TOTAL PACKAGE PROGRAM

MENTORING PROGRAM FOR AGES 12 TO 15

OUR MISSIONThe “Total Package Program” is a youth mentoring program targeting the 12-15 age group and is designed around 10 keys life skills that will build leaders of tomorrow.

OUR GOALS:• The goal of “Total Package Program”

will be designed to develop leadership skills that encompass the following 10 principles. At the same time students will be exposed to various mentors, groups and community leaders that will serve as role models.

• • “T-Points”:• 1. Time - time management• 2. Talent - career development• 3. Talking - good communication skills• 4. Taking Tests - academic

development• 5. Temple - say no to drugs, nutrition• 6. Tour - learning about other cultures,

getting a global view of the work• 7. Taking Charge - becoming a leader• 8. Teamwork - working with other

people• 9. Taking a stand - decision-making• 10.Treasures - money management•

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FUNDRAISING GOAL 100,000 YRS• COPORATE SPONSORS• PRIVATE SPONSORS• BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEDIA = COMMUNICATION

• INTERNET PERSONAL• LETTERS• DIRECT MAIL • CAMPAIGN • YELLOW PAGES• FLYERS• PROGRAM WEBSITE• PERSONAL VISITS

www:\\totalpackage.com

Fundraising via Net

Direct Mail Letter PersonalizedDirect Mail Campaign - Letter [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

As many of you may already know, I am involved in fundraising for the Total Package Program Leaders of tomorrow are not born but are developed. So let’s start in our community by mentoring and developing our own. This is the goal and focus of this program targeting youth ages 12 to 15 years of age.

I am contacting you to request your support in the form of a tax-deductible donation. With the generous support of people like you this is the best times to invest in our young and expect the ROI to last a life time.

For more information on how your donation is helping to make a difference in the lives of so many in our community, we invite you to visit our Web site at [URL]. You can also find information there on our upcoming events for this year and volunteer opportunities.

Please indicate the amount you wish to contribute below and one of our representatives will contact you. Once you reply this information is automatically captured.

Enclosed: amount to donate[$ ].

Thank you again, and we look forward to your continued support.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Title]

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Direct Mail Campaign - Letter [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] July 8, 2009

[Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

Thank you so much for your generous donation of $[____________] to Total Package Program.

As you know, leaders of tomorrow are not born but are developed. So let’s start in our community by mentoring and developing our own. This is the goal and focus of this program targeting youth ages 12 to 15 years of age.

With the generous support of people like you this is the best times to invest and expect the ROI to last a life time and to work toward a brighter future with programs in life skills.

For more information on how your donation is helping to make a difference in the lives of so many in our community, we invite you to visit our Web site at [URL]. You can also find information there on our upcoming events for this year and volunteer opportunities.

Thank you again, and we look forward to your continued support.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Title]

Volunteer Recruitment

• Research mentoring/coaching partner organizations – Non-profit

• Big Brothers/Big Sisters• A Child’s Place

– Educational• Sylvan Learning Center

– Corporate• Bank of America• Wachovia/Wells Fargo• Duke Energy

• Research volunteer partnering structure– Time commitment per child– One on one partnering– Assistance with administration and organization

Volunteer Recruitment• Research board member structure

– Size– Member background/experience desired– Recruitment– Responsibilities

• Research Speakers for “T’s”– Sports/Athlete– Executive– Educational– Political– Non-profit

Volunteer Training

• Develop and organize training for volunteers, mentors/coaches and board members

– Formal vs. Informal– Buy training vs. develop training

• BoardSource.org• United Way• Leadership Charlotte

ENROLLMENT

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SURVEY TOOLS

Enrollment and Pre-Survey

• Student application• Parent Consent

- Showcase the program through the brochure- Signed consent form

• Pre-Survey- Data collection to help concentrate on individual’s needs and that can be used as a measure

- Supportive Relationships- School Engagement - Attitudes and Behaviors - Ways of Coping

- No “correct” or “incorrect” answer- Ratings

Examples of Survey Questions

• Supportive Relationships (parents, teachers, relatives, friends, etc )Helps identify child’s interaction with adults and presence

- Do you have adults offer advice and help with personal problems?- Do you have adults that encourage and motivate you ?- “T” point : Teamwork, Temple, Talking

• School Engagement Helps identify any issues child is facing at school

- How often are you able to complete school assignments?- Are you paying attention in class ?- “T” point: Taking Tests, Time management

Examples of Survey Questions

• Attitudes and Behaviors Helps identify child’s personality

- Do you accept responsibility for your actions ?

- Do you do what you believe in ?- “T” point: Teamwork, Talking, Talent

• Ways of CopingHelps identify child’s coping techniques in difficult situation

- Do you act hastily when in difficult situation?- Do you see things from the other person’s point of view?- “T” point: Taking a stand, Taking charge

Program Survey

• Post-Survey by Mentees- Categories included in Pre-survey- Feedback about Mentors- Feedback about Program

• Survey by Mentors- Feedback on schedule and activities ?- What can be done better ?

• Survey by Parents- Has the child shown improvements ?- Improvements to current program ?

• References : Mentoring.org

Appendix – Pre Survey TemplatePRE-PROGRAM SURVEY

This survey will help us learn about you and the other youth who are participating in the mentoring program. It is important for us to learn as much as we can about what you get out of your participation and how we can improve the program to make it even better next year. It is important that you answer each question as honestly as you can. Remember that there are no right or wrong answers, so please do not answer the questions based on what you think we want to hear. Only the program coordinator will see how you answer the questions and he or she will keep your answers confidential. Thank you for taking this survey and helping us evaluate the program! Your Name: __________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Unless indicated, please CHECK ONLY ONE BOX per item. Supportive Relationships How many adults in your life (parents, teachers, counselors, relatives, friends, etc.) do the following things for you?

