Environmental Charter Schools
Minutes
ECS Board Development Committee
Date and Time
Friday March 9, 2018 at 8:00 AM
Location
Via zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3107955912
Development Committee Members
Julie Vo, Co-Chair
Denise Berger, Co-Chair
Alison Diaz
Cathy Creasia
Lindsey Jurca
Lucy Tseng
Guests
Alli Takido
Justin Thongsavanh
Development Committee Charter
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
Julie Vo, Co-Chair
Denise Berger, Co-Chair
Alison Diaz
Cathy Creasia
Lindsey Jurca
Lucy Tseng
Guests
Alli Takido
Justin Thongsavanh
Development Committee Charter
- Partners with staff to develop sustainable, long-term financial resources to support the organization’s mission and strategic plan
- Reviews and proposes plans for fundraising, including capital campaigns, grant proposals, individual giving, program giving, special events, and campaigns,
- Sets and reviews Board ‘give / get’ expectation
- Participates in planning, organizing, hosting and/or sponsoring fundraising activities
- Note: Committee is NOT responsible for raising money, but helps to ensure that funds are raised. Encourages all board members to participate in the process
- Monitor and report progress on board of directors’ individual commitment forms.
- Monitor the success and support the execution of the fundraising plan
- Review upcoming events, foundation proposals (for reference) and prospective funders/donors and make introductions as appropriate.
- Ensures the board is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to support a culture of fundraising
- Prospect individuals, strategies and resources to support fundraising and development goals
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
Committee Members Present
Cathy Creasia (remote), Julie Vo (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Alison Diaz, Dr. Denise Berger, Lucy Tseng
Guests Present
Justin Thongsavanh (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Julie Vo called a meeting of the Development Committee of Environmental Charter Schools to order on Friday Mar 9, 2018 at 8:07 AM.
II. Discussion Items / Updates
A.
Follow-up to Action Items
B.
Updates
Upcoming tours: 3/20 @10, 4/4 @2, and 4/17 @10
Applying for upcoming grants through these Foundations
All Points North Foundation - Executive Director, Laura Staich
Board of Directors: Anthony Coker, Mark Dudzinski, Grace Llenado Rubino, Ronald Nelson, Rebecca Philbrick, Larry Promisel, Keka Sircar, Neil Snowdon
Braitmayer Foundation - Family Foundation
Ronald Burkle Foundation - about Ron Burkle
Grant Update:
We received a grant through SUPKids. Any board members want to volunteer to be out there with the kids?
Chevron:
The guess is that they have probably given us about $1 million to date.
In Nov. they gave up $10k, earlier this week they are able to give us $35k.
JV to schedule a separate call to update around a potential small fundraiser.
JT: Newsletter was sent out yesterday, please forward it to your network, if you have a few people that you think would be interested in being involved at ECS.
Applying for upcoming grants through these Foundations
All Points North Foundation - Executive Director, Laura Staich
Board of Directors: Anthony Coker, Mark Dudzinski, Grace Llenado Rubino, Ronald Nelson, Rebecca Philbrick, Larry Promisel, Keka Sircar, Neil Snowdon
Braitmayer Foundation - Family Foundation
Ronald Burkle Foundation - about Ron Burkle
Grant Update:
We received a grant through SUPKids. Any board members want to volunteer to be out there with the kids?
Chevron:
The guess is that they have probably given us about $1 million to date.
In Nov. they gave up $10k, earlier this week they are able to give us $35k.
JV to schedule a separate call to update around a potential small fundraiser.
JT: Newsletter was sent out yesterday, please forward it to your network, if you have a few people that you think would be interested in being involved at ECS.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vo
Cathy: In between trips have had a couple o water cooler conversations. Hasn't had time to follow through, but is making time for it when she is back in town. Will have to dig deeper into the admin credential to see how that works (funding stream, etc).