GSSEM Kickoff Update

Girls Scouts of Southeastern MichiganUpdate from the CEO : 

Girls Scouts of Southeastern MichiganUpdate from the CEO August 22 2009

Core Business Strategy : 

Core Business Strategy Relevant and outcomes-based Decisive, agile, market-driven Make girls a philanthropic priority Brand Governance Structure Funding Diverse Volunteers Program Experience LEADERSHIP Join easily, learn continuously, serve in flexible ways Inspire girls to join Future: Long-term membership growth; outcomes for girls

Girl Scouts’ Strategic Priorities : 

Girl Scouts’ Strategic Priorities Build the world’s BEST integrated leadership development system through flexible pathways: defines activities and outcomes differentiated by age level for girls ages 5 – 17 Transform GS image to a compelling contemporary brand inspiring girls of every culture to join Reorganize structure and governance: decisiveness, speed of action and best use of resources. State of the art volunteerism model: qualify easily and serve in flexible ways Substantially increase contributed income

Membership Guiding Principles : 

Membership Guiding Principles Ensure a quality leadership experience that: Engages girls from all backgrounds, in grades K–12 Serves every girl over the longest duration Reaches the greatest number of girls Offers flexible ways for girls to belong Aligns volunteers to support girls participation

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Pathways to Participation

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Girl Scout Leadership Experience Logic Model

Outcomes tell Our Story – How do we know if we are making a difference? : 

Outcomes tell Our Story – How do we know if we are making a difference? Outcomes measurement: Online survey tools coming this Fall: 1) tracks benefits to girls & how girls interact/engage with volunteers & others; 2) tracks volunteer preparedness and satisfaction Original research on the meaning and experience of leadership among girls: Change It Up! What Girls Say About Redefining Leadership See www.girlscouts.org/research or contact: gsresearch@girlscouts.org

What Volunteers Need to Know : 

What Volunteers Need to Know How to Deliver GSLE to Make an Impact Activating and amping up GSLE to excite and engage girls Understanding developmental issues of girls at all grade levels Performing day-to-day administrative tasks

How Volunteers Want to Learn It : 

Face-to-face Online Written resources Audio recordings Video clips How Volunteers Want to Learn It

Volunteer Learning Products available now : 

Volunteer Learning Products available now GSLE Overview Volunteer Orientation Volunteer Packet Journey Adult Guides Leadership Essentials Take Action Learning Bronze, Silver, Gold Award Adult Guides Global Travel Toolkit

National Membership Priorities2009–2012 : 

National Membership Priorities2009–2012 Building the base: Recruit Daisy and Brownie girls and leaders Recruit Latina girls and moms Fueling the pipeline: Gradually increase 5–12 pathway participation Recruit non-mom volunteers

2010 Resources for Councils from GSUSA : 

2010 Resources for Councils from GSUSA Third series of journeys: It’s Your Story—Tell It! Volunteer Packet modules for series, events, and travel pathways Revised Council “Safety-Wise” Collaborations and partnerships Outcome measurement tools New Options for Volunteer/Staff structures (see next slide)

Service Delivery Systems : 

Service Delivery Systems Staff: Structures & People Volunteer: Structures & People Volunteer Management Membership Extension & Community Education Communication1 Troops Virtual Travel Series Events Camp Program Delivery 1Includes Administration and Product Sales

Future State: How We Engage Girls : 

Future State: How We Engage Girls Grades K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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What Success Looks Like Our membership reflects the communities we serve. Our volunteers are happier, better prepared, and more diverse, with more options for volunteering. Girls from all backgrounds are engaging in all pathways. There is surge in older girl participation. Girls are engaging with other girls globally. Girls are truly changing the world!