wlmmyers
03-09-2001, 11:28 AM
The National Network of Centers for Cooperative Development is hiring an
Executive Director and I was wondering if you might think about the people
you know who could be interested in this position and pass the information
along to them.
The person can work out of any of the Cooperative Development Centers in the
following locations: Washington, DC; Madison, WI; Greenfield, MA; Epes, AL;
Aurora, CO; Mandan ND; Jackson, MS; or Morrilton, AR.
The job description and strategic plan for this organization are attached.
Thank you for your support!
Lynn Benander
Vice Chair of CooperationWorks
Cooperative Development Institute
277 Federal STreet, Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-7599 x 111
lbenander@cooplife.com
www.cooplife.com
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Executive director JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Executive Director
Status: Exempt Full-time
Location: Negotiable - The Executive Director will work out of one of the
founding CooperationWorks partner offices in Washington, DC; Madison, WI;
Greenfield, MA; Epes, AL; Aurora, CO; Mandan ND; Jackson, MS; or Morrilton, AR.
CooperationWorks Overview
CooperationWorks is a network of trusted developers working together to
cultivate cooperation as the cornerstone of prosperous communities, thereby
improving people's lives. Embracing no single or best way to create and
support cooperatives, CooperationWorks honors the diversity in its Centers
and professional members. Working through a unified system of cooperative
development centers and development partners, CooperationWorks provides
high-quality professional services and leading-edge cooperative solutions.
Cooperation works . . . realizing the power of the human spirit.
Position Summary
The Executive Director will bring cooperative development professionals
together to build relationships, learn together about how to more
effectively start new cooperatives and strengthen established cooperatives,
and enhance the resources available to strengthen local communities through
cooperative development. The Executive Director will serve as an
inspirational leader, communicating the learning of members to all
associated with Cooperation Works!, and to potential groups and individuals
who may wish to join. The Executive Director will work with the Board to
create a transformational partnership that will significantly improve the
ability of the members of Cooperation Works! to assist people in employing
the power of human spirit through cooperation in solving problems and
realizing dreams.
Essential Functions
As CooperationWork's Leader (25%)
1. Provide leadership for on-going development of CooperationWork's vision,
values, mission, strategies, and outcome measurement.
2. Support the board's role in defining key policies to guide and control
the organization.
As CooperationWork's Lead Partnership Builder (25%)
3. Guide and support the board to strengthen the relationship between
cooperative development centers, the Cooperative Development Foundation,
and the National Cooperative Business Association so that we have a clear,
common, and inspiring vision for our work together.
4. Build new partnerships with economic development professionals,
government entities, and foundations so that new resources and
opportunities for effective cooperative development are created.
As CooperationWork's Fundraiser (25%)
5. Raise at least $100,000 in new funding for CooperationWorks programs and
activities.
6. Raise at least $300,000 for member centers to support cooperative
development projects.
7. Work with CooperationWorks members to create new resources for joint
ventures.
8. Work with the National Cooperative Business Association to increase the
current USDA cooperative development grant program to $10 million and
ensure member centers are well positioned to receive funding.
As CooperationWork's Coordinator and Manager (25%)
9. Support the development and implementation of the following Learning
Programs to build our expertise and resources for cooperative development,
discover innovative strategies for overcoming obstacles, and build new
models for development
a. Plan and convene networking discussions where CooperationWorks members
can share resources and strategies for cooperative development
b. Market and support the Cooperative Development Institute in the
implementation of the CooperationWorks Training Program for Cooperative
Development Professionals.
c. Support the planning and implementation of the Cooperative Development
Forum in partnership with the National Cooperative Business Association and
the Cooperative Development Foundation.
10. Support active CooperationWorks member participation in committees.
11. Build a strong communication system and produce beautiful print
materials to ensure members are aware of what's happening at the other
centers and to ensure partners and potential partners learn about
CooperationWorks successes.
12. Provide assistance to new center development and recruit new centers to
join CW
13. Assist CW's provisional members to become members and recruit five new
provisional members.
14. Oversee hiring, training, support and appraising of organizational
staff and consultants.
15. Oversee budget preparation and implementation to allocate funds,
control costs, and maintain operations at level consistent with
organization guidelines.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Seven to ten years of executive-level management experience in
business development with for-profit, non-profit and/or cooperative
organizations. Extensive experience developing strategic partnerships and
working with boards of directors. Successful track record of securing
government, foundation and partner funds, as well as member contributions.
