WCGN Conference 2014

The “How To’s” of Successful Education Programs

Giving Circle of HOPE

Mission Driven:

Make education a priority.

Include education as one of your organizational goals.

GCH “To educate and increase awareness of local needs.”

GCH has 3 strategies within its mission:

Provides service programs.

Provides Grants to Local 501c3’s.

Engages in education.

Education is fundamental to all that the GCH does and with all the populations that we serve.

It provides one on one learning.

It provides hands on experience.

It is inherent in all that we do.

Decide who you want to educate.

Members

Community

Grantees/Community Partners

Is this a formal event?Outside speaker?What is an appropriate venue?Thinking bigger scale? – Then:

Do you need a concept paper? Do you need a program plan?

Is this an informal event? In a member’s home? Example: Book Circle Other points?

Planning is Key!

Select the Best Forum for Learning

Book Circle

Liaisons

Grantee presentations at each quarterly meeting

Presentations in Community

Grantee Celebration

To Educate Members the GCH:

Books selected by membersTopics related to community issues

Meet in homes or local restaurants

Led by member volunteer

Often invite local speakers to participate

Recent example: “Orange is the New Black” with community partner, Friends of Guest House

Book Circle

One of your best educational forums

Education while serving and having fun

ExampleHunger program at Empty BowlsHand our material on local hunger Show ppt. on local hunger issues

during program

Provides hands on learning experiences

Service Projects

On Going

Helping Hungry KidsShelter Programs

One Time

Empty Bowls

Each provides a rich educational opportunity for Giving Circle Members and for the community

Service Programs

Members are encouraged to assume the role of liaison to a new grantee organization.

Particularly if they have presented that 501c3 during the grant review process.

Provides a way to acquire in-depth knowledge of one agency.

Liaisons

To interface between the new Grantee and your organization

Provides an excellent one-on-one experience, especially for new members

Often inspires members to volunteer with that agency

Liaison Role

Invite new Grantees to meetings and networking periods.

Include a networking period before and after the business meeting.

Invite Grantee to speak about how grant dollars are being used.

Quarterly Meetings

Guests:

Current grant winners Giving circle members Community members Local dignitaries

Goals:

Learn about work of Grantees Educate community and community leaders about

work of circle Recruit new members Network

Annual Grantee Celebration

There are numerous ways to provide successful educational programs:

InformalHands onInexpensiveVaried in nature Easy to doHighly successful

In In closing

Be willing to broaden your definition of what

constitutes Education.

Thank You and GOOD LUCK!!

Go forth and educate!