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Boston Lockdown: Still Stunned From Monday


by sbnaimark - 04-20-2013
Originally published on the Huffington Post on 04/19/13 I never thought an entire city of 600,000 people could be locked down. Here in my Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, all is quiet today. Way too quiet. I can count on my fingers how many ......Read more

New Territory: How two CDCs added school reform to their agendas


by sbnaimark - 02-12-2013
Originally published on Shelterforce.org Beyond Housing and Community HousingWorks may both be community organizations with the word “housing” in their names, but they view their charge as community development corporations through a very w......Read more

In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, issued Jan. 1 1863


by sbnaimark - 01-01-2013
For a reflective walk through our nation's racial history, check out these wonderful letters....Read more

NeighborWorks Training on Community Organizing


by sbnaimark - 12-12-2012
I just got home last night from teaching a 2-day course at the NeighborWorks Training Institute in Washington DC. The course, Commun......Read more

How Do You Measure Expectations


by sbnaimark - 11-28-2012
Click here to check out Susan's newest blog on the Huffington Post...Read more

PROVIDING TOOLS
Susan Naimark provides consulting services to grassroots groups, nonprofit organizations, public school parent groups, schools and other public agencies.
BUILDING CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIONS
My focus is on creating bridges between the different worlds in which I have been deeply involved: public schools, community development organizations, advocacy and organizing groups.
SUSTAINING CHANGE
My work helps people develop the skills, relationships, and understanding that enable them to work together to build equitable communities with renewed energy, motivation and hope.

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES OFFERED

  • training
  • technical assistance
  • supporting leaders, staff, volunteers and constituents

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • community building
  • program development
  • building racial equity
  • cross-cultural collaboration
  • education reform organizing
  • organizational systems to support volunteers and community partnerships
  • participatory decision-making processes