Follow Up to November 7, 2014 Tutor/Mentor Conference
JP Paulus

Follow Up to November 7, 2014 Tutor/Mentor Conference

I would like to thank Dan Bassill, the Founder of the Tutor/Mentor Conference, for inviting me to present a workshop, "If I Build It, Will They Come?" We covered a number of topics, including

  • Engaging community stakeholders
  • Building teams
  • The differences between and relationships among the theory of change, strategic planning, business planning, programs and services
  • Community needs assessments
  • Goals, objectives and key indicators
  • Program logic models
  • Developing budgets
  • Developing work plans
  • Fundraising considerations
  • Evaluation
  • Developing program infrastructure

The handouts included a case study that provided an opportunity to apply principles learned from the presentation, a sample program logic model and worksheet, a sample budget and worksheet and a sample work plan and worksheet. Time constraints did not permit us to do the in-class exercises, but participants were able to take them home and share within their networks.

Photo courtesy of Daniel F. Bassill.

Valerie F. Leonard works with local organizations to create sustainable communities through technical assistance, specialized workshops and special projects. Visit Valeriefleonard.com for more information.

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