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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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Hosted on September 19, 2024, the training was delivered by Rob Callus, Switchboard Training Officer with a focus on community integration; Nao Kabashima, co-founder and Executive Director of the Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD); Nawid Mousa, manager of the Ethnic Community Self-Help Program; and, Sedrick Murhula, ECBO Consultant. Ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) and state […]
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This blog post explores how Ethnic Community-Based Organizations (ECBOs) can expand their impact by choosing between 501(c)(3) status and fiscal sponsorship. Here, we’ll define both options, discuss scenarios for choosing each path, and examine their benefits and challenges. Featuring insights from leaders of New Chance Inc.—Ukraine Relief Program, United Stateless, and Slavic Refugee and Immigrant […]
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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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Hosted on June 18, 2024, the training was delivered by Nao Kabashima, co-founder and Executive Director of the Karen Organization of San Diego (KOSD); Haji A. Adan, the Executive Director at Refugee & Immigrant Self-Empowerment Inc. (RISE), a prominent ECBO; and Yahya Haqiqi, President & CEO of the Afghan Support Network (ASN). Nonprofit organizations typically […]
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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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Hosted on March 7, 2024, the training was delivered by Drocella Mugorewera, an international bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and founder of the Diversity in Action Global Movement; Amina Sheik Mohamed, Founding Director of the Refugee Health Unit at the University of California San Diego Center for Community Health, and co-developer of the San Diego Refugee […]
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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 […]
