The document summarizes Australia Day events and activities organized by the Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland. It provides details of the Council's Australia Day awards program and ceremony, citizenship ceremony, and community celebrations. It outlines the Council's budget, team responsible for events, marketing efforts, and financial details of the awards program and ceremony. Over 100 nominations were received for the awards across 7 categories, with the largest citizenship ceremony welcoming 177 candidates. Future plans include smaller community events and a portfolio management approach for community activities.
The document summarizes the sustainability efforts of the University of San Diego (USD), a private Catholic university. USD has established an Office of Sustainability to engage partnerships, build sustainable infrastructure, implement policies, serve as a sustainability resource, and foster research integration to advance campus sustainability. Specific initiatives include creating an e-waste donation center that has expanded recycling/donation, increased revenue, and supported community programs through education grants. The e-waste program has grown substantially over three years in customers, pounds recycled, and revenue.
Global grants support large international activities with
sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotaryâs areas of focus.
If you havenât participated in a global grant project, this
session is for you. Youâll learn the basics of global grants and
understand how to get started.
Presented at NCVOâs 2015 Evolve Conference by:
- Colin Shearer, Director West, Churches Conservation Trust
- Hannah Mitchell, Head Of Knowledge and Innovation, Vinspired
- Gethyn Williams, Head of Partnerships, Join In.
How to identify the tools needed to asses the impact of volunteering in your organisation, and communicate with commissioners and funders to make the case for investment.
https://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
1 rrfc yinka_making districts stronger through involved benevolence Rotary International
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The document discusses strengthening Rotary districts through benevolence. It outlines Rotary Foundation's areas of focus for service projects, including literacy, health care, poverty, and peace. It also lists funding opportunities through district grants, global grants, and peace centers. The presenter argues that increased participation in Rotary Foundation programs will lead to more club activities, greater involvement and visibility for Rotarians, and stronger clubs and districts overall. The goal is to motivate Rotarians by fulfilling their desires for fellowship, service, networking, and recognition.
This document provides information about Lions Clubs International's Centennial Celebration themes of Lead through Service, Invite for Impact, and Connect with Community. It summarizes worldwide service results with over 42 million people served. It encourages clubs to invite new members and provides membership award details. It promotes identifying local community legacy projects. Information is given on Centennial volunteer structure and resources available to help clubs plan Centennial activities, including tools, supplies, stories, videos, projects, banners, coins, and exhibits.
The document discusses Lions Clubs International's plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary or Centennial from 2017 to 2018. It outlines three themes: Lead through Service by encouraging service activities and tracking impact; Invite for Impact by recruiting new members; and Connect with Community through legacy projects. It provides statistics on service activities from over 23,000 clubs serving over 42 million people. The structure and action steps for Centennial celebrations at the club level are also described, including appointing chairs and coordinators to direct local activities.
Submission Writing Workshop Townsville 26 February 2011CPA Australia
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The document summarizes a workshop on submission writing and grant applications. It provides:
1) An outline of the workshop format which will include an introduction, a discussion of the ten point model for grant writing, a case study on a community benefit fund, and a question and answer session.
2) Details about the ten point model which emphasizes planning, researching guidelines, collaborating, measuring outcomes, tailoring to criteria, and proofreading.
3) Examples of potential funding sources and two case studies, one about a gambling community benefit fund and another about grants from a local council.
Citizen Engagement Presentation - City of DurhamPublicFinanceTV
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Durham employs a year-round strategy of engaging and educating the community on the budget process using clear and transparent communication. They gather input through various opportunities including a Citizen Capital Improvement Panel, Coffees with Council meetings, public hearings, and online forums to understand diverse community issues and priorities. Durham aims to connect the information received to budget decision making and ensure follow up on how feedback influenced the adopted budget.
The document summarizes the sustainability efforts of the University of San Diego (USD), a private Catholic university. USD has established an Office of Sustainability to engage partnerships, build sustainable infrastructure, implement policies, serve as a sustainability resource, and foster research integration to advance campus sustainability. Specific initiatives include creating an e-waste donation center that has expanded recycling/donation, increased revenue, and supported community programs through education grants. The e-waste program has grown substantially over three years in customers, pounds recycled, and revenue.
Global grants support large international activities with
sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotaryâs areas of focus.
If you havenât participated in a global grant project, this
session is for you. Youâll learn the basics of global grants and
understand how to get started.
Presented at NCVOâs 2015 Evolve Conference by:
- Colin Shearer, Director West, Churches Conservation Trust
- Hannah Mitchell, Head Of Knowledge and Innovation, Vinspired
- Gethyn Williams, Head of Partnerships, Join In.
How to identify the tools needed to asses the impact of volunteering in your organisation, and communicate with commissioners and funders to make the case for investment.
https://www.ncvo.org.uk/training-and-events/evolve-conference
1 rrfc yinka_making districts stronger through involved benevolence Rotary International
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The document discusses strengthening Rotary districts through benevolence. It outlines Rotary Foundation's areas of focus for service projects, including literacy, health care, poverty, and peace. It also lists funding opportunities through district grants, global grants, and peace centers. The presenter argues that increased participation in Rotary Foundation programs will lead to more club activities, greater involvement and visibility for Rotarians, and stronger clubs and districts overall. The goal is to motivate Rotarians by fulfilling their desires for fellowship, service, networking, and recognition.
