Bill Street (JRA) leads an outdoor discussion at the June Chesapeake Watershed Network Meeting. For more information on the June 27-28 CBI Kickoff meetings, Capacity Building
What is it?The Capacity Building Initiative (CBI) is a three year, comprehensive program that provides support through grants, one-on-one training, networking, and tailored technical assistance to increase operational and programmatic effectiveness of watershed organizations and Riverkeepers. The Capacity Building Initiative will be bolstered by the establishment of a new network of watershed organizations organized by the Funders Network. Outcomes of the program include: - Sustainable Watershed Organizations Watershed organizations play a vital role in the Chesapeake Bay restoration. Well established organizations have proven themselves leaders in increasing awareness on issues, advocating sound policies, procuring resources for restoration, and implementing restoration and protection programs. For more information... What's NewCAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE COMMUNICATIONS TRAININGOn July 17th, 40 participants in the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network Capacity Building Inititative attended a training to increase the effectiveness of their communications strategy and techniques. This is the second training in a series offered over three years targeting the specific organizational development needs of grantees. Previous CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE TRAININGsFor information on the Capacity Building Initiative Kickoff Proceedings and Program Evaluation Training, click here. Funding Partners
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