Skills/Knowledge: Successful experience in cooperative development
preferred. Well-developed partnership development skills required. Strong
participatory project planning and implementation skills
required. Familiarity with challenges and opportunities facing US
producer, worker, and consumer-owned cooperatives in agriculture, energy,
finance, food, and housing. Excellent communication skills, including
public speaking. Proactive and team-oriented leadership required. Advanced
degree in business, public policy, community development, or a related
field preferred. CooperationWorks Results
1. We create relationships between cooperatives, small farmers, workers,
small businesses, private and public sectors, and consumers to revitalize
rural and urban communities.
2. We open the door to economic activity for disenfranchised groups in
low-income and minority communities.
3. We enhance the ability of small farms and small businesses to thrive in
our economy.
4. We support the generation of new wealth.
5. Our work is socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
6. We help people unleash their power to change the economy they live in.
Strategic Plan for Oct 1, 2000 through Sept. 30, 2001
Transformational Partnership Building
Activities
1. identify the people who share our vision and values;
2. build relationships with them;
3. communicate effectively with them about CW results;
4. strengthen relationships within CW so as to transform ourselves and our
work to become even more effective in accomplishing our mission.
Potential Partners
National co-op organizations, USDA, other government entities, cooperative
development centers, public policy leaders, potential funders, extension
departments, community development corporations, and other economic
development professionals
Outcomes
Our work in Transformational Partnership Building will:
v in one year, strengthen the relationship between cooperative development
centers, CDF, and NCBA so that we have a clear, common, and inspiring
vision for our work together and
v in three years, build new partnerships with economic development
professionals, government entities, and foundations so that new resources
and opportunities for effective cooperative development are created.
Training for Cooperative Development
Activities
Use the following learning opportunities to build our expertise and
resources for cooperative development, discover innovative strategies for
overcoming obstacles, and build new models for development:
1. sponsor the certification training program with CDI for at least 25
cooperative development professionals;
2. sponsor the Cooperative Development Forum for at least 100 cooperative
development professionals with NCBA; and
3. host at least six networking discussions at CW meetings with a minimum
of six people at each meeting to share resources and strategies for
cooperative development.
Outcomes
Our work in Training for Cooperative Development will:
v increase our expertise and effectiveness in supporting cooperative
development efforts across the country and
v identify innovative strategies, models, and support structures for
developing cooperatives.
Fundraising for CW
Activities
1. determine CW funding needs;
2. identify potential sources of funding;
3. build relationships with targeted potential funders, and
4. apply for funds.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising for CW will result in $100,000 in new funding for
CW programs and activities.
Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects
Activities
1. Identify areas in which four or more centers are working. (aquaculture,
food and groceries, fruits and vegetables, grain, housing, livestock,
organic and sustainable forestry) and raise funds and support joint venture
activities for domestic cooperative development in these areas;
2. Explore revenue-producing opportunities for centers to become more
self-sustaining;
3. Work with NCBA to create a rural equity fund;
4. Work with NCBA to explore support for urban cooperative development with
the guidance of the Urban Initiatives Group (Lynn Benander, Paul Hazen,
Lukata Mjumbe, E.G. Nadeau and Suzanne Tilleman);
5. Support targeted United Cooperative Appeal efforts; and
6. Support the development of outcome measurement procedures for each center.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects will:
v Result in $300,000 (in addition to the $100,000 referenced above) in new
funding for cooperative development projects, for at least four member centers;
v Provide new resources for joint ventures, benefiting at least four
additional member centers; and
v Increase current USDA cooperative development grant to $10 million to
support to member centers. Ensure member centers receive funding.
CW Coordination Services
Activities
1. Provide support for committee work, meetings, communication between
centers, and accounting.
2. Support ongoing communications effort to get the word out about CW and
center accomplishments.
3. Provide assistance to new center development and recruit new centers to
join CW.
Outcomes
As a result of our CW Coordination Services:
v CW will have active committees working in key program areas, producing
results;
v CW members will be aware of what's happening at the other centers and how
centers might work together;
v CW will create beautiful, clear, useful print materials describing CW and
our programs and distribute them widely to our partners;
v New centers will have access to ongoing development support; and
v CW will assisted all provisional members to become members and recruit
five new provisional members.
Hire CW Executive Director
Activities
1. Search committee (Lynn Benander, Dave Carter, Bill Patrie, Melbah Smith,
Judy Ziewacz) guides hiring process.
