden Movement Training. We want to encourage them to use earth boxes or grow boxes in their classrooms to grow food. The goal of the program is to promote greater consumption of fruits and vegetables thus improving long term health outcomes. Its a community garden for a local on profit organization, we sponsor and recruit early childcare centers to participate in a national program CCFP the childcare food program	Increasing Participation and Membership	Thu, 09/12/2019
Dear Tooolbox Advisor, My community is awash in great plans - plans for transit, housing, sustainability, and more. Our community has a strong comprehensive plan that links issues and solutions. The challenge is that we persist in operating in silos, and are ineffective at moving forward to realize the bold and promising ideas in our plans. Our new civic infrastructure initiative will link mid-level and anchor institution leaders to prioritize the most important issues. We don't want to go through another long planning process - our community won't tolerate it - how do we build on the existing plans, prioritize and focus on just a few of the highest level priorities? We have a clear purpose; we have convened great leaders. How do we build on the work to move forward quickly?	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing Strategic and Action Plans Building Leadership Improving Organizational Management and Development	Mon, 09/09/2019
I manage a property in napa, ca. A low income rehab on the property behind the community I manage is beginning Oct. 1, 2019. There has been a long standing issue with the fence separating our property and theirs. Trespassers from that community break the wood planks so they can come over to play on our playground. I'd like the wood fence to be torn down and a security fence or block wall to be installed at the new developers expense. They have received millions in subsidies, etc. Is there a sample letter I could use, a suggested path or direction, any guidance at all on how to go about facilitating this request successfully would be much appreciated.	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Mon, 09/02/2019
Hello, I am looking to help create community partnerships. Volunteers to organizations, and organizations to organizations. Connecting people who are interested in a local social issue, those who are currently volunteering, and those who work in the issue (I am currently looking into which issues is the biggest challenge in our city). I would like to lead an engaging monthly workshop that brings the community together to work on solving local issues. The goals are to create a community, connect people to volunteer opportunities. Also to empower people to work together to solve social problems. My first thought is to start the workshop with a panel of experts. Those who work in organizations that are trying to solve the issue. Then, after the panel, I would like to facilitate a creative problem-solving process (in the lines of design thinking) where people can come together, identify a problem, identify a potential solution and then create a simple prototype of the idea. I'd like to do this on a monthly basis. But I am unsure if this is the best idea to get community connected. Any thoughts of what might be better ideas, or is there's someone I can talk to who can come up with better ideas, or other resources to help guide me. Also any thoughts about how to spread the word of this type of event. Thank you very much in advance for the help. Please let me know if you have any questions or things to clarify.	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Assessing Community Needs and Resources Analyzing Problems and Goals Increasing Participation and Membership	Mon, 07/22/2019
Hi I head Community at a coworking space in India named 91springboard. We're focused on building workplace communities that make work more meaningful and easier for our members. One of the key touchpoints in their journey with us is how they're brought onboard and the interventions we create to help them settle in and become familiar with the existing members during their first few weeks. I'm seeking to speak to someone who's designed such interventions or communities (both brand communities & interest-based communities).	Analyzing Problems and Goals	Thu, 07/11/2019
Hi there, I am teaching a class of Masters of Public Health Students about community engagement and collaboration. I've put together a lecture and used some of the content from this site and another good resource (for my context), the Ontario Health Communities Coalition http://www.ohcc-ccso.ca/ . I'm missing an interaction piece however, and am looking for a case study or scenario for students to work through. I'm wondering if you could point me to ones that have already been created with a CC licence that I could use. Thanks for your help.	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Enhancing Cultural Competence Advocating for Change Improving Organizational Management and Development	Tue, 07/09/2019
Can I get money for my small business of child care?	Improving Organizational Management and Development	Wed, 06/19/2019
Years ago when I was doing community work, we were told that for every one letter that a politician received that it represented another 20,000 - 30,000 others who held the same views but just didn't bother to contact them. Is there a current number for this ratio?	Influencing Policy Development	Mon, 06/17/2019