This document provides information about Lions Clubs International's Centennial Celebration themes of Lead through Service, Invite for Impact, and Connect with Community. It summarizes worldwide service results with over 42 million people served. It encourages clubs to invite new members and provides membership award details. It promotes identifying local community legacy projects. Information is given on Centennial volunteer structure and resources available to help clubs plan Centennial activities, including tools, supplies, stories, videos, projects, banners, coins, and exhibits.
The document discusses Lions Clubs International's plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary or Centennial from 2017 to 2018. It outlines three themes: Lead through Service by encouraging service activities and tracking impact; Invite for Impact by recruiting new members; and Connect with Community through legacy projects. It provides statistics on service activities from over 23,000 clubs serving over 42 million people. The structure and action steps for Centennial celebrations at the club level are also described, including appointing chairs and coordinators to direct local activities.
Submission Writing Workshop Townsville 26 February 2011CPA Australia
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The document summarizes a workshop on submission writing and grant applications. It provides:
1) An outline of the workshop format which will include an introduction, a discussion of the ten point model for grant writing, a case study on a community benefit fund, and a question and answer session.
2) Details about the ten point model which emphasizes planning, researching guidelines, collaborating, measuring outcomes, tailoring to criteria, and proofreading.
3) Examples of potential funding sources and two case studies, one about a gambling community benefit fund and another about grants from a local council.
Citizen Engagement Presentation - City of DurhamPublicFinanceTV
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Durham employs a year-round strategy of engaging and educating the community on the budget process using clear and transparent communication. They gather input through various opportunities including a Citizen Capital Improvement Panel, Coffees with Council meetings, public hearings, and online forums to understand diverse community issues and priorities. Durham aims to connect the information received to budget decision making and ensure follow up on how feedback influenced the adopted budget.
This document outlines the founding sponsors' mission to create a movement in Sioux Falls to educate and inspire the community about building a greener future through recycling, water conservation, energy consumption, and green development. It proposes using TV, radio, and digital ads, as well as PR, to raise awareness and create a unified voice. It also discusses plans for an educational website and email campaign, community outreach events, and I am ONE membership programs to engage residents and businesses and track progress through surveys and measuring outcomes in areas like recycling, energy and water usage, and green building.
A presentation given at one of the National Youth Agency's regional events on the Governments new ten yearyouth strategy, called "Aiming High".
For more information visit www.nya.org.uk/tenyearstrategy
Transition Town Stafford Presentation 3 22nd October 2009Carbon Forum
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TT Stafford Presentation 3 - 22nd October 2009.ppt
Presented on 22.10.09 as part on Learning to Deliver West Midlands seminar series on Growing Community Action on Climate Change.
Gavin Prendergast(ACON) talks about the challenges of achieving effective health promotion engagement with a geographically dispersed population. This presentation was given at the AFAO/NAPWA Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in May 2012.
This document summarizes some of the key elements and approaches of Sustainable Living Ottawa East (SLOE). It discusses that SLOE is committed to:
- Being linked to the existing community identity through partnerships like the community association.
- Having an initial committed core group with a wide range of skills that focuses on local action projects rather than policy.
- Functioning more as a network and incubator for ideas rather than a formal organization, leveraging community assets and partnering with others.
- Using communication efforts like newspaper articles and open houses to engage the community in environmental sustainability and civic life projects.
WfCAP and CAPs in Wiltshire have had a positive impact in 2014 by connecting communities and increasing participation. 12 of the 18 Community Areas have active CAPs supported by WfCAP. These CAPs involve over 80% of parish councils and average 25 partners from various sectors. They communicate with over 20,000 residents locally and online. 422 volunteers contributed over 22,000 hours through the 12 CAPs. WfCAP also works closely with Wiltshire Council and other organizations to engage communities and address local priorities.
The Rotaract Club at Methodist University is a service organization that aims to promote peace, international understanding, and development at the community level. The document outlines the club's mission, leadership, committees, past activities in fall 2011, and goals for spring 2012. It invites students to get involved in upcoming events like a leadership conference, community visit, and speech on the Arab Spring.
This SlideShare covers how corporate social responsibility and giving back is engrained in the credit union model. It also dives into how credit unions can use the Porpoise platform to capture how they give back to the community while engaging employees.
Volunteers are a powerful force for good in the world, giving their time, energy, and skills to those who need them most. Guiding these individuals can be as challenging as it is exciting, as the volunteer process is continually evolving. This breakout session explores the changing nature of volunteering and the ways that Rotary and other service organizations are responding to these developments.
Funding Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Operations & Maintenance for the Long TermRotary International
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Rotarians and partners often focus on the initial investment in providing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. But sustainability depends on generating a perpetual stream of money to fund operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation. A panel of Rotarians will discuss options such as earning revenue from water or sanitation supply chain management, contractual fee-for-service models, water kiosks, renting or selling filters, microfinancing, revolving funds, co-ops, and subsidies.
Kathy Sykes presented on EPA's Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards program. She discussed how smart growth approaches like mixed-use development, affordable housing, and transportation options can promote active aging. The program awarded 21 communities that took collaborative, cross-sector approaches to address aging needs through community design. Common themes among winners were strong partnerships, addressing affordability and accessibility, and prioritizing independent living. Sykes concluded that lasting change requires leadership and multiple stakeholders working together towards shared goals of health and participation for all ages.
