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Building an AAA Board DT McCarthy Consulting Benedictine Health - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Building an AAA Board DT McCarthy Consulting Benedictine Health - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Building an AAA Board DT McCarthy Consulting Benedictine Health System Leadership Conference 9.23.2015 The AAA Way Kay Sprinkel Grace (2009) Flexible framework Not an add on for volunteers or staff Volunteers
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“AAA” is…
Every board member engaged as an
Ambassador, Advocate and/or Asker
Volunteers choose roles/responsibilities
they will enjoy doing that will
Increase your facility’s visibility in its community Increase its capacity to engage people in giving/volunteering
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“AAA” Requires
Thoughtful interaction between staff &
volunteers
A culture for philanthropy Mission focus
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A Culture for Philanthropy
Essential for successful “AAA” program Fully engaged team Commitment to mission, vision, values Organization-wide Thoughtful Community Relations
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A Culture for Philanthropy
Relationship building resulting in
philanthropy
Highest possible giving participation by
insiders (board & staff)
Breaks down barriers to philanthropy Platform for volunteer roles as
Ambassadors, Advocates and/or Askers
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Implementing “AAA”
Present concept to Associated
Foundation leadership
AF Board should understand concept,
modify as needed to fit YOUR community
Use the resources of BHSF Philanthropy
T eam to discuss “AAA” with volunteers
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Philanthropy Team Resource
Help to engage volunteer leaders in
personally meaningful ways
Partner in presenting “AAA” concept Worksheets and materials to meet
community needs
Connector to others with successful
“AAA” experiences
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An “AAA” Foundation Board
Takes time and perseverance Critical to growing philanthropy Sync with annual & 3-year plan
- Determine needs that can be met by
philanthropy
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“AAA” Roles
Ambassador Advocate Asker Roles are flexible and can change
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AAA Checklist Survey
Tailor to fit your needs Start survey with your AF Board Multiple potential assignments for
volunteers
Can be used in new board member
- rientation
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Board Composition Exercise
Determine the current talent pool of
your AF board
Identify gaps in talents needed on the
board
Nominating committee can work to
identify, cultivate interest and recruit likely candidates to fill gaps
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Build Volunteer Confidence
Create a Volunteer T
- ol Kit
Training on principles of Community
Relations, Philanthropy and Stewardship
Be intentional about follow-up Recognize volunteers for their work
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Build Volunteer Confidence
Practice answering tough questions
and/or objections
Match volunteers with staff or other
volunteers
Plan first – determine the ideal and
acceptable
Know that major gift closure takes several
visits
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Questions?
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