Our group training classes cover a broad range of organizational development and neighborhood revitalization topics and are taught by in-house Rise staff and outside experts in a variety of specialty areas. This year we are doing some collaboration with the Community Builders Network and our own Rise YP Board. Please sign up for the 2015 trainings as soon as possible, they fill up quick!
Revitalization in Transitional Neighborhoods
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Harris Stowe State University; AT&T Library; Telecommunity Room
Description: Community Builders Network, in collaboration with Rise, is providing this training opportunity focusing on best practice strategies for developing and implementing in the revitalization of “middle” neighborhoods, also referred to as places where there is some market strength. Presenters will highlight strategies locally and in other comparable cities where community development is occurring in middle or transitional market neighborhoods.
To register for this training through Eventbrite click here or
RSVP: Please RSVP at least three business days prior to class by contacting
Jenny Ryan, Community Development Specialist with Community Builders Network at [email protected] or by phone at (314) 402-5595
Comprehensive Community Development in Distressed Communities and Weak Market Areas
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Harris Stowe State University; AT&T Library; Telecommunity Room
Description: Rise, in collaboration with Community Builders Network, is offering this training seminar focused on working in distressed neighborhoods. There will be a focus on developing and implementing a comprehensive community development plan, quality of life planning and managing the partnerships with plan implementation.
RSVP: Please RSVP at least three business days prior to class by contacting
Brian Hurd, Technical Assistance Program Manager with Rise at [email protected] or (314) 333-7012
Date: Friday, September 25th, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location:
O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex
4343 West Florissant Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63115
Description:
Rise and CBN are excited to present a training and workshop on the role of Civic Technology and Community Development. Eleanor Tutt, Data Management Coordinator at Rise, will facilitate an engaging session directed to community development professionals regarding how tech can improve the interaction between residents and the public sector as well as improve the quality of life for neighborhoods. Be prepared to discuss what challenges and opportunities you are facing in your service areas and how tech might improve or assist your work.
To register through Eventbrite here.
RSVP: Please RSVP at least three business days prior to class by contacting
Jenny Ryan, Community Development Specialist with Community Builders Network at [email protected] or by phone at (314) 402-5595
For more information please contact Eleanor Tutt, Data Management Coordinator at [email protected]
Other notable group training topics coming later this year:
- And in the fourth quarter, Rise will discuss opportunities and strategies to engage renters in neighborhood revitalization and community development by fostering their inclusive involvement
For more information on Rise’s 2015 group training schedule, please contact Brian Hurd, Technical Assistance Program Manager, at [email protected] or by phone at (314) 333-7012.
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/in Partner Information /by Larry PerlmutterRise Announces 2015 Group Training Schedule
/in Collaborative Grants, Data, Events, Real Estate Development /by Larry PerlmutterOur group training classes cover a broad range of organizational development and neighborhood revitalization topics and are taught by in-house Rise staff and outside experts in a variety of specialty areas. This year we are doing some collaboration with the Community Builders Network and our own Rise YP Board. Please sign up for the 2015 trainings as soon as possible, they fill up quick!
Revitalization in Transitional Neighborhoods
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Harris Stowe State University; AT&T Library; Telecommunity Room
Description: Community Builders Network, in collaboration with Rise, is providing this training opportunity focusing on best practice strategies for developing and implementing in the revitalization of “middle” neighborhoods, also referred to as places where there is some market strength. Presenters will highlight strategies locally and in other comparable cities where community development is occurring in middle or transitional market neighborhoods.
To register for this training through Eventbrite click here or
RSVP: Please RSVP at least three business days prior to class by contacting
Jenny Ryan, Community Development Specialist with Community Builders Network at [email protected] or by phone at (314) 402-5595
Comprehensive Community Development in Distressed Communities and Weak Market Areas
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Harris Stowe State University; AT&T Library; Telecommunity Room
Description: Rise, in collaboration with Community Builders Network, is offering this training seminar focused on working in distressed neighborhoods. There will be a focus on developing and implementing a comprehensive community development plan, quality of life planning and managing the partnerships with plan implementation.
RSVP: Please RSVP at least three business days prior to class by contacting
Brian Hurd, Technical Assistance Program Manager with Rise at [email protected] or (314) 333-7012
Date: Friday, September 25th, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Location:
O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex
4343 West Florissant Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63115
Description:
Rise and CBN are excited to present a training and workshop on the role of Civic Technology and Community Development. Eleanor Tutt, Data Management Coordinator at Rise, will facilitate an engaging session directed to community development professionals regarding how tech can improve the interaction between residents and the public sector as well as improve the quality of life for neighborhoods. Be prepared to discuss what challenges and opportunities you are facing in your service areas and how tech might improve or assist your work.
To register through Eventbrite here.
RSVP: Please RSVP at least three business days prior to class by contacting
Jenny Ryan, Community Development Specialist with Community Builders Network at [email protected] or by phone at (314) 402-5595
For more information please contact Eleanor Tutt, Data Management Coordinator at [email protected]
Other notable group training topics coming later this year:
For more information on Rise’s 2015 group training schedule, please contact Brian Hurd, Technical Assistance Program Manager, at [email protected] or by phone at (314) 333-7012.
Reliance Bank Ribbon Cutting – Great Neighbors!
/in Events, Partner Information /by Larry PerlmutterReliance Bank celebrated the opening of its newest location in the Grove on February 24th with a wonderful ribbon cutting ceremony. Reliance recently completed extensive renovation to the historic building located at 4301 Manchester Avenue. Reliance celebrated the neighborhood by recognizing several business owners and presenting them with artistic “Grove” themed posters . The St. Louis Police Department’s Color Guard raised the American flag and the flag of Saint Louis, a fantastic mural was showcased on the side of the building and Reliance even had tea cakes with their logo on them! Allan D. Ivie, IV, President & CEO of Reliance Bancshares, Inc., and a board member for Rise, eloquently hosted the event. Well done!
Community Development is a Good Investment Strategy – Mary McMurtrey Speaks Out
/in Uncategorized /by Larry PerlmutterMary McMurtrey wrote an important and informative article for the Community Builder’s Network. We would like to share this insightful article with you and ask that you share it with others.
Mary McMurtrey is currently the Director of Community Engagement for the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation. She previously served as President of the Gateway Center for Giving (formerly The Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy) for over six years. Prior to joining The Center, she served as the Executive Director of Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis and before changing sectors to human services she served as the Executive Director of the Wildlife Rescue Center. Before entering the field of nonprofit management, Mary was the communications officer for the Public Policy Research Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis where she was recruited to create a new position within the PPRC and to direct the organization’s communications and marketing efforts as an established professional entity in the St. Louis policy arena with a focus on both regional and national issues. Mary lives in Ladue with her husband Michael and their children, Sophia and Lyla.
Mary is a great proponent of non-profit fund development in St. Louis, enthusiastic and forward thinking. Please read on:
Our region fundamentally lacks the community development infrastructure needed to incent local and national development dollars. This is deeply troubling, as it means we are leaving meaningful philanthropic dollars on the table. The community development initiatives we choose to support must make business sense, but they must also help improve the quality of life for the people who live in those communities.
Think about it. Services exist in a place. A community. As such, before allocating dollars to a worthy cause, as funders I believe we have an obligation to give equal weight to the quality of life for the people within those communities. We need to think beyond our funding niche, and also focus on community and economic development and give those issues the attention they deserve. READ MORE.