Leadership Boards….Do you have a LOVE Connection??
March 13, 2013
conference Overview
Introductions
Session Goals
Case Study Review
Questions and Answers
Board Fundamentals Clear Mission (KNOW YOUR GOAL!) 3 M’s….
Members Marketing Maintain (advocacy)
marketplace OverviewWHERE’S EVERYONE GOING?
a case Study
Aging Well Project:Mission:
To create an environment in which older adults can age well
Part of a national project funded nationally by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and locally by various foundations
a case Study
Aging Well Project:Local Structure:
Area agency on aging (fiscal agent)
Governing Council
Community Action teams (CAT)
Workgroups
a case Study
Aging Well Project:Challenges and Opportunities:
* Doing to older adults vs. doing with them* Older adult driven vs. agency driven* Balanced representation* Relationship between council and individual agencies* Support/Presence from the top* Fund Development* Sustainability
a case Study
Aging Well Project:Lessons Learned:
* Mission matters and FOCUS IS CRITICAL!* Execution trumps strategy* Leadership is crucial* Change comes hard* Know when to hold ‘em Know when to fold ‘em* Build a strong culture* Define the difference you want to make* Need top involvement/support* It is not about the money* Set measureable accomplishable goals* Make sure you have referral sources* Use existing assets where possible* Celebrate!!!
Some Common Questions:
1. How does an organization make the coalition have a lifespan perspective?2. How do we sell people/organizations on the benefits of being part of the coalition?3. What are some methods on sustaining board members (ie-leadership succession models)
Some Common Questions:Continued……
4. How to energize & reenergize a coalition with only a handful of committed members?!5. What is the role and responsibilities of the Board members?6. How do we ensure that the Board members feel engaged and valued?
Ideal Board Member
knowing the Roles
THE IDEAL BOARD MEMBER
Why Chuck?
>> He’s the connector.>> He evaluates the interests/characteristics of one party and introduces them to another party.>> He doesn’t tell them how to date, but offers his advice on how they might date better.>> If everyone likes each other, he pays for the 2nd date!
adapting to ChangeCASE STUDY #1: MADONNA
adapting to ChangeCASE STUDY #1: Boy George
sphere of Influence
ME
SERVICE PROVIDERS•Banker
•Car dealer•Stock Broker•Coffee Shop
•Landlord/Doorman•Mechanic•Store Clerk
•Waitress / Bartender
COMMUNICATION•Email
•Internet Groups•Blogs/Personal Website
•Letters•Telephone and Voicemail
•Text Messaging•Online Social Networks
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES•Gym/Athletics
•Clubs/Associations•Talents/Hobbies•Leisure Activities
•Travel•Transportation•Alumni Groups
WORK: PAST & PRESENT
•Co-workers•Clients
•Networks and Connections•Matching Gifts
•Space, Sponsor, In-kind•Newsletter/ Other Company
Comm.
FRIENDS: PAST & PRESENT
•Work•Immediate Friends•Extended Family
•Activities•Connections
•College Contacts
COMMUNITY•Local Businesses
•Community Centers•Newspapers
•Worship (Bulletin, event space)
NEIGHBORHOOD•Associations•Newsletters•Neighbors
•Events•Community Meetings
•Block Clubs/Neighborhood Groups
SIGNIFICANT OTHER/ CHILDREN
•Work•Friends•In-laws
•School (PTA/Teachers)•Activities (Personal, Work,
School, Coaches)•Connections
FAMILY/RELATIVES•Friends
•Their immediate friends•Community (incl. worship)•Network and Connections
•Personal Activities•Work