presentation given at YMCA NAYDO Conference in Pittsburgh, PA

1. FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR S OCIAL RES PONS IBILITY
CAMPER TO
CAMPAIGNER
YMCA NAYDO CONFERENCE
PITTSBURGH, PA
APRIL 27, 2012

2. WHO IS THIS GUY?
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3. I’m huge on Twitter:
@campleadership
@heydavebell
#daveissupercool
#heobviouslyworksout
#summercamp
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4. “Our ancient experience
confirms at every point
that everything is linked
together, everything is
inseparable.”
― Dalai Lama XIV
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5. WHAT IS IT THAT CONNECTS?
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6. CAMPER TO CAMPAIGNER
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7. •People
•Place
•Events
•Time
•Experiences
•Skill
•Self-awareness
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8. DON’T FORGET THE PARENTS
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9. • Have a plan
• Make the most of the
moments
• Don’t be in such a hurry
to get them out
• Ask their advice
• Those other 51 weeks
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10. CREATE THE HABIT NOW
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11. “Take full advantage of
the child labor
opportunities that you
have at your disposal.”
- Quote from Famous Camp
Director
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12. • What is the goal?
• Meaningful Work
• Tell the full story of its
impact
• Opportunities
throughout the year
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13. WHAT IS AN ALUMNI?
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14. • How do you define
alumni?
• What is the net that
catches them?
• What does your alumni
association offer?
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15. WHAT IS AN ALUMNI?
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16. CREATE EASY ENTRY POINTS
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17. “If we want our alumni
(parents, campers, staff)
to engage
(volunteer/give) why do
we make it so difficult for
them?”
- Quote from Famous Camp
Director
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18. Annual Campaign:
•Online Giving Pages
•Writing Thank You Notes
•Volunteer Opportunities
Alumni Cultivation:
•Organized events
•Rally Point Projects
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19. “Volunteerism can often
precede philanthropic
giving.”
- Quote from Famous Camp
Director
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20. MISTAKES WE CONTINUE TO MAKE
*FFA
*Fully functioning adult
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21. Closing Tips:
•Quit acting like a branch/act like a
university
•Not all alumni are the same –
connect with different age groups
differently
•Think long term
(endowment/heritage giving)
•Don’t just hire a camp director
(make them a politician/ceo)
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22. Thank you!
Dave Bell
dbell@seattleymca.org