Panel Discussion: Sustaining Community-Based Health Organizations

Join us for breakfast on May 22 as community health experts and co-authors, Marcia Bayne Smith and Yvonne Graham, Brooklyn Deputy Borough President, present research highlights from their recent book, Community-based Health Organizations: Advocating for Improved Health. Then join local community-based health organizations at different stages of their organizational development to discuss challenges and successful strategies to start, sustain, and grow.

Discussion points will include:

• Scaling up from birth to maturity while staying true to community roots
• Understanding sustainability as part of the organizational life cycle
• Increasing fundraising success by developing boards and infrastructure
• Distinguishing "allowable" advocacy from restricted nonprofit activities

Panelists:		Joann Casado Executive Director Bronx Health Link
		Ivy Fairchild Chief Development Officer Urban Health Plan
		Yvonne Graham Deputy Director Brooklyn Borough President's Office
		Reena John Managing Director Women’s HIV Collaborative of New York
		Marcia Bayne Smith Professor Urban Studies Department, Queens College/CUNY
When:		Monday, May 22, 9:00–11:30 am (coffee and check-in begin at 8:30 am)
Where:		The Foundation Center New York Library/Learning Center 79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor New York, NY  10003
Directions:		Click here for directions to the New York Library/Learning Center.
Registration:
There is no charge for this program, but advance registration is required. We reserve the right to limit registration to one representative per organization. To register online, please submit the online form below:
Monday, May 22, 9:00–11:30 am Name:   E-mail address:   Daytime Phone:   Organization:   How did you hear about The Foundation Center?

Wheelchair users may enter the New York Library/Learning Center at 8 East 16th Street (between Fifth Avenue and Union Square West). If you need extra assistance please contact the Foundation Center at (212) 620-4230.