Emily Davis and Heather CarpenterYNPN San Diego

Using Consensus Organizing to Create a Community Centered Chapter

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IntroductionHistory of YNPN San Diego

Infrastructure before action

How to maximize organization’s fullest potential in the community?

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Consensus Organizing ProcessInternal

Interviewed Board Members

ExternalInterviewed Potential Partners

Utilized Connections of board membersAll organizations interviewed wanted to partner with

YNPN!

Defined Community of YNPN

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Recommendations MadeUtilize the capacities, capabilities, and connections of

YNPN. Capacities-Facilities and VenuesCapabilities-Professional SkillsConnections-Affiliations with local organizations

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Recommendations Made Cont.Create mutually beneficial community partnerships

Pick partnerships where board member self Interest matches up with community organization self-interest. (Examples)WellnessSeasoned Leaders/MentorsMarketing and OutreachTechnology

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What happened next…Partnership Committee Formed

Strategic Alliances Agreement

Strategy about future potential partnerships

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Questions?

Contact Information

YNPN San DiegoWebsite: www.ynpnsandiego.org

Email: sandiego@ynpn.org Blog: www.ynpn-sd.blogspot.com

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