Public Private Partnership & Civic Engagement
MSNJ teaches community stakeholders methods of downtown revitalization and provides them with ongoing technical assistance over the life of their local Main Street effort. Volunteers with Main Street come from all walks of life bringing the skills and passion to make a difference! MSNJ Services to Strengthen local Main Street Organizations: •Onsite Board & Fundraising Training •Strategic Planning & Board Retreat Facilitation •Executive Director Training •Resource Materials & Templates •Membership to National Trust Main Street Center® & National Conference Scholarships •Staff & Volunteer Training through MSNJ’s “Downtown Revitalization & Management Institute” on: • Volunteer Recruitment & Management • Fundraising • Non-profit & Financial Management 20
Organization activities conducted by most local Main Street Communities: •Volunteer committees following the Four Point Approach •Stakeholder Outreach •Tracking of Reinvestment Statistics •Membership Drives & Fundraisers •Volunteer Orientation & Training