Can you help me to get information of a Organization that is affiliated with me?		Mon, 06/17/2019
What communication protocols need to be followed when contacting the media to promote a new program or service?	Implementing a Social Marketing Effort	Sun, 06/16/2019
how do i increase admissions to my school in a locality that is packed with competition and others have more Unique selling points than my school	Analyzing Problems and Goals Implementing a Social Marketing Effort	Tue, 06/11/2019
need swot analysis of alkem laboratories from where we can get the data	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Mon, 06/10/2019
Hello, I am starting an evaluation on the issue of patients who no longer have acute care needs but have no placement or insurance (undocumented/ immigrant individuals). Do you have a recommendation on what practice model, framework, took on how to start accessing this community need? Thank you!	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Evaluating the Initiative	Wed, 06/05/2019
Hi, It's almost me again and again ... hahaha ... Is there any specific tool to monitor the state budget, specifically budget that allocated to women? Currently, I am assigned to prepare and write a toolkit for advocacy and monitoring, especially on state budget allocated to women and people with deficiency. Kindly asking your support and assistance on this subject matter. Thank you. Lito Gama	Assessing Community Needs and Resources Evaluating the Initiative	Fri, 05/31/2019
Our President oF our BOD has not followed any of the rules. He has two Charges filed against him for Bulling and Harassment. He Flat Out saids “Your either my Friend Or my Enemy’ Three Families have sold their homes because of his Harassing them. Rides by people’s homes early on morning raving up his engine and Flying to the Stop sign which he doesn’t stop at. We just found out that our Management Company was Fired and was and has not been announced by our BOD YET, new management starts June 1st, We the Community are JUST MOW FINDING OUT. I was the administrator of Anchors Bend Community Site for the home owners moving here, this is a brand new community, Our Vice President quit In March , we just got this BOD January 1, because of the illegal things the President was doing and wanted know part of it. Then May 2, 2019, President oF our Management Company Gold Crown Told Paul our President oF BOD THAT HE WAS AND IS A BULLY, Calling everyday talking and yelling and cursing at his staff. Paul left and came back with Hal Blakely we Assume he is our VP now now but this Community is being told Nothing!!! Demanding President OF Gold Crown Management for an apology, He said No I know this first had per conference call. He said no your not going to keep talking to my staff like a piece of crap and bullying them. So our BOD PRESIDENT SAID “YOUR FIRED”, WITH KNOW NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY SINCE THAT HAPPENED MAY2, He rides he car around and sticks his middle finger up at homeowners here, Takes his hand and acts as though it’s a Gun and will point it at people and goes BANG, THIS HAS TOTALLY GOTTEN OUT OF HAND, He hires contractors we don’t know what it’s costing us, the BOD President rides around taking pictures and so does the Treasure oF OUR BOD, or walks right up in peoples yards and saids I hope you got approved for that tree planted. Isn’t that the HOA JOB NOT BOD, The President has Threatened 3 people already that he would kill them and cut them up in LoL pieces and throw their body parts in the ponds. Please Please Help is get an Investigation here at Anchors Bend 100 Oak Leaf Dr Longs, South Carolina. 29568 We are in Dire Straits for Help for our New community My name is Sabrina Evans my address is not on GPS yet but it’s 417 Quinta St Longs, SC 29568	Analyzing Problems and Goals Advocating for Change	Thu, 05/30/2019
I'm looking for advice on how to organize a community program at my condo - to help inform and bring about change. The community is 70% retired and the current board has been in power for a full decade. Problems getting common areas maintained and concerns over financial decisions have prompted this. I found your organization searching for support/information on organizing . Any advice would be appreciated. I am good at the tech side of things, and analysis but not so much organizing people. (703) 722-7645. No cooperation from the Board so I can't even get a meeting set up in the community - they won't post notices etc. So I'm considering going online and throwing up a quick website, getting a phone number so I can record notices, then mass mailing the community and inviting them to go online where we can hold zoom meetings and discuss things via phone/video (many residents don't have internet but they will have phones). Trying to find least common denominator - and need to energize younger new residents so we can get folks to run for upcoming elections - we have 4 seats up for election out of 5. Would love to see the Board turn over and get some folks who will institute much needed change.	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Increasing Participation and Membership Advocating for Change	Thu, 05/30/2019
