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Recruiting made easy The Power of Who You Know! 1010 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1800, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 2R7 www.CercleGDP.com 514-990-7798 Mission The CLC • Community Learning Centres are partnerships that provide a range of services and activities, often beyond the school day, to help meet the needs of learners, their families, and the wider community. Their aim is to support the holistic development of citizens and communities. The partnership Table • Assist you in fulfilling your mission May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 2 The Partnership Table •Not a formal Board •Not a Community Table •Your own group –Strategic partners –Trusted advisors –Key players –Inspirational leaders –Rallying elements May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 3 CLC Complex May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 4 The Basics May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 5 Goal 1. Sustainability • plan • build • strengthen • innovate May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 6 Your Reality SWOT analysis • Strengths • Weaknesses • Opportunities • Threats May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 7 The complete picture 1. You 2. Your current Table 3. The School 4. The Community May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 8 In my ideal world… • The right mix of skills and experience… • Specific expectations… • People who want to participate… May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 9 The right mix • Marketing • Communication • Fund Raising • Lobbying • Analytical skills • Business expertise • Credibility • Access to contacts • Innovation… May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 10 Making it clear What - is the precise mandate - are the subjects to be addressed How Why - Who - else is involved Where - physical and virtual accessibility When - best for your target May 5, 2011 long is the term many people long are the meetings often are the meetings is their input so important Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 11 Making it attractive What’s in it for them: • Making a difference • Showcasing skill sets • Keeping their network alive • Integration into the community • Meeting the movers and shakers • Learning about governance/politics…. May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 12 Finding new options Your recruitment pools: • Parents/teachers/students? • Business? • City/Institutions? • Obligatory partners? • Ideal allies? May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 13 The right media • School newsletter • Local paper • Referrals • Direct • Columbo May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 14 Create your luck • Why them • The story • The plan • The team • What’s in it for them May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 15 The interview process • A formal sit-down is ideal • Understand their vision, goals, needs • Verify their interests • Ascertain how they like to function • Willingness to get the job done • Self knowledge, values etc. May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 16 Important questions • How did you become involved in/with… • What do you think of… • How do you think we could improve… • What have you learnt since becoming involved with… • Would you know someone who … • Did you know that… May 5, 2011 Prepared exclusively for the Community Learning Centers 17 Building durable, mutually beneficial relationships! The Power of Who You Know! 1010 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1800, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 2R7 www.CercleGDP.com 514-990-7798