1. 2013-2015 I NFORMATIONAL P ROGRAM R EPORT W EBINAR F OR C HAPTER V ICE P RESIDENTS OF P ROGRAM AND P ROGRAM C OORDINATORS December 15 & 17, 2014 Delores Bolden Stamps, Director Vicki Hill Brooks, Co-Director

2. Introduction – National & Area Teams Overview of facets Review critical role of chapter vice president of programs/program coordinator Present the structure and process for 2013- 2015 program reports The “Why, What and How” PURPOSE OF WEBINAR

3. Services to Youth Joyce Lanier, Director Tracie Payne, Co-Director The Arts Rita Henderson, Director National Trends and Services Cheryl Jones, Director Sonya Simril, Co-Director NATIONAL PROGRAMS TEAM International Trends and Services Joan Prince, Director Diane Duggin, Co-Director Health and Human Services Jocelyn Freeman Garrick, Director Caroline Yelding, Co-Director

4. AREA PROGRAMS TEAM Eastern Area Michelle Spady 76 Chapters Southern Area Cori Cooper 78 Chapters Central Area Monica Allen 68 Chapters Western Area Shari Lamb 58 Chapters

5. TOTAL CHAPTERS

6. OBJECTIVES OF WEBINAR Participants will be able to identify:  “Best Practices” for the VP of Programs/program coordinator in implementing and reporting chapter programs  What must be reported for the 2013-2015 biennium  The key elements of the ratings and awards process

7. OVERVIEW: SERVICES TO YOUTH “Integrated programming that prepares youth for the 21st century workforce” Closing the achievement gap K-16 National Initiatives: − STEM, Mentoring, HBCU National Programs: − Education Linkage, Young Achievers Initiative Signature Programs: − Links to Success, Project LEAD

8. OVERVIEW: THE ARTS “Integrated programming in the performing, visual and literary arts” Signature Program: − Classics Through the Ages National Poster Art Competition

9. OVERVIEW: NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES Women’s Issues & Economic Empowerment Legislative Issues & Public Affairs AARP National Partnership – Links Academy Ally Financial Wallet Wise Program Trash Talking: It’s No Joke! – Anti-Bullying − AT&T Social Media Awareness

10. OVERVIEW: INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES “Expanding The Links presence through integrated, transformational programming” Education Across the Miles Signature Program − Liberia – 4 adopted schools and 2 maternal waiting homes − Haiti – Women’s survival kits NGO Subcommittee − Model UN Integrated programming with Health and Human Services facet − Campaign to stop Ebola and promote infection control

11. OVERVIEW: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES “Reducing Health Disparities” Cardiovascular Disease Signature Programs: – HeartLinks to Heart Health, Linkages to Life National Initiatives: – Childhood Obesity, Oral Health, Black Women and Breast Health

12. 2013-2015 PROGRAM REPORTS TIME PERIOD COVERED: May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015 Due Sunday, February 1, 2015 by 11:59 p.m. EST

13. 2013-2015 PROGRAM REPORTS WHY? To document that The Links, Incorporated and The Links Foundation, Incorporated are fulfilling their constitutional and legal responsibilities as a 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) organizations respectively.

14. 2013-2015 PROGRAM REPORTS WHY? Constitution and Bylaws - Article 10. Section 5 Chapters shall be responsible for: B. Implementing the National Programs H. Any Chapter which fails to timely file a program report as required by The Links, Incorporated shall be subject to disciplinary action…

15. 2013-2015 PROGRAM REPORTS To demonstrate that chapters are assets in their communities To assess our effectiveness in programming “…to serve my chapter and my community to the best of my ability…and this I promise.”

16. ROLE OF CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENTS OF PROGRAM OR PROGRAM COORDINATORS Focuses on the chapter’s #1 goal, transformational programming Directly relates to the #1 goal and its identification of a target community Ensures that program planning and implementation support integrated (at least 3 facets) or umbrella programming (all 5 facets)

17. ROLE OF CHAPTER VICE PRESIDENTS OF PROGRAM OR PROGRAM COORDINATORS Keeps the chapter’s branding goal in its line of sight Trains facet chairs on the Service Delivery Model (SDM) Engages all members in developing solid, transformational programming using the SDM

18. PREPARATION FOR THE PROGRAM REPORT Throughout the chapter year the Program VP/PC ensures that facet chairs: Maintain all program documentation including: photographs and publicity awards, grants or special funding received monthly schedules, activities and sign-in sheets numbers of participants program implementation information

19. PREPARATION FOR THE PROGRAM REPORT Meets with program facet chairs to review the current program report form Writes or collects first draft by January 10, 2015 Provides support to facet chairs as needed Ensures that reports are filed on time Keeps copies of the facet reports

20. 2013-2015 PROGRAM REPORTS Program Period: May 1, 2013 – April 30, 2015 Must submit at least one (1) report May submit up to three (3) reports. If three reports are submitted, one of the reports must be a signature program or national initiative.

