Papers by Stephen Silha
New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, 1993
Raising $7.8 million to build a controversial AIDS nursing facility in less than five years took ... more Raising $7.8 million to build a controversial AIDS nursing facility in less than five years took an extraordinary mix of the right personalities, fortuitous timing, grass–roots support, crackerjack lawyers and grant proposal writers, connections with the business and political communities, carefully planned groundwork, and passion.
Like other states, Idaho faces increasing numbers of youth considered at risk for becoming a detr... more Like other states, Idaho faces increasing numbers of youth considered at risk for becoming a detriment to society. Some communities are looking to the arts as a way to help young people channel their energies positively. In 1993 and 1994, the Idaho Commission on the Arts wanted to test the idea that artists working with first-time juvenile offenders might be able to help them find their voice and connection to the community. Ten artists were chosen to conduct various kinds of community residencies working with small groups of students in classes, workshops, and public presentations. This document describes each artist's residency in brief. Concluding sections give guidelines and advice for designing and implementing similarly successful programs. (MM)
Like other states, Idaho faces increasing numbers of youth considered at risk for becoming a detr... more Like other states, Idaho faces increasing numbers of youth considered at risk for becoming a detriment to society. Some communities are looking to the arts as a way to help young people channel their energies positively. In 1993 and 1994, the Idaho Commission on the Arts wanted to test the idea that artists working with first-time juvenile offenders might be able to help them find their voice and connection to the community. Ten artists were chosen to conduct various kinds of community residencies working with small groups of students in classes, workshops, and public presentations. This document describes each artist's residency in brief. Concluding sections give guidelines and advice for designing and implementing similarly successful programs. (MM)
Community and Junior College Journal, 1978
... Abstract: Describes the focus of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Science for Cit... more ... Abstract: Describes the focus of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Science for Citizens program on getting citizens involved in scientific issues relating to public policy or decision making, and outlines the role of community colleges in facilitating NSF public service ...
What's preventing us from improving our communications environment?
Can community and news organ... more What's preventing us from improving our communications environment?
Can community and news organizations do a better job of communicating?
Can new information technologies help shape a system that meets citizens' needs for good communication, thus building community and strengthening democracy?
This study examines how three sectors - news media, nonprofit organizations, and high-technology - can exert leadership to improve civic communications in the Puget Sound region.
What's preventing us from improving our communications environment?
Can community and news organi... more What's preventing us from improving our communications environment?
Can community and news organizations do a better job of communicating?
Can new information technologies help shape a system that meets citizens' needs for good communication, thus building community and strengthening democracy?
This study examines how three sectors - news media, nonprofit organizations, and high-technology - can exert leadership to improve civic communications in the Puget Sound region.
Conference Presentations by Stephen Silha
A detailed report from the first Symposium on The Media & Philanthropy, hosted by The Chicago Tri... more A detailed report from the first Symposium on The Media & Philanthropy, hosted by The Chicago Tribune in 1987. Conversations among media representatives, philanthropists, journalists, and not-for-profit leaders. Trade media coverage of the symposium.
Books by Stephen Silha
CityFair: A Sourcebook on Citizen Self-Help Fairs, 1982
How to create and run a Citizen Self-Help Fair, based on Seattle's Experience with two CityFairs ... more How to create and run a Citizen Self-Help Fair, based on Seattle's Experience with two CityFairs in 1980 and 1981. "Celebrating Citizens' Greatest Ideas" was the theme. What are citizens themselves doing to solve urban problems? Many of the ideas presented - recycling, teen peer counseling, composting - were later adopted by the City of Seattle. The 1980 fair coincided with the meeting of the US Conference of Mayors in Seattle, and many mayors visited. Presidential candidates spoke at the conference, but among them only John Anderson and Jesse Jackson accepted our invitation to speak at CityFair.
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Papers by Stephen Silha
Can community and news organizations do a better job of communicating?
Can new information technologies help shape a system that meets citizens' needs for good communication, thus building community and strengthening democracy?
This study examines how three sectors - news media, nonprofit organizations, and high-technology - can exert leadership to improve civic communications in the Puget Sound region.
Can community and news organizations do a better job of communicating?
Can new information technologies help shape a system that meets citizens' needs for good communication, thus building community and strengthening democracy?
This study examines how three sectors - news media, nonprofit organizations, and high-technology - can exert leadership to improve civic communications in the Puget Sound region.
Conference Presentations by Stephen Silha
Books by Stephen Silha
Can community and news organizations do a better job of communicating?
Can new information technologies help shape a system that meets citizens' needs for good communication, thus building community and strengthening democracy?
This study examines how three sectors - news media, nonprofit organizations, and high-technology - can exert leadership to improve civic communications in the Puget Sound region.
Can community and news organizations do a better job of communicating?
Can new information technologies help shape a system that meets citizens' needs for good communication, thus building community and strengthening democracy?
This study examines how three sectors - news media, nonprofit organizations, and high-technology - can exert leadership to improve civic communications in the Puget Sound region.