Working with Diverse Audiences
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Cultural Competence and Diversity Resources 
Description: A "Hot Topics" compilation of resources addressing issues of diversity, cultural competence.
Ethnic Marketing: A Strategy for Marketing Programs to Diverse Audience
Description: Marketing, in general, means publicizing your name, program, and service to your target audience.
Ethnic marketing employs the personal marketing strategies that best reflect the cultural values, beliefs,
and norms of the ethnic audience you are targeting. An understanding of diversity is crucial when
developing strategies for ethnic marketing. The concept of the salad bowl is gradually replacing the
concept of the melting pot in describing the social setting of America. In a “melting pot,” all cultures
and peoples blend together to become similar: in a “salad bowl,” cultures and peoples are combined in
one place, but retain their individuality. Therefore, it is important to tailor your marketing message to
appeal to the shared cultural norms, values, traditions, and beliefs of group that you seek to reach.
National Center for Cultural Competence
Description: The mission of the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC) is to increase the capacity of health and mental health programs to design implement, and evaluate culturally and linguistically competent service delivery systems.
The Importance of Incorporating Local Culture into Community Development
Description: Rarely is local culture seen as playing a significant role in development outcomes. Nor does empirical research routinely consider the role of local culture in fostering a more complete understanding of community development. Instead, culture is often viewed as an outgrowth of a particular region and dependent upon economic and other experiences, not an independent force. Such perspectives miss an important aspect of the development process. The culture of a community significantly shapes debate and action. Local culture also presents unique options for locally based economic and other development.
The National Coalition Building Institute
Description: A website explaining the NCBI, which helps local communities and organizations face and resolve conflicts and establish prejudice reduction leadership teams in the community.
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Applying CYFERnet Resources to Evaluate Community Outcomes: Evaluation Amidst Diversity
Author: Iyechad, Lilli (1 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Tepper, Karen Hoffman; Jakes, Susan S.
Description: A bulletin that discusses applying CYFERnet resources to evaluate community outcomes. It includes discussions of promoting regional collaboration, programmatic cohesion, and cross-cultural awareness and preservation. It also introduces an evaluation and education tool called "A Storyboard of Mirconesian Peoples: A Navigation Chart to Better Understanding."
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Description: A listing of instruments that assess attitudes and behavior related
to diversity.
– General Information –
Description: A guide for promoting diversity and equity.
8 Challenges Facing Community Leaders
Author: Wall, Milan (1 more by this author); Vicki Luther
Description: A booklet that discusses challenges faced by leaders of small communities and what they can do to face these challenges.
Author: Broniarczyk, Kathy; Mike Marn
Description: To strengthen motivation and capacity of military families and the community organizations which support them, the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University has developed a number of evidence-based strategies. The "Community Tool Kit" workshop demonstrates three sample activities that can be transplanted and customized to home communities.
African American Inventors Curriculum
Description: Overview of curriculum, and the curriculum, to celebrate the accomplishments of African American Inventors and learn how to use an exciting new curriculum on the subject with kids in community-based projects serving children and youth.
Afro-American Science, Math, Literature and Cultural Resources
Author: CYFERnet Program Editors, (9 more by this author)
Description: Afro-Americans have contributed greatly to the knowledge and well-being of our nature. Here is a selection to enable you to explore the science, engineering and cultural contributions. In honor of Coretta Scott King's effort to promote peace, non-violent social change, brotherhood and literature, check out these online resources on African American history and issues, as well as a selection of literary works for sharing with children and young people (check for these at your public library).
Alaska Native Knowledge Network
Description: A resource designed to help compile and exchange information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing.
Description: The “AI Commons” is a worldwide portal devoted to the fullest sharing of academic resources and practical tools on Appreciative Inquiry and the rapidly growing discipline of positive change.
Assessing the Cultural Competence of Youth Development Professionals and Paraprofessionals
Author: Williams, Bonita
Description: Workshop reviews the concept of cultural competence and why it is important, presents research on the development of an assessment tool to measure the cultural competence of youth development professionals. Factors making up cultural competence include: cultural skill, cultural knowledge, personal cultural awareness, cultural accountability, and cultural planning, implementation and evaluation. Implications for research and practice are also presented.
