camper to campaigner

APRIL 27, 2012

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTFOR HEALTHY LIVINGFOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

CAMPER TO CAMPAIGNERYMCA NAYDO CONFERENCE PITTSBURGH, PA

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WHO IS THIS GUY?

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I’m huge on Twitter:@campleadership@heydavebell

#daveissupercool#heobviouslyworksout#summercamp

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“Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.”

― Dalai Lama XIV

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WHAT IS IT THAT CONNECTS?

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CAMPER TO CAMPAIGNER

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•People•Place•Events•Time•Experiences•Skill•Self-awareness

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DON’T FORGET THE PARENTS

• Have a plan • Make the most of the

moments• Don’t be in such a

hurry to get them out• Ask their advice• Those other 51 weeks

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CREATE THE HABIT NOW

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“Take full advantage of the child labor opportunities that you have at your disposal.”

- Quote from Famous Camp Director

• What is the goal?• Meaningful Work • Tell the full story of its

impact• Opportunities

throughout the year

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WHAT IS AN ALUMNI?

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• How do you define alumni?

• What is the net that catches them?

• What does your alumni association offer?

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WHAT IS AN ALUMNI?

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CREATE EASY ENTRY POINTS

“If we want our alumni (parents, campers, staff) to engage (volunteer/give) why do we make it so difficult for them?”

- Quote from Famous Camp Director

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Annual Campaign:•Online Giving Pages•Writing Thank You Notes•Volunteer Opportunities

Alumni Cultivation:•Organized events•Rally Point Projects

“Volunteerism can often precede philanthropic giving.”

- Quote from Famous Camp Director

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MISTAKES WE CONTINUE TO MAKE

*FFA

*Fully functioning adult

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Closing Tips:•Quit acting like a branch/act like a university•Not all alumni are the same – connect with different age groups differently•Think long term (endowment/heritage giving)•Don’t just hire a camp director (make them a politician/ceo)

Thank you!

Dave Bell

dbell@seattleymca.org