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ABOUT THE NETWORK The Network for Social Work Management is a professional, international organization focused on strengthening and advancing social work management within health and human services. Our Mission As a group, we work together to

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ABOUT THE NETWORK

The Network for Social Work Management is a professional, international organization focused on strengthening and advancing social work management within health and human services.

Our Mission

As a group, we work together to develop and create a future in which all social

rganizations across the U.S. and overseas

can become purposed, high performing systems of service and influence. The goal of the Network is to bring together prominent managers and leaders, aspiring managers, and students within the field to share ideas and discuss challenges to enhance their skills.

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INVEST IN YOUR CAREER

Join a community of like- minded managers Be mentored by top leadership experts Access the latest professional development and training

pportunities

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LEADING A SOCIAL IMPACT ORGANIZATION THROUGH A CHANGING POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT Barb Hiltz, MSW Program Director University of Michigan School of Social Work

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AGENDA

How our orgs (nonprofits) might be impacted What can we do about it

Politically engage
Organizational changes

Silver lining (?) Change management

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In what ways might we be impacted?

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Changes

After the November 2016 election, what changed for your

rganization/what changes did you make?

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Since the November election, what has changed for your organization/what changes have you made?

Source: CalNonprofits, 2017

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In what ways might we be impacted?

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How are we/might we be impacted?

Funding - government assistance (direct and indirect) Funding - individual donors Public opinion More clients More uncertainty

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What do we do about it?

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Social work’s (misunderstood) role in political action

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Educate people on issues connected to your mission.

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Connect with other, more politically engaged groups Form tighter alliances Form policy arms Make yourself a resource

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Huffington Post, 2018

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1. Ensure Financial Strength

Can you handle increased expenses? Can you handle cuts to income? Can you invest more in fundraising?

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2. Account for the long term

Balance short term reaction with long term response

3. Create/Revisit your strategic plan
Your plan should be a dynamic document
Reconsider priorities

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4. Maintain and attract top-flight talent

Staff and leadership Groom leaders Help avoid burnout Transparency

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Also...

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Focus on advocacy/

policy work

Bring us together
Reserves
Get people engaged

○ Volunteering ○ Donating

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“The act of feverishly throwing money at a cause you believe in because you just don’t know what the hell else to do.”

Ashley Fetters, GQ

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Change Management

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Change management principles

1. State your case: what needs to change and why.
2. Take it from the top: high level buy in and message

consistency

3. Don’t forget the little guys: be sure to include everyone,

consider impact of those left out

4. Provide ownership
5. Don’t forget the small changes
6. There will always be surprises

Sandler Training

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THANK YOU

Barb Hiltz, LMSW MSW Program Director University of Michigan bshiltz@umich.edu

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Thank you for your participation

213.553.1870 905 E. 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 info@socialworkmanager.