Community at Work: Resource list for Practitioners
Description: A list of resources from Community at Work which includes links to sites which promote inclusive practice, community participation, and capacity building in the area of citizen participation.
Community Coaching for Guiding Sustainable Community Change
Description: Need to jump start community change? Have you considered Community Coaching? Sports coaches work to keep groups focused on a goal - winning a game. Life coaches help focus individuals on a goal. Community Coaches partner with communities to focus and achieve goals! With the goal of putting information at the fingertips of professionals working to strengthen and build sustainable community change efforts, these and many more resources are available on CYFERnet.
Description: The Community Development Society furthers community work through teaching, practice, and research.
Developing a Community Pipeline to Strengthen Education
Author: Laumatia, Laura; LoVina Louie; Chris Meyer; Cheryl Weixel
Description: This workshop will explain how community partners representing Extension, Tribal and Community Health and Wellness programs have collaborated to develop a formal community-based educational pipeline to support student success in a predominantly Native American community. Presenters will share strategies for actively engaging youth, families and educators in articulating a community vision for education.
Extension in Spanish / Extensión en Español
Author: Extension in Espanol, EEE Project Group; State Extension Services
Description: Extensión en Español is a grass roots organization of Extension educators which seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking clients by sharing expertise and materials across the Cooperative Extension System and maintain a national clearinghouse for Spanish-language educational resources operated by and for Extension professionals.
GroupWorks: Effective Communication
Author: Franck, Louise (1 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet is a tool to be used by individuals who wish to engage others, share their ideas and feelings or to get clarification regarding specific issues or topics.
GroupWorks: Effective Communication
Author: Haskell, Jane
Description: Differences can either disrupt or strengthen groups. This 4-page bulletin guides facilitators through steps to assess a group and ensure an inclusive climate that fosters effective group work. Provides an understanding of differences, disabilities, thinking and learning styles, and the concept of "people first." 2004.
GroupWorks: Facilitation-What Is It?
Author: Franck, Louise (1 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet is a tool to be used by individuals who are responsible for facilitation a group problem solving session. It also serves to help those who wish to develop facilitation skills.
GroupWorks: The Art of Great Meetings.
Author: Babkirk, Doug
Description: This fact sheet is a tool to be used by individuals who are responsible for conducting effective result-based, goal oriented meetings.
Guidelines: Writing For Adults With Limited Reading Skills
Author: Gaston, Nancy; Patricia Daniels
Description: A fact sheet that offers tips and guidelines for writing for adults with limited reading skills.
Improving Community-Based Efforts in Diverse Communities Through the Cultural Guide Model
Author: Olson, Kathleen (7 more by this author); Mary Marczak, Cathy Jordan, Arthur Brown
Description: The Partnering for School Success project has worked collaboratively to improve parent-school partnerships and provide parent resources for supporting children in school. The workshop explores the cultural guide model, shares key resources, lessons learned, offers practical tools and guidelines to better meet the needs of parents in diverse communities of Hmong, Somali, American Indian, African American and Latino families.
Latino Immigration and Community Development in Richmond, IN
Author: Jensen, Kumar
Description: A survey of Latino integration into the Richmond, IN community
Description: The Leadership Learning Community is a national nonprofit organization with expertise in identifying, evaluating and applying cutting-edge ideas and promising practices in the leadership development field. Through partnership with a network of hundreds of experienced funders, consultants and leadership development programs, the Leadership Learning Community promotes the innovation and collaboration needed to make leadership more effective.
National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
Description: NACDEP is an organization dedicated to improving the visibility, coordination, professional status and resource base of community and economic development Extension programs and professionals.
National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals
Description: NACDEP is an organization dedicated to improving the visibility, coordination, professional status and resource base of community and economic development Extension programs and professionals.
