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May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 2 Mission The CLC Community Learning Centres are partnerships that provide a range of services and activities, often beyond the school day, to help meet the needs of learners, their families, and the wider community. Their aim is to support the holistic development of citizens and communities. The partnership Table Assist you in fulfilling your mission

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 3 The Partnership Table Not a formal Board Not a Community Table Your own group –Strategic partners –Trusted advisors –Key players –Inspirational leaders –Rallying elements

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 4 CLC Complex

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 5 The Basics

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 6 Goal 1. Sustainability plan build strengthen innovate

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 7 Your Reality SWOT analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 8 The complete picture 1. You 2. Your current Table 3. The School 4. The Community

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 9 The right mix of skills and experience… Specific expectations… People who want to participate… In my ideal world…

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 10 Marketing Communication Fund Raising Lobbying Analytical skills Business expertise Credibility Access to contacts Innovation… The right mix

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 11 Making it clear What- is the precise mandate - are the subjects to be addressed How - long is the term - many people - long are the meetings - often are the meetings Why- is their input so important Who - else is involved Where - physical and virtual accessibility When- best for your target

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 12 What’s in it for them: Making a difference Showcasing skill sets Keeping their network alive Integration into the community Meeting the movers and shakers Learning about governance/politics…. Making it attractive

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 13 Your recruitment pools: Parents/teachers/students? Business? City/Institutions? Obligatory partners? Ideal allies? Finding new options

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 14 School newsletter Local paper Referrals Direct Columbo The right media

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 15 Why them The story The plan The team What’s in it for them Create your luck

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 16 A formal sit-down is ideal Understand their vision, goals, needs Verify their interests Ascertain how they like to function Willingness to get the job done Self knowledge, values etc. The interview process

May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 17 How did you become involved in/with… What do you think of… How do you think we could improve… What have you learnt since becoming involved with… Would you know someone who … Did you know that… Important questions

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