RSVP Re-Competition

1. RSVP Re-Competition Update, Information and Preparing

2. Agenda Welcome Update Panel Discussion The Community Stakeholder Survey Charting Your Course Questions and Evaluation

3. Panel Presentation RSVP Re-Competition – what we know and what is not yet final Regulations Principles of the NOFA Grant Application Review Process (GARP)

4. Community Stakeholder Survey

5. Prior to Re-Competition The Serve America Act requires that CNCS provide an evaluation that: “…conveys information of program strengths and weaknesses and assists with program improvement; and [can] be used as the basis for program improvement, and for the provision of training and technical assistance.” (Sec.2143.(5)(A)(B)

6. The Pre-Competition Evaluation Each grantee will receive a customized report from the Corporation - also known as “the evaluation” Evaluations are for grantee self-improvement and will not be used by CNCS for any purpose Evaluations will not be used to: “Weed out” underperforming sponsors Prevent participation in re-competition Evaluations will not affect the rating of future applications

7. Components of the Pre-Competition Evaluation Report from Senior Corps Community Stakeholder Survey

9. The Community Stakeholder Survey • Was developed with the input from RSVP Project Directors around the country and with input from the public through the OMB public comment process. • Your comments are always welcome! • Contact us at RSVP@cns.gov.

10. A very special THANK YOU to the following project directors for their valuable contributions ! Ceil Sperzel, IN Megan McCarthy, CA Brian Ropp, WA Kelley Wessels, OR Debra Bressler, VA Cheryl Freeman, FL Betty Ruth, AL Rita Massey, LA Delores Schwertner, TX Amy Websdale, AZ Dorian Ely, NY Joanne Kozak, PA Barb Byrne, IL Dave Layton, IL Nancy Olson, ND

11. Who Completes the Survey? The RSVP sponsor is the lead to organize a group to ensure there is local community participation in the project. “Community Participation Group” is the generic term we will use to describe this group. The group may be: • The project’s advisory council • The sponsor’s board of directors • Another group that is familiar with both the project and the community

12. WANTED: Group members who . . . Are knowledgeable about the human and social needs of the community Are competent in the field of community service and volunteerism Are capable of assisting the sponsor meet administrative and program responsibilities Have an interest in and knowledge of older adults Reflect the demographics of the project’s service area

13. Hmmmm . . . This Doesn’t Sound Like MY Community Participation Group . . . But that was then, and this can be now:

14. The RSVP Sponsor’s Role Participate! Support! Provide Continuity!

15. Elements of the Survey Community Participation Group Partnerships Communication Outreach Project Impacts

16. Community Participation Group Survey questions address: The group’s composition The group’s role Individual members’ roles

17. Partnerships Survey questions address: Established/potential partnerships Diversity of partnerships Partner contributions

18. Communication Survey questions address: Communication between the RSVP project and its Community Partnership Group Communication between the RSVP project and those community partners that are not volunteer stations

19. Outreach Survey questions address: Strategic outreach planning Past, present and future outreach opportunities Local media

20. Project Impacts Survey questions address: Identifying community needs and their alignment with service activities Quality versus quantity Satisfaction with the project

21. Survey Action Items Start the conversation Create a timeline Identify desired outcomes Keep your eyes on the prize Be open and honest

22. Chart Your Course

23. Many Thanks to the Working Group

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