This document discusses recommendations to increase contributions for the City of Phoenix's Senior Nutrition Meal Program. It provides background on the program and compares Phoenix's program to other cities. Three recommendations are made: 1) Create a unified branding for the adult nutrition program; 2) Target the next procurement process to non-profits to potentially reduce costs; and 3) Establish a City Human Services Foundation as a 501(c)3 to supplement funding through fundraising and donations. SWOT analyses are provided for each recommendation.
Rotary's program participants and alumni possess a great deal of expertise that can enhance grant and service projects. But it can be difficult for alumni and Rotarians to connect. In this session, hear from alumni and Rotarians who have worked together on successful projects as they discuss how they found each other and the best ways that each can contribute to the other's good work.
Best Practices To Strengthen Annual Fund GivingElizabeth Toms
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Whether youâre a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this
session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to
establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club.
Weâll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors and thank
and recognize people who give.
David K. Evans
POLICY SEMINAR
Information, Governance, and Rural Service Delivery
Co-Organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM)
Cycling and walking to health- Rosslyn ColderleySustrans
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The document summarizes the benefits of active travel (cycling and walking) based on a case study of the Stockton Active Travel Hub. The Hub saw a 12% increase in cycling to work, 9% decrease in car commuting, and 50% of respondents walking more. It engaged over 24,000 people through 400 led walks and 500 rides annually. Volunteer-led programs were highly valued, contributing an estimated ÂŁ52k value each year. Initiatives targeted at older adults ("Silver Cyclists") saw increased participation when modified based on feedback to focus more on social aspects. The Director of Economic Growth and Development for Stockton-on-Tees praised the "profound impact" of the Hub and expressed interest in
- Laura Brown gave a presentation reviewing her work as the Community Resource Development Educator for Crawford County over the past 3 years.
- Her work focused on three main program areas: community economic development, community and comprehensive planning, and sustainability initiatives around local foods and energy independence.
- She conducted various programs and initiatives within each area, including developing an economic development preparedness survey, facilitating county planning processes, and establishing entrepreneurship clubs.
- Significant impacts included 18 communities completing comprehensive plans, the formation of a community fund, and businesses receiving support after severe flooding in 2008.
This document provides an overview of using social media for marketing. It discusses how the internet has transformed from a one-way message to real-time dialogue. It then summarizes key statistics on social media usage in Australia and how businesses can use different social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube to engage with customers, gain insights and promote their brand. The document outlines some best practices and risks to consider when developing a social media strategy and recommends starting small with clear objectives.
What's the game plan? Where are we headed? How are we going to get there? and what does the future hold for Australia Day and our communities? The national team outline new intiatives, plans and resources to add value to our current Australia Day events and programs.
This document outlines the founding sponsors' mission to create a movement in Sioux Falls to educate and inspire the community about building a greener future through recycling, water conservation, energy consumption, and green development. It proposes using TV, radio, and digital ads, as well as PR, to raise awareness and create a unified voice. It also discusses plans for an educational website and email campaign, community outreach events, and I am ONE membership programs to engage residents and businesses and track progress through surveys and measuring outcomes in areas like recycling, energy and water usage, and green building.
A presentation given at one of the National Youth Agency's regional events on the Governments new ten yearyouth strategy, called "Aiming High".
For more information visit www.nya.org.uk/tenyearstrategy
Transition Town Stafford Presentation 3 22nd October 2009Carbon Forum
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TT Stafford Presentation 3 - 22nd October 2009.ppt
Presented on 22.10.09 as part on Learning to Deliver West Midlands seminar series on Growing Community Action on Climate Change.
Gavin Prendergast(ACON) talks about the challenges of achieving effective health promotion engagement with a geographically dispersed population. This presentation was given at the AFAO/NAPWA Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in May 2012.
This document summarizes some of the key elements and approaches of Sustainable Living Ottawa East (SLOE). It discusses that SLOE is committed to:
- Being linked to the existing community identity through partnerships like the community association.
- Having an initial committed core group with a wide range of skills that focuses on local action projects rather than policy.
- Functioning more as a network and incubator for ideas rather than a formal organization, leveraging community assets and partnering with others.
- Using communication efforts like newspaper articles and open houses to engage the community in environmental sustainability and civic life projects.
WfCAP and CAPs in Wiltshire have had a positive impact in 2014 by connecting communities and increasing participation. 12 of the 18 Community Areas have active CAPs supported by WfCAP. These CAPs involve over 80% of parish councils and average 25 partners from various sectors. They communicate with over 20,000 residents locally and online. 422 volunteers contributed over 22,000 hours through the 12 CAPs. WfCAP also works closely with Wiltshire Council and other organizations to engage communities and address local priorities.
The Rotaract Club at Methodist University is a service organization that aims to promote peace, international understanding, and development at the community level. The document outlines the club's mission, leadership, committees, past activities in fall 2011, and goals for spring 2012. It invites students to get involved in upcoming events like a leadership conference, community visit, and speech on the Arab Spring.
This SlideShare covers how corporate social responsibility and giving back is engrained in the credit union model. It also dives into how credit unions can use the Porpoise platform to capture how they give back to the community while engaging employees.
