Civic Source convenes, manages and facilitates projects and groups. We provide expertise, can attract resources, build commitment and create advocates for any project. Civic Source succeeds with diverse sets of stakeholders by creating collaborative endeavors that yield the desired results.

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COLLABORATION BUILDING

Civic Source brings diverse stakeholders together to form common agendas. We build a common base of knowledge among all participants, identify effective strategies, harness collective wisdom and drive results. The collaboration process can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Civic Source creates a transparent process with clear milestones. We build solid relationships and accomplish goals.

Our recent collaboration building includes:

• developed a K-12 education, secondary education, business and non-profits collaboration to address critical workforce needs within a key industry cluster;

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Civic Source uses a community awareness agenda for professional development. Our programs consistently produce individual outcomes in community attachment & knowledge, leadership skills, confidence and motivation to lead. The results are savvy, motivated and connected employees and residents! Civic Source can work with individuals, organizations or communities.

Customized programs are available and can include introductions to business leaders, nonprofit executives and elected/appointed officials.

Some examples of Civic Source Leadership Development programs include:

Executive Access
This is a concise introduction to the metro area geared for senior executives new to the community or who have recently been promoted to positions of influence in the community.

Executive Access is comprehensive and engaging, exploring topics ranging from political, educational, economic, geographic, cultural and recreational points of view. This program is designed to orient executives to the people, places and issues of the Twin Cities metro area.

InterCity Leadership Visit
This trip is for leaders from the public and private sectors, the non-profit community and elected officials. Civic Source designs this as an opportunity for a community or organization to learn about a selected city’s challenges and achievements. Customized based on client/community needs, the visit will highlight innovation and include in-depth topic discussion. This program is designed to assist cities or organizations in applying these solutions to their community.

The Partnership
The Partnership creates a peer network for professionals of color who have recently relocated to Minneapolis Saint Paul. Participants meet other community and business leaders of color, learn about the region and develop a personal and professional network of peers. This program includes a series of community-focused information sessions, behind-the-scenes tours and casual get-togethers. The curriculum creates numerous opportunities to form new relationships with other relocated professionals as well as long-time residents.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FACILITATION

Civic Source solves problems for public and private sectors.
We conduct best practice and trend research, and develop strategic business plans. We produce effective meetings and overall coordination of resources. Civic Source consistently achieves the maximum return on investment for our clients.
Our specialty is managing and involving stakeholders from different sectors.

Our recent project management experience includes:

• Development of a national trade association convention curriculum. Our session featured tours and discussions at innovative business organizations.
• Research of best practices around several core issues for a Texas Chamber of Commerce;
• Facilitation of a cross-sector summit to address workforce issues for a key industry

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Civic Source uses a unique definition of “community development.” We believe historic boundaries between economic, workforce and community development no longer apply. We consider the inter-relationship between those fields and develop strategies aimed at creating economic prosperity. Our work leverages government, nonprofit and private sector assets and creates workable solutions.

Our recent community development work:

• Researched peer city strategies and created an economic development plan for a consortium of public and private sector partners;
• Provided staffing for a public-private partnership focused on creating jobs in an economically diverse sub-region of a metropolitan area

Some examples of Civic Source Leadership Development programs include:

Connect Communities Trip
This program is designed to facilitate a statewide vision and encourage regional collaboration between communities within a State.

Customized, a “Connect Community Trip” is based on the host organization’s interest and the selected community’s successes and challenges. The client may choose a similar size in-state city to visit and explore, or, may wish to bring their community leaders to the primary metro area for a learning experience.

Twin Cities Tutorial
This seminar is for individuals/organizations interested in building their civic involvement. The participants are interested in learning about the region, and hope to participate in positive change in their community.

Twin Cities Tutorial is an introduction to community issues. Program topics could include: “Minneapolis-St Paul in a Day”; “Introduction to Regional Priorities”; “Twin Cities Key Industries”; or “Current Metro Issues”.

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