Motion to adjourn
By: Tanya Watkins Seconded by: Marcus Vassell
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
DPA Development Committee
Regular Meeting/Dev Committee - Monday March 23rd, 2020 @3:30 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Watkins | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Wanda McKay | not present member | ||
| Marcus Vassell | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome
Call to order and presentation of Development Agenda
Development Committee Meeting Minutes
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA & NOTES FOR MINUTES MEETING DATE: MARCH 23, 2020
IN ATTENDANCE VIA WEBCONFERENCE: M. Vassell &, T. Watkins
Meeting Question: Where are we now and how can we proceed with soliciting prospects even though there are unexpected disruptions in “programs”?
I) Development Office Administrative Updates and Admin Projects
Discussed Progress of Action Plan Projects - Development Policies, Grants Calendar, Cases for Support
Strategic Priorities:
Development & Administration to review & prioritize goals from most recent strategic plan to work toward until the next plan is complete.
• Request: Outline for Development Committee DPA’s Grant Opportunities for 2020-2021 based on Current Strategic Priorities & Programs. (Requested 12.2019)
• Request: See attached DPA Grant Prospect Quick List
• Next Steps: Finalize Program Description & Budget Goals for Student Life Program (January 20) and outline plans for DPA Foundation & Annual Giving Campaigns (Feb- Apr 20’) to raise Budget and execute Annual Campaign Strategies. o DPA AVC Program Description o DPA Development Budget Goals (Current Estimates) AVC Program $275,000 • Grant Prospects • Corporate Partnerships Student Life – $? • Note- Goal is from Finance however, Dev will Raise a portion though Corporate Grant Opportunities to build relationships • Making Friends (Volunteer Opportunities, Corps & Orgs) Annual Campaign - $10,000 • DPA Foundation, Annual Fund, Giving Society, etc.
II) Development & Marketing Campaigns & Projects
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT: February 3rd – April 24th Campaign Launch Date is May 1, 2020 Ongoing, multi-channel campaign that focuses on raising unrestricted funding for DPA from individuals. This campaign will highlight the AVC program and other student successes. Development Staff and Committee are working on campaign outline and materials (electronic & paper) through the end of April.
MARKETING DPA Media Day April 22nd – Photographs from this shoot will be used in the Spring Annual Campaign and General Marketing + Social Media Posts
GARDEN OF HOPE • Lettuce Grow Farmstand and Essential Kit application approved March 2020 • Home Depot Foundation and Walmart are final two garden grant prospects for 2020.
PARTNERSHIPS Health MPowers
HealthMPowers is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes healthy habits to build a better future for all children. By bringing nutrition education and physical activity into everyday life and learning – in schools, childcare centers and out of school time sites – we create a culture that supports healthy life choices for children, families and communities.
In every school, center or community where we work, we strive to transform awareness, behaviors and environments through our highly interactive, supportive and incremental approach to change.
Our core program model spans a multiyear partner-relationship that’s built on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s evidence-based guidelines for assessing and expanding health and wellness. Over the past 20 years, it’s proven highly effective helping create a future where all children are nourished and active:
• improved health knowledge • improved behaviors • increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables • higher physical activity levels • improved school or community environment and climate
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:25 pm