Doing More With Less: Remaining Effective Amidst Budget Cuts

Budget cuts are biting into already-stretched programs nationwide, often resulting in fewer staff; reduced incentives and support; and freezes on travel, training, and hiring. Today's economic climate demands creative problem solving and strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors and the nonprofit community. Learn how not only to maintain, but enhance and expand current services by working more intentionally and collaboratively in your community. Presenters from the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions represent large and small cities and towns with reduced budgets and staff support and can speak from experience on ways you can do more with less to stay on the road to success.

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess immediate needs and identify partners for collaborative short-term problem-solving.
  • Incorporate new partnerships and projects into long-range strategic plans.
  • Effectively manage new initiatives with community partners.

Presenters:

Roxanne Eflin, Maine Downtown Center, Augusta, Maine;

Scott Whipple, Office of Historic Preservation for Montgomery County, Silver Spring, Md.

Track:

Maximizing Resources

Date/Time:

Tuesday, May4, 3:15-4:30 p.m.