Literacy Council of Benton County 2013 State of the Council Bob - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Literacy Council of Benton County 2013 State of the Council Bob Schroeder, PRESIDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 18, 2013 Literacy Changes Lives!

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.

What are the Core Values of LCBC?  Literacy  Trust & Respect  Commitment  Confidentiality  Human Potential

Number of Students 120 105 100 95 91 86 81 80 60 54 ABL 51 49 49 ESL 40 36 34 32 20 20 20 13 12 12 9 0 2005 2007 2008 2006 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Students Waiting 70 70 60 50 47 44 40 35 31 30 30 27 Students Waiting 23 20 10 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2011

Tutor Training Sessions 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 5 4 Total # of Tutor 3 Trainings 2 1 1 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2011

Tutors Trained 30 29 25 20 15 Total # of Tutors Trained 10 5 0 2013

Tutors 80 76 74 71 70 60 50 42 40 40 35 ABL 32 31 30 24 ESL 20 19 17 17 13 13 11 11 9 9 10 0 2005 2007 2008 2006 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Volunteer Hours 7000 6026 5955 6000 5270 5000 4315 4000 3871 3785 3579 3400 Tutors 3000 Other 2000 1844 1410 973 1000 616 0 0 0 0 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2011

LCBC Operating Budget (in ,000s) 250 198 201 200 183 173 158 165 150 132 139 101 100 50 0 2014 est 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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

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!

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 opportunities to showcase LCBC.

Scrabble Wars! 40000 36648 35267 35000 30000 26804 25000 Expenses 20718 19763 20000 17649 17596 Revenue 17161 16598 15929 15505 15000 Profit 12152 10709 10060 10000 9208 6452 6538 5497 5000 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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) 0 0 0 December 10 1 91% January 0 0 0% February 7 5 58% March 0 0 0% April 11 1 92% May 0 4 75% June (est.) 5 5 50% Average Total Attendance 60%

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

Board Goals  Standing Goals Maintain friendly attitude in meetings – Yes! 1. Annual Budget proposal ready for May meeting – Yes! 2. One Major fundraiser annually to meet/exceed funding goal 3. – Yes! Maintain liaisons w/Bentonville, Rogers, BV & Gravette 4. libraries – Yes! A quorum of members at 90% of meetings – No! 5. Planning retreat each Spring – Yes! 6. 100% participation in financial support of LCBC – Yes! 7. Maintain operational status for standing committees – Yes! 8.

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)

Volunteers  Advisory Council continues to grow and retain its enthusiasm and high degree of participation!  Recently added some new members

The Board This year we welcomed new Board member Martha!

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

Board Goals  Standing Goals Maintain friendly attitude in meetings 1. Annual Budget proposal ready for May meeting 2. One Major fundraiser annually to meet/exceed funding goal 3. Maintain liaisons w/Bentonville, Rogers, BV & Gravette 4. libraries A quorum of members at 90% of meetings 5. Planning retreat each Spring 6. 100% participation in financial support of LCBC 7. Maintain operational status for standing committees 8. Finish Executive Director’s eval by yearly meeting 9.

Literacy Council of Benton County 2013 State of the Council “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 Changes Lives!

Moving Forward! Taking LCBC to the next level

Major Challenges  Fund Raising  Demonstrating mission effectiveness  Tutor Recruitment  Raising LCBC’s visibility in the community  Growing the Board, both in size and diversity

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.

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?

David Rockefeller - quoting his grandfather John D. Rockefeller “Never think you need to apologize for asking someone to give to a worthy cause.”

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

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. 

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!