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

AGENDA How our orgs (nonprofits) might be impacted What can we do about it ● Politically engage ● Organizational changes Silver lining (?) Change management

In what ways might we be impacted?

Changes After the November 2016 election, what changed for your organization/what changes did you make? 7

Since the November election, what has changed for your organization/what changes have you made? Source: CalNonprofits, 2017 8

In what ways might we be impacted?

How are we/might we be impacted? Funding - government assistance (direct and indirect) Funding - individual donors Public opinion More clients More uncertainty

What do we do about it?

Social work’s (misunderstood) role in political action 12

Educate people on issues connected to your mission. 13

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Connect with other, more politically engaged groups Form tighter alliances Form policy arms Make yourself a resource 15

- Huffington Post, 2018 16

1. Ensure Financial Strength Can you handle increased expenses? Can you handle cuts to income? Can you invest more in fundraising? 17

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 18

4. Maintain and attract top-flight talent Staff and leadership Groom leaders Help avoid burnout Transparency 19

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● Focus on advocacy/ policy work ● Bring us together ● Reserves ● Get people engaged ○ Volunteering ○ Donating 21

“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 22

Change Management 23

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 24

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THANK YOU Barb Hiltz, LMSW MSW Program Director University of Michigan bshiltz@umich.edu 26

Thank you for your participation 213.553.1870 Contact us 905 E. 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 info@socialworkmanager. org