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Creating Nonprofit Organizations within Disenfranchised Communities
Abstract
The complexity associated with the creation of a nonprofit corporation has often served as a deterrent for the citizens of disenfranchised communities to create organizations to meet their needs. Resources for Human Development (RHD), a nonprofit corporation, employs over 2,800 persons in seven states, & operates with a FY 1999-2000 budget of $70.5 million, & includes in its mission a commitment to local community groups. To accomplish this objective, its New Beginnings programs stimulate local community to articulate their needs & interests & RHD provides technical assistance to these groups. Over the past 28 years, RHD, via New Beginnings, has organized over 120 groups: many have spun off to become completely autonomous, while others have continued under the corporate administrative umbrella. RHD is a unique, innovative organization, which has been a risk-taker in creating effective services in collaboration with concerned community groups. This paper describes the philosophy of RHD & the approach its New Beginnings program has used with aspiring groups. It seeks to serve as a stimulus to nonprofits in search of new approaches to community empowerment & community development. 10 References. Adapted from the source document.
Journal
(2000)
vol24
no3
pages17-34
Categories
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Community Development Nonprofits
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Community Development
