COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZING
NATURE OF ORGANIZATION
APPLICATION
IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIZING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
HOWTO ORGANIZE A FUNDRAISER
FUNDRAISER TIPS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION LINKS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION HOWTO
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION RESOURCES
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ORGANIZING
Organizing (also spelled organising) is
the act of rearranging elements following
one or more rules.
Anything is commonly considered organized
when it looks like everything has a correct
order or placement. But it's only ultimately
organized if any element has no difference
on time taken to find it. In that sense,
organizing can also be defined as to place
different objects in logical arrangement for
better searching.
Organizations are groups of people frequently
trying to organize some specific subject,
such as political issues.
Historically, humanity has always tried
to organize itself. The organizing of
information can be seen since the time
humans began to write.
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NATURE
OF
ORGANIZATION
The following are the important
characteristics of organization.
Division of work
or specialization
Orientation towards goals
Composition of individuals
and groups
Differentiated functions
Continuous process
Purpose of organization
Helps to achieve
organizational goal
Organization is employed to achieve the
overall objectives of business firms.
Organization focuses attention of
individuals objectives towards overall
objectives.
Optimum use
of resources
To perform
managerial
function
Facilitates growth
and diversification
Human treatment
of employees
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APPLICATION
Organizing, in companies point of view,
is the management function that usually
follows after planning. And it involves
the assignment of tasks, the grouping
of tasks into departments and the
assignment of authority and allocation
of resources across the organization.
Structure
Work specialization
Chain of command
Authority,
responsibility,
and accountability
Delegation
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IMPORTANCE
OF
ORGANIZING
Organizations are often troubled by
how to organize, particularly when
a new strategy is developed.
Changing market conditions or new
technology requires change
Organizations seek efficiencies
through improvements in organizing
Organize
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organize
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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZING
Community organizing is a process where
people who live in proximity to each
other come together into an organization
that acts in their shared self-interest.
Unlike those who promote more-consensual
"community building," community organizers
generally assume that social change
necessarily involves conflict and social
struggle in order to generate collective
power for the powerless. A core goal of
community organizing is to generate
durable power for an organization
representing the community, allowing
it to influence key decision-makers on
a range of issues over time.
In the ideal, for example, this can get
community organizing groups a place at
the table before important decisions
are made. Community organizers work
with and develop new local leaders,
facilitating coalitions and assisting
in the development of campaigns.
Community_organizing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_organizing
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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
Community organizations (sometimes known
as community-based organizations) are
civil society non-profits that operate
within a single[citation needed] local
community. They are essentially a subset
of the wider group of nonprofits. Like
other nonprofits they are often run on
a voluntary basis and are self funded.
Within community organizations there are
many variations in terms of size and
organizational structure. Some are
formally incorporated, with a written
constitution and a board of directors
(also known as a committee), while
others are much smaller and are more
informal.
Recent evolution of community organizations,
especially in developing countries, has
strengthened the view that these "bottom-up"
organizations are more effective addressing
local needs than larger charitable
organizations.
Examples
Typical community organizations fall into
the following categories: community-service
and action, health, educational, personal
growth and improvement, social welfare and
self-help for the disadvantaged.
Fundraising
Fundraising for community organizations can
be very different from that of charities and
larger nonprofits, which benefit from
endowments, institutional and government
grants, individuals, and other diverse
funding sources.
Smaller community organizations typically
rely on donations (monetary and in-kind)
from local community members and sponsorship
from local government and businesses.
Community fundraisers can take a people-focused
approach to fundraising. Relationship building
is a key part of the people-focused approach.
Relationship-building communicates the benefits
that the organization offers to the local
community. Open days and other such events are
very valuable relationship-building events.
Community organization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_organization
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HOWTO
ORGANIZE
A
FUNDRAISER
To organize a successful fundraiser, you
need to consider the demographics of the
target group, that is, who they are, what
they enjoy, and how you can appeal to them.
Based on this information, and a review of
your groups resources, you will need to
form a plan and follow it to succeed.
1. Choose your target group.
2. Think about cost.
3. Pick a suitable time and date.
4. Find a good location.
5. Advertise.
6. Get your supplies together
and plan what you will need to
pull your event off successfully.
