Bob Conklin President/CEO YMCA of Catawba Valley October 2, 2012

Our Objectives To share information concerning the history, values and obligations of being a part of the Y movement. To familiarize you with Ys and how they are organized and operate in local communities To share the steps, based on best practices that need to be followed in developing a Y presence in your community Answer questions about what it is like to operate a Y

The Y Mission To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

More than 2,663 Chartered Ys Ys are in 120 countries worldwide. With nearly child care sites Over Y members More than Y volunteers 10,000 20,000, ,000 (Source: A Closer Look, 2007)

The Y Serves Us All 28% 22% 16% 15% 5% 9% 5% Ages 1-5 Ages 6-11 Ages Ages Ages Ages Ages 65+ Infants, toddlers, youth, teens, parents, seniors—there’s something for everybody at the Y

(Source: A Closer Look, 2007) 50 % Male 50% Female 6,700 school sites host Y programs 53 % Adults 18 and over 47% Youth 17 and under The Y Serves Us All

Did you know? Ys have had the No. 1 spot on The NonProfit Times “Top 100” list of nonprofit organizations for four consecutive years. Largest provider of Health & Well-Being Programs Ys give financial assistance to 20% of kids in child care programs Meeting community needs for over 150 years Y-USA Goal: To engage 25 million children and adults by 2012 (Source: A Closer Look, 2007)

Independence and autonomy have been cornerstones of the Y movement. On December 29, 1851, Thomas Sullivan started the first YMCA in the United States in Boston! YMCA History in Brief In 1844, the Y was founded in London by George Williams. Since then, Ys have been volunteer- driven throughout history

Requirements to be a Y The Constitution to which each YMCA must subscribe establishes annual certification requirements for YMCAs: a)Support mission statement b)Young Men’s Christian Association in official documents c)Support of YMCA Constitution d)Annual support paid monthly e)Annual Reporting 990 Tax Return Audit or review Annual Report f)CEO Organizational Leader

Requirements to be a Y g)Association does not unlawfully discriminate h)501(c)(3) tax exempt charity i)Association acknowledges the name Young Men’s Christian Association and all names, marks, logos, symbols and other intellectual property are property of the National council j)Association recognizes its responsibility as part of the national movement; it shall not act in a manner that adversely impacts the reputation of the YMCA

Typical Volunteer Structure of a Y YMCA Board of Directors Program / Marketing Committee Property Committee Board Governance Committee Executive Committee Finance & Financial Development Committees

Typical Staff Structure of a Y Board of Directors Executive Director / CEO Aquatic Director Membership Director Program Director Property Manager Aquatic Staff Membership Services Staff Program Staff

Typical Y Operating Revenue Sources Membership Dues Program Fees Annual Support Campaign United Way / Foundation Grants Government Grants Special Events / Special Projects Other Sources

Typical Y Operating Expenses Personnel (salaries, benefits, training) Occupancy Costs Insurance Supplies Equipment National Support Overhead (accounting, payroll, etc.)

Exploring Need Community Size – communities of 25,000 people and larger have the capacity to support a YMCA facility Community Support – feasibility testing validates need and interest and financial support for a YMCA operation. This includes $1,000,000 founder’s campaign (all monies stay in local community) of which 20-25% should be placed in an endowment for future sustainability. Y Programs & Services – Many smaller communities can receive Y programs and services by working with existing Y’s that will provide outreach to neighboring communities that need and can support YMCA services.

Initial Inquiry, Questionnaire and Assessment Local Y & Y-USA assists in formation of organizing committee New Y Questionnaire Initial assessment of location and population, connection with neighboring Y Local Y & Y-USA facilitated meeting with interested citizens

Initial Organization and Development Establish Y Program Center Begin Y Programming and Financial Development events with neighboring Y Development Management Agreement with neighboring Y Establish relationship with existing Y and also community interest Develop Y Branch Operations

Remember, there should be joy in the journey! Thank You!