1. Nonprofits Rolling Together Conference August 23rd, 2018
Harnessing your Social Capital

2. Who am I?
Activist
College Graduate
Spouse
CEO/President

3. What is the Green Chamber?
Began in 2010
Formed by Local Business Owners
Based on the Triple Bottom Line
Our Goals

4. What is Social Capital?
Social Networks have value. Social capital refers to the collective value of all "social networks" [who people know] and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other ["norms of reciprocity"]. -- Saquero Seminar
“Social Capital" refers to features of social organization, such as networks, norms, and trust, that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit. Social capital enhances the benefits of investment in physical and human capital.—Robert Putnam
"It's not what you know, it's who you know." This common saying describes some of what is known about social capital. The saying implies what we commonly observe – that getting membership to exclusive clubs requires inside contacts; that close competitions for jobs and
contracts are often won by those with friends in high places.—University of Minnesota

5. Social Capital Networks
Bonding Networks
Bridging Networks
Linking Networks

6. Bonding Networks Usually with Family, friends, and neighbors
Give you a sense that you belong, help you get by. Also known as strong ties
Some can be bad: cults, gangs, elitist clubs

7. Bridging Networks Weak ties but give more opportunities
Benefits: People with broad connections expand their opportunities
Weak ties are most helpful during a job search because they gather a breadth of information and opportunities

8. Linking Networks
Create access to organizations and systems that help people get resources and create change
Are strong when residents trust leaders and private institutions
Are strong when residents are engaged with leaders of public and private institutions

9. Developing Social Capital
Take Stock of your Social Capital
Develop areas where you are lacking
Nurture ALL of your relationships

10. Summary Stronger Communities Better Education
Individual Well Being and Public Health
Economic Prosperity