Volunteers are a powerful force for good in the world, giving their time, energy, and skills to those who need them most. Guiding these individuals can be as challenging as it is exciting, as the volunteer process is continually evolving. This breakout session explores the changing nature of volunteering and the ways that Rotary and other service organizations are responding to these developments.
Funding Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Operations & Maintenance for the Long TermRotary International
Â
Rotarians and partners often focus on the initial investment in providing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. But sustainability depends on generating a perpetual stream of money to fund operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation. A panel of Rotarians will discuss options such as earning revenue from water or sanitation supply chain management, contractual fee-for-service models, water kiosks, renting or selling filters, microfinancing, revolving funds, co-ops, and subsidies.
Kathy Sykes presented on EPA's Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards program. She discussed how smart growth approaches like mixed-use development, affordable housing, and transportation options can promote active aging. The program awarded 21 communities that took collaborative, cross-sector approaches to address aging needs through community design. Common themes among winners were strong partnerships, addressing affordability and accessibility, and prioritizing independent living. Sykes concluded that lasting change requires leadership and multiple stakeholders working together towards shared goals of health and participation for all ages.
This document discusses recommendations to increase contributions for the City of Phoenix's Senior Nutrition Meal Program. It provides background on the program and compares Phoenix's program to other cities. Three recommendations are made: 1) Create a unified branding for the adult nutrition program; 2) Target the next procurement process to non-profits to potentially reduce costs; and 3) Establish a City Human Services Foundation as a 501(c)3 to supplement funding through fundraising and donations. SWOT analyses are provided for each recommendation.
Rotary's program participants and alumni possess a great deal of expertise that can enhance grant and service projects. But it can be difficult for alumni and Rotarians to connect. In this session, hear from alumni and Rotarians who have worked together on successful projects as they discuss how they found each other and the best ways that each can contribute to the other's good work.
Best Practices To Strengthen Annual Fund GivingElizabeth Toms
Â
Whether youâre a future club president, Rotary Foundation
committee chair, or just passionate about fundraising, this
session will teach you about the Annual Fund and how to
establish or promote a culture of philanthropy in your club.
Weâll discuss ways to encourage first-time donors and thank
and recognize people who give.
David K. Evans
POLICY SEMINAR
Information, Governance, and Rural Service Delivery
Co-Organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM)
Cycling and walking to health- Rosslyn ColderleySustrans
Â
The document summarizes the benefits of active travel (cycling and walking) based on a case study of the Stockton Active Travel Hub. The Hub saw a 12% increase in cycling to work, 9% decrease in car commuting, and 50% of respondents walking more. It engaged over 24,000 people through 400 led walks and 500 rides annually. Volunteer-led programs were highly valued, contributing an estimated ÂŁ52k value each year. Initiatives targeted at older adults ("Silver Cyclists") saw increased participation when modified based on feedback to focus more on social aspects. The Director of Economic Growth and Development for Stockton-on-Tees praised the "profound impact" of the Hub and expressed interest in
- Laura Brown gave a presentation reviewing her work as the Community Resource Development Educator for Crawford County over the past 3 years.
- Her work focused on three main program areas: community economic development, community and comprehensive planning, and sustainability initiatives around local foods and energy independence.
- She conducted various programs and initiatives within each area, including developing an economic development preparedness survey, facilitating county planning processes, and establishing entrepreneurship clubs.
- Significant impacts included 18 communities completing comprehensive plans, the formation of a community fund, and businesses receiving support after severe flooding in 2008.
This document provides an overview of using social media for marketing. It discusses how the internet has transformed from a one-way message to real-time dialogue. It then summarizes key statistics on social media usage in Australia and how businesses can use different social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube to engage with customers, gain insights and promote their brand. The document outlines some best practices and risks to consider when developing a social media strategy and recommends starting small with clear objectives.
What's the game plan? Where are we headed? How are we going to get there? and what does the future hold for Australia Day and our communities? The national team outline new intiatives, plans and resources to add value to our current Australia Day events and programs.
This document discusses a pilot program run by Tennis Australia to promote tennis on Australia Day. The program aims to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to play tennis, connect communities through the sport, and promote cultural diversity. It established connections between tennis clubs, councils, and community groups. As a result of the pilot, participation and awareness of tennis increased. The legacy of the pilot program includes strengthened community engagement, new tennis programs, and club growth. Tennis Australia now aims to expand this initiative with a five-year community engagement program to make "Do something Australian on Australia Day - play tennis" known nationwide and build healthier, more connected communities through the sport.
This document discusses using social media for event marketing in Australia. It provides statistics on the most popular social media platforms in Australia and notes that Facebook has over 11 million Australian users. It then outlines how to effectively use different social media platforms along the customer journey from event awareness to afterward. Key recommendations include using images/videos over text, encouraging sharing, using hashtags on Twitter, and driving users to other sites for more engagement. The document stresses telling a story, using platform-specific content, knowing your audience, and giving people something to share and engage with.
The document discusses the Australian citizenship affirmation, which is a pledge that all Australian citizens can make to reaffirm their commitment to Australia. An affirmation ceremony allows citizens to publicly state the affirmation and is a voluntary opportunity for Australians, whether native-born or naturalized, to express loyalty to their country. Affirmation ceremonies were introduced in 1999 on the 50th anniversary of Australian citizenship to give native-born citizens a way to pledge commitment similar to new citizens' citizenship ceremonies.
