1. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Leadership Call October 13 and October 21

2. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE How to Use this PowerPoint Please refer to the notes section for additional and more detailed information. We hope you find this resource helpful and share it with your entire AEYC board. Please contact Sahrah if you have any questions at affiliate@naeyc.org or extension 8408.affiliate@naeyc.org

3. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Conference Call Audio Information Audio Options to Join the Meeting Listen Only - for participants who choose to listen via their computer. Note: You will only be able to ask questions or comment in the chat box. Dial-In: you can listen and ask questions or comment over the phone by unmuting your line (*6)

4. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Adjusting Audio Volume Each attendee can customize audio volume on their system. In the main menu bar, select any of the following from the speaker menu : ●Mute My Speakers - Entirely disables or enables audio. (Click the speaker icon to quickly toggle this option.) ●Mute Conference Audio Only ●Adjust Speaker Volume - Displays a slider attendees drag to customize volume. ●Still have trouble hearing? Remember to adjust volume controls on your computer.

5. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Conference Call Logistics Today’s call is being recorded ●Attendance for today’s call; please send an email to affiliate@naeyc.org. Subject line “October Leadership Call – Your Name & Affiliate”affiliate@naeyc.org ●To avoid background noise all lines will be muted once the meeting begins. Participants dialed-in can select *6 to unmute their line. ●We are available 15 minutes prior to the call and 10 minutes after the call to chat or answer questions. ●Questions and comments are encouraged! 1-888-757-2790 - Pass Code: 754794#

6. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Erica White – Washington, DC Sahrah Zarei – Washington, DC Facilitators Gwen Simmons – Cleveland, OH

7. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Agenda Welcome and Agenda Review NAEYC’s Affiliate Transition Plan Affiliates and New Member Categories Framing Affiliate Dialogues Affiliate Advisory Council Applications Annual Conference Opportunities Important Reminders General Announcements

8. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE NAEYC’s Affiliate Transition Plan Primary Consultant Updates and Next Steps Expanded Timeline & Key Benchmarks

9. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Specializing in early childhood and school age care cross-sector systems, professional development, public-private partnerships, leadership, organizational development and strategic planning. Senior Advisor for NAEYC’s Early Childhood Workforce Systems Initiative NCCIC State Technical Assistance Specialist for ACF Region X Formerly the Director of Early Learning and Family Support for the City of Seattle Publications include NAEYC’s Public Policy Report, Strategic Directions: Technical Assistance in State Early Childhood Professional Development Systems and co-authoring an economic impact analysis for the child care industry in Washington State. Young earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington and a bachelor’s degree in education from Central Michigan University. Billie Young, Consultant Billie has 35 years of experience working in education and community services involving child care, Head Start, preschool, family support, school age care and professional development.

10. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Update and Next Steps Affiliate policies/procedures Affiliate and Chapter Relationship Guidance –Resource library, sample templates, forms, policies Affiliate Dialogue Meeting Agenda –Facilitator guide, purpose, pre and post meeting work, member survey tool State Profiles –Membership trends and retention rate –Affiliate Capacity survey results –Mapping “circles of influence” –Identifying number of potential members

11. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Expanded Timeline for NAEYC’s Transition Plan

12. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Expanded Timeline for NAEYC’s Transition Plan

13. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate Vetting Process New Membership Categories

14. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Email sent to Affiliate Board Members and Staff on October 9 Please encourage your board and staff to participate

15. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate Vetting Process: New Member Categories and Price Points Two affiliate webinars [October 20 and November 2] hosted by Stephanie Morris and Brian Wachur, NAEYC Staff Part of an extensive vetting process Surveys for recently lapsed members, members, potential members Focus groups Sessions at Leadership Day Affiliate Advisory Council, Member Engagement Governing Board committee, Young Professionals Advisory Council and Affiliates engaged in our membership pilot, NAEYC Governing Board

16. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate Dialogues Framing the Discussion

17. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Organizational Advancement Organizational Excellence Leadership and Innovation NAEYC’s Strategic Direction

18. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Road map - how will your decisions help double membership in 5 years? Growth and retention Increasing the value proposition Enhancing member engagement Identifying and nurturing diverse, young, leadership Membership 126,000 63,000

19. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Self study results Meeting capacity thresholds Geography and policy landscapes Membership trends Current member satisfaction Business plans What do we do well? What aren’t we doing well? What are the possibilities? The New Model: Necessary Tools

20. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE New opportunities Strength based Imagining the future Creating/designing together Embracing Change

21. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate Advisory Council Application Process Open until October 30

22. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate Advisory Council Application Process The online application process is now open and will close October 30.online application process Veronica PlumbVeronica Plumb, Chair, Kyra Ostendorf, Chair- elect, and Gege Kreischer, Past Chair are happy to answer any questions you might have about the Advisory Council.Kyra OstendorfGege Kreischer 1 seat each is reserved for Affiliate Staff and an Interest Forum Facilitator also through the online application process. ApplyApply for a seat on the new Advisory Council by visiting the NAEYC website.

23. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate Advisory Council and the Affiliate Relations Committee Affiliate Advisory Council Advise the NAEYC Governing Board and national staff about all issues related to affiliates and members, including but not limited to organizational health and wellness, relationships between and among components, nonprofit best practices and member voice. Identify and develop a strong, inclusive leadership. Affiliate Relations Committee Consider/oversee implementation of effective relationships between the national component and affiliates Recommend policies regarding the mutual accountability (national and affiliates) including the approval/dissolution of charter agreements for Board action Examines issues related to organizational effectiveness, governance, nonprofit management for all affiliates

24. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE NAEYC Governing Board Committees Member Engagement Committee - develops policy recommendations for the Board related to the desired results in the strategic direction related to Association initiatives for membership engagement and component relations including Interest Forums. Develops recommendations for the Board regarding the setting Association dues using a process that involves input from Affiliates and the Affiliate Advisory Council Lorraine Cooke, Chair. Affiliate Relations Committee - develops policy recommendations for the Board related to the formation and implementation of relationships and ensuring organizational excellence within and between the national component and affiliates of the Association. Recommends policy regarding the mutual accountability of the national component and its Affiliates including the approval or dissolution of affiliate charter agreements for action by the Governing Board. Ida Rose Florez, Chair.

25. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE 2015 Affiliate Leadership Day Be sure to register and tell your colleagues!

26. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE RSVP for Leadership Day and the Leadership Reception by October 23 RSVP for Leadership DayLeadership Reception Registration form on Affiliate Resource Center under “New for October 2015” All Affiliate board members and staff at the local and state levels are invited to register Participation is only limited by seating capacity (max seating is 300) No additional registration fee to attend Annual Conference Leadership Day Registration

27. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Annual Conference Leadership Day Working Framework Opening motivating Keynote on Theory of Change/Change Agents Followed by breakout sessions repeated throughout the day Orientation for new leadership (first time attendees) Breakout Sessions 1. Nonprofit management 2. Fundraising and fund development 3. Membership - NAEYC staff to facilitate 4. Transition phase (and affiliate and chapter relationships) Be sure to register and tell your colleagues! A day to engage with your peers from across the country!

28. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE RSVP Open for NAEYC Leadership Reception We are pleased to honor NAEYC Leadership at our 2015 Annual Conference Leadership Reception Reception is Wednesday, November 18 from 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM Join us immediately following the Opening Session for hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar Event is open to all seated Affiliate Board members, Affiliate staff, Interest Forum Facilitators, Affiliate Council members, NAEYC Governing Board and other invited guests RSVP will be open through October 23

29. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Important Reminders

30. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate Thought Leaders Series Webinar 1: Connecting the Dots Host: Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC Executive Director When: Wednesday, November 4 - 2:00PM - 3:00PM (Eastern) Webinar 2: Membership Engagement and Growth Host: Stephanie Morris, NAEYC Deputy Executive Director for Member Engagement, Professional Learning and Brand Advancement When: January - date being finalized Webinar 3: NAEYC Early Learning Systems Host: Marica Cox Mitchell, NAEYC Deputy Executive Director for Early Learning Systems When: March - date being finalized

31. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE AEYC Board Self-Study Tools: Options and Choices Reminder of the Three Options - Available OnlineAvailable Online Boards choose from three options; Recommended “short” version for small nonprofits New Hampshire Nonprofit Center Online Tool for a $50 fee - or the Hardcopy Tool for freeOnline Tool Using an existing tool or connecting to your state nonprofit center organization Timeframe for completion: August 2015 - January 2016 No submission requirements from National

32. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Free Books for Affiliates! Complementary books for Affiliates will be offered on a first come, first serve basis (Does not include shipping) Makes great “Welcome or Thank You” gifts to members or conference attendees! Affiliates may order free books online until October 31 or while supplies lastsonline How to Order: All orders must be submitted via fax 202-328-2649 or email to resource_sales@naeyc.org. resource_sales@naeyc.org

33. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Resource that can be used at the National, State and Local levels Affiliates may request free hardcopies online while our supply lasts online Connect your members by linking to the PDF versionPDF version Call To Action 2015

34. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE October 20 Member Categories Discussion Webinar (Part 1) 21 Repeat of Leadership Call (Live) 23 Annual Conference Registration Deadline 23 Conference RSVP Deadline: Leadership Day, Leadership Reception 29 Affiliate Connections Published 30 Annual Reports Due for Affiliates with FY ending July 31 Mark Your Calendars November 2 Member Categories Discussion Webinar (Part 2) 4 Thought Leaders Series: Connecting the Dots (Webinar 1) - Rhian Evans Allvin, NAEYC Executive Director SAVE THE DATE! NAEYC Policy Forum February 29 - March 1, 2016 View our Affiliate Calendar for more information!

35. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Upcoming AEYC Conferences November California AEYC - Nov. 12-14, Palm Springs, CA Forum for Professional Development NAEYC Annual Conference - Nov. 18-21, Orlando, FL Register Register by October 23 for a reduced rate. Visit our websiteVisit our website for more information and to promote your conference! October Connecticut AEYC - Oct. 16-17, Cromwell, CT Vermont AEYC - Oct. 15-17, Killington, VT New Jersey AEYC - Oct. 15-17, East Rutherford, NJ Montana AEYC - Oct. 15-17, Bozeman, MT Texas AEYC - Oct. 22-24, Galveston, TX Kansas AEYC - Oct. 24, Manhattan, KS California AEYC - Oct. 29-31, Monterey, CA

36. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Affiliate and Member Relations Update ➢ Thank you for participating in today’s Leadership Call ➢ This webinar repeated “live” Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 p.m. EST ➢ Leadership Calls will not be held in November due to the Annual Conference ➢ The next call will be on Tuesday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. EST ➢ This PowerPoint and webinar/call recording will be posted online in the Affiliate Resource Center ➢ Share this information with your Board!

37. RESEARCHPOLICYPRACTICE Thank You! Gwen, Erica, and Sahrah Affiliate and Member Relations Department 1-800-424-2460 affiliate@naeyc.orgaffiliate@naeyc.org