Project GROW (Gardening Rejuvenates Our Wellness)
Author: Go, Charles
Description: Nationwide, there are few 4-H programs in juvenile hall. Project GROW helps to address this gap by bringing a 4-H youth development program to vulnerable incarcerated youth. On the surface, we are engaging youth in gardening activities, but youth development principles and concepts are at the roots of the project. So roll up your sleeves and join us in this workshop!
Resources for Disaster Preparation and Response
Description: Below are some resources on CYFERnet that might be useful for you in your work with communities, youth, and families struggling to cope with effects of natural disasters.
Includes resources for Community Disaster Response, for working with Children, and resources in Spanish
Sowing the Seeds of Success: All the Tools You Need to Cultivate Community with Gardening
Author: Bushway, Lori ; Marcia Eames-Sheavly
Description: Participants will leave this workshop with all the tools needed to launch any type of gardening program in any community setting. Gardening is one of the most notable positive trends in the nation today. Enthusiasts state that this creative, inter-generational environment has many opportunities. This workshop includes: introduction to garden benefits, program planning and evaluation, gardening 101, and fundraising.
Starting from Seed: The Fort Riley Community Victory Garden—From the Ground Up!
Author: Schoneweis, Susan
Description: This workshop will cover how to initiate and develop a community garden. The Fort Riley Community Victory Garden was built in 2010 to promote community, resiliency, and sustainability. The gardens provide Soldiers & Families space to grow food to improve their nutrition & finances. In 2011, it will produce fresh vegetables for an on-post food bank, and nutrition and cooking classes.
Author: Braun, Bonnie
Description: Braun combines the quantitative and qualitative findings from a 17-state, longitudinal research study of rural, low-income mothers and their families in a compelling presentation to increase our understanding of the hopes, dreams and experiences of these families. As in the oral storytelling tradition, mothers will tell of challenges they face in raising children, making ends meet, food security, health, employment and civic engagement within the communities where they live. Keynote presentation at the 2009 CYFAR Conference. Link includes transcript of her presentation and slides..
Strengthening Programs to Reach Diverse Audiences
Author: Guion, Lisa (2 more by this author); Carolyn Perkins; Gae Braodwater, Wally Gaddard; Samantha Chattaraj
Description: This is a webpage with a 6 unit curriculum on working more effectively with ethnically diverse audiences as well as many resources, contacts, and a celebrating diversity calendar.
Supporting Military Families Through Community Partnerships
Author: Baker, Diane (1 more by this author)
Description: Discover how one bi-state community has collaborated to support military families in their area. 4-H, YMCA, Red Cross, U.S. Army and National Guard, and local schools have worked together to plan special events, monthly youth programs, and residential camps all targeted to military kids. Programs are all free to families with support from donors and grants.
The Impact of Immigration on Small- to Mid-Sized Iowa Communities: A Citizens' Guide for Change
Author: Bickmeier, Gary
Description: Many small and mid-town communities are seeing an influx of Latino immigrants, often recruited by one major employer in the region. This original research interviewed community leaders in four Iowa communities to determine the impact of this immigration on the community and the lessons that could be learned to help other communities prepare for such in-migration.
Training to Accessing Diverse Audiences
Author: Skogrand, Linda (2 more by this author); Cheryl Christy
Description: Summary of a workshop presented at CYFAR 2003 in which State and Community Extension Staff provided an overview of training that addresses: why members of diverse audiences do not participate in traditional programming.
Writing for a Changing World: Reaching Low Literacy Audiences with Print Material
Description: A fact sheet that discusses how to write for low literacy audiences.
– Professional Development –
Author: Emery, Mary (3 more by this author); Susan Jakes; Laura Laumatia
Description: This workshop will focus on coaching as an approach to building communities and organizational capacity to create, develop, implement, and support ongoing efforts that support healthy communities and youth engagement. Participants will learn strategies, such as storytelling, and discourse-based processes that move beyond the expert model to an engagement model that leads to sustainable adult/youth partnerships.
