Upcoming Events

Marketing & Fund Development BRAG - Environmental & Climate Communication
May
9

Marketing & Fund Development BRAG - Environmental & Climate Communication

Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Marketing & Fund Development BRAG focuses on marketing, PR, communications, fundraising and event management. It is intended for development and marketing staff.  

Not everyone knows what those acronyms mean. May's meeting will be centered around how to best communicate environmental and climate topics to audiences with varying degrees of knowledge. Topics will include marketing building and material reuse as climate action as well as issues and solutions in gathering and sharing accurate data.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Operations BRAG - Reuse Retail Pricing & Sales
May
16

Operations BRAG - Reuse Retail Pricing & Sales

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAG) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

May’s meeting will focus on pricing. How much should we charge for this? Should we price low so it sells quickly or price higher and wait for the right customer? Attendees will have an opportunity to share their pricing strategies and learn from others.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Executive Leadership BRAG - Staffing
May
23

Executive Leadership BRAG - Staffing

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Executive Leadership BRAG focuses on organizational strategy and leadership, board development, policy/advocacy and any other things that executive leaders must deal with…so everything? It is intended for executive directors, business owners, presidents, board members, CEOs and similar positions.

May’s meeting will focus on staffing. Attendees will be able to share their challenges and successes with recruiting new employees, training and managing the staff they have.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Marketing & Fund Development BRAG - Community Programming & Event Development
Jun
13

Marketing & Fund Development BRAG - Community Programming & Event Development

Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Marketing & Fund Development BRAG focuses on marketing, PR, communications, fundraising and event management. It is intended for development and marketing staff.  

Reuse is a creative and social activity. How can we create programming and events that further our missions and help support our businesses? This is a conversation for those developing reuse programming, hosting reuse events and anyone interested in doing so.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Operations BRAG - Selling Online
Jun
20

Operations BRAG - Selling Online

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAG) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

Selling used building materials online...is it a great opportunity or not worth the trouble? Join other Build Reuse members who have their own online stores, sell on resale platforms like eBay, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace or are just toying with the idea of adding an online sales channel.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Executive Leadership BRAG - Board Recruitment & Engagement
Jun
27

Executive Leadership BRAG - Board Recruitment & Engagement

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Executive Leadership BRAG focuses on organizational strategy and leadership, board development, policy/advocacy and any other things that executive leaders must deal with…so everything? It is intended for executive directors, business owners, presidents, board members, CEOs and similar positions.

Do you lead an organization governed by a board of directors? How can we build boards that are representative of the communities we serve? What are the different ways board members support their reuse organizations? This conversation will be an opportunity to share your approach to board recruitment and engagement.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Executive Leadership BRAG - Managing Organizational Growth
Apr
25

Executive Leadership BRAG - Managing Organizational Growth

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Executive Leadership BRAG focuses on organizational strategy and leadership, board development, policy/advocacy and any other things that executive leaders must deal with…so everything? It is intended for executive directors, business owners, presidents, board members, CEOs and similar positions.

Building and building material reuse is on the rise! April's meeting will cover how to manage growth, increase organizational capacity, and ensure success in keeping up with a developing industry.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Operations BRAG - Material Pickups
Apr
18

Operations BRAG - Material Pickups

Build Reuse Affinity Groups (BRAG) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

How do materials get to where they need to go? Join the April meeting to share best practices for donation and other types of material pickups, customer and client coordination, and identify room for operational improvements.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Marketing & Fund Development BRAG - Social Media
Apr
11

Marketing & Fund Development BRAG - Social Media

Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAGs) are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Marketing & Fund Development BRAG focuses on marketing, PR, communications, fundraising and event management. It is intended for development and marketing staff.  

Literacy is no longer contained to reading and writing, you have to know your way around the web. Join the April meeting to hear from others about how they utilize social media as a tool in maintaining support and engaging new audiences for various sustainability topics.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Executive Leadership BRAG - Developing Industry Partnerships
Mar
28

Executive Leadership BRAG - Developing Industry Partnerships

Join us for the initial Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAG) for Executive Leadership. BRAGs are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Executive Leadership BRAG focuses on organizational strategy and leadership, board development, policy/advocacy and any other things that executive leaders must deal with…so everything? It is intended for executive directors, business owners, presidents, board members, CEOs and similar positions.

March's meeting will focus on identifying, pursuing, and developing industry partners. Attendees will be able to share their success and goals in establishing beneficial partnerships and how to maintain these relationships for ongoing collaboration.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Mar
21

Operations BRAG - Deconstruction

Join us for the initial Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAG) for Reuse Operations. BRAGs are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Operations BRAG focuses on managing day-to-day operations, including reuse retail, deconstruction, sourcing/receiving materials and any other aspect of business operations. It is intended for COOs, directors of operations, reuse center, deconstruction, donation/material and other managers.

March's meeting will focus on deconstruction operations. Attendees are welcome to share success and challenges in managing the deconstruction practice, coordinating with homeowners and haulers, and valuing the impact of building material reuse.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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Mar
14

Marketing & Fund Development BRAG - Fundraising

Join us for the initial Build Reuse Affinity Group (BRAG) for Marketing & Fund Development. BRAGs are an opportunity for Build Reuse members to get together, ask questions and learn from each other. The Reuse Marketing & Fund Development BRAG focuses on marketing, PR, communications, fundraising and event management. It is intended for development and marketing staff.  

March's meeting will focus on funding opportunities and strategies for material reuse, existing and emerging. Attendees will be able to share their perspectives and approaches in fundraising and learn how others value and "sell" sustainability.

BRAGs are limited to 10 attendees per meeting. If a meeting reaches capacity, an additional BRAG may be added for that month. Attendees must be Build Reuse members in good standing. Non-members may attend one meeting per year.

To register, email membership@buildreuse.org and indicate which BRAG you would like to attend.

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