The document provides information about Australia Day events and activities organized by Dorset Municipality in North East Tasmania. It describes the municipality's location and industries. It then gives details about the civic ceremony held in Bridport including presentations for citizens of the year, community awards, and guest speakers. Past Australia Day Ambassadors are listed. It also describes the family-oriented community celebration in Bridport including activities like mud wrestling and a jelly drop.
Raising dollars in a retracted economy is difficult. Explore new ways to raise funds for your community organisation. Ensure survival and move your group into THRIVIVAL mode by diversifying your fundraising.
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) (http://www.ecotourismconference.org) Presentation by Kara Mitchell, President, The Ontario Ecotourism Society, presented September 2011. Session: 2.3 Financing Sustainability Initiatives: Strategies for Tourism Businesses. Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org), the ESTC is a unique tourism industry annual conference providing practical solutions to advance sustainability goals for the tourism industry.
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The document outlines the goals and strategic plan for Rotary District 9212 for the 2014-2015 year. The goals include increasing membership by at least 20% through recruiting new clubs and members, strengthening existing clubs, increasing contributions to The Rotary Foundation to $300,000, expanding youth mentorship programs, implementing significant service projects, and improving public relations efforts both internally and externally. The vision is for District 9212 to be the most effective and trusted philanthropic organization in Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
Priority Based Budgeting - City of CincinnatiChris Fabian
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Confronted with the 'new normal' of flat or declining revenues, spiraling health care and pension costs, and persistent structural imbalances, the City of Cincinnati chose Priority Based Budgeting an alternative to the traditional incremental budgeting approach that automatically makes this year's budget the basis for next year's spending plan.
Council approved the administration's recommendation to hire the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (Center for PBB) to help with the intensive citizen engagement that drives the new approach. According to Council: âPriority-driven budgeting offers a common-sense, strategic alternative to conventional budgeting. It creates a fundamental change in the way resources are allocated by using a collaborative, evidence-based approach to measure services against community priorities. By bringing together community leaders and citizens to determine strategic priorities, the city can align resources with what the community values most, and create service efficiencies and innovation.â
For 2013, the City faces a projected $34.0 million budget deficit for the General Fund Operating Budget and will need to cut spending and increase revenues to fill this need.
NEPR had a successful year in 2012 with growth in individual donors, fundraising revenue, and underwriting revenue. Key accomplishments included hiring new staff, hosting community events, and partnering with local organizations on fundraising campaigns. The station also launched a new "Good Thinking" marketing campaign and audio archive called AudioFiles. Looking ahead, NEPR's goals for 2013 focus on growing the sustaining partner program, increasing major and planned giving, expanding social media presence, and continuing to improve marketing and communications across the region.
Brightside Power Point Presentation, GeneralDiana Alvey
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Brightside is a non-profit organization in Louisville focused on beautifying the city through litter prevention, community cleanups, and environmental education programs. With a small staff and over 22,000 volunteers annually, Brightside saves the city government $800,000 per year while empowering citizens to improve their communities. Brightside coordinates various youth programs, community cleanups, greening projects, and partnerships to make Louisville cleaner and foster environmental stewardship among residents.
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Andrew Trump has worked as an arts manager (New England Theatre Company, Q Theatre), an events and celebrations manager (Australia Day Council of NSW, NSW Centenary of Federation Committee), and a local government cultural planner (Gold Coast City Council). He is currently responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of a new three year grants program, part of the Heritage Near Me initiative of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.
Heritage Near Me Program
The Heritage Near Me incentives program is part of an initiative announced by the then-Minister for Heritage in 2015. Heritage Near Me is an innovative new program that empowers NSW communities to protect, share and celebrate their local heritage. The program has three funding streams: Local Heritage Green Energy Grants; Local Heritage Activation Grants; and, Local Heritage Strategic Projects. This talk will outline the applicant guidelines for each stream, the current priorities for funding, and provide examples of recent successful applicants.
For more information: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/Heritage/heritage-support.htm
Brightside power point presentation, generalDiana Alvey
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Brightside is a non-profit organization in Louisville focused on beautifying the city through community cleanups and environmental education programs. With a small staff and over 22,000 volunteers annually, Brightside organizes youth programs, neighborhood cleanups, urban greening projects, and community events. These efforts save the city $800,000 per year while bringing residents together to care for the environment and public spaces.
The document summarizes an informational webinar for the RBC Blue Water Project 2015 Leadership Grant application. It provides an agenda for the webinar which includes introductions, a discussion on impact measurement and reporting, the online donation application, questions about the leadership grant application, and next steps. It also includes summaries of the RBC Blue Water Project, desired outcomes, and impact from 2013. Representatives from RBC and guest speakers from organizations involved in the project discuss topics like impact measurement, the application process, and examples of funded projects.
The 2021 Cleantech Open Northeast Impact Report summarizes the program's activities and accomplishments for the year. It highlights that the program grew internationally, with startups participating from multiple countries. Princeton NuEnergy of New Jersey won the National Grand Prize. The report provides statistics on the diversity of the 2021 cohort and lists the regional winners. It also summarizes events like the regional finals, global forum, and the support provided to help startups scale their impact.
