service-learning as nonprofit capacity builder: relationships, reputation, revenue
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Service-Learning as Nonprofit Capacity Builder: Relationships, Reputation, Revenue. Theresa S. Beyerle, Ph.D. University of Akron, Institute for Teaching and Learning [email protected] October 2013. Introduction. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Service-Learning as Nonprofit Capacity Builder: Relationships, Reputation, Revenue
Theresa S. Beyerle, Ph.D.University of Akron, Institute for Teaching and [email protected]
October 2013
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Introduction
Innovative service-learning is far more than traditional tutoring or one shot service projects.
An urban community works together as university students solve problems and build capacity for local nonprofits.
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Introduction
What began as a funding rejection has become a successful model involving local funders, nonprofit organizations and a service-learning program.
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Introduction
The University of Akron’s approach to service-learning has fostered relationships, enhanced the institution’s reputation in the local community, and helped to generate revenue for the program itself.
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UA Service-Learning approach
What can the University of Akron do to help build the capacity of your organization?
“Do you have a problem you can’t solve? Call us!”
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Community based research: UA and the Akron Zoo
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Relationships take various forms:
Student-community partner
Faculty-community partner
Student-student
Faculty-faculty (interdisciplinary)
S-L office – faculty – community partner
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Relationships
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Once students understand relationships with community partners they might explore:
1.What careers (potential jobs) exist here? 2.What can I gain from this organization?
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Relationships
Students also build rapport with their peers:
We have to work together, so we might as well figure out how to get along.
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Relationships• UA faculty/community partner relationships
alleviate “ivory tower” mentality/reputation
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Relationships
• Faculty members from various disciplines work together
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Reputation
The University contributes to the community.
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Reputation
UA students demonstrate sensitivity along with skills and knowledge.
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Reputation: UA students create model whale for local elementary schools
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Revenue
The model of service-learning as capacity builder for local nonprofits is very attractive to funders.
Local foundations often refer nonprofits to the UA service-learning program when they are not able to accommodate funding requests.
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Law student advocating for nonprofit
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Pay it Forward
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Student-lead philanthropy enhances service-learning and serves as a
capacity builder for the community.
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Pay it Forward
By the end of this semester:
1003 UA students46 classes from various disciplines$46,800
50 different nonprofits involved
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Conclusion
This model works as an example of how town/gown collaboration can benefit all parties involved.
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