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FUNDRAISING
TIPS
There are lots of tried and true fundraising
events, from coupon book sales, chili cookoffs,
carwashes, and bake sales, to community garage
sales and raffles. Look at the resources you
or your group have, and use them to the best
of your ability.
If you have a lot of potential labor, but
little money, you may want to organize a
cleanup team to do lawn work or house
cleaning for contributions.
Look at other groups who have held fundraisers
in your community, and see which type are most
successful.
Talk to local businesses and see if they are
willing to donate facilities or products to
help you with your efforts.
Use team work and organization, and plan
the event from start to finish.
Form a committee to make sure all the
planning and gathering of materials is
accomplished.
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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
LINKS
Fundraise for Charity
http://www.wikihow.com/Organize-a-Walk/Run-for-Charity
The Citizen's Handbook
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/citizens-handbook
Community Building & Community Organizing
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/85/combuild.html
Community Organizer
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/pMZ5Dp63jMJd/
Community Organizing
http://www.marininstitute.org/action_packs/community_org.htm
Community Organizing
http://www.civicpartnerships.org/docs/tools_resources/community_organizing.htm
Community Organizing by Training
http://www.scn.org/cmp/modules/mnt-org.htm
Community Organizing Grants Program
http://www.peacedevelopmentfund.org/page/commorg
Community Organizer's Guide
http://www.abilitymaine.org/rosc/cog.html
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Community Organizing Toolkit
http://www.kcsdv.org/toolkit/commorgtoolkit.html
European Community Organizing Network
http://www.communityorganizing.eu/
Funding Community Organizing
http://www.grantcraft.org/index.cfm?pageId=1091
Idealist.org Organizing Guide
http://www.idealist.org/resource_guides/guide_organizing_intro.html
Online Introduction to Community Organizing Course
http://www.educationaction.org/online-organizing-course.html
Organizing Community News
http://www.byobwebsite.com / answers / case-study-part-0-how-to /
Organise an Event
http://www.wikihow.com/Fundraise-for-Charity
Starting A Community Garden
http://www.communitygarden.org/learn/starting-a-community-garden.php
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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
HOWTO
How do you organize a community cooking contest
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_organize_a_community_cooking_contest
How to Get Event Sponsorship
http://www.wikihow.com/Special:CreatePage/Get-Event-Sponsorship
How To: Organize an Art Show to Support Your Cause
http://www.dosomething.org/actnow/actionguide/organize-art-show
How to organize in your Community or Institution
http://www.muslimville.com / our-projects / ramadan-competition / organize-in-your-communi...
How to Organize a Block Party
http://www.bmtneighbors.org/blockparty.html
How to Organize a Community Affairs/Public Service
http://www.charleswarner.us/PUBAFF.html
How to Organize a Community Festival | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/how_2257389_organize-community-festival.html
How to organize community garden for foodbank food pantry soup kitchen
http://www.dig-itmag.com/features/lifegarden_story/471_0_6_0_M/
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How to Organize a Community Seed Swap
http://www.motherearthnews.com / Organic-Gardening / How-To-Organize-A-Commun...
How to Organize a Fundraiser - wikiHow
http://www.wikihow.com/Organize-a-Fundraiser
How to Organize and Promote an Event
http://www.planetfriendly.net/promote.html
How to Organize a Neighborhood Crime and Safety Watch System
http://www.associatedcontent.com / article / 686127 / how_to_organize_a_neighb...
How to Organize a Fundraiser
http://www.wikihow.com/Organize-a-Fundraiser
How to Form a Committee
http://www.wikihow.com/Special:CreatePage/Form-a-Committee
How to Make a Coupon Book
http://www.wikihow.com/Special:CreatePage/Make-a-Coupon-Book
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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
RESOURCES
Astroturfing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astroturfing
Category:Community organizers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Community_organizers
Community organization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_organization
Congregation-based
Community Organizing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congregation-based_Community_Organizing
Community practice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_practice
Donor recognition
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donor_recognition
Community Portal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wikiHow:Community
Community psychology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_psychology
Grassroots organizing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grassroots
Homeowner association
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeowner_association
Humanism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanism
List of organizers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_organizers
Online fundraising
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_fundraising
Political machine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_machine
Relational meeting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relational_meeting
Social change
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_change
Union organizer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_organizer
Youth activism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_activism
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