Communicating Across Generations
Author: Wood Calvi, Leesa; Dawn Watson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Deaf Smith County
Description: Generational Communication is a CYFAR 2009 presentation designed to 1) Increase knowledge and understanding of the four generations; 2) Enhance comprehension of how generational differences affect working styles; and 3)Promote skills for effective intergenerational communication.
Community Building Approaches to Working with Children, Youth, and Families CYFAR 2007 handout
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Boyd Rossing (University of Wisconsin), Daniel Perkins (Pennsylvania State Univ; Autumn Guin & Andrew Behnke (NC State University); Barbara Brown (Clemson University)
Description: For professionals wanting to learn to create programs and enhance program impact by building strong communities, this preconference will explore strategies for implementing community-based approaches, discuss challenges of building community programs, demonstrate a model for understanding the ecological context of community members, and present creative solutions for those working in communities to form collaborative relationships with all community members.
Community Building Approaches to Working with Children, Youth, and Families CYFAR 2007 presentation
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Barbara Brown (Clemson University); Autumn Guin & Andrew Behnke (NC State University); Boyd Rossing (University of Wisconsin), Daniel Perkins (Pennsylvania State Univ
Description: For professionals wanting to learn to create programs and enhance program impact by building strong communities, this preconference will explore strategies for implementing community-based approaches, discuss challenges of building community programs, demonstrate a model for understanding the ecological context of community members, and present creative solutions for those working in communities to form collaborative relationships with all community members.
Community Building Approaches to Working with Children, Youth, and Families CYFAR 2007 presentation
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Autumn Guin & Andrew Behnke (NC State University); Barbara Brown (Clemson University); Boyd Rossing (University of Wisconsin), Daniel Perkins (Pennsylvania State Univ
Description: For professionals wanting to learn to create programs and enhance program impact by building strong communities, this preconference will explore strategies for implementing community-based approaches, discuss challenges of building community programs, demonstrate a model for understanding the ecological context of community members, and present creative solutions for those working in communities to form collaborative relationships with all community members.
Community Engagement: Not Taking the Easy Path
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author); Autumn Guin
Description: Communities are transformed when the whole community comes together to create something new. This grassroots effort grows from people recognizing their own collective capacity and aligning their vision for what their community can be. Extension, while often a catalyst of this coming together, can play a key role in helping the "usual suspects" reach deeper into the community and invite others to join. We believe that this work begins with bringing together stakeholders around issues of possibility, commitment, and accountability. But how do we find those stakeholders and create space for real engagement? Engagement that might include dissent... We have ideas and would love to hear your ideas as well. We invite you to join us as we learn together about how and who to bring to the stakeholder table to begin the work of community transformation.
Convergence Partnership Webinars
Description: The Healthy People Healthy Places Webinar Series, which offers examples, information, tools, and connections for those creating healthy places through multi-field, equity focused environmental policy change.
Engaging, Mobilizing, and Impacting Faith-based Communities
Author: Jakes, Susan (21 more by this author)
Description: Online training to learn the challenges and rewards of working with faith-based audiences and organizations and assist Extension professionals partner with the faith-based community in implementing educational programs. Your opportunity to: Increase knowledge of the importance of uniting faith-based audiences/organizations; learn strategies for approaching potential faith-based community partners; increase knowledge of effective practices for working with faith-based audiences/organizations; and hear lessons learned, challenges faced, and exciting results from working with faith-based audiences/organizations.
Episodic Volunteers: Who are They and What Do I Do With Them?
Author: Krogel, Ashley; Nate Arnett (Ohio State University Extension); Kim Catchpole (Ohio State University Extension)
Description: From a CYFAR 2009 workshop, this presentation discusses a shift occurring in they types of volunteers that program leaders are able to attract. Also included is a guide developed by Adventure Central, an education center for youth ages 5 -18 located in Dayton, Ohio in partnership with Five Rivers MetroParks, Ohio State University Extension and Ohio 4-H. This guide was designed to provide a model for creating successful episodic volunteer experiences.