21. QUESTIONS YOU WILL ANSWER Questions are based on the Service Delivery Model Title of Program Type of Program: Facet, Integrated or Umbrella Award Consideration Problem or Situation Addressed Mission and Vision Description of the Program

22. PROGRAM INFORMATION

23. Designing and conducting programs that are community relevant and have a positive, long- term impact. The community is engaged in the design, implementation and delivery. TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMMING

24. Includes at least three (3) facets Reflects pooling of resources, e.g.: − Joint planning − Shared participants − “One off” participants − Shared partners − Combined budget INTEGRATED PROGRAMMING

25. PROBLEM / SITUATION / VISION / MISSION

26. Identify the existing problem, need, or situation Identify the target audience served Identify the expected benefit PROBLEM / SITUATION

27. The Vision Your dream how things will look in the end States very clearly and concisely, what you want to accomplish The Mission Describes the overarching goal of the chapter and what it does to achieve the vision VISION / MISSION

28. GOALS / OBJECTIVES

29. Goals should be SMART − Specific − Measurable − Attainable − Relevant − Time-bound Goals should align with the six national priorities.

30. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM

31. Reflects a comprehensive approach to solving a problem or addressing a need Is a series of related activities, not a one time event or single activity Focuses on achieving a predetermined set of goals and objectives Communicates what your program is about Forms a basis for evaluation DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM

32. MORE QUESTIONS YOU WILL ANSWER List Specific Activities (Outputs) Target Group(s) Served Methods Used to Determine Target Groups Served Cost of Program Operation and Sustainability Marketing and Evaluation Program Summary / Impact Statement Chapter Participation

33. LIST SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES (OUTPUTS)

34. TARGET GROUP(S) SERVED

35. METHODS USED TO DETERMINE TARGET GROUPS SERVED

36. COST OF PROGRAM

37. OPERATION AND SUSTAINABILITY

39. MARKETING AND EVALUATION

40. Marketing Visibility within your community Ongoing partnerships Local publications and other media Relationships with elected and appointed officials Websites, social media, and other electronic communication

41. MARKETING AND EVALUATION Evaluation involves asking key questions. Were inputs made as planned? Were activities conducted as planned? Was the desired level of participation achieved? Did participants express or show satisfaction with the program?

42. PROGRAM SUMMARY / IMPACT STATEMENT

43. Outcomes should be measurable Did participants show an increased level of knowledge, awareness, or motivation? Were behaviors of the participants modified Were policies changed? To what extent did the program affect social, economic, political, or environmental conditions? PROGRAM SUMMARY / IMPACT STATEMENT

44. CHAPTER PARTICIPATION

45. CHAPTER DATA SHEET Must be completed or the report will not be accepted Data provided should be on all chapter programming activities from May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2015

46. CHAPTER DATA SHEET Asks for specifics on: Chapter Strategic Plan Program Goals People Served Financials Scholarships Given Programs & Initiatives Donations & Partnerships Friendship Month Activities Contact Information for Chapter President, Chapter Vice President and Program Coordinator

47. CHAPTER DATA SHEET

55. PROGRAM REPORT REVIEW AND SCORING PROCESS EASA CAWA 20 questions (Maximum of 100 points) Scores of 80 and above will be considered for best practices and awards

56. QUESTIONS Michelle Spady Eastern Area Program Chair EAPrograms@linksinc.org EAPrograms@linksinc.org Cori Cooper Southern Area Program Chair SAPrograms@linksinc.org SAPrograms@linksinc.org Monica Allen Central Area Program Chair CAPrograms@linksinc.org CAPrograms@linksinc.org Shari Lamb Western Area Program Chair WAPrograms@linksinc.org WAPrograms@linksinc.org Delores Bolden Stamps Director, National Programs boldenstamps@aol.com Vicki Hill Brooks Co-Director, National Programs linkvhb@linksinc.org