The United Way Community Development Resources (UWCDR) is a flexible, low-cost consulting, training and information service designed specifically for the not-for-profit, voluntary social service sector. We assist Board members, Executive Directors, staff and volunteers in developing the knowledge, skills and tools they need to become effective leaders. Furthermore, our services support leadership volunteers and staff with not-for-profit board and management techniques and strategies to improve their service delivery and community development. It is available to all not-for-profit and charitable organizations within the Region of Durham.
Services:
The Community Development Resources Program of the United Way is pleased to offer the following services:
- E -Learning
- Organizational Needs Assessments
- Community Workshops
- Customized Training Solutions for boards, staff and volunteers
- Mentoring Assistance Program
- Telephone Consultations
- Resource Library
- Links to Useful Web Sites
These professional and organizational development opportunities will enhance your capacity to be a stronger leader which will enable you to develop a stronger organization and build a stronger community.
Is your organization facing any of the following challenges?
- Higher expectations from funders and the community
- Fewer dollars and growing service demands
- More complex needs of clients/consumers
- Transparency and accountability requirements
- Changing legislation
- Constantly evolving community dynamics
The Community Development Resources program can assist organizations to:
- Respond strategically to social, political and economic trends
- Maximize human, physical and financial resources
- Become more effective, efficient and accountable
- Plan and manage change well
- Deal with conflict in an effective manner
- Enhance the management of volunteers and staff
- Enhance marketing, fund-raising and public relations
- Improve the effectiveness of meetings
- Continue to build a strong team and community partnerships
- Strengthen boards and committees
For more information on our services, please contact Michelle Chambers at 905-430-3218
The CDR Program is offered through the partnership of the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge and the United Way of Oshawa-Whitby-Clarington-Brock & Scugog
We are grateful to all of the volunteer trainers for their important contribution.