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Genesee County Arts & Cultural
Groups/OrganizationsPresented by Jennifer Acree - BEST Project, Flint, Michigan
A presentation for
MissionTo strengthen the nonprofit sector of
Flint and Genesee County by providing capacity building support and technical
assistance.
Capacity BuildingCapacity building is any activity that enhances the ability of an organization to achieve its mission, vision, goals, and objectives; it is both a process and a desired outcome. The process includes assessing and developing skills, systems, people and other resources that organizations use to meet critical community needs; it is focused on strengthening the ability to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. The desired outcomes of capacity building are increased organizational effectiveness, adaptability, and sustainability.
Technical Assistance Technical assistance is expert consultation on
specific management and operational areas, such as information technology, public relations, marketing and communication. Understanding the organizational culture, accessibility and reliability are key to the relationship between the group and the provider. Consultants and technical assistance providers tend to be hired to come in and perform a discrete service for a limited period of time.
Programs• Third Cohort• Michigan NOW! & Recover Michigan (in partnership
with Michigan Nonprofit Association)• ArtsConnection• Building and Preparing the Boards of the Future (in
partnership with BoardSource)• BoardConnect® Genesee• Technical Assistance• Education and Peer Learning• Resource Library• Vetted Consultant Pool
Cultural Planning Process Arts Cohort Research Cohort Agencies Kresge Opportunity Flint Funders Collaborative Support
Increase the frequency of collaboration among arts and cultural organizations to deliver high-quality programs and reach diverse audiences.
Improve the management and leadership capacity of individual arts and cultural organizations, with an emphasis on small and grassroots organizations.
Engage greater numbers of emerging and professional artists as members, participants, employees, volunteers and patrons in the local arts and cultural community; highlight success stories.
Provide greater access to organizational development resources and technical assistance beyond the two year initiative.
Networking & Convening Events (8-12)July 2010-December 2011
Training & Workshop StipendApril 2010-December 2011
Assessments/Organizational ReviewsJuly 19, 2010-September 24, 2010
Technical AssistanceOctober 19, 2010-February 26, 2011
Multi-Agency Projects TBD
Application DistributionMay 7, 2010-June 17, 2010
Application ConsultationsMay 10, 2010-June 14, 2010
Application DeadlineJune 18, 2010 at 5pm
Application NotificationJuly 1, 2010 via emailWeek of July 5 via mail
Genesee County entity All budget sizes All staff or volunteer sizes 501c3 nonprofit organization Group in the process of applying for 501c3
status Arts program with a nonprofit fiscal host All others must contact BEST to discuss
eligibility
1. Provide a brief history of your group/organization (up to 1 page).
2. What is the mission of your group/organization?
3. What organizational development areas (up to 2) do you hope to strengthen through technical assistance from BEST Staff or a Consultant?
4. Why did you select these areas as your top priority for your organization? What do you hope will be improved/different as a result of this work?
5. What is the staff structure of your group/organization?
6. What is the governance structure of your organization? Note: If you do not have a board of directors please describe who is involved in the leadership and oversight of your group.
Letter of Commitment signed by the Board Chair and Contact Person The letter should articulate your group/organizational commitment to the program activities and timeline including organizational reviews, meeting with a consultant or BEST staff, participation in workshops and peer learning activities. Groups without a Board Chair should contact Jennifer Acree to discuss the governance structure.
Board Roster including name, contact information, length of time on the board, and area of expertise
Be clear and concise Assume the reviewer knows nothing about
your group/organization Answers are reviewed based on quality
information not length Do not provide materials beyond the
requested information (i.e., brochures, flyers, etc.)
Contact BEST if you have any questions
Check email for periodic updates and program related information
Be responsive to calls, email requests for information, etc. (no more than 48 hours)
Attend BEST workshops, peer learning sessions and ArtsConnection events
Commit time to do the work. Capacity building takes time and effort be prepared to take time with your internal stakeholders to get feedback and input for your projects.
Jennifer [email protected]
810.232.8000, ext. 13810.869.1272
310 E. Third StreetFlint, Michigan 58502
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