Australian Business Forum helps Australian SMEs and businesses to understand the Chinese market and refine their China strategy.
http://abf.events/
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Karyn Kent, Chief Executive of Study Adelaide, introduces the city's approach to strengthening its claim as Australia's Learning City. Covering its international student ambassador program and detailing the comprehensive media push on Australian and Chinese social media, Study Adelaide puts forwards a case study of an effective program to engage international students and improve a city's profile.
Originally presented at Australia-China BusinessWeek 2015 Adelaide
The document summarizes the sustainability efforts of the University of San Diego (USD), a private Catholic university founded in 1949 with approximately 8,000 students. USD's Office of Sustainability oversees programs to promote sustainability on campus through partnerships, infrastructure, policies, research, and raising awareness. One program is an e-waste donation center that collects, recycles, and resells electronics to generate revenue for further sustainability initiatives and community grants while ensuring responsible downstream recycling practices. The e-waste program has expanded significantly since 2011, increasing pounds of materials collected, customers served, and revenue generated each year.
The document discusses Rotary Foundation grants including district grants and global grants. District grants are smaller, local activities awarded annually, while global grants fund larger, long-term, sustainable projects. Eligible areas for global grants include peace and conflict prevention, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, and basic education. The document provides examples of past grant projects and outlines the application and reporting process for global grants.
This document provides information about the 2016 Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA) hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA). It lists the award categories, criteria, judges, and winners. The Powell Poage Hamilton Neighborhood Revitalization Project won the Economic Development Initiative award. Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats won the Business Retention & Expansion and Human Capital awards. The City of West Allis won the Real Estate Redevelopment & Reuse award. The partnership between the City of Eau Claire, UW-Eau Claire, and Haymarket Concepts won the Public-Private Partnership award. American Family Insurance was recognized as the large business Economic Driver.
National Award for Excellence - overall and category award summary 2012David Spear
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The document summarizes the winners of the 2012 National Awards for Local Government in Australia. It recognizes Moreland City Council in Victoria as the national winner for its CALDCOM Storyboards project, which uses illustrations to effectively communicate important information to the culturally diverse community. Golden Plains Shire Council in Victoria is recognized as the national winner for small councils, for its Visit Golden Plains Tourism Smartphone/Tablet App and Website project, which developed a comprehensive app to promote tourism in the region and assist visitors. The awards highlight innovative projects that improve local communities.
The document summarizes fundraising efforts at the University of Minnesota Foundation. It discusses the Foundation's mission to engage private sector resources to support the University. It provides details on fundraising results including $267 million raised in total, with the largest amounts going towards academic programs (27%) and facilities (26%). Additionally, it outlines the Foundation's role in providing central development services and strategic support to development teams across University colleges and units.
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) is a non-profit organization that provides grants to other non-profits serving rural communities. In 2012-2013, FRRR distributed $5.4 million to 652 community groups through various grant programs focused on arts & culture, small communities, aging, education, and disaster recovery. FRRR aims to strengthen rural communities and bring philanthropy to rural areas by facilitating partnerships and building local capacity.
Economic Development Unit and Dunedin Events 2014 - the year ahead. Presentat...Sophie Barker
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What is planned for tourism and events for 2014? The Dunedin City Council's Economic Development Unit and City Events share with the Visitor Industry what their units are doing this year, and how the visitor industry can interact with the teams.
This session, aimed at vocational service chairs and all Rotarians, will showcase a diverse range of successful projects from the Australian state of New South Wales. Hear the how-to and importance of vocational service, get ideas for celebrating Vocational Service Month; and learn how vocational service can increase membership growth while improving opportunities for your community.
Adam Gilchrist - Reaching positive outcomesAustralia_Day
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This document discusses reaching positive outcomes but does not provide any details on what those outcomes are or how to achieve them. It mentions wanting to talk about various topics but does not elaborate on any topics. The document lacks substantive content to summarize.
The document provides information about a city located 424km north of Perth, Western Australia with a population of 39,510. The city has a vision of being a prosperous, diverse, and sustainable community within the state. It notes the city hosts free community events featuring local talent and that it received $152 million from tourism in 2012. The document also mentions factors like infrastructure, weather, involvement of indigenous people, and a focus on being community-oriented as important aspects.
This short document promotes an unknown location by highlighting the attractions, lifestyle, and relaxation opportunities available. In a few short words, it entices the reader to visit by mentioning the possibilities for enjoyment through experiencing the area's attractions, way of life, and relaxation.
