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The Power of Story
The Power of Story

Plenary speech at ReFrame Conference by Tony Marr, Master Storyteller. The power of story is undeniable. Stories connect all of our feelings and emotions, entwining them together to invoke action. Understanding your story and having the ability to connect your story to others is critical to... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2019


Membership Benefits & ReFrame Conference Info
Membership Benefits & ReFrame Conference Info

Take a walk through the ReFrame Association members' portal to learn all about the benefits that home repair nonprofits gain when joining the association. Information is also shared about ReFrame Conference; this is geared towards first-time attendees. Continue Reading

Date posted10/30/2019


Drawing the Obvious to See the Hidden: Fall Semester at Rural Studio
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Drawing the Obvious to See the Hidden: Fall Semester at Rural Studio

Guest post by Emily McGlohn, an Assistant Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture. She teaches 3rd Year Design Studio at the Rural Studio. Continue Reading

Date posted10/21/2019


Don't Let Your Message Backfire: Tips to Debunk Common Housing Myths
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Don't Let Your Message Backfire: Tips to Debunk Common Housing Myths

There is a strong and growing movement among housing advocates to advance policies and programs that ensure that all people have access to healthy and affordable housing. When it comes to building public support for this agenda, there is a lot of work to be done, though. Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2019


Procore - free project management software
Procore - free project management software

Procore is a cloud-based construction management software application built for construction professionals. It is the only platform that connects your team, applications, and devices in one central hub, helping you manage the entire lifecycle of construction and home repair. Continue Reading

Date posted09/25/2019


Picture Frame
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Picture Frame

Storyteller Series: guest post by Tony Marr, Master Storyteller Continue Reading

Date posted09/13/2019


Information, Data, Volunteers, and Donors: Fitting the Pieces Together
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Information, Data, Volunteers, and Donors: Fitting the Pieces Together

In the world of volunteer home repair organizations, the key unit of information we deal with is people: the people we serve, those who volunteer with us, and those who support our organizations through their financial donations. Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2019


Summer Debrief
Summer Debrief

A recording of a time of reflection on the experience of home repair programs during the summer of 2019. Participants shared the highlights and challenges that they experiences and discussed ideas for addressing changes in trends with volunteers, homeowners, and more. Continue Reading

Date posted08/27/2019


One Story, Seven Unique Audiences
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One Story, Seven Unique Audiences

In the nonprofit world, we are blessed with an abundance of many things—well wishes, happy customers, transformed volunteers, passionate staff. But as the nonprofit staff, there is one thing we are all always running short on—TIME. Continue Reading

Date posted08/9/2019


Operation Vivian
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Operation Vivian

This post is part of our Storytellers Series. The series shares stories of members organizations and how they use stories to grow their mission. Continue Reading

Postedby KC Carter
Date posted07/25/2019


The Fundamentals of Board Goverance
The Fundamentals of Board Goverance

"What are the responsibilities and obligations of a board member? What are the most important things a board should be focused on? How should we deal with board members who don’t do their “fair share” for the organization? Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2019


A Little Victory
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A Little Victory

This post is part of our Storytellers Series. The series shares stories of ReFrame member organizations and how they use stories to grow their mission. Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2019