Outcomes
We will have a new Executive Director in place by June 2001 with unanimous
approval by the centers.
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CooperationWorks Vision
CooperationWorks is a network of trusted developers working together to
cultivate cooperation as the cornerstone of prosperous, sustainable
communities, thereby improving people's lives. Embracing no single or best
way to create and support cooperatives, CooperationWorks honors the
diversity in its centers and professional members. Working through a
unified system of cooperative development centers and development partners,
CooperationWorks provides high-quality professional services and leading
edge cooperative solutions. CooperationWorks . . . realizing the power of
the human spirit.
CooperationWorks Results
1. We create relationships between cooperatives, small farmers, workers,
small businesses, private and public sectors, and consumers to revitalize
rural and urban communities.
2. We open the door to economic activity for disenfranchised groups in
low-income and minority communities.
3. We enhance the ability of small farms and small businesses to thrive in
our economy.
4. We support the generation of new wealth.
5. Our work is socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
6. We help people unleash their power to change the economy they live in.
Strategic Plan for 2001
Transformational Partnership Building
Activities
1. identify the people who share our vision and values;
2. build relationships with them;
3. communicate effectively with them about CW results;
4. strengthen relationships within CW so as to transform ourselves and our
work to become even more effective in accomplishing our mission.
Potential Partners
National co-op organizations, USDA, other government entities, cooperative
development centers, public policy leaders, potential funders, extension
departments, community development corporations, and other economic
development professionals
Outcomes
Our work in Transformational Partnership Building will:
v in one year, strengthen the relationship between cooperative development
centers, CDF, and NCBA so that we have a clear, common, and inspiring
vision for our work together and
v in three years, build new partnerships with economic development
professionals, government entities, and foundations so that new resources
and opportunities for effective cooperative development are created.
Training for Cooperative Development
Activities
Use the following learning opportunities to build our expertise and
resources for cooperative development, discover innovative strategies for
overcoming obstacles, and build new models for development:
1. sponsor the certification training program with CDI for at least 25
cooperative development professionals;
2. sponsor the Cooperative Development Forum for at least 100 cooperative
development professionals with NCBA; and
3. host at least six networking discussions at CW meetings with a minimum
of six people at each meeting to share resources and strategies for
cooperative development.
Outcomes
Our work in Training for Cooperative Development will:
v increase our expertise and effectiveness in supporting cooperative
development efforts across the country and
v identify innovative strategies, models, and support structures for
developing cooperatives.
Fundraising for CW
Activities
1. determine CW funding needs;
2. identify potential sources of funding;
3. build relationships with targeted potential funders, and
4. apply for funds.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising for CW will result in $100,000 in new funding for
CW programs and activities.
Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects
Activities
1. Identify areas in which four or more centers are working. (aquaculture,
food and groceries, fruits and vegetables, grain, housing, livestock,
organic and sustainable forestry) and raise funds and support joint venture
activities for domestic cooperative development in these areas;
2. Explore revenue-producing opportunities for centers to become more
self-sustaining;
3. Work with NCBA to create a rural equity fund;
4. Work with NCBA to explore support for urban cooperative development with
the guidance of the Urban Initiatives Group (Lynn Benander, Paul Hazen,
Lukata Mjumbe, E.G. Nadeau and Suzanne Tilleman);
5. Support targeted United Cooperative Appeal efforts; and
6. Support the development of outcome measurement procedures for each center.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects will:
v Result in $300,000 (in addition to the $100,000 referenced above) in new
funding for cooperative development projects, for at least four member centers;
v Provide new resources for joint ventures, benefiting at least four
additional member centers; and
v Increase current USDA cooperative development grant to $10 million to
support to member centers. Ensure member centers receive funding.
CW Coordination Services
Activities
1. Provide support for committee work, meetings, communication between
centers, and accounting.
2. Support ongoing communications effort to get the word out about CW and
center accomplishments.
3. Provide assistance to new center development and recruit new centers to
join CW.
Outcomes
As a result of our CW Coordination Services:
v CW will have active committees working in key program areas, producing
results;
v CW members will be aware of what's happening at the other centers and how
centers might work together;
v CW will create beautiful, clear, useful print materials describing CW and
our programs and distribute them widely to our partners;
v New centers will have access to ongoing development support; and
v CW will assisted all provisional members to become members and recruit
five new provisional members.
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Executive Director and I was wondering if you might think about the people
you know who could be interested in this position and pass the information
along to them.
The person can work out of any of the Cooperative Development Centers in the
following locations: Washington, DC; Madison, WI; Greenfield, MA; Epes, AL;
Aurora, CO; Mandan ND; Jackson, MS; or Morrilton, AR.
The job description and strategic plan for this organization are attached.
Thank you for your support!
Lynn Benander
Vice Chair of CooperationWorks
Cooperative Development Institute
277 Federal STreet, Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-7599 x 111
lbenander@cooplife.com
www.cooplife.com
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Executive director JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Executive Director
Status: Exempt Full-time
Location: Negotiable - The Executive Director will work out of one of the
founding CooperationWorks partner offices in Washington, DC; Madison, WI;
Greenfield, MA; Epes, AL; Aurora, CO; Mandan ND; Jackson, MS; or Morrilton, AR.
CooperationWorks Overview
CooperationWorks is a network of trusted developers working together to
cultivate cooperation as the cornerstone of prosperous communities, thereby
improving people's lives. Embracing no single or best way to create and
support cooperatives, CooperationWorks honors the diversity in its Centers
and professional members. Working through a unified system of cooperative
development centers and development partners, CooperationWorks provides
high-quality professional services and leading-edge cooperative solutions.
Cooperation works . . . realizing the power of the human spirit.
Position Summary
The Executive Director will bring cooperative development professionals
together to build relationships, learn together about how to more
effectively start new cooperatives and strengthen established cooperatives,
and enhance the resources available to strengthen local communities through
cooperative development. The Executive Director will serve as an
inspirational leader, communicating the learning of members to all
associated with Cooperation Works!, and to potential groups and individuals
who may wish to join. The Executive Director will work with the Board to
create a transformational partnership that will significantly improve the
ability of the members of Cooperation Works! to assist people in employing
the power of human spirit through cooperation in solving problems and
realizing dreams.
Essential Functions
As CooperationWork's Leader (25%)
1. Provide leadership for on-going development of CooperationWork's vision,
values, mission, strategies, and outcome measurement.
2. Support the board's role in defining key policies to guide and control
the organization.
As CooperationWork's Lead Partnership Builder (25%)
3. Guide and support the board to strengthen the relationship between
cooperative development centers, the Cooperative Development Foundation,
and the National Cooperative Business Association so that we have a clear,
common, and inspiring vision for our work together.
4. Build new partnerships with economic development professionals,
government entities, and foundations so that new resources and
opportunities for effective cooperative development are created.
As CooperationWork's Fundraiser (25%)
5. Raise at least $100,000 in new funding for CooperationWorks programs and
activities.
6. Raise at least $300,000 for member centers to support cooperative
development projects.
7. Work with CooperationWorks members to create new resources for joint
ventures.
8. Work with the National Cooperative Business Association to increase the
current USDA cooperative development grant program to $10 million and
ensure member centers are well positioned to receive funding.
As CooperationWork's Coordinator and Manager (25%)
9. Support the development and implementation of the following Learning
Programs to build our expertise and resources for cooperative development,
discover innovative strategies for overcoming obstacles, and build new
models for development
a. Plan and convene networking discussions where CooperationWorks members
can share resources and strategies for cooperative development
b. Market and support the Cooperative Development Institute in the
implementation of the CooperationWorks Training Program for Cooperative
Development Professionals.
c. Support the planning and implementation of the Cooperative Development
Forum in partnership with the National Cooperative Business Association and
the Cooperative Development Foundation.
10. Support active CooperationWorks member participation in committees.
11. Build a strong communication system and produce beautiful print
materials to ensure members are aware of what's happening at the other
centers and to ensure partners and potential partners learn about
CooperationWorks successes.
12. Provide assistance to new center development and recruit new centers to
join CW
13. Assist CW's provisional members to become members and recruit five new
provisional members.
14. Oversee hiring, training, support and appraising of organizational
staff and consultants.
15. Oversee budget preparation and implementation to allocate funds,
control costs, and maintain operations at level consistent with
organization guidelines.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Seven to ten years of executive-level management experience in
business development with for-profit, non-profit and/or cooperative
organizations. Extensive experience developing strategic partnerships and
working with boards of directors. Successful track record of securing
government, foundation and partner funds, as well as member contributions.
Skills/Knowledge: Successful experience in cooperative development
preferred. Well-developed partnership development skills required. Strong
participatory project planning and implementation skills
required. Familiarity with challenges and opportunities facing US
producer, worker, and consumer-owned cooperatives in agriculture, energy,
finance, food, and housing. Excellent communication skills, including
public speaking. Proactive and team-oriented leadership required. Advanced
degree in business, public policy, community development, or a related
field preferred. CooperationWorks Results
1. We create relationships between cooperatives, small farmers, workers,
small businesses, private and public sectors, and consumers to revitalize
rural and urban communities.
2. We open the door to economic activity for disenfranchised groups in
low-income and minority communities.
3. We enhance the ability of small farms and small businesses to thrive in
our economy.
4. We support the generation of new wealth.
5. Our work is socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
6. We help people unleash their power to change the economy they live in.
Strategic Plan for Oct 1, 2000 through Sept. 30, 2001
Transformational Partnership Building
Activities
1. identify the people who share our vision and values;
2. build relationships with them;
3. communicate effectively with them about CW results;
4. strengthen relationships within CW so as to transform ourselves and our
work to become even more effective in accomplishing our mission.
Potential Partners
National co-op organizations, USDA, other government entities, cooperative
development centers, public policy leaders, potential funders, extension
departments, community development corporations, and other economic
development professionals
Outcomes
Our work in Transformational Partnership Building will:
v in one year, strengthen the relationship between cooperative development
centers, CDF, and NCBA so that we have a clear, common, and inspiring
vision for our work together and
v in three years, build new partnerships with economic development
professionals, government entities, and foundations so that new resources
and opportunities for effective cooperative development are created.
Training for Cooperative Development
Activities
Use the following learning opportunities to build our expertise and
resources for cooperative development, discover innovative strategies for
overcoming obstacles, and build new models for development:
1. sponsor the certification training program with CDI for at least 25
cooperative development professionals;
2. sponsor the Cooperative Development Forum for at least 100 cooperative
development professionals with NCBA; and
3. host at least six networking discussions at CW meetings with a minimum
of six people at each meeting to share resources and strategies for
cooperative development.
Outcomes
Our work in Training for Cooperative Development will:
v increase our expertise and effectiveness in supporting cooperative
development efforts across the country and
v identify innovative strategies, models, and support structures for
developing cooperatives.
Fundraising for CW
Activities
1. determine CW funding needs;
2. identify potential sources of funding;
3. build relationships with targeted potential funders, and
4. apply for funds.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising for CW will result in $100,000 in new funding for
CW programs and activities.
Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects
Activities
1. Identify areas in which four or more centers are working. (aquaculture,
food and groceries, fruits and vegetables, grain, housing, livestock,
organic and sustainable forestry) and raise funds and support joint venture
activities for domestic cooperative development in these areas;
2. Explore revenue-producing opportunities for centers to become more
self-sustaining;
3. Work with NCBA to create a rural equity fund;
4. Work with NCBA to explore support for urban cooperative development with
the guidance of the Urban Initiatives Group (Lynn Benander, Paul Hazen,
Lukata Mjumbe, E.G. Nadeau and Suzanne Tilleman);
5. Support targeted United Cooperative Appeal efforts; and
6. Support the development of outcome measurement procedures for each center.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects will:
v Result in $300,000 (in addition to the $100,000 referenced above) in new
funding for cooperative development projects, for at least four member centers;
v Provide new resources for joint ventures, benefiting at least four
additional member centers; and
v Increase current USDA cooperative development grant to $10 million to
support to member centers. Ensure member centers receive funding.
CW Coordination Services
Activities
1. Provide support for committee work, meetings, communication between
centers, and accounting.
2. Support ongoing communications effort to get the word out about CW and
center accomplishments.
3. Provide assistance to new center development and recruit new centers to
join CW.
Outcomes
As a result of our CW Coordination Services:
v CW will have active committees working in key program areas, producing
results;
v CW members will be aware of what's happening at the other centers and how
centers might work together;
v CW will create beautiful, clear, useful print materials describing CW and
our programs and distribute them widely to our partners;
v New centers will have access to ongoing development support; and
v CW will assisted all provisional members to become members and recruit
five new provisional members.
Hire CW Executive Director
Activities
1. Search committee (Lynn Benander, Dave Carter, Bill Patrie, Melbah Smith,
Judy Ziewacz) guides hiring process.
Outcomes
We will have a new Executive Director in place by June 2001 with unanimous
approval by the centers.
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
CooperationWorks Vision
CooperationWorks is a network of trusted developers working together to
cultivate cooperation as the cornerstone of prosperous, sustainable
communities, thereby improving people's lives. Embracing no single or best
way to create and support cooperatives, CooperationWorks honors the
diversity in its centers and professional members. Working through a
unified system of cooperative development centers and development partners,
CooperationWorks provides high-quality professional services and leading
edge cooperative solutions. CooperationWorks . . . realizing the power of
the human spirit.
CooperationWorks Results
1. We create relationships between cooperatives, small farmers, workers,
small businesses, private and public sectors, and consumers to revitalize
rural and urban communities.
2. We open the door to economic activity for disenfranchised groups in
low-income and minority communities.
3. We enhance the ability of small farms and small businesses to thrive in
our economy.
4. We support the generation of new wealth.
5. Our work is socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
6. We help people unleash their power to change the economy they live in.
Strategic Plan for 2001
Transformational Partnership Building
Activities
1. identify the people who share our vision and values;
2. build relationships with them;
3. communicate effectively with them about CW results;
4. strengthen relationships within CW so as to transform ourselves and our
work to become even more effective in accomplishing our mission.
Potential Partners
National co-op organizations, USDA, other government entities, cooperative
development centers, public policy leaders, potential funders, extension
departments, community development corporations, and other economic
development professionals
Outcomes
Our work in Transformational Partnership Building will:
v in one year, strengthen the relationship between cooperative development
centers, CDF, and NCBA so that we have a clear, common, and inspiring
vision for our work together and
v in three years, build new partnerships with economic development
professionals, government entities, and foundations so that new resources
and opportunities for effective cooperative development are created.
Training for Cooperative Development
Activities
Use the following learning opportunities to build our expertise and
resources for cooperative development, discover innovative strategies for
overcoming obstacles, and build new models for development:
1. sponsor the certification training program with CDI for at least 25
cooperative development professionals;
2. sponsor the Cooperative Development Forum for at least 100 cooperative
development professionals with NCBA; and
3. host at least six networking discussions at CW meetings with a minimum
of six people at each meeting to share resources and strategies for
cooperative development.
Outcomes
Our work in Training for Cooperative Development will:
v increase our expertise and effectiveness in supporting cooperative
development efforts across the country and
v identify innovative strategies, models, and support structures for
developing cooperatives.
Fundraising for CW
Activities
1. determine CW funding needs;
2. identify potential sources of funding;
3. build relationships with targeted potential funders, and
4. apply for funds.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising for CW will result in $100,000 in new funding for
CW programs and activities.
Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects
Activities
1. Identify areas in which four or more centers are working. (aquaculture,
food and groceries, fruits and vegetables, grain, housing, livestock,
organic and sustainable forestry) and raise funds and support joint venture
activities for domestic cooperative development in these areas;
2. Explore revenue-producing opportunities for centers to become more
self-sustaining;
3. Work with NCBA to create a rural equity fund;
4. Work with NCBA to explore support for urban cooperative development with
the guidance of the Urban Initiatives Group (Lynn Benander, Paul Hazen,
Lukata Mjumbe, E.G. Nadeau and Suzanne Tilleman);
5. Support targeted United Cooperative Appeal efforts; and
6. Support the development of outcome measurement procedures for each center.
Outcomes
Our work in Fundraising and Technical Assistance for Centers and Projects will:
v Result in $300,000 (in addition to the $100,000 referenced above) in new
funding for cooperative development projects, for at least four member centers;
v Provide new resources for joint ventures, benefiting at least four
additional member centers; and
v Increase current USDA cooperative development grant to $10 million to
support to member centers. Ensure member centers receive funding.
CW Coordination Services
Activities
1. Provide support for committee work, meetings, communication between
centers, and accounting.
2. Support ongoing communications effort to get the word out about CW and
center accomplishments.
3. Provide assistance to new center development and recruit new centers to
join CW.
Outcomes
As a result of our CW Coordination Services:
v CW will have active committees working in key program areas, producing
results;
v CW members will be aware of what's happening at the other centers and how
centers might work together;
v CW will create beautiful, clear, useful print materials describing CW and
our programs and distribute them widely to our partners;
v New centers will have access to ongoing development support; and
v CW will assisted all provisional members to become members and recruit
five new provisional members.
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