Part 1: READY – Envision a Bold Future Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Introduction and Welcome – PSC Nonprofit Center
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- Overview of the day and introduction of today’s trainers and objectives.
- Importance of strategic volunteer engagement in organizational success.
- Identifying Organizational Goals
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- Understanding the significance of aligning volunteer engagement with organizational goals.
- Techniques for identifying and prioritizing top goals.
- Utilizing the SPOT Matrix
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- Explanation of the SPOT Matrix (Strengths, Opportunities, Problems, Threats) and its role in strategy and planning for success.
- Workshop activity: Participants analyze their organization using the SPOT Matrix.
- Creating a Vision for Transformative Engagement
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- Crafting a compelling vision for volunteer engagement that aligns with the organization’s goals.
- Brainstorming session: Participants envision the ideal state of volunteer involvement.
- Anticipating Impacts and Challenges
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- Importance of environmental scanning and context mapping.
- Strategies for identifying potential challenges and opportunities that may affect the plan.
Break: 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Part 2: SET – Plan Your Strategy Time: 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
- Recap and Warm-up
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- Summary of Part 1’s key takeaways.
- Icebreaker activity to energize participants.
- Mapping Your Game Plan & Top Initiatives
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- Translating the vision into actionable initiatives.
- Guided exercise: Participants outline key initiatives for the next 12 months.
- Building Your Strategy
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- Crafting a concise, focused document for easy tracking and sharing.
- Identifying quick wins and milestones within the plan.
- Interactive Group Activity: Quick Win Identification
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- Participants share their quick wins and receive feedback from peers.
- Facilitated discussion on refining quick win strategies.
Break: 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Part 3: GO – Implement Your Strategy Time: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Recap and Energize
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- Summary of Part 2’s highlights.
- Energizing activity to prepare participants for the final segment.
- Calendaring Your Strategy
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- Developing a 12-month timeline for executing the strategic plan.
- Importance of building in flexibility and white space.
- Quarterly Sprints for Action
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- Breaking down the plan into achievable quarterly goals.
- Workshop: Participants create quarterly action plans for effective implementation.
- Taking Your Plan Online
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- Advantages of using digital tools for collaborative planning.
- Introduction to online project management platforms.
- Prioritizing Wellness & Balance
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- Strategies to prevent burnout and maintain team well-being.
- Tips for incorporating self-care and balance into the implementation process.
- Final Remarks and Call to Action
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- Reiteration of key points from the series.
- Encouragement to begin the implementation process with renewed focus and enthusiasm.
Conclusion: 12:00 PM
Note:
- Each part includes interactive discussions, group activities, and workshop sessions to engage participants actively.
- Participants are encouraged to bring laptops or devices for interactive exercises in Part 3.
- Handouts and digital resources will be provided to support the curriculum.
- Facilitators with expertise in strategic volunteer engagement will lead the sessions.