SLIDE 1 Bob Schroeder, PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 18, 2013
Literacy Council of Benton County 2013 State of the Council
Literacy Changes Lives!
SLIDE 2 What is the Mission & Vision of LCBC?
Mission
To increase Adult English literacy by developing volunteer
tutors to teach students because Literacy Changes Lives!
Vision
To dramatically increase adult English literacy in Benton
County.
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What are the Core Values of LCBC?
Literacy Trust & Respect Commitment Confidentiality Human Potential
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Number of Students
9 51 12 54 12 49 13 36 49 81 34 86 32 91 20 105 20 95 20 40 60 80 100 120 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ABL ESL
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Students Waiting
35 70 30 44 23 31 47 27 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Students Waiting
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Tutor Training Sessions
1 7 6 8 7 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total # of Tutor Trainings
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Tutors Trained
29 5 10 15 20 25 30 2013 Total # of Tutors Trained
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Tutors
9 24 11 31 13 35 9 32 13 42 19 71 17 76 17 40 11 74 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ABL ESL
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Volunteer Hours
3400 3871 3579 4315 3785 616 5270 973 6026 1844 5955 1410 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Tutors Other
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LCBC Operating Budget (in ,000s)
101 132 139 158 165 198 201 183 173 50 100 150 200 250 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 est
SLIDE 11 Funding Support
Foundations
Budgeted $85,000; Acquired $79,720 – under: ($5,280)
Other:
WM Vat Budgeted $250; Acquired $1500 Annual Fund Budgeted $5,000 Acquired $7,467 All Special Events Budgeted $26,700 Acquired $34,266 Over $7,566 Total Funding Budgeted $182,950 Acquired $191,993 Over $9043
SLIDE 12 LCBC Efficiency Rating
Basic fundamental standard of the state is that every
student is learning to read and write!
State requires 80% efficiency rating or higher on core indicators to
continue funding support.
LCBC has 97% efficiency rating!
This means that all active students enrolled are accomplishing or exceeding
the necessary goals and achievements set forth in the program!
If there is a bottom line in a NPO it is effectiveness in public service
performance
LCBC continues to rank among the highest councils in Arkansas
A testament to the hard work of our staff, volunteers and Board!
SLIDE 13 LCBC Campus
Our location continues to exceed expectations with its location central to Downtown Bentonville. This feature of LCBC must be leveraged to a greater
- extent. This should be one of our strengths.
Martha has been instrumental in fostering a partnership/friendship wit the Wal-Mart Visitors Center. Farmer’s Markets and First Fridays are excellent
- pportunities to showcase LCBC.
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Scrabble Wars!
6452 17161 10709 5497 17649 12152 6538 16598 10060 19763 35267 15505 20718 36648 15929 9208 26804 17596 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Expenses Revenue Profit
SLIDE 15 Board Participation
Board of Director Participation FYE 2012 Description Present Absent % Attending July 5 6 36% August 3 8 27% September 8 3 73% October 6 5 55% November (No Meeting) December 10 1 91% January 0% February 7 5 58% March 0% April 11 1 92% May 4 75% June (est.) 5 5 50% Average Total Attendance 60%
SLIDE 16 Board Diversity
The greatest strength of a Board is the diversity of its
members!
Financial Management HR Risk Management Legal Expertise Information Systems Organizational Development Educational Development Research Security
SLIDE 17 Board Goals
Standing Goals
1.
Maintain friendly attitude in meetings – Yes!
2.
Annual Budget proposal ready for May meeting – Yes!
3.
One Major fundraiser annually to meet/exceed funding goal – Yes!
4.
Maintain liaisons w/Bentonville, Rogers, BV & Gravette libraries – Yes!
5.
A quorum of members at 90% of meetings – No!
6.
Planning retreat each Spring – Yes!
7.
100% participation in financial support of LCBC – Yes!
8.
Maintain operational status for standing committees – Yes!
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Board Goals
2013 Goals
Increase active tutors by 50% of those active as of July 1, 2012 No Recruit 10 new tutors from Rogers - Yes Recruit 10 new tutors from Gravette/Decatur (in conjunction w/ Dogwood Literacy Council) - Cultivate and receive another major gift of $25,000 or more - Yes Hold 6 small promo/funding/fairs events - Yes Place 12 press releases in local print media - No Continue updating of LCBC web site - Yes Finish Master Strategic Plan (Ongoing)
SLIDE 19 Volunteers
Advisory Council continues to grow and retain its
enthusiasm and high degree of participation!
Recently added some new members
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The Board
This year we welcomed new Board member Martha!
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Activities & Events
Scrabble Wars! On The Border nights, NPO fairs, rummage sale Constant updating of Social Media - Facebook,
Twitter, Linkedin- went from approx 85 to 200 “likes” on Facebook
GoodSearch/GoodShop donations will top $500
SLIDE 22 Board Goals
Standing Goals
1.
Maintain friendly attitude in meetings
2.
Annual Budget proposal ready for May meeting
3.
One Major fundraiser annually to meet/exceed funding goal
4.
Maintain liaisons w/Bentonville, Rogers, BV & Gravette libraries
5.
A quorum of members at 90% of meetings
6.
Planning retreat each Spring
7.
100% participation in financial support of LCBC
8.
Maintain operational status for standing committees
9.
Finish Executive Director’s eval by yearly meeting
SLIDE 23 “In large measure the NPO’s have been asked to take on some of the toughest challenges we face in sustaining both our global society and our individual
- communities. To be effective in their tasks they must rely on strong,
dedicated, and courageous boards of directors. These boards must be informed and fearless in seeking financial help to carry out their work.”
Literacy Council of Benton County 2013 State of the Council
Literacy Changes Lives!
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Moving Forward! Taking LCBC to the next level
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Major Challenges
Fund Raising Demonstrating mission effectiveness Tutor Recruitment Raising LCBC’s visibility in the community Growing the Board, both in size and diversity
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Major Challenges
FUND RAISING! This is the bottom line, with the additional challenge that competition for the philanthropic dollar has never been more intense. Funders and donors are being forced to choose where and how to cut - they will demand more evidence of effectiveness.
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Questions
Questions we can ask to make LCBC better What can we do to help our “graduates?” What are the long-term results of our “graduates” or “drop-outs?” How can we, or can we, address the issue of “transient” students? Are we serving our students as best we can?
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David Rockefeller - quoting his grandfather John D. Rockefeller
“Never think you need to apologize for asking someone to give to a worthy cause.”
SLIDE 29 Six Keys of Philanthropic Giving
People give money because they want to People don’t give unless they’re asked
Corollary: People do not make large donations unless they are
asked to consider large donations
People give money to PEOPLE People give money to opportunities, not to needs People give to success, not to distress People give money to make a change for the good
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Things you can do in lieu of “asking”
Advocate for government money.
Provide intelligence on prospects.
Set up a meeting with a prospective customer.
E-mail, call or visit a donor just to say thanks.
Explain to a prospect why you serve.
Host a small gathering at your home.
Recruit an in-kind service.
Negotiate a lower price from a vendor.
SLIDE 31 Student Goals & Achievement Highlights This is why we do what we do!
Goals and Achievements
Four student obtained U.S. citizenship (plus two children.) Two obtained driver’s licenses Two students became employed! Four students increased their income. One student registered to vote. Two students received their GED and two graduated to Adult
Education! LITERACY CHANGES LIVES!
