A Social Change Agency can be the difference maker in how you deal with issues that impact your community. Do you have a problem with people? Are things getting better or worse? Is there hope for change? Your local SSA will be able to help you with what you need.

What does an agency do exactly? It works on three main missions: improving programs and services for people with disabilities; serving the underprivileged communities; and engaging communities in economic development. It also advocates for and promotes healthy relationships between people and their families, work with concerned groups to create awareness, and provide resources and referrals for these groups. The goals of the agency may vary from area to area and it often takes years before a plan is put into place. Some social change agencies even get involved in local elections, to increase their influence.

Do you have a nonprofit organization, church, school, or other group that needs some help? Many organizations and individuals have a tough time gaining the trust and support of the public. Unfortunately, the problems usually occur when people who are familiar with the organization or its activities begin to doubt their motives. An effective social change agency recognizes this as a problem and looks for creative ways to develop relationships. A trusted advisor will sit down with the organizations' members to identify key goals, strategies, and needs. Once this is understood, the strategic planning process can begin.

In Washington, DC there are many non-profits that would benefit from the assistance of a strategic planning consultant. One such organization is the Human Society. According to their website, "the Human Society's strategic plan focuses on building and maintaining a system that provides services to low-income families, while educating those in low-income communities about issues and forming partnerships that promote social change." Another key nonprofit organization in the Washington area is the African American Women's Reproductive Health Services Organization (AAWRHO). The mission statement of AARRO is "providing comprehensive reproductive health services to black women through educational, informational, and behavioral programs."

A social change agency may also find it beneficial to work with other nonprofits. For example, the Howard Center for Drug Abuse Services provides training and educational opportunities for other nonprofit organizations as well. There are magazine that a nonprofit organization can benefit from strategic planning. One such benefit is public relations.

Public relations is important when it comes to achieving change in any environment. magazine may be able to benefit from the assistance of other like-minded nonprofits once it has been determined that a strategic plan is necessary. Through a public relations campaign, these two entities can work together. By working together in a joint effort, nonprofit organizations hope to create change and bring about positive change in their public image, while at the same time raising awareness of their causes and benefiting their target audience.

A public relations program for a social change agency may include strategic planning, strategic alliances, and strategic alliances with other like-minded nonprofit organizations. A key aspect of a PR campaign will be building trust and credibility with the target audience. A trusted advisor will help nonprofits build their reputation within the target audience's community. Trust and credibility are two main pillars of any successful nonprofit organization. Trusting and believing in the expertise of a public relations specialist will ensure that any campaign is effective. An effective PR campaign will strengthen relationships with existing partners, generate new partnerships, and expand awareness and participation.

It is very important for nonprofits to have a trusted advisor. These individuals should be involved in every step of the strategic planning process and be open and honest with the nonprofits they serve. A trusted advisor will contribute knowledge, experience, professionalism, and thought leadership training to any nonprofit organization. The thought leadership training provided by the trusted advisor will be the key to a successful public relations program. Effective public relations programs require an investment of time, resources, creativity, knowledge, and focus.