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C05 Session: Capacity-Building Strategies for Greater Community Impact

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Capacity-Building Strategies for Greater Community Impact

Friday, July 15 9:00am - 10:30am

Track: Cultural Competency and Community Capacity

Presenter

Kennard Wing, Kennard T. Wing & Company

Brief Description

Based on a blend of practical experience and evaluation research, this session will give descriptions and real-life examples of capacity-building strategies likely to achieve measurable community impact. Strategies at both the agency and metropolitan level are included. Participants will have the opportunity to share and discuss effective strategies, as well.

About the Presenter

Kennard Wing, Kennard T. Wing & Company

Mr. Wing is an independent consultant providing planning, research and evaluation services aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector and individual organizations within it. He has over 25 years’ experience in management and consulting for improved organizational effectiveness. His qualitative and quantitative research skills were honed in market research for Fortune 500 firms, but are now applied to program evaluation and basic research into broader issues within the nonprofit sector. He also has deep experience in the design and facilitation of participative, change-oriented planning processes. A prolific writer, Mr. Wing has published dozens of articles and won an Excel Award from the Society of National Association Publications. Mr. Wing has taught management at the graduate level at the University of Pennsylvania and Immaculata College and presented at numerous national conferences. He holds a Master’s degree from the Wharton School, a Bachelor’s degree from Brown University, and is a Certified Management Accountant.