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Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.In this episode, I’m joined by Tara Barauskas, Executive Director of Community Corporation of Santa Monica (Community Corp). Tara has over twenty years of experience in affordable housing development, with experience in both nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing development organizations. Community Corp is one such organization, working to restore, build, and manage affordable housing for people of modest means.Join us as we explore: Fostering effective communication with communitiesWhere policies around affordable housing fall shortThe challenges facing nonprofits post-pandemic and onlineHow Community Corp has impacted Santa Monica in the last four decadesKey Takeaway:[04:58 - 08:06] - Working with the Community [08:35 - 11:24] - Meeting Residents’ Requirements[15:18 - 18:35] - Facing Challenges in Advocacy[20:57 - 23:14] - Community Corp’s Effect in Santa MonicaEpisode Resources:Tara Barauskas on LinkedInCommunity Corporation of Santa Monica WebsiteNonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so
