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Cross-Sector Partnerships. NC Counts actively fosters cross-sector partnerships to enhance our resource base, increase impact, and develop innovative solutions to complex social issues. These collaborations enable us to connect public, private, and non-profit actors to collectively address problems holistically, build our organization’s and our member organizations’ credibility, and support financial stability. NC Counts also coordinates programs and campaigns that build an engagement pipeline so that BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and low-wealth communities can influence public policy decisions, change the narrative on race and poverty, organize locally in their communities, and build leadership.
Capacity-Building and Regranting. NC Counts supports member organizations to build their capacity through workshops, one-on-one support, and regranting. In addition to prioritizing capacity-building for our members, NC Counts develops toolkits and community education materials on census, redistricting, and other topics of concern to our communities. Our team regularly solicits feedback from member organizations and creates resources based on an analysis of existing materials and feedback. The NC Counts membership program is free to community-based organizations and nonprofits that commit to NC Counts’ mission and values. Member organizations must submit an application to join the Coalition; agree to terms and conditions, including our Code of Conduct; and have the recommendation of an NC Counts staff member who can verify the organization’s work and alignment with our organization. 6 Member Mobilization. NC Counts provides information, tools, and resources for member organizations and community partners at key moments. For example, during the 2020 Census, NC Counts supported partners to shift their outreach plans to incorporate COVID- friendly activities, such as drive-through food distribution events, census awareness caravans, and phone banking. During the 2021-2023 state level redistricting hearings, NC Counts supported members and partners in a “Get out the Comment” campaign to mobilize and prepare individuals to participate in legislative hearings across the state. Generally, NC Counts Coalition does not directly organize individuals to take action; instead, we empower our member organizations to mobilize within the communities we collectively serve. We only organize individual community members directly for specific campaigns, such as Get Out the Count, and even then, we aim to collaborate closely with member organizations to engage individuals within their communities. 7
1. Programs are overarching focus areas that serve as a framework, guiding our work to align with and achieve our vision and mission. Programs are designed to achieve long-term strategic goals. 2. Initiatives are specific components of a program that focuses on long-term efforts to achieve outcomes within the broader goals of the program. Initiatives drive progress in alignment with the program’s overarching goals. 3. Campaigns are a coordinated series of activities or actions that are planned and implemented within a specific time frame to achieve a particular goal or advance a specific initiative.
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