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Good morning,
The City of Lincoln, NE is issuing a quote for a Public Health Evaluator for Tobacco Free Lancaster County coalition. I would like to give you the opportunity to submit your quote for the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Health Department.

All bids and quotes must be submitted electronically. In order to submit your pricing you will need to register on our Ionwave system. Please register soon. I will be releasing this bid today on our system.

TO REGISTER, GO TO:
www.lincoln.ne.gov
Type "bid" into search box located under the Important heading
After hitting enter
CLICK "SUPPLIER REGISTRATION" on the left
ENTER INFORMATION AS REQUIRED WITH THE RED *

After you have registered, and company has been approved you will receive an email notification of the approval. When the bid is released on our site you will receive an email stating the bid has been posted to our site to view and submit pricing. If you register after the bid is released, you may still submit your pricing by logging onto the site and clicking on the bid.

To view our bids/quotes you will log in with the username and password you created in the registration. Once you click on the quote/bid you will see tabs going across the page (Attachment, Attributes, Line, Supplier Response, Submit Response, etc.) click on these tabs in order to see information associated with the bid. Fill in any box under these tabs before clicking on the submit button.

If you have any further questions let me know.


Rachelle Hinze, Buyer
City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Purchasing
440 South 8th, Ste. 200
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402)-441-8313
www.lincoln.ne.gov
 		Mon, 12/30/2019
Good Morning, It's funny how you come by something really good on the internet and have no idea where the contact originated. I am grateful to have found Toolbox. The organisation I am involved with as deputy president is Living Values Education, a Swiss registered non profit established for 20 years. We are totally voluntary structure and have LVE representation active in over 40 countries. All LVE materials are offered of charge, like you we rely on donations. We have historically been supported by many organisations including UNESCO.
Please view our website: www.livingvalues.net
Even having been successful in the past still requires us to focus on ongoing upgrading of our services to the community.
I am responsible for resources and seeking external help in better presenting facilitator skills to our international field trainers and new comers to LVE. Toolbox has this beautifully and succinctly laid out. Your presentation dovetails with our own explanation of the qualities and requirements of a facilitator and would provide and substantiate even greater understanding. Specifically, we would like to incorporate the text relative to Facilitation shown on your website, naturally offering recognition to the Toolbox source as required.
In addition, we appear to have much in common, your Toolbox website offers many aspects of community training which our members would benefit from and I feel Living Values Education would benefit from developing a greater relationship/partnership with you.
I trust that this message will well received and look forward to further communications with you, LVE recognises and welcomes 2020 - a new decade for us both and a huge opportunity to lend assistance to a world in crisis.

Kind Regards, Happy New Year Kansas
Raj Miles
Deputy President, Association for Living Values Education International

 		Sat, 12/28/2019
Hello,

I just started a non-profit and I'm trying to apply for a grant. In the grant, I need to communicate the challenge or need of community leadership development and what the intended benefits of community leadership development are. In my response, I need to use data to support my approach.

I'm having trouble communicating proof of concept. I don't know how to present the market investability for community leadership development to future impact investors. Can the community toolbox possibly help me gather this data so I can put together a grant application for our work?

Below is A Summary of our new non-profit:

The 1C9 Leadership Foundation is a non-profit whose vision is to empower Baltimore's current and future leaders through leadership development, coaching, and community development. 1C9 Leadership Foundation exists to empower future leaders towards citywide, transformational change in Baltimore, MD. From our leadership development and coaching services to our spiritual formation partnerships, we are striving to build a better future for our communities.

With these challenges, our cities, like Baltimore, can end up looking more like battlegrounds rather than playgrounds. The 1C9 Leadership Foundation believes that where you have Health, Family and Community you have the building blocks for leadership development. Investing in the transformation of Baltimore's leaders is more than inviting people to a program - it takes leadership - and not just leadership, but leadership with a purpose.

Seeing Transformation in Baltimore takes going where people live, listening to them, and pointing them to the God-given purpose(s) that will ultimately meet their deepest needs. However, this kind of wide-scale transformation and change begins at the individual level, one step at a time. From our leadership development and coaching services to our community development projects, you can partner with us as we strive to build a better future for Baltimore's communities.

