Hosting Collaboration Cafes/Objectives:
The Cafes offer social workers in the South Region opportunities to learn and practice the essential skills to build effective collaborations and long-lasting partnerships. In this workshop, participants will:    
  - Identify primary challenges and opportunities specific to establishing       service organizations in rural areas.     
  - Outline essential steps for conducting a community needs
     assessment to ensure the service non-profit's relevance and
     sustainability.
  -  Discuss strategies for securing funding and resources in a rural
     context, including grants, donations, and partnerships.       
  -  Understand effective methods for volunteer recruitment,
      engagement, and retention in small communities.  
  -   Hear case studies of successful rural non-profits to glean applicable
      lessons and best practices.