None One 2–3 4–5 6 or more

a. Offer help with schoolwork? b. Say something nice when you do something good? c. Pay attention to what’s going on in your life? d. Offer help in an emergency? e. Offer advice about personal problems, such as a problem with a friend?

f. Offer help if you were really upset or mad? School Engagement How often are the following true for you? Never Sometimes Often Very

Often a. I pay attention in class. b. I often come to class unprepared. c. I don’t try very hard in school. d. I work very hard on my schoolwork. e. I am able to complete my school assignments on time f. I have a planned schedule that I follow to manage my time g. Doing the best I can in school. Attitudes and Behaviors How important is each of the following to you in your life?

Not At All

Somewhat Important

Important Very Important

a. Getting along with my friends/team mates b. Doing what I believe is right, even if my friends make fun of me.

c. Standing up for what I believe, even when it’s unpopular to do so.

d. Telling the truth, even when it’s not easy. e. Accepting responsibility for my actions when I make a mistake or get in trouble.

f. Doing my best even when I have to do a job I don’t like.

Appendix – Program Survey Templates (Cont’d) We would like to have your opinion of the Total Package program so that we may evaluate and strengthen our program for the future. Please complete the questions below and return the survey to the program coordinator. (Please circle your response) 1. How would you rate the mentor program?

Excellent very good good poor 2. Did you enjoy being part of this program?

Yes mostly not much no 3. Would you want to continue in the program next year?

Yes probably not really no 4. Did participating in this program help you do better in school?

Yes mostly not much no 5. Did participating in this program help improve your attitude or personality?

Yes mostly not much no

6. Did you learn new things from your time in the program? Yes mostly not much no

7. List some of the activities you did in the mentorship program:

8. Was the schedule convenient?

9. Which of the T-points proved more useful and how/ why? 10. Are there any specific T-points that you would have liked to spend more time on

or emphasized on?

11. How do you rate the guest speakers? Excellent very good good poor

12. Would you suggest including any specific guest speakers ?

13. What do you think we should change or do differently next year?

14. Are there any other T-points you would like to be included for future?

Appendix – Parent Survey Template (Contd) Thank you for your support and interest in the Total Package Program. In order to find ways to make the program better, we ask you to take a few moments to complete this survey. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Date: _________________ Your Name _______________________ Child’s Name _______________

1. Has your child been in a mentorship program prior to this? Yes No

2. Does your child seem as if he or she enjoys the time spent in the mentorship activities? Yes No

3. Does your child (please check all that apply):

1. Seem happier? Yes No 2. Seem less angry? Yes No 3. Get along better with brothers/sisters? Yes No 4. Get along better with friends? Yes No 5. Listen better? Yes No 6. Feel better about him/her? Yes No 7. Work harder on homework? Yes No 8. Seem more responsible? Yes No 9. Have better school attendance? Yes No 10. Seem better behaved at home? Yes No 11. Do better in school? Yes No 12. Seem better behaved at school? Yes No 13. Have a better attitude about school? Yes No

4. What do you think are the greatest benefits your child will (has) receive as a result of having

participated in the Total Package mentorship program?

5. What would you suggest as a possible activity for mentors, mentees and their families?

Program Content- Scheduling

Tutoring/Studying; 45

Physical Activity/Break; 10

Lesson; 20

Lesson Appli-cation; 10

Clean up; 5

Program Schedule (in minutes)Meeting Schedule:Tuesday - Thursday for 1.5 hours

Program Participants:1st Year Participants-Orientation to the core values of the program

2nd and 3rd Year Participants-Demonstrate the core values by assisting as speakers, teaching lessons, and sharing experiences

Program Structure:45 minutes: tutoring/studying10 minutes: physical activity/break20 minutes: Lesson10 minutes: Lesson Applications5 minutes: Clean up

Program Content- Weekly Routines

• Day One– Program Kick-off– Introduction of program

and staff

• Day Two– Break into random groups– Begin group interaction

• Day Three– Brainstorm possible

activities with students

• Normal Routines– Approximately three

weeks of lessons and activities per core value

– Weekly speakers– Field trips taken about

every three weeks

Program Content- Core Values‘T' Core Value Definition Speakers Activities

Taking Tests importance of doing well in schoolCollege Admissions Study Tips

Guidance Counselor Test Taking Tips

Time Management how to best plan your timePerson in the workforce Making Schedules

Older Teen w/busy schedule Multi-tasking Game

Teamwork how to work well with othersPychologist (personality test) Take Briggs-Myers test

Sports Player Game to 'try on' different personalities

Taking charge how to be an effective leaderGovernment Official Game - everyone must lead once

CEO/Business Owner Game - shows what happens without leadership

Talking how to communicate wellPublic Speaker Table Topics (1-2 minute impromptu speaking)

Debator/Negotiator Table Topics to persuade

Temple how to treat your body rightNutritionist Healthy Foods

Police Officer (Drugs) Effects of Drugs

Exercise Exercise Day

Tourimportance of learning about other

cultures Representatives for other cultures Cultural Games

  Parallels with other cultures and same age group

Talent learning about possible careersRepresentatives for different occupations Job Function

  Requirements- School/Training

Taking a stand how to make good decisionsJudge Game- making quick decisions

Parent Brainstorm current decisions

Treasures how to manage moneyFinancial Planner Budget Simulation

Investor Brainstorm ways to save