Building Meaningful Nonprofit Community Engagement with Ashley Alaniz-Moyer

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Struggling to connect with your service users and donors in a meaningful way? On this episode of Small Nonprofit, Ashley Alaniz-Moyer, Executive Director of the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium and co-founder of Refuerzo Collaborative, shares her insights on refreshing your approach to community engagement. 

Ashley and Maria discuss innovative ways to build community, reimagine nonprofit events, and foster meaningful engagement among board members, donors, and volunteers.

Meaningful Nonprofit Community Engagement – The Highlights:

• Strategies for hosting engaging nonprofit events that build community.
• How to create a sense of belonging among volunteers and attendees.
• Using innovative methods like multi-step programming to increase retention.
• Tips for fostering community within nonprofit boards.
• Real-world examples of how creative events can deepen impact and connection.

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About Ashley Alaniz-Moyer:

Ashley has over 15 years of experience working in nonprofits with roles focused in operations, fundraising, marketing, communications, and events. Ashley believes in combining communication and collaboration for maximum impact. She has successfully planned major events that have launched regional education movements. 

She has led organizations through rebranding efforts and strategic planning processes. Her passion for community building shines through as she shares stories and examples of successful engagement strategies. 

Links and Resources:  

• Hispanic Scholarship Consortium Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hispanic-scholarship-consortium 
• Hispanic Scholarship Consortium Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram - @hispanicscholar
• Hispanic Scholarship Consortium Website - hispanicscholar.org
• Refuerzo Collaborative Instagram & Facebook - @refuerzocollaborative
• Refuerzo Collaborative Website - refuerzocollaborative.com
• Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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• Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2Qqv_oDwSqA 

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