CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers
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CenterLink has done an amazing job at connecting LGBT community centers so that we can sahre best practices, fundraising tips, human resource resolutions, board development tips and more. The Executive Director Summit is the one conference that takes place each year that I would never miss. Being able to network with other ED's is invaulable to my professional development and personal sanity.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my day-to-day responsibilities.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
be very lucky.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
meeting professionals in my field.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
exceptional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Hire me, too. And it could provide more technical support to fledgling community centers in order for them to build capacity. It could provide more scholarships to executive directors so they could attend the Summit.
Ways to make it better...
more community center leaders could afford to attend the Summit.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
it is still young and not as many people know about the services and programs available as some of the other national organizations.
One thing I'd also say is that...
the CenterLink executive director, Terry Stone, is one of the most talented and commited leaders in the LGBT community. CenterLink is very lucky to have him.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
CenterLink provides tools, training and resources for LGBT Community Centers nationwide. The Executive Summit held each year brings topical issues and practical training to the executives of centers across the country. The organization leverages relationships with national organizations to provide discounted rates for everything from memberships in national resource groups, to training opportunities for a local board of directors. The staff is very responsive and understands their value in coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance for those of us out in the filed doing the day-to-work of LGBT community centers.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the quality of its training and support, and its ability to leverage relationships that benefit LGBT community centers everywhere.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the quality of its training and resources, and the people affiliated with the group.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
When I first signed on as an Executive Director of our Center, having a national group to contact for information, resources and support was absolutely crucial to the success of our Center and my role as director. The networking with other Centers and CenterLink has been invaluable to me and our organization. I applaud the great job they do and there leadership in the community center movement for social justice.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the resource made available to me throught their expertise.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the tremendous networking experiences
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
knowledgeable and extremely helpful
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make sure all non-profit centers had all the valuable tools to make an incredible community center movement.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
The LGBT community center "movement" is a sometimes forgotten community. CenterLink is our main, national organization that provides support and advice to the 100+ local LGBT organizations scattered all over the country. Sometimes we have paid staff, somtimes we are just volunteers raising enough money to pay the phone bill. We all provide resources and services to LGBT people . Thanks CenterLink
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the increased professionalism and resources for LGBT community centers.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
be thrilled.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the quick way they always respond to requests for advice and help.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
other leaders of LGBT organizations who are willing to share their best practices.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help thousands of LGBT homeless youth and forgotten LGBT seniors. We have communitis within our communities who have been long forgotten and thrown on the streets.
Ways to make it better...
I had the time to access more of their work.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the fact that so many LGBT people do not support their community centers. They don't think they "need them." The centers have the staff and boards that are fighting for our rights. Yes, we all need community centers. At least right now.
One thing I'd also say is that...
this work is vital.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009