ENACTUS ON CAMPUS

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEAM? What characteristics are shared by successful Enactus teams? ?

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

OPEN AND FRIENDLY - DIVERSITY What type of diversity are we talking about? All types! Ideally, the makeup of your team’s membership should be comparable to that of the entire student body.

OPEN AND FRIENDLY - DIVERSITY There is one type of diversity in which our teams struggle: Expanding beyond business students Why is this important?

OPEN AND FRIENDLY – RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Steps to effective recruitment – Casting a wide net – Individual Follow-up – Individual Retention Strategies

OPEN AND FRIENDLY – RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION -Casting a wide net -Classroom Presentations -Social Media - Blasts -Stunts and Posters -Team Tshirt Days!

OPEN AND FRIENDLY - RECRUITMENT Always be recruiting Participate in the student clubs fair Classroom Presentations Create posters and handouts and distribute them throughout the school

OPEN AND FRIENDLY – RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION -Individual Follow-up

OPEN AND FRIENDLY – RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION -You got their attention. -You learned their personal interests -How do you ensure that they stick around?

OPEN AND FRIENDLY – RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION -Introducing them to the project manager -Going with them to their first few meetings -Following up to ask how things are going

OPEN AND FRIENDLY - SOCIAL A big reason students ‘get involved’ in anything is to make new friends. Ensure your team is one where friendships are born! If you’re looking for suggestions…

GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 MINUTES In your groups, discuss the following question: “How can our Enactus teams become more open and friendly?”

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

PROPER ENGAGEMENT- PROJECT ACTIVITY Students are drawn to Enactus because they want to contribute, so it’s important to have opportunities to do so right away Having volunteers sitting in on a meeting is not properly engaging them. Speaking of which…

PROPER ENGAGEMENT- WELL-RUN MEETINGS Disorganized meetings can be off- putting to new and old volunteers alike Meetings which are purely updates can feel like a waste of time. So how do we ensure meetings are engaging?

PROPER ENGAGEMENT- WELL-RUN MEETINGS Send out agenda beforehand Keep regular scheduled meetings Ensure you come with a list of to-dos and assign them to specific volunteers –Group new and experienced volunteers together to get everyone involved If you’re running the meeting, be there first there and the last to leave

PROPER ENGAGEMENT- ‘HAPPENING’ There should always be something happening with your team If you have a lull in your schedule, fill it with volunteering in the community, having a social, or organizing a professional development session for your team.

PROPER ENGAGEMENT- ‘HAPPENING’

GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 MINUTES In your groups, discuss the following question: “How can our Enactus teams ensure they are properly engaging both new and experienced members?”

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

CLEAR VALUE-ADD – LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Building up the resume is top of a lot of student’s minds. Enactus teams can be the perfect resume builder. Because of this, Enactus can attract a lot of ambitious students who want to grow within the organization. How do we retain these volunteers?

CLEAR VALUE-ADD – LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Talk to individual members to understand what positions interest them Ensure transparency in the selection process for any position Touch-base with unsuccessful candidates to explain reasoning and how they can still be involved

CLEAR VALUE-ADD – FEEL GOOD EXPERIENCE Is it a fun team to be a part of?

GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 MINUTES In your groups, discuss the following question: “What’s the current value-add for our team members? Are there ways that we can improve it?”

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Well Recognized and Respected Brand -Community Engagement -Brand Consistency

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Well Recognized and Respected Brand -Community Engagement -Brand Consistency

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT- MEDIA Study local media market Create an up-to-date contact list of media contacts and develop relationships Work with your school’s marketing department

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT- MEDIA Send press releases prior to an event Develop media kits with photos and key facts and figures of your team Watch for National and International campaigns

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT- ALUMNI Can be extremely valuable mentors for your team members Successful alumni can be guest speakers to inspire current students Can help teams with fundraising and other important operational areas

RESPECTED BRAND – BRAND CONSISTENCY There is a lot of potential for creativity within the Enactus brand, which is great. That said, it is important to stay within the brand guidelines outlined within your handbook This has improved tremendously in the past year

RESPECTED BRAND – BRAND CONSISTENCY Enactus Worldwide has provided teams with a great website to assist in your marketing efforts. What’s there? Well…

SEE OPPORTUNITY CAMPAIGN

SEE OPPORTUNITY CAMPAIGN

EXECUTIVE STORIES

TAKE ACTION

IN YOUR NETWORK – SOCIAL MEDIA

IN YOUR NETWORK – CAMPUS RESOURCES

GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 MINUTES In your groups, discuss the following question: “How can our Enactus teams strengthen our brand on campus and in our community?”

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE - ACCOUNTABILITY -Even though this is a volunteer organization, it is critical that people follow through on whatever they commit themselves to. -How do we create this sort of environment on our teams?

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE - ACCOUNTABILITY - Lead by example. Accountability starts from the top down. -Clearly defined R&R -This can be done formally or informally -Ensure that your team members aren’t taking on more than they can handle

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE – FINANCIAL STABILITY Create a budget for all of your projects and travel –Acknowledge all expenses you will incur this year Travel, projects, printing costs, etc.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE – FINANCIAL STABILITY Fundraising through sponsorship Establish a fundraising team Create a list of prospective companies that can support you (your pipeline) Create a sponsorship package

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE – FINANCIAL STABILITY Research prospective companies so you can tailor proposals Utilize your current network for introductions if possible Develop relationships with your partners –Remember, it’s people, not businesses who donate to organizations.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE – FINANCIAL STABILITY Entrepreneurial Activities Set up a small business Membership dues Career Events Social Events Creative Fundraisers Crowdfunding Platforms

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE – THINK LONG- TERM Determine next year’s leaders in March or April at the latest (before Nationals) Create a shadowing or mentorship program Focus on recruiting members from all years at university

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE – THINK LONG- TERM Create a yearly transition notebook that includes contact information, financial information and other important items Pass along key contacts and introduce incoming leaders to important constituents Engage your Faculty Advisor and BAB

GROUP ACTIVITY – 5 MINUTES In your groups, discuss one of the following questions: “How can our Enactus teams better ensure a culture of accountability on their teams?” “What efforts can Enactus teams make to become more financially stable?” “What can get forgotten about in transition periods?”

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEAM? Open and Friendly Proper Engagement Clear Value-Add for Members Respected Brand Culture of Excellence Great Projects