Heart & Soul Talks: How Transformational Philanthropy Leads To Big Impact
Increasingly, philanthropic organizations are thinking more broadly about how to support systemic change in local communities. On this call, you’ll he...
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Welcome to the Orton Family Foundation’s Heart & Soul Talks. Heart & Soul Talks focuses on Orton’s resident-driven community planning and development method, Community Heart & Soul®. Our calls bring local leaders and national experts together, offering tools and inspiration for community leaders to go beyond “business as usual.” The Orton Family Foundation seeks to empower people to shape the future of their communities by improving local decision-making, creating a shared sense of belonging and ultimately strengthening the social, cultural and economic vibrancy of communities.
Heart & Soul Talks: Create Comp Plans that Rock with Resident Input
For National Community Planning month, we focus on creating successful comprehensive plans that residents feel a sense of ownership about and have a s...
Heart & Soul Talks: Bridge Divides with Discourse that's Civil
Taking on controversial issues is a challenge that every community faces. How those issues are approached can make the difference between a community ...
Heart & Soul Talks: Everyone Gains When Youth Join Leadership
Getting young people involved in community leadership brings fresh perspectives and new energy. Small cities and towns across the country are giving m...
Heart & Soul Talks: Mobilizing Volunteers For Small Town Success
Small towns rely on volunteers for prosperity, but it can be a challenge to sustain volunteer energy and enthusiasm. With a resident-driven approach, ...
Heart & Soul Talks: Restoring Pride, Renewing Communities
No matter where you live, there is something to love about the place you call home. Yet, the common narrative about small towns focuses on what is wro...
Heart & Soul Talks: Community-driven Philanthropy: How Involving Residents = Vibrant Towns
Think philanthropy is just for the wealthy? Think again. Small cities and towns are finding that all residents can be philanthropists. Local wisdom an...
Heart & Soul Talks: Stories to Action--How Listening Can Lead to Change
Gathering, listening to, and sharing stories strengthens the fabric of the community by bringing people together in conversations about what they love...
Heart & Soul Talks: Strengthen Your Community through Engagement
Deep community engagement gives local leaders the courage to take risks that lead to positive change. The Orton Family Foundation pioneered the commun...
Heart & Soul Talks: Big Ideas for Small Town Business Success
From farm-to-table restaurants and food co-ops to craft breweries and tech startups, it’s an exciting time for small town businesses. Cultivating thos...