Bush School of Government and Public Service’s Department of Public Service and Administration will explore the relationship between city and county governments and nonprofit community partners during its fourth annual City and County Governance Symposium. This free professional development event, which is designed to promote dialogue between local government professionals and Bush School students and faculty, will be held from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT Thursday, April 16 at the Bush School’s Annenberg Presidential Conference Center.
This year’s event will address the dynamic relationship between nonprofits and local governments, which often share a common mission and constituents. These mutually beneficial relationships are often enhanced through grants from specific governmental revenue sources that support the nonprofit’s programming and services. This type of focused grantmaking helps nonprofits develop tailored services for local residents, which in some cases can lead to increased economic activity and sales tax revenues.
The symposium will feature panels that explore how cities, counties, and nonprofits leverage community partnerships to serve their constituents. Discussions will include the practice of grantmaking and grant management, the role each sector plays in community development, and the unique partnerships that emerge between nonprofits and local governments during disaster response.
For more information or to register, visit bush.tamu.edu/events. Questions may be directed to the City & County Governance Program at dferrell@tamu.edu.