Intercultural Relations: How to Effectively Address Cultural Diversity in Extension Programming
Author: Weaver, Gary
Description: This keynote address given by Dr. Gary Weaver, at CYFAR 2003, addresses ways to effectively address cultural diversity in Extension programming.
Author: Bovitz, Laura (4 more by this author); Teresa Vivar, New Brunswick 4-H Volunteer Coordinator & Abigail Kesely, 4-H Program Assistant
Description: This CYFAR 2009 workshop presentation includes 10 steps for program development with Latino youth from building trust and rapport with the Latino community to making the program sustainable.
Sustainable Collaboration in Support of Military Families: A Public/Private Partnership Model
Author: Winkel, Nicola ; Chris Melvin
Description: Strong and functional cross-sector collaboration between the military, government and community is essential for meeting the needs of service members, veterans and their families. The Arizona Coalition for Military Families is a public/private partnership focused on sustainable collaboration. This workshop will discuss the development of the Coalition with a focus on specific approaches that can be replicated in other communities.
Working with Offenders and Their Families: A Roundtable Discussion
Author: Gillespie, Tammy (1 more by this author); Bibiana Chestnut (Penn State Cooperative Extension); Cindy Fry (University of Missouri Extension); Eleanor Kloeppel (University of Missouri Extension); Kathy Dothage (University of Missouri Extension)
Description: This handout was provided as part of a CYFAR 2009 workshop. It is the 4-H LIFE Guide which was created to assist Extension faculty and staff in creating their own 4-H LIFE Programs for children with incarcerated parents.
– Programming Resource –
Description: A guide for promoting diversity and equity.
A Field Guide to Community Coaching
Author: Emery, Mary (3 more by this author); Ken Hubbell, Becky Miles-Polka
Description: You can request a free “e-book” copy of the field guide by filling out a short form at this site. This book is a 108-page guide to concepts, tools, and examples of coaching that supports individuals, coalitions, groups, and institutions engaged in shaping and sustaining community change. It incorporates examples from rural and urban settings along with tips and tales from over a dozen experienced practitioners. The Guide was developed by Mary Emery, PhD., Ken Hubbell, and Becky Miles-Polka with support from the W. K. Kellogg, Annie E. Casey, and Northwest Area foundations, and the Kellogg Action Lab at Fieldstone Alliance.
About IFAS Leadership Development: Managing Conflict Creatively
Author: Bolton, Elizabeth (26 more by this author)
Description: Part 5 of the IFAS Leadership curriculum. Describes the cycle of conflict and ways to negotiate, manage, and resolve it. Includes a conflict management style survey.
African American Inventors Curriculum
Description: Overview of curriculum, and the curriculum, to celebrate the accomplishments of African American Inventors and learn how to use an exciting new curriculum on the subject with kids in community-based projects serving children and youth.
Applying CYFERnet Resources to Evaluate Community Outcomes: Evaluation Amidst Diversity
Author: Iyechad, Lilli (1 more by this author); Garcia, Aleta; Tepper, Karen Hoffman; Jakes, Susan S.
Description: A bulletin that discusses applying CYFERnet resources to evaluate community outcomes. It includes discussions of promoting regional collaboration, programmatic cohesion, and cross-cultural awareness and preservation. It also introduces an evaluation and education tool called "A Storyboard of Mirconesian Peoples: A Navigation Chart to Better Understanding."
- More about "Applying CYFERnet Resources to Evaluate Community Outcomes: Evaluation Amidst Diversity"
Author: Emery, Mary (3 more by this author); Jennifer Henderson, Ken Hubbell, Becky Miles-Polka
Description: The Community Coaching Website. Community coaches work with local leaders and social change organizations. Working with a coach is a strategy to set goals, take action, make better decisions and develop natural strengths. Successful coaches focus on outcomes, but not at the expense of the process. They are attuned to the need for balance.
Author: Emery, Mary (3 more by this author); Jennifer Henderson, Ken Hubbell, Becky Miles-Polka
Description: The Community Coaching Website. Community coaches work with local leaders and social change organizations. Working with a coach is a strategy to set goals, take action, make better decisions and develop natural strengths. Successful coaches focus on outcomes, but not at the expense of the process. They are attuned to the need for balance.
