EVENT DETAILS

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  • Date

    Thursday, September 7, 2023

  • Time

    8 AM – 12 PM (Doors Open at 7:30 AM)

  • Location

    Nonprofit Center Annex

    Pensacola State College

    1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 17

    Pensacola, FL 32504

  • Price

    $30 Per Person (Half-Price for Members)

  • Questions/Concerns?

    Contact Genevieve Baughman at (850) 484-1568

COURSE SUMMARY

Part 1: READY – Envision a Bold Future Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

  1. Introduction and Welcome – PSC Nonprofit Center
    • Overview of the day and introduction of today’s trainers and objectives.
    • Importance of strategic volunteer engagement in organizational success.
  1. Identifying Organizational Goals
    • Understanding the significance of aligning volunteer engagement with organizational goals.
    • Techniques for identifying and prioritizing top goals.
  1. Utilizing the SPOT Matrix
    • 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.
  1. Creating a Vision for Transformative Engagement
    • Crafting a compelling vision for volunteer engagement that aligns with the organization’s goals.
    • Brainstorming session: Participants envision the ideal state of volunteer involvement.
  1. Anticipating Impacts and Challenges
    • 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

  1. Recap and Warm-up
    • Summary of Part 1’s key takeaways.
    • Icebreaker activity to energize participants.
  1. Mapping Your Game Plan & Top Initiatives
    • Translating the vision into actionable initiatives.
    • Guided exercise: Participants outline key initiatives for the next 12 months.
  1. Building Your Strategy
    • Crafting a concise, focused document for easy tracking and sharing.
    • Identifying quick wins and milestones within the plan.
  1. Interactive Group Activity: Quick Win Identification
    • 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

  1. Recap and Energize
    • Summary of Part 2’s highlights.
    • Energizing activity to prepare participants for the final segment.
  1. Calendaring Your Strategy
    • Developing a 12-month timeline for executing the strategic plan.
    • Importance of building in flexibility and white space.
  1. Quarterly Sprints for Action
    • Breaking down the plan into achievable quarterly goals.
    • Workshop: Participants create quarterly action plans for effective implementation.
  1. Taking Your Plan Online
    • Advantages of using digital tools for collaborative planning.
    • Introduction to online project management platforms.
  1. Prioritizing Wellness & Balance
    • Strategies to prevent burnout and maintain team well-being.
    • Tips for incorporating self-care and balance into the implementation process.
  1. Final Remarks and Call to Action
    • 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.