CFCLI Group Project Guidelines Recap Lisa Hicks, Project Group Lead Advisor Shawnee Fox, Project Group Advisor

What is Our Group Supposed To Do? Each project group is charged with: – Brainstorming ideas of projects that would positively impact and fulfill a need within the assigned community – Assessing the best* idea(s) by conducting research, performing interviews, etc. – Determining recipient community and project parameters based on assessment – Defining Project Goal(s) – Creating a project plan for implementation (schedule/tasks) – Assigning tasks to meet objectives * As determined by the entire group 2 Cleveland Federal Community Leadership Institute Class 2015

Formula for Success Define specific goal(s) => identify objectives => identify and assign tasks => provide deadlines => celebrate milestones => make a difference!!! 3 Cleveland Federal Community Leadership Institute Class 2015

Important Notes: 1.Make sure your project goal(s) are aligned with the CFCLI Mission and Goals. 2.Gage your project’s progress against the plan. 3.Projects MUST include a sustainability plan. 4.Reach out when you are stuck, there is a wealth of information here! 5.All project-related concerns/issues/problems and questions should be addressed to Project Group Leads. 4 Cleveland Federal Community Leadership Institute Class 2015

Project Schedule Guidance Assessments – January Full Session Determination – February Full Session Project Plan – March Full Session Implementation – Completed by May 31.* Evaluation – Completed by May 31* Presentation Dry Run – Project Group Session w/draft summary– First Tuesday in June* Final Written Report – First Tuesday in June* Final Presentation and Project Summary (30 copies) – Graduation Day* * Hard deadlines 5 Cleveland Federal Community Leadership Institute Class 2015

QUESTIONS? 6 Cleveland Federal Community Leadership Institute Class 2015