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Clearwater Communications

Clearwater Communications. ND STEM Network Network Management Presentation. Our Firm. Established in 2001 16 staff members 5,300 square feet State-of-the-art equipment and software. Bismarck. Professional Services. Experience and Qualifications. Part One. Association Management.

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Clearwater Communications

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  1. Clearwater Communications ND STEM Network Network Management Presentation

  2. Our Firm • Established in 2001 • 16 staff members • 5,300 square feet • State-of-the-art equipment and software Bismarck

  3. Professional Services

  4. Experience and Qualifications Part One

  5. Association Management • All Clients • Providing general support • Contact information – mailing address, phone, email • Website updates • Conference call coordination • Administrative support • Travel as necessary • Organizing meetings and preparing minutes • Representing on boards or committees

  6. Association Management • Information Technology Council of North Dakota • Collaborating with technical, corporate and private workforce entities • North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) • Transitioning to a nonprofit • North Dakota Teacher Center Network • Collecting and reporting data

  7. Communication • Print & Electronic • Producing outreach materials • Developing presentations, letters, reports, etc.

  8. Meeting & Event Planning • Coordination of conferences, workshops, webinars, meetings, etc. • Organizing and facilitating statewide conferences

  9. Financial Management • Preparing budgets and reports, invoicing, managing bank accounts, etc. • Receiving funds • Submitting reports • Monitoring budgets • Working closely with fiscal agent

  10. Public Policy • Advocacy and lobbying at state and federal level with legislative and executive branches • Leading government, media and public relations efforts • Advancing education policy and advocacy to impact educational reform

  11. Strategic Planning • Vary process based on needs of client • Focus on prioritization for annual work plan • Strategic planning including sustainability plan

  12. Funding & Sustainability • Writing grants • Securing sponsorships • Recruiting members • Fundraising and grant writing for funding support

  13. STEM-Related Experience • Current clients and connection to business, government, nonprofit and education sectors • Staying abreast of STEM issues and developments

  14. Management Plan Part Two

  15. Your Team • Management & Communication Professionals • Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in communication or related field • 120 plus years of experience

  16. Workflow and Accountability

  17. Cost Proposal Part Three

  18. Operations Budget

  19. What Clearwater Can Do for ND STEM Network Part Four

  20. Our Approach • Strategic Planning • Survey Network members • Develop three-year strategic plan with Executive Committee • Approve work plan and budget based on identified priorities • Potential Priorities • Establish nonprofit corporation • Develop sustainability plan with multiple revenue streams • Host statewide conference • Fulfill legislative intent for initial state funding

  21. Our Competitive Advantage • Expertise • Association management • Planning • Grant writing • Connectivity • Business & industry • Government • Nonprofits • Reliability & Stability • Experienced team of staff members

  22. Thank you for this opportunity.Questions?

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