Below is a summary of our pilot project:

1C9 Leadership Foundation will organize a free annual health fair located at the Penn North Recovery Center's fitness center called Will B. Better Bodies. Through this annual community health fair, signups will be available to low-income men and women in recovery who wish to be part of the 1C9 Emerging Leaders Program. The outcome of this emerging leaders program will allow 1C9 to support the development of Health and Wellness in the respective Neighborhoods of emerging leader applicants. The goal of the Emerging Leaders Program will be to create Workforce Development Opportunities for emerging leaders. In addition, we will offer leadership development workshops to our emerging leader applicants designed to help low-income families and members in the community interested in making a social impact in their respective communities. 1C9 leadership foundation will organize the event and work with the Will B. Better Bodies personnel to execute the activities for the health fair. One of the 1C9 Leadership Foundation's program goals is to collect information on Health and Wellness issues relevant in West Baltimore. We will accomplish this through Neighborhood Development Projects such as the Free Annual Health Fair. We will offer free health workshops that families in the community can sign up for during the event. 1C9 will organize the event and fundraising campaigns. The 1C9 leadership foundation will work with the Penn North Recovery Center's fitness center called Will B. Better Bodies personnel to execute the events health and wellness activities, health screenings and workshops during the health fair. In addition, The 1C9 Leadership Foundation will develop family development resources available to low income households. The goal of developing these resources is to provide single parents, adolescent parents and low income families access to materials and opportunities that increase capacity for parent leadership and increased children’s academic success. Information about our family leadership development resources will be available at the free annual community health fair.
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 Mon, 12/16/2019
Hello,
I would like to sign up for the newsletter, but the page cannot be found.
Thanks for the help.
Best,
Sally 		Thu, 12/12/2019
Hi, I work at a very progressive, busy public Library in suburban NYC and am charged with creating a community partnership database and mapping the community's assets. Is your toolbox right for me to explore? Please advise.
Thank you
Jennifer Bangser
Director, Strategic Community Partnerships
The Westport Library
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880
203.291.4835
847-656-6606 (cell)
JBangser@westportlibrary.org
WestportLibrary.org

 		Assessing Community Needs and Resources Mon, 12/09/2019
1) How do problems get on the public agenda?how this process work in pakistan?
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 Mon, 12/09/2019
Hi I was given your information from a copy writer and she stated that this organization may be a good opportunity to assist us in community building for District 2 and 30 of Dallas. I would like to schedule a call with someone to discuss more about what your organization does. Thank you!
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 Sat, 12/07/2019
I am a social work faculty member at a university in Lebanon. I am working with several colleagues in an interdisciplinary research cluster. We are assisting the national Red Cross in developing a community assessment. This was to be used in short term planning at the various regional branches and then long term planning nationally. Recently, what is locally being referred to as a "revolution" has occurred. But it might more accurately be described as massive civil disobedience. There have been a few violent incidents that have been quite isolated. Yet, I think there is a strong possibility that this will escalate. I am suggesting to the cluster that we temporarily terminate our work. We cannot assess a community that is in crisis. I was interested in your thoughts or advice.

Thank you for your response and the availability of the toolbox. It has been enormously helpful to me over the years in teaching community development and in my work in the community. 		Assessing Community Needs and Resources Wed, 11/27/2019
Will you be updating the Precede-Proceed Model to match the 9 Phases (example: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00235.x)? While it is not a huge deal to explain the newer version, it would make it easier people to understand if everything matched. Developing Strategic and Action Plans Fri, 11/15/2019
Hello Team,
I am a student at the University Of Northwestern-St. Paul and would like to ask for permission to cite your web platform of any material referenced in an academic presentation. I noticed the "All Rights Reserved," and "copy right patent," with a Licensed also. I or the University of Northwestern-St. Paul wish to have zero legal action brought to the person or academic organization if material used for the use in academic learning and presenting format. I will wait for your permission response before citing any material from this web platform.
Respectfully,
Einar O. UNWSP Student 		Thu, 11/14/2019
hello, sir/mam
My question is how this Community ToolBox Help to join people?
<a href="https://www.rprservices.com/">Property Preservation Processes</a>
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 Fri, 11/08/2019
Q:Do you think cultural competency is important in education,health and business sector. Enhancing Cultural Competence Wed, 11/06/2019
Greetings,
Do you have any samples of a simple feasibility study you could share? I am working with a technical college dental training program regarding possible changes to its dental clinic to better serve students and community members. I'd appreciate any examples you can provide that aren't so geared to the business/profit world. Thanks!
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 Mon, 11/04/2019
I wanna take action Tue, 10/29/2019
how do i get funding to go to a youth conference hosted by the United Nations on leadership and policy making, as I have been selected but lack the funds to go. Tue, 10/29/2019
Hello,
I'm a dance artist and teacher and have been curious about how my art/skill could be used to benefit groups of people in any given community. More specifically in areas of conflict resolution, mediation, and/or fostering community building.

Any guidance or direction would be extremely helpful. Any examples would also be beneficial.

I'm searching for a way to give back and put my craft to use.

Appreciation in advance. 		Fri, 10/25/2019
will there be any legal issue if i use your words present in the web site of yours for my community organization..
 		Thu, 10/17/2019
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?
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  • 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
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 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
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 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?
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  • 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.
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  • 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?
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 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?
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 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.
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 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.
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 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
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  • 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!
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 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
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  • 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
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 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.
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 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?
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  • Developing Strategic and Action Plans
  • Influencing Policy Development
 Tue, 05/28/2019
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