Wondering if your resources are applicable to public service apart from or indirectly related to health? We are looking to create a program to help small businesses in our community get through the property permitting and development process. We are also interested in creating an effective program to help people who live in homes that are unsafe (due to ill repair) get the support they need to bring their homes up to livable safety standards. If your resources are not a good fit, can you make any recommendations?	Analyzing Problems and Goals Developing a Framework or Model of Change Developing Strategic and Action Plans Influencing Policy Development	Tue, 05/28/2019
Dear advisors team My name is Dr Fakri and I am from a city in Libya named Zwarah, I am planning to improve healthcare system in my city and I wish if I can get some collaboration from your side in terms of assessment planning, assessing needs or how I can create a project for this task Thank you very much	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Tue, 05/28/2019
Goof afternoon, how would you reference community toolbox in an assignment in APA 6 format.	Increasing Participation and Membership	Sun, 05/26/2019
Hi, This is me again and again ... :) I have no question at this time, yet have a request to ask for to assist me by providing an outline to prepare a toolkit for monitoring as well as advocacy as soon as possible. Thanks. Sincerely Yours, Lito Gama	Advocating for Change Evaluating the Initiative Sustaining the Work or Initiative	Sat, 05/25/2019
This is me again, Hipolito Gama. May I have your permission to translate some important/relevant sources for my community?	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Sat, 05/25/2019
Is it possible or accepted if I use some of the toolkits to implement in my community as it is very useful for me and my community?	Assessing Community Needs and Resources	Thu, 05/23/2019
I am a ihss provider for a gentleman in a senior living apartment complex. My client is in a mobility charity as are others in the complex. The complex has provided shopping carts for the seniors to help with bring groceries back to their apts. The complex is three stories and has two elevators and done of the newer seniors to the complex are leaving these carts in very tight and confined areas including the elevators. And mostvecery one here has dogs. So a mobility chair and a full size shopping cart and two chihuahua is a recipe for disaster. In which one senior already got his dog caught in the elevator, still leashed and the elevator went up a floor. Luckily the dog was on a retractable leash and things were ok. .but with the shopping carts now in the way its gonna happen again. How do impose the management to make it clear that the carts need to be put away and should I put signs up on my own as the apartment complex is currently in escrow and the management could be sidetracked.	Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships Analyzing Problems and Goals Building Leadership Increasing Participation and Membership	Sat, 05/11/2019
I am a librarian at the Johnson County Library (Kansas) and we would love to start offering an advocacy letter writing class on a trimester basis. Does this organization ever provide speakers or teachers?	Advocating for Change Influencing Policy Development	Fri, 05/10/2019
Good morning I am looking for a screening tool that could be utilized to assess the level of functioning for adults to help guide the way in which a case manager individualizes their approach with a parent in order to help make them successful in completing tasks. thanks		Fri, 04/26/2019
Live in a rural area. Am an experienced LVN. Wanting to create my own type of support group for patients but do not know where to start or if I would need some sort of patent?		Thu, 04/25/2019
Please how do I cite any information used from this website?		Tue, 04/23/2019
I am a human rights activist working in Pakistan. I want to train teenager sportsman on the subject of leadership, peace and conflict resolution. I need advice about the teaching or training technique for engaging this group?		Tue, 04/23/2019
How do I cite in APA your Community tool box this was about focus groups		Fri, 04/19/2019
I was wondering if you have a closed space to hold a group? I put together a closed therapy group for members of our community focusing on self service employees. It is a self supported group to benefit individuals that help out our community. I am wondering if you have a space available to use fridays at noon? I can try churches but I feel we need a spot with more of a community feel to it. Please let me know any information that would be helpful.		Tue, 04/16/2019
Hello, we are attempting to locate small to medium size commercial donated space for community projects in the inner & outer surrounding counties of Atlanta, Georgia & Vehicle Donations as well Please and Thank you in advance for your Help,Time and expertise.		Thu, 04/11/2019
Greeting! I am in the process of starting a church for my community, therefore I need help in writing a Mission Statement. I would love to have your help in putting it all together.		Tue, 04/09/2019
I want to do right and in the best interest of the community but I don’t know what to do in relation to copyright, some communication is riddled with rhetoric and dark humour and unable to determine if my decision is serious		Tue, 04/09/2019
Hello sir, their is a wasteland in front of my house. Whom should I reach to construct a park their. A public park		Sat, 04/06/2019