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2. 2
Who we are
Waterways
113 kilometres
Parks and bushland
Over 13,000 hectares
Gross Regional Product
$10 billion
Rateable properties
155,830 (as at Jan 2012)
Tourist arrivals
2.9 million Domestic; 237,530 International
and 5 million day trips [2011/12]
Council budget
$7.7 million [2012/13]
Council size
4th largest in Australia
3. 3
Who we are
Our team
Civic and Community Events Team, Customer
Relations Branch, Community Services Department
Operational delivery:
2 x Senior Event Officers
Janine Symons & Katherine Morgan
2 x Event Officers
Jodie Feaver & Cheryl Pattison
4. 4
What we do
⢠Australia Day awards program and event 1 SEO + 1 EO
⢠Australia Day community celebration 1 SEO + 1 EO
⢠Australia Day citizenship ceremony 2 x EO
⢠Community grants program run by Community Development team
5. 5
Awards program and event
Program
Awards open
3 September to
28 December
Presentation
ceremony held on
Friday 25 January
6. 6
Awards program and event
Categories
Category Nominated Withdrew Â
Community 42 Â
Sport and Recreation 6 Â
Citizen of the Year 8 1 Â
Creative 5 Â
Environment 7 Â
Young Citizen 4 Â
Senior Citizen 27 1 Â
TOTALS 99 2 97
7. 7
Awards program and event
Criteria
Entrants will be judged against each of the criteria listed. Timeframes for length of
service / contribution / activity must be demonstrated for all categories.
Citizen of the Year
Outstanding contribution or achievement by an individual aged between 26 â 65 years on 26
January 20XX. The winner will be an inspirational role model and display continued excellence
in their field and in the community.
Assessment Criteria - Demonstrated achievement in one or more of the following:
â˘personal, academic or professional achievements
â˘contribution in the relevant field
â˘demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity
â˘personal interests and community involvement
â˘contribution to the development of the Sunshine Coast community and/or economy
â˘contributions being completed on a voluntary basis or exceeding the normal requirements of
the nomineeâs paid work
8. 8
Awards program and event
Marketing
Media partnerships were
sought which enabled
$21,000 of print and
television in-kind support for
a total spend of $13,000
Entries up 26% on last year
9. 9
Awards program and event
Feedback
86% of nominations
were received online
Word of Mouth, local
paper, television and in
the post were the top
four channels for hearing
about the awards
10. 10
Awards program and event
Financials
Budget $30,000
Spend $28,131
Program $16,685
Event $11,445
11. 11
Awards program and event
Judging
Spreadsheet
sent to each
judge for
scoring
Scored
entries
returned to
council
Scores
collated and
averaged
Entries
collated into
prĂŠcis
spreadsheet
Judging
panel
moderation
12. 12
Awards program and event
Presentation event
Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra
John Major
MC Sofie Formica
Welcome to Country
Australia Day Ambassador
14. 14
Australia day events
Citizenship
Largest ceremony annually
MC Heather Foord
LGAQ Ambassador
Australia Day Ambassador
Hetty Johnston
Presiding Officer
Mayor Mark Jamieson
177 Candidates
400+ guests
16. 16
Australia day events
The future
$40,000
+
Officersâ
time
1. Smaller
community
activity at
Kings
Beach
2. Portfolio
management of
community
events
Hi everyone â as Andrew said my name is Janine Symons and I am from the Sunshine Coast â where itâs a lovely 25 degrees today.
The Sunshine Coast is located one hours drive north of Brisbane and is famous for its beaches and hinterland areas. Our population is over 300,000 - as is our land area. We had 2.9m domestic tourist visitors and over 230,00 international visitors in the 11/12 calendar year. Our gross regional product is $10 billion and we have over 150,000 rateable properties. We are currently the 4 th largest council in Australia and our budget is $7.7million.
Sunshine Coast Council is presently undergoing an organizational review and restructure but the Civic and Community Events Team currently sit in the CRB of the CS dept. There are 4 event officers delivering operationally, 2 of which are senior roles.
We have a portfolio of events our team manages throughout the year, with the majority held over the festive season. For Australia day, council produces an awards program and event, a community celebration and a citizenship ceremony. There are also lots of community run events, some of which council supports through the community grants program. Grants are run by the Community Development team with one of our senior officers sitting on the panel.
Letâs look at our awards program first. The 2013 awards were launched on 3 September 2012 with nominations closing on 28 December 2012 providing over 12 weeks to get nominations in. The presentation ceremony is held the night before Australia Day as we include a full page feature in the regional newspaper on Australia Day with photos and a write up on all the winners. I have recommended changing the closing date this year to early-December â mainly due to the fact that we need a little more time to process and conduct judging before the awards event, particularly with a 50,00 strong New Yearâs Eve event on during this time period, as well as two carols events and other Australia Day events.
I conducted a major review of our awards program in 2012 â some of you may even have received emails from me early last year â and one of the areas where I implemented changes was in the categories of the awards. We previously had a Business category which had never done particularly well â I believe due to the fact that this is not an excellence awards program and therefore has less value for a business. We have also introduced the Citizen of the Year category as there was previously a gap for this age group. As you can see the Community category is the largest by far â I plan to remedy this by changing this category to Community Group and increasing communication which will hopefully send a lot of the individual community nominations into either the Citizen, Senior or Young citizen of the Year categories.
Each category has specific criteria that must be addressed as part of the entry process. We have strongly suggested a minimum of 300 words is submitted, as we had been getting one line entries in previous years, and a maximum of 500 words. This is to make judging easier both in time taken to judge and equity in submissions. i.e. apples against apples⌠We also request that every nominee provides two referees. We then have the option to call and verify statements made of any potential winners. We had a winner in previous years who had only been living on the coast for 12 months, which we didnât know until her acceptance speech, which you can imagine wen down a treat with those who did not win, which is why we also now ask for timeframes as per the above.
