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The mission of The CBO Center is to build the professional capacity of nonprofit organizations serving the East Bay. We fulfill our mission by improving individual performance, increasing organizational effectiveness, and promoting sector accountability. We are carrying out our mission through five core strategies: It Takes a Village supports and strengthens nonprofit leaders by creating opportunities for peer learning and support through roundtables, mentoring, peer coaching, and sector convenings The Capacity Building Workshop Series provides accessible, affordable training. Our curriculum is designed to introduce important concepts in organizational leadership and governance and to enhance individual and team performance. We also offer workshops in partnership with consultants and other management support organizations to bring their excellent programs to the East Bay. Blueprint for Excellence utilizes the considerable expertise of our staff and select consultants to help improve organizational effectiveness and accountability through on-site consulting and executive and relationship coaching; Our information & resources services provide access to a wealth of information about local and national resources on nonprofit management, board governance, training, funding research, professional development, and nonprofit consulting. Information can be accessed through our website, by phone or via email. One Voice, our public policy strategy, encourages civic participation and engagement through our Public Policy Committee, and our work with the Policy Council of the California Association of Nonprofits and CAN’s Regional Partners Policy Network.
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We envision the East Bay as a region in which community benefit organizations: Are recognized and valued for their vital contributions to the health and well-being of the community Have ease of access to capacity building resources and services Attract and retain a well qualified workforce Are equal partners in collaborations with government, business and labor
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