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Mission Driven:
Make education a priority.
Include education as one of your organizational goals.
GCH “To educate and increase awareness of local needs.”
GCH has 3 strategies within its mission:
Provides service programs.
Provides Grants to Local 501c3’s.
Engages in education.
Education is fundamental to all that the GCH does and with all the populations that we serve.
It provides one on one learning.
It provides hands on experience.
It is inherent in all that we do.
Is this a formal event?Outside speaker?What is an appropriate venue?Thinking bigger scale? – Then:
Do you need a concept paper? Do you need a program plan?
Is this an informal event? In a member’s home? Example: Book Circle Other points?
Planning is Key!
Select the Best Forum for Learning
Book Circle
Liaisons
Grantee presentations at each quarterly meeting
Presentations in Community
Grantee Celebration
To Educate Members the GCH:
Books selected by membersTopics related to community issues
Meet in homes or local restaurants
Led by member volunteer
Often invite local speakers to participate
Recent example: “Orange is the New Black” with community partner, Friends of Guest House
Book Circle
One of your best educational forums
Education while serving and having fun
ExampleHunger program at Empty BowlsHand our material on local hunger Show ppt. on local hunger issues
during program
Provides hands on learning experiences
Service Projects
On Going
Helping Hungry KidsShelter Programs
One Time
Empty Bowls
Each provides a rich educational opportunity for Giving Circle Members and for the community
Service Programs
Members are encouraged to assume the role of liaison to a new grantee organization.
Particularly if they have presented that 501c3 during the grant review process.
Provides a way to acquire in-depth knowledge of one agency.
Liaisons
To interface between the new Grantee and your organization
Provides an excellent one-on-one experience, especially for new members
Often inspires members to volunteer with that agency
Liaison Role
Invite new Grantees to meetings and networking periods.
Include a networking period before and after the business meeting.
Invite Grantee to speak about how grant dollars are being used.
Quarterly Meetings
Guests:
Current grant winners Giving circle members Community members Local dignitaries
Goals:
Learn about work of Grantees Educate community and community leaders about
work of circle Recruit new members Network
Annual Grantee Celebration
There are numerous ways to provide successful educational programs:
InformalHands onInexpensiveVaried in nature Easy to doHighly successful
In In closing
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