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Executive Director 101: Politics and Funding
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The Way To San Jose Largest city in Bay Area
Francisco Oakland Fremont/ Milpitas Santa Clara/ Cupertino Palo Alto/ Mtn View Silicon Valley Largest city in Bay Area Nation’s 10th largest city 3rd largest California city, after Los Angeles and San Diego The urban center of Silicon Valley 178 square miles SJDA est. 1986; FY12-13 budget: $5.5 million
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Politics and funding are linked
New organization or mature? • Good mayor or bad mayor? Funding: diversify and focus
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All politics are local • Hostile public leaders vs. supportive
• Establish your value • Relationships require nurturing • Staff lasts longer than politicians • Who needs to know? • Involvement in elections is risky
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Funding is your job The Executive Director must feed the bear
Pros and cons of diversification Assessment districts Contract services Earned income Grants
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Managing politics of funding
Show me the money Internal Coordination • Board/Finance committee • City/local government liaison Be careful what you ask for • Know when to say “no” Do the paperwork • Report out/tell your story
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You have joined a cult Benefits Best practices abound
Your IDA colleagues are available You are not alone
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