This was the first year we had a television partner and our entries were up 26%. Along with the print and tv advertising we printed 10,000 DL entry kits â on 100% recycled paper using soy based inks - which were distributed to all council customer service centres, libraries, visitor information centres, tafeâs and universities and councillors as well as a mass community mail out to over 300 known groups and organisations. Print media editorial and advertising was conducted in three stages, launched in September, mid-November story on this yearâs trophy maker and last chance to nominate plus event MC and speaker info in December. Internal council tools such as library email newsletter, website home page portals and radio spotlight advertising was also utilised.
Market research is conducted through the online nomination process as well as at the ceremony and revealed that 86% of nominations are received online â we have an online nomination form which automatically emails us a copy of the nomination as well as allowing us to export all data into an excel spreadsheet. The four main channels for hearing about the awards were word of mouth â local paper, television and Information received in the post.
Allocated budget was $30K with just over $28K spent. The program is the major portion of the cost and includes expenses related to certificates, trophies, media launch, judging and all advertising and print collateral costs. Graphic design was competed internally at no cost. Event costs includes venue, catering, MC, entertainment and audio visual. Staff hours are not included in the budget, except for overtime. One senior officer and one event officer worked on the program and event with the rest of the team working at the event.
We have a total of five judges on the judging panel â a combination of male and female from different industries and academia. No councillors sit on the panel. All nominations are collated into a PrĂŠcis document with each nomineesâ 300-500 words addressing assessment criteria, nominee name and entrant number plus space for score out of ten and comments - purely for recall purposes and not shared internally or externally. The PrĂŠcis document is sent to all judges to be scored and returned before the judging moderation day. All scores are to added together from each judge and averaged out. If a judge has a declared conflict of interest for a particular nominee then the average takes this into account. The judging panel is brought together to endorse the winners by outlining all scores paying particular attention to those that are close or tied. All judges are to discuss and agree on a clear first and second in each category â scores may be amended at this time. Ties do occur, but are generally limited to one as there are only 8 trophies commissioned. Additionally, there is the option of giving an Outstanding Achievement Award for something above and beyond - As we did with Jessica Watson two years ago.
Despite heavy rainfalls experienced in the lead up to the Awards ceremony as well as the day of, audience numbers were close to those in 2012 with numbers over 400. National television presenter and south-east Queensland resident, Sofie Formica was selected to compere the awards. Australia Day Ambassador Emeritus Professor Ken Donald was our guest speaker and was very well received. The Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra played onstage before the commencement of the program while people arrived, chatted and seated themselves. The orchestra also played the National Anthem and a concluding piece. John Major, a local bush poet from Mapleton, performed Australiana poetry written especially for the awards ceremony. The Welcome to Country performed by Lyndon Davis and including traditional Aboriginal Dancing is always a highlight of the event.
All entrants are presented with a certificate. In previous years we had framed these but with entrant numbers increasing and budgets not, this year they were presented in white cardboard presentation folders. Category winners receive a bespoke trophy handmade by a local artist - we commission a different award design every year. A commemorative program from the day is also produced with all entrants names included. Catering is provided after the event including one beverage and finger food for around half an hour. In previous years this was just for the winners and VIPâs, but all nominees, winners and their guests were catered for in 2013 to increase the exposure time for the winners. Catering cost was about $9 per head. This program and event is regional so is moved around every year.
The Australia Day citizenship ceremony is our largest ceremony year after year, as Iâm sure it is for most of you. This year we had 177 candidates and over 400 friends and family. Three days before the event we moved it to an indoor venue due to weather conditions. Note the recurring theme â rain in January! MC was Heather Foord, a newsreader from Channel 7 Brisbane who was provided free of charge through the LGAQ Ambassador program and the Guest speaker was Australia Day Ambassador Hetty Johnston. Again the welcome to country with traditional dancing is one of the highlights of the ceremony and feeedback received always confirms this. Surveys are conducted at every ceremony and prizes offered for completing them then and there. The hats in the pictures were given to recipients as gifts at the ceremony. This event is coordinated and run by the two event officers. This event, like the awards, is moved around the region and held in different venues.
Unfortunately both the 2012 and 2013 Australia Dayâs have been weather affected! Last year we moved the event indoors the day before. The morning program with Shaun the Sheep and Bananas in Pyjamas was very popular whereas the afternoon session of bands saw a big drop off in numbers. This yearâs event was cancelled and it was decided to move the entertainment to shopping centres and venues across the coast as they were already paid for. The budget for this event was $50K in 2012 reduced to $40K in 2013. Again one senior officer in conjunction with one event officer coordinated this event.
All of our Australia day events are currently under review and the recommendations are for no change to the awards program and event and no change to the citizenship ceremony. For the community celebration event however there have been options recommended. The preferred option is a two pronged approach. Instead of council producing one regional eventâ the budget ($40K) and officersâ time - will be split between a smaller low key council produced activity in the Kings Beach area â probably just a flag raising ceremony and some buskers â and portfolio management of community events. This will involve firstly identifying all established Australia Day events on the Sunshine Coast region. We will then put our time into building and developing more widespread community events â including possibly joinging failing events getting groups wanting to produce new events together, providing funding as well as guidance and assistance including sitting on events committees. We believe this will give us more bang for our buck as well as reducing potential losses due to bad weather as any community events cancelled will need to return any unused funding.