Your community group does not need to re-invent the wheel. There are many successful groups who have gone on this journey before you. They can help you develop are some of the key skills that you will need. The resources shown here are key information sources as well as examples of how and where to build your skills.
Social Enterprise Toolkit
A toolkit for social enterprises, including various exercises, strategies, and advice to help organizations succeed. It covers topics such as storytelling, defining objectives, understanding...
Stakeholder Engagement Guide
A guide on stakeholder engagement within energy communities. It delves into governance building, risk management, and strategies to spark enthusiasm in neighborhoods. Target Audience:...
Workshop Facilitation Guide (CE4EUI)
A facilitator’s guide incorporating practical exercises, advice, and tools to conduct workshops. This is focused on the clean energy transition for EU islands, but is applicable in most communty...
REScoop Guide for Stakeholder Management
A manual detailing the engagement and management of stakeholders within renewable energy cooperatives (REScoops). It outlines initial steps for REScoop initiation and provides tools to enhance...
Managing Virtual Meetings for Group Leaders
This guide is designed for community group leaders, offering extensive advice on organizing and conducting online meetings using various platforms like Zoom, Teams, and WebEx. Topics covered...