Assessing the potential of community foundation leadership through a new conceptual lens

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ID6181802
AuthorsPaul Lachapelle (0000-0003-0865-0174)
Year2020
Volume51
Issue2
Pages93-106
Publication date2020-03-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCommunity Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1557-5330 • E-ISSN: 1944-7485
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15575330.2020.1750445
OpenAlexW3020395737
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited33

Community foundations are emerging as an important and effective method of not only increasing assets and distributing funds in communities but also promoting community dialogue about present needs, future priorities, and the means of collective action. To date, there has been little in the way of synthesizing current scholarship and constructing conceptual models from which to assess community foundation leadership. This research presents a new conceptual lens incorporating themes of leadership, visioning, deliberation, and ownership to design a training program and assess the potential of community foundation leaders and their role in the community. Results show a positive outcome from a 3-year statewide education program focusing on community foundation structure and function and the importance of soft skill development. Implications are discussed focusing on the application and outcomes of similar education programs in other contexts

Conceptual framework · Foundation (evidence · Lens (geology · Political science · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Through-the-lens metering · Community and Sustainable Development · Community Development and Social Impact · Engineering · Service-Learning and Community Engagement · Public Administration

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