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Bob Conklin President/CEO YMCA of Catawba Valley October 2, 2012. Our Objectives. To share information concerning the history, values and obligations of being a part of the Y movement . To familiarize you with Ys and how they are organized and operate in local communities
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Bob Conklin President/CEO YMCA of Catawba Valley October 2, 2012
Our Objectives • To share information concerning the history, values and obligations of being a part of the Y movement. • To familiarize you with Ys and how they are organized and operate in local communities • To share the steps, based on best practices that need to be followed in developing a Y presence in your community • Answer questions about what it is like to operate a Y
The Y Mission To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
More than 2,663 Chartered Ys With nearly 10,000 child care sites 20,000,000 Over Y members More than 560,000 Y volunteers Ys are in 120 countries worldwide. (Source: A Closer Look, 2007)
The Y Serves Us All Infants, toddlers, youth, teens, parents, seniors—there’s something for everybody at the Y 28% 22% 16% 15% 5% 9% 5% Ages 1-5 Ages 6-11 Ages 12-17 Ages 18-29 Ages 30-54 Ages55-64 Ages 65+
The Y Serves Us All 6,700 school sites host Y programs 50 % Male 50% Female 53 % Adults 18 and over 47% Youth 17 and under (Source: A Closer Look, 2007)
Did you know? • Ys have had the No. 1 spot on The NonProfit Times “Top 100” list of nonprofit organizations for four consecutive years. • Largest provider of Health & Well-Being Programs • Ys give financial assistance to 20% of kids in child care programs • Meeting community needs for over 150 years • Y-USA Goal: To engage 25 million children and adults by 2012 (Source: A Closer Look, 2007)
YMCA History in Brief In 1844, the Y was founded in London by George Williams. On December 29, 1851, Thomas Sullivan started the first YMCA in the United States in Boston! Independence and autonomy have been cornerstones of the Y movement. Since then, Ys have been volunteer-driven throughout history
Requirements to be a Y • The Constitution to which each YMCA must subscribe establishes annual certification requirements for YMCAs: • Support mission statement • Young Men’s Christian Association in official documents • Support of YMCA Constitution • Annual support paid monthly • Annual Reporting • 990 Tax Return • Audit or review • Annual Report • CEO Organizational Leader
Requirements to be a Y Association does not unlawfully discriminate 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity Association acknowledges the name Young Men’s Christian Association and all names, marks, logos, symbols and other intellectual property are property of the National council Association recognizes its responsibility as part of the national movement; it shall not act in a manner that adversely impacts the reputation of the YMCA
Typical Volunteer Structure of a Y YMCA Board of Directors Finance & Financial Development Committees Board Governance Committee Program / Marketing Committee Executive Committee Property Committee
Typical Staff Structure of a Y Board of Directors Executive Director / CEO Aquatic Director Membership Director Program Director Property Manager Membership Services Staff Aquatic Staff Program Staff
Typical Y Operating Revenue Sources • Membership Dues • Program Fees • Annual Support Campaign • United Way / Foundation Grants • Government Grants • Special Events / Special Projects • Other Sources
Typical Y Operating Expenses • Personnel (salaries, benefits, training) • Occupancy Costs • Insurance • Supplies • Equipment • National Support • Overhead (accounting, payroll, etc.)
Exploring Need • Community Size – communities of 25,000 people and larger have the capacity to support a YMCA facility • Community Support – feasibility testing validates need and interest and financial support for a YMCA operation. This includes $1,000,000 founder’s campaign (all monies stay in local community) of which 20-25% should be placed in an endowment for future sustainability. • Y Programs & Services – Many smaller communities can receive Y programs and services by working with existing Y’s that will provide outreach to neighboring communities that need and can support YMCA services.
Initial Inquiry, Questionnaire and Assessment Local Y & Y-USA facilitated meeting with interested citizens New Y Questionnaire Initial assessment of location and population, connection with neighboring Y Local Y & Y-USA assists in formation of organizing committee
Initial Organization and Development Establish relationship with existing Y and also community interest Development Management Agreement with neighboring Y Develop Y Branch Operations Begin Y Programming and Financial Development events with neighboring Y Establish Y Program Center
Remember, there should be joy in the journey! Thank You!