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The Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD) has created a new directory of ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) across the United States, organized by state. KOSD developed this directory to improve access to services and strengthen support networks for refugee and immigrant communities throughout the country. This resource is designed to support both newcomers and the […]
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Building a relationship with your State Refugee Office (SRO) and State Refugee Coordinator (SRC) is an important strategy for the long-term sustainability of your ethnic community-based organization (ECBO) and for strengthening its ability to carry out its mission. This relationship is also critical for the success of refugee resettlement in your state. ECBOs are closest […]
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Many Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs) start informally, with a group of people coming together to help newcomer community members meet urgent needs. Typically, new ECBOs have little if any funding to support their work at first; instead, they are fueled in the beginning by passionate leaders and individuals serving as volunteers. But, as an ECBO […]
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In the nonprofit landscape, ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) play a unique role: they serve as hubs of information and cultural orientation for newcomer communities, provide direct services addressing specific needs, and foster a sense of belonging and resilience within their communities. Like other nonprofits, to be successful and sustainable, ECBOs must develop and carry out […]
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This year commemorates the 23rd anniversary of World Refugee Day, observed annually on June 20. It is a pivotal moment to spotlight the challenges faced by millions worldwide who have been displaced due to persecution, conflict, and violence. Through events organized by refugee communities and supporting organizations, we can draw attention to the struggles of […]
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Ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) play a vital role in supporting and empowering their communities. However, the pressing needs of their daily operations often limit their capacity to plan for future leadership transitions. As the Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD) highlights in this blog post, succession planning can be reframed as an opportunity for growth […]
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As providers for their community, ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) take on a variety of important roles—all of which require adequate funding. Without proper funding, ECBOs would be unable to pay for programs and activities for their communities, training for their staff and volunteers, and basic business expenses. Many ECBOs first turn to grants provided by […]
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This guide, developed by Switchboard in partnership with Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD), describes how ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) can diversify their funding sources to improve organizational sustainability and outlines strategies for fundraising within various funding mechanisms while considering the specific challenges that ECBOs face.
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Supporting a community demands a robust support structure. Leaders of ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) particularly understand this. As defined by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), an ECBO is a nonprofit primarily formed by present or past refugees to champion refugee progress. Having a community-led ECBO board can go a long way in meeting a […]
