Community-Based Organizations Engagement Playbook

The Community-Based Organizations (CBO) Engagement Playbook serves as a guide for organizations aiming to enhance their engagement with community-based organizations. The playbook outlines a structured approach beginning with identifying key internal stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among various departments such as planning, communications, and management. It encourages organizations to initiate conversations through meetings focused on reviewing current engagement practices and establishing actionable plans. The playbook also highlights the necessity of customizing the content to reflect the unique circumstances and goals of each organization. It provides a framework for building a comprehensive inventory of CBOs, organizing and mapping CBO data, and identifying gaps in engagement. Additionally, it suggests effective outreach strategies and emphasizes the importance of personal connections to foster alignment within the organization. This playbook aims to standardize the process of engaging with CBOs and to improve community relationships.