Network Governance and Management

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1 Network Governance and Management Barbara Clemons California Carrie J. Little Illinois Mission Statement: We are a network of successful REALTORS, advancing women as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities we serve. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE WHAT S NEW: Streamlined Governance Process More relevant officer positions Job Descriptions Activity 2 Governance Structure President Automatically advances from President elect President elect Secretary Treasurer or National Affiliate Program Director Membership Director or National Affiliate PROJECT TEAM EXAMPLES: Education Chair or National Affiliate Recruitment & Retention Chair or National Affiliate Project Past President Advisory Candidate Review Project Budget & Finance Fundraisers Project Member Ambassadors Industry Outreach Project Marketing Strategic Partner Outreach 3 1

2 Governance Structure President REALTOR Member Elected as President elect, automatically moves up One year term President elect Member Elected by membership One year term Secretary Member Appointed by incoming President elect (ratified at last Governing Board prior to year taking office) One year term Treasurer or National Affiliate Member Elected by the membership One year term Program Dir. Member Membership Dir. or National Affiliate Member Appointed by incoming President (ratified at last Governing Board Meeting prior to year taking office) Appointed by incoming President (ratified at last Governing Board Meeting prior to year taking office) 4 Governance Structure Governing Board Meetings Minimum of four (4) times a year Quorum is four (4) board members MUST include either President or President elect 5 Activity Do you know your leadership? 6 2

3 Shift from Committees to Project s Local Affiliates to Strategic Partners Increased revenue to local Network 7 Project s Used for a defined period of time Disband at end of project Members and outside support as needed Ratified by Governing Board Examples: Project s Past President Advisory Member Ambassadors Programming (Supports work of Director) PROJECT TEAMS (Examples) Candidate Review Membership (Supports work of Director) Industry Outreach New Member Orientation Fundraiser Strategic Partnership Coordination 8 ELECTIONS WHAT S NEW: Candidate Review Project No slate of nominated candidates Officers do not automatically move up only President elect to President 9 3

4 Elections Process 90 Governing Board appoints Review 60 solicits applications for open positions 30 Applications due; eligibility confirmed 10 President notifies members of election date, rules, candidates 7 Forms due back if running from the floor 0 Election Day 10 Candidate Review Composition Minimum of 3, maximum of 5 members Active members No more than 1 National Affiliate 1 or more active Past Presidents 1 or more active Past Program Directors President elect (non voting, ex officio) Current Governing Board members not eligible 11 Strategic Partners Local Affiliate Members Local Affiliates to Strategic x Partners Strategic Partners Benefits to Strategic Partner Multiple levels and benefits Visibility with REALTORS Opportunities to showcase products/expertise Participate on Project s Benefits to Network More revenue opportunities Emphasizes members Enables best fit between services and member needs Use of Strategic Partner expertise on Project s Best Practice Transition 100% of revenue remains at local level Broader exposure More targeted marketing 12 4

5 Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships Dues Network Revenue Registration Fees Fundraisers Mission focused Revenue 13 Activity Project s Project s 14 Strategic Partnerships Women's Council Annual Strategic Partnership Opportunities Benefits Partnership Levels Silver Bronze Platinum Gold Basic $2,400 $1,200 $600 $300 $150 [example [example [example [example [example only] only] only] only] only] Suggested dollar Suggested dollar Suggested dollar Suggested dollar amount = 2x amount = 2x amount = 2x amount = 2x Gold Amount Silver Amount Bronze Amount Basic Amount Admission at Certificates for complimentary Network meeting attendance* Member Rate Certificates for complimentary Network meeting attendance for guests One 2 minute presentation at a Network meeting * * Recognition on meeting promotional materials * * Company materials on display table at Network meetings * * * Display of banner at Network meetings** * Recognition on Network website * * * * * Live link to Company website on Network website * * PowerPoint recognition at Network meetings (if available) * * * * Mailing list of Network members * * First opportunity to sponsor education event when speaking * Find it at: wcr.org > Network Tools > Network Business Planning 15 5

6 Activity Project Your governance team has a budget of $20,000 for the 2018 year. Your project (project team) is to fund the budget with strategic partners. Your start date is October 1, December 31 st, In your binders is a sample project team worksheet. Look at your worksheet You are tasked with building your team The duration of the project Who will you recruit for team members What is your objective

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8 Budget sample Budget sample Network Name Change Process Networks filing Form 990 or 990 EZ report the change on your 2017 annual return. Networks filing Form 990 N, the e Postcard, report the change by letter or fax only (not by phone). Information is all online at non profits/charitable organizations/change ofname exempt organizations The particular supporting documentation required to report a change of name depends on your incorporation status. If Your Network Is Incorporated Unincorporated The Request Must Include A copy of the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, and proof of filing with the appropriate state authority. A copy of the amended Bylaws showing the effective date of the change of name and signed by at least two officers. 24 8

9 25 Questions? Network Operation Model