I Have 12 Things to Say...

Kevin speaking at the 2024 Idaho Nonprofit Conference 

​Thoughts, observations, and stream of consciousness* on the nonprofit sector in Idaho from INC CEO, Kevin Bailey.

Last month, we held our annual Statewide Nonprofit Conference in Boise with almost 300 of our closest nonprofit friends. I opened the conference with a few remarks on the future of the sector and some insights from a 30,000 foot view that I think will be important for nonprofits to consider in order to ensure success and sustainability now and over the next 5+ years. Here are those insights:

1 – The key to solving our state’s biggest challenges will require collective action:

No single entity, whether a nonprofit, government agency, or for profit business, can alone solve a challenging issue like homelessness. However, when nonprofits, government, the business sector, and other stakeholders align around common strategies, goals, and funding mechanisms, real progress can be made. The future will require more of what we might call ‘collective impact.’ And there are already some great local examples to look to

• The United Way of Treasure Valley is leading the Idaho Community Schools Coalition around the state, bringing the community school strategy to dozens of communities across the state to help children and families access the resources they need to succeed.
• The Idaho Community Foundation, in partnership with the City of Boise have set up the Supportive Housing Investment Fund to help keep individuals and families out of homelessness in the Treasure Valley.

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