1. Get Creative Need Funding – Get Creative

2. Starts with Commitment! Commitment to Project/Program Commitment to Goal

3. Spend Money to Find Money! Personnel Resources – Staff – Contractors – Consultants

4. When the Money Finds You! Be Prepared Demonstrate Commitment – GHG Inventory – EMS – Resolution – Goals

5. Success Leads to More Funding! Confidence Competency Results Recognition Good Public Relations Leadership

6. Spend Money to Save Money! Business Mindset – Long-term Benefits – Return on Investment

7. Save Money to Spend Money! Policies Waste Reduction Service Levels Contracts Volunteers Incentives

8. Outside the “Cash” Box Thinking! Business Plan Sponsorships Partnerships Contributions Franchise/Contract Negotiations

9. Ends with Commitment! Staying Accountable to our Goal

10. Nancy Nevil Director of Sustainability & Environmental Services City of Plano nancyn@plano.gov