Human (People) resources
Human resources topics include capacity building, networking, cultural sustainability, sustaining boards and committees, as well as volunteers and staff.
Capacity building is forward looking and this is why it is important to sustainability of community organisations. It is a way to help groups to plan ahead in terms of skills and knowledge and is essential to sustainable management.
Building capacity
Details of projects on building capacity in communities are at
http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/our-work/community-development/building-capacity/index.html
Building community strengths- a resource book on capacity building
by Steve Skinner.
Available from Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) library (ask your local library to borrow it on 'interloan' for you.)
ISBN 0902406 78 7
Building communities from the inside out: a path toward funding and mobilizing a community’s assets
J Kretzmann, J McKnight
Available through DIA library on interloan
ACTA publications
ISBN 0-780879-461089
Participation, capacity and networking toolkits
Toolkits and resources for promoting participation, capacity building and building networks, from the Combined European Bureau for Social Development, are available on
www.cebsd.org/participation.htm
Capacity building and regeneration
There are good publications and relevant case studies on the Community Development Foundation's website. Look under "what we do" then "publications" for articles on capacity building and regeneration. They also offer email updates.
www.cdf.org.uk
Databases & information on development and social issues.
This site has resources covering all aspects of community development and a subscription service for email updates:
www.oxmill.com/communitywise
Management, planning capacity building and sustainable workforce
Under voluntary and community in the "resource library" on this Community Development Exchange (UK) site are many resources on sector management, planning capacity building and sustainable workforce:
www.cdx.org.uk/resources/library/vcs.htm
Trends in the (London) voluntary and community sector
The Government Office Network has a report on forecasting trends of London's voluntary and community sector. The most useful information is on people in sustainable communities, with some case studies. Sustainable development in the voluntary and community sector is also included under "People and sustainable communities".
http://www.gos.gov.uk/peoplesuscomms/?a=42496
Managing Well Guide
This guide in the Community Centre on this website has resources on community development, planning, marketing, training, funding and more:
www.community.net.nz/communitycentre/managing-well/default.htm.
Putting sustainability concepts into action
An important paper for government agencies understanding is "A Framework for Developing Sustainable Communities - Discussion Paper (204 KB)" from the Department of Internal affairs. A more recent presentation is also useful: Sustainable community development - translating concepts into action (PowerPoint, 140KB). These and other papers and casestudies are available on the main DIA site. Look under "services" then "community advisory services," then "Publications for community groups" on
www.dia.govt.nz
Effective meetings, and managing conflict
From Seeds to Success has advice on planning and running effective meetings, and managing conflict. Look on the DOC website under community, "sponsorships and partnerships, guidelines for community conservation partnerships"
www.doc.govt.nz
Running a good meeting is often a key to success for many voluntary groups. People want to know what they are going to discuss and how long they will be there. People will come back for more if a meeting that has direction, brevity and is fun. There is a good meeting guide section in the new Community Development Kit, available at CABs and libraries and online:
www.community.net.nz/how-toguides/crk/governance/managing-meetings.htm
Legal responsibilities and compliance
Keeping It Legal is an excellent resource for making sure your organisation follows NZ laws and so remains sustainable in finance, environment and social/human obligations.
It has information under the subject headings:
- legal entities,
- people,
- premises and environment,
- compliance and insurance and
- how the law affects your organisation.
Available printed, and on the New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations' website:
www.nzfvwo.org.nz
Recruiting a New Chief executive
Recruiting a New Chief executive: a guide for trustees and chairs is available from the National Council for Voluntary and Community Organisations under "publications" on
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk