The document summarizes updates on key initiatives from the National Academy Foundation including advisory boards, internships, and the 2008 Leadership Summit. It discusses the purpose of advisory boards and internships, resources on the NAF website, and seeks open discussion on best practices and feedback. The presentation was given by four NAF staff members and provided an overview of their advisory board and internship development work.

1. Updates on NAF Key Initiatives: Advisory Boards & Internships 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation November 14, 2008 Chris Brandmeir, Ann Fields, Charlie Katz & Marie Segares

2. Agenda Introductions and Session Goals Advisory Boards Internships Available Resources Open Discussion 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation

3. Introductions & Session Goals Chris Brandmeir, Director, Partnership Development Ann Fields, NAF Consultant Charlie Katz, Director, Advisory Board Development Marie Segares, Partnership Manager 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation

4. Advisory Board & Internship Development It’s All About the Three Pillars Integrated Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Advisory Board Development Paid Student Internships 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation Supported by the Academy Development Process

5. Advisory Boards What are Advisory Boards? Advisory Boards Provide Financial resources Instructional support Professional development and technical assistance Advocacy 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation

6. Internships Contextualize learning in “real world” setting Motivates student Earn $$$ for college, etc. Professional networking Engages ABs MDRC Study Results 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation

7. Available Resources Let’s take a tour! http://www.nafconnect.org 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation

8. Open Discussion Best practices Concerns Feedback Take aways 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation

9. Thank You! Chris Brandmeir, Director, Partnership Development [email_address] 646-723-2036 or 253-653-9907 Ann Fields, NAF Consultant [email_address] 786-246-5374 Charlie Katz, Director, Advisory Board Development [email_address] 646-761-0786 or 517-896-0515 Marie Segares, Partnership Manager [email_address] 212-635-2400 x864 2008 Leadership Summit Partners in Creation