Strengthening the Ecosystem for Community Power Building: How to get Started

This webinar explores ONE Schenectady, a community-driven initiative aimed at fostering systems change in Schenectady, NY, supported by The Schenectady Foundation and Community Science. It will focus on how funders can strategically aid resident-led efforts to create an equitable support system that mobilizes collective action. Participants will learn about creating a power-building ecosystem, the role of funders in sustaining community efforts, and the impact of quick, visible actions like publicizing code violation data. Insights into the challenges and successes of this initiative offer practical strategies for funders and organizers interested in scalable, sustainable change.