East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University

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Key Research Findings Awareness/Image 1. Other than “insiders,” the EBCH is not well known 2. EBCH image is not clearly articulated Strengths to Build Upon 1. Dedicated staff and board; committed to the mission/cause 2. Well thought of by current and former donors 3. Strong belief that donations to the EBCH are put to good use New Messaging 1. Highlight EBCH’s services that help families become independent 2. Primary means of learning about charities is through news stories, direct contact and through family & friends 3. Primary reasons for donating to a charitable organization are belief in the cause and belief that donations are well–spent Fundraising 1. Board members need help asking for donations 2. Non-donors express a willingness to make a donation 3. Former donors stopped EBCH contributions because of their involvement in other organizations Fall presentation of research results to the EBCH Board 5
Situation Analysis Organizational Analysis From the very beginning, the East Bay Coalition for the Homeless has depended on the local East Bay community to support it in its efforts. The program was started 1989 when community leaders and church groups joined together to devise a strategy to meet the needs of the homeles. Currently, the EBCH is a program of the East Bay Community Action Program. The organization owns and operates 18 apartments for homeless families. Consistent with the “hand up, not a hand out” idea, the EBCH’s programs are focused on providing eligible families safe, affordable housing as well as support and services to help them become financially stable so that the families can manage their own housing needs for the long term. EBCH’s annual operating budget is $500,000, including $130,000 in cash assistance that goes directly to households to prevent homelessness. The major source of funding for its housing programs are Federal Funds from HUD at $58,000, State funds, private grants and fundraising activities. Funding for the majority of services has remained level since the early 1990s. More recently, however, the EBCH has lost $90,000 in donations and funding because of the current economic downturn. The EBCH would like to recapture at least $50,000 of that. These economic realities mean that the organization does not have the budget to dedicate to marketing and communications as some competing organizations do. Nevertheless, the EBCH has a small but dedicated staff who exhibit a real passion and dedication for their work and the organization offers a unique set of services. Current Marketing Efforts The East Bay Coalition for the Homeless currently has its own website which provides information on upcoming events, how to volunteer, services offered, and who the board members are. The EBCH also has also expanded its presence on several other sites including Shelterlistings.org, WhyHunger.org and Rhode Island United Way 2-1-1. Currently, marketing efforts focus primarily on what the organization does and the services it offers along with fundraising efforts through events. 6
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EBCAP Board Responses: Again, messa
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The spread of the ratings is presen
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C. How the Relationship with the EB
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THESE ARE QUESTIONS FOR EBCH BOARD
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ALL RESPONDENTS SEE THE REMAINING Q
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Appendix B December 13, 2012, EBCH
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Differentiating Characteristics •
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Familiarity w/ Other Organizations
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Donations: EBCH and Others Reasons
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