Board Member Toolkit

KCC mission is to provide high quality education services to young children with developmental delays, in partnership with families and communities. Our child-centered, evidence-based instruction prepares each student to enter the New York City public school system in the least restrictive environment possible.

We support families with training, guidance, and advocacy, and strengthen our school community through professional development and collaborations with local human service organizations. KCC is also committed to empowering a new generation of early childhood educators through our Grow Your Own Teacher Assistant and Teacher Training Program (GYO).

Outreach Materials

KCC OGSM: Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measurements

Shared Board + Staff Objective: Significantly increase Kennedy Children’s Center’s (KCC’s) visibility with the objective of substantially increasing donations in 2025

BOARD OBJECTIVES:

  1. Actively assist KCC with outreach efforts using the strategies listed below

  2. Achieve fundraising targets developed at the October 2024 Board meeting

BOARD GOALS:

  1. Actively participate in at least 2 of the strategies listed below by June 30, 2025

BOARD STRATEGIES: 

Board members are uniquely positioned to amplify KCC’s visibility, influence, and reach. The board’s contributions are pivotal to KCC’s success, extending beyond financial commitments. The Board will collaborate with KCC leadership and other board members to strategize and execute impactful initiatives.

1. Networking: Share KCC's materials with their own circles of influence, including businesses, philanthropists, and community leaders

  • Existing networks: Conduct outreach among personal and professional networks to share KCC's mission and news, with the goal of identifying interested supporters. Invite network on school tours, to school events (GYO graduation), to fundraising events (spring benefit), etc. 

  • Targeted Advocacy: Identify key decision-makers and influencers—such as local politicians, community leaders, and corporate stakeholders—who can champion KCC’s mission and work with KCC staff / other board members to craft an approach.

2. Event Hosting and Sponsorship: Organize or sponsor small-scale gatherings with potential donors, corporations, and community leaders to build awareness and foster connections.

3. Corporate Partnerships:

  • Tap into professional networks to connect KCC with corporations that align with its mission, focusing on securing funding, pro-bono services, or in-kind contributions. Use Partnership 2-pager for guidance.

    • Note: Volunteer opportunities can be arranged for corporations that give in other ways, i.e. grants, pro bono services, in-kind contributions

4. Identify Opportunities to Feature KCC on Key Platforms:

  • Facilitate introductions to organizations that can feature Jeanne Alter or other KCC representatives in high-profile speaking engagements and media appearances.

5. Identify Consultant Services:

  • Connect KCC with professionals who can provide meaningful pro bono services related to general operational needs or special projects


BOARD EXPECTATIONS: 

The items below are not considered "Strategies" because they are expectations for all Board members.

  1. Share KCC’s content on personal and professional social media platforms and via email, emphasizing the mission and success stories to attract new supporters.

  2. Meet or exceed the $5,000 give/get. Each member should give an amount that is personally significant and true to their individual ability.

  3. Attend and actively participate on a committee and at Board meetings

  4. Attend the spring benefit and any other fundraisers

  5. Visit a school at least 1x year, outside of Board meetings