Where We Want to Be
GOAL: As a diverse coalition, we aim to build and foster genuine and transformative relationships with other nonprofit, community-based and grassroots organizations to utilize our combined resources, knowledge, and influence to challenge unjust systems and advocate for a healthy, just, and equitable North Carolina.
How We Will Make A Difference
To get closer to our goal, we
Annually assess the impact of our membership program through member feedback and best practices to guide changes and enhancements Standardize the membership experience to ensure consistency, satisfaction, and engagement for all members of NC Counts Support members by offering nonmonetary capacity-building programs and providing clear information on available support and regional programs across the organization Maintain and enhance NC Counts’ community engagement regrant programming, ensuring at least 25% of the organization’s annual budget is allocated to regranting, and implementing processes centered in equity, transparency, and accountability Standardize and institutionalize NC Counts’ regrant process through an equity lens Uplift the spirit of collaboration regionally and statewide through convenings, both virtual and in-person, to promote collective action across cultures and ethnicities, ensuring alignment and effective cooperation among member organizations to address key issues and advance shared goals Grow the organization’s presence across North Carolina through a regional team that primarily focuses on building collaborative partnerships with nonprofit and community- based organizations, delivery of regional initiatives aligned with NC Counts’ mission, and sustaining member relationships Promote regional collaboration through regional work plans that identify community development needs that can be led or supported by NC Counts Coalition Cultivate an inclusive environment within the Coalition membership program through education and shared agreements that embrace diversity, ensure equitable participation, and promote a sense of belonging, reciprocity and accountability for all members Establish an advisory council framework that includes Coalition members to ensure diverse perspectives are integrated into NC Counts’ decision-making and to foster a sense of shared responsibility for the Coalition’s success
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