Extension in Spanish / Extensión en Español
Author: Extension in Espanol, EEE Project Group; State Extension Services
Description: Extensión en Español is a grass roots organization of Extension educators which seeks to better serve Spanish-speaking clients by sharing expertise and materials across the Cooperative Extension System and maintain a national clearinghouse for Spanish-language educational resources operated by and for Extension professionals.
GroupWorks: Effective Communication
Author: Franck, Louise (1 more by this author)
Description: This fact sheet is a tool to be used by individuals who wish to engage others, share their ideas and feelings or to get clarification regarding specific issues or topics.
Guidelines: Writing For Adults With Limited Reading Skills
Author: Gaston, Nancy; Patricia Daniels
Description: A fact sheet that offers tips and guidelines for writing for adults with limited reading skills.
Intercultural Relations: How to Effectively Address Cultural Diversity in Extension Programming
Author: Weaver, Gary
Description: This keynote address given by Dr. Gary Weaver, at CYFAR 2003, addresses ways to effectively address cultural diversity in Extension programming.
Involving Hispanics in Extension Programs
Author: Bonaparte, Frida
Description: This resource provides information to assist outreach programs in reaching and sustaining the participation of Latino/a participants.
netWORKS: a guide to expanding the employment networks of low-income people
Author: Wycoff, Laura; Carol Clymer
Description: A guide that provides information and guidance on how organizations can incorporate networking into their programs. This guide also provides instructions for classroom activities and assignments. It is designed for program managers, job-skill trainers, and job developers. The purpose of this guide is to facilitate programs that want to help participants build their networks so that participants can use those networks to search for jobs.
Author: Richardson, James; Jonathan London
Description: This article describes the transformation of the National Rural Funders Collaborative (NRFC), a ten-year rural funding initiative to reduce rural poverty, from an initiative focused on increasing wealth, family self-sufficiency, and civic participation as necessary strategies for overcoming poverty to an initiative that understands the insufficiency of these strategies alone, without also addressing race, class, and power as structural and historical conditions that must be mitigated, if not eventually eliminated.
Strengthening Programs to Reach Diverse Audiences
Author: Guion, Lisa (2 more by this author); Carolyn Perkins; Gae Braodwater, Wally Gaddard; Samantha Chattaraj
Description: This is a webpage with a 6 unit curriculum on working more effectively with ethnically diverse audiences as well as many resources, contacts, and a celebrating diversity calendar.
Training to Accessing Diverse Audiences
Author: Skogrand, Linda (2 more by this author); Cheryl Christy
Description: Summary of a workshop presented at CYFAR 2003 in which State and Community Extension Staff provided an overview of training that addresses: why members of diverse audiences do not participate in traditional programming.
Author: UNITED NATIONS, Headquarters,
Description: Project is "to provide exceptional educational resources (both online and in print) to students growing up in a world undergoing increased globalization." Create a model UN; youth have access to country profiles, a well-written introduction to the history and work of the United Nations, some fun quizzes and the Urban Fact Game. Includes helpful curriculums (such as racial discrimination) and age- appropriate briefing papers. In English, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic.
Working with Diverse Cultures, CDFS-14
Author: Smith, Bill; Carla Hague; Thomas Archer; Ann W. Miller
Description: A fact sheet that discusses diverisity in coalitions, including how to manage and value diversity.
Writing for a Changing World: Reaching Low Literacy Audiences with Print Material
Description: A fact sheet that discusses how to write for low literacy audiences.
– Research –
The Impact of Immigration on Small- to Mid-Sized Iowa Communities: A Citizens' Guide for Change
Author: Bickmeier, Gary
Description: Many small and mid-town communities are seeing an influx of Latino immigrants, often recruited by one major employer in the region. This original research interviewed community leaders in four Iowa communities to determine the impact of this immigration on the community and the lessons that could be learned to help other communities prepare for such in-migration.