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CED Community Engagement & Advocacy Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a 'memorandum of understanding' (MOU) in a community partnership?

    Answer: A non-binding agreement outlining roles, responsibilities, and expectations between partner organizations

    An MOU formalizes a collaborative relationship without creating legal liability, providing clarity on each partner's commitments and contributions.

  2. What is 'constituent voice' in program design?

    Answer: Incorporating feedback and perspectives from the people served into program development and evaluation

    Centering constituent voice ensures programs are relevant, effective, and responsive to the actual needs and preferences of the community being served.

  3. What is 'earned media' in a nonprofit communications strategy?

    Answer: Press coverage and publicity gained through outreach and newsworthiness rather than paid advertising

    Earned media — such as news stories, op-eds, and TV segments — builds credibility because it comes from independent journalists rather than paid placement.

  4. What is the role of a 'community advisory board' (CAB)?

    Answer: To provide guidance and community perspective to organizational leadership without formal governance authority

    CABs bring diverse community voices into strategic conversations, helping organizations stay accountable and connected to the populations they serve.

  5. Which approach best defines 'participatory action research' in a community context?

    Answer: A research process where community members are co-investigators who help design and conduct the study

    Participatory action research is a collaborative methodology that positions community members as active partners in generating knowledge about their own conditions.

  6. In advocacy, 'grasstops' engagement refers to:

    Answer: Mobilizing influential community leaders to communicate with policymakers on behalf of a cause

    Grasstops advocacy leverages the credibility and relationships of respected community figures — such as clergy, business leaders, or former officials — to persuade policymakers.