Unit 5 Discussion Mantha

WEB SITE

Refer to the two Web sites you selected and reviewed for the Unit 5 studies.

Write an abstract on each Web site that includes the following items.

• Introduction of the nonprofit organization (2–3 sentences).
• Summary of the vision (2–3 sentences).
• Summary of the mission statement (2–3 sentences).
• Summary of the values of the organization (2–3 sentences).
• Your opinion: Do you think the organization successfully supports their vision, mission, and values?

• Locate the Web sites of two nonprofit organizations that relate to your course project. Review their vision, mission, and values.

  Internet

  Click the graphic to view Riverbend City: Collaborative Relationships in Community Organizingmission to learn about the progress Fuerza y Unidad's board has made in clarifying its role in the community and developing a new focus on collaboration. You will discuss this mission later in this unit as well as in the next unit.

  Multimedia

  • In the Homan text, read:
    • Chapter 7, "Power," pages 201–227. This chapter defines power and introduces methods to empower others.
    • Chapter 8, "Powerful Planning," pages 228–258. This chapter defines planning, discusses elements of planning, and looks at obstacles.
  • Use the Capella University Library to complete the following:
    • Read Clayson's "The Barrios and the Ghettos Have Organized!"

  Complete the following:

  Readings

  STUDIES