UWSEM Educational Preparedness Investment Guidelines and Strategy Frameworks for 2012 Information Session May 2012
Agenda and Purpose Purpose: Provide a high level overview of 2012 partnership guidelines, expectations and timeline Agenda Overview Changes to our process and why Timeline Overview of strategies Questions 2
To create social change, we must continue to take bold steps toward a fundamental transformation From...... to... to Funder of many diverse agencies based on long, historical relationships Neutrally supporting community work Taking the lead on initiatives where we can add value and selecting the best partners to achieve our prioritized outcomes Having a point of view on how to achieve community impact Engagement becoming the foundation for everything we do Building on lessons learned to invest capital in powerful partners aligned against the scorecard Focusing on public policy and engagement strategies to solve complex social issues Organization aligned around raising and distributing funds Organization aligned to work against strategic goals with the processes, tools and capabilities to measure impact of everything we do Organization aligned to work against the scorecard with the talent, expertise and capabilities to demonstrate impact of everything we do 3
Agenda for Change Former Process (2008-2011) All funding is aligned to agenda for change. Open funding process for any 501(c)(3). No funding guarantees to current funded agencies Application process and timelines same for all Impact Areas. Investment Percentages 50% Basic Needs;35% Ed Prep and 15% Financial Stability. 3-year grant cycle encompasses mid-year and year-end reporting and frequent transactional monitoring, which limits time spent on relationship building. All funding to agencies approved in May/June. Funding is 100% committed, which allows for minimal flexibility Current Process - 2011 All investments are aligned to the agenda for change to achieve 10 year goals. Open Process and on-line Inquiries will be available. Time frame for investments flexible - varies with strategy. No funding guarantees to current funded agencies. Investment percentages - 50% Basic Needs; 35% Ed Prep and 15% Financial Stability. Funding cycle through 2018, with monitoring and accountability measures put in place. Investments based on deliverables. Investment Plans/Portfolio approved in May /June of each fiscal year. Funding is not 100% committed and allows for flexibility 4
Guideposts/Key Elements for 2012 Investment Plan Resources Focus all resources (human and financial) in Educational Preparedness, Income and Basic Needs Allow for flexibility in funding as well as timelines during any given year in order to address emerging needs. Shift from a spending mentality to an investment framework that is aligned to the 10-year goals. Allow for investments to a wide range of strategies that go beyond funding agencies (communications, public will building). Invest resources to build capacity (i.e. engagement). Focus on regional approaches to work Engagement Engage potential partners throughout investment process. Allow for continued input by the community - create environments that welcome and supports the participation of all people who want to and value opportunities to work together. Ensure that engagement and public policy strategies are in place and authentically engage targeted communities. Powerful Partners Invest in the most powerful, strategic partners that could include public, private and non-profit sector entities that are qualified to address the 10-year goals. Support partners that are partnering with others through either alliances/collaboration/mergers Accountability Fierce Focus on results against 10 year scorecard goals 5
Timeline Start Date: September 1 st January 1st May 1 st Grant Period: Application Due: Sept 1 June 30 Jan 1 December 31 June 8, 2012 October 30, 2012 Interviews: June 18-22 November 19-30 May 1 August 30 February 28, 2013 March 18-29 Award Notice: July 1 December 17 April 17 6
Investment Framework - Educational Preparedness
What We Want for Our School Partnerships Students are equipped with skills to succeed in the work force of the 21 st Century Control of curriculum and funding is shifted to school level leadership Stakeholders are engaged in the process 8
High School 80% Graduation Rates in High Performing High Schools where caring adults and supportive partners help graduate students prepared to succeed in post-secondary education, work, and life. 9
Investment Strategies Strategy 1: Community Partnerships and Student Support Services Turnaround High Schools The Turnaround Framework has three primary elements: 1. Change Conditions - Principals must have control over the people, programs and budget in their building. 2. Build Capacity - Schools must partner with educational intermediaries experienced in turning schools around and closing the achievement gap. 3. Cluster for Support - This work must be done in clusters, or networks, of highly competitive and collaborative schools. Strategy 2: Best Practices/Regional Partners United Way for Southeastern Michigan will seek a Request to Partner from organizations that have best practice models for improving high school graduation rates of students, which can be replicated throughout the region. Examples of partnerships could include results-oriented mentoring services and in-school or after-school supportive services that are quality, cost-effective solutions for improving academic performance and expanding the worldview of students. 10
Eligible Turnaround High Schools Central High School High School Detroit City Cody Campus (Academy of Critical Thinkers, Academy of Public Leadership, Detroit Institute of Technology, Medicine and Community Health Academy) Detroit East Detroit High School Hamtramck High School Harper Woods High School Henry Ford High School Madison High School Eastpointe Hamtramck Harper Woods Detroit Madison Heights Melvindale High School Osborn Campus (Collegiate Academy, College Preparatory Academy, Evergreen Academy of Design and Alternative Energy) Pontiac High School River Rouge High School Lincoln High School (Van Dyke) Melvindale Detroit Pontiac River Rouge Warren 11
Contact Information General Inquiries: Jessica Stone 586-463-1151 Jessica.Stone@LiveUnitedSEM.org ODM Assistance: Holly Bresson 313-226-9292 Holly.Bresson@LiveUnitedSEM.org 12
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