Transcript Rivanna Conservation Society Strategic Plan

2013 – 2018
Priorities
The Rivanna Conservation Society
is committed to the
protection and enhancement of
the Rivanna River Basin's
water quality and water quantity
Central Themes
The Board of Directors may create committees and work
groups to carry out the programs and projects of the
organization. These include the;
• Advocacy & Community Involvement
• Conservation & Recreation
• Development & Resources
• Education & Outreach
• Human Resources & Organizational Management
Mission
To develop public support to safeguard the
ecological, recreational, cultural, scenic and
historic resources of the Rivanna River
Watershed.
Problem Statement
Human activities within the Rivanna River basin are
increasing, placing pressure on the environment,
natural habitat, and [both] water quality and
quantity.
Board of Directors
 The Board of Directors is composed of persons who
are members of the organization and who are
dedicated to the mission and goals of the RCS.
 Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer,) are
members of the Board of Directors elected annually
by the RCS Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
 The role of the Board of Directors is to set policy,
determine priorities, establish the annual budget,
approve the dues structure and provide
organizational and personnel oversight.
 The Board and Executive Director will
continually focus on organizational capacity
building.
Advocacy & Community
Involvement
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Legislation
Regulation
Policy
Ordinances
CHARGE: To work with government and nongovernment groups to promote projects, programs,
policy and legislation to improve the health of the
Rivanna River Watershed.
Conservation & Recreation
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Buffer Plantings
Clean-ups
Kiosk Maintenance
River Paddles
CHARGE: To arrange for and implement riparian
buffer plantings, host shoreline and in-stream cleanups, provide & expand river access points, maintain the
network of RCS Kiosks, & to conduct river paddles.
Development and Resources
 Fund Raising
 Board Development
 Internal Operations
CHARGE: To secure the fiscal resources necessary to
successfully operate the organization; to work with the
Executive Director to establish sound fiscal & operational
procedures, & to facilitate board & personnel
development & training.
Education & Outreach
 Education Programs
 Media Relations
 Public Involvement Projects
 Water Quality Monitoring
CHARGE: To create & implement educational programs
& public involvement projects designed to safeguard
the ecological, recreational, cultural, scenic & historic
resources of the Rivanna River Watershed.
Human Resources &
Organizational Management
 Executive Director Oversight
 Fiscal and Organizational Policy Recommendations
 Personnel Policy Recommendations to Board
CHARGE: To work with the Executive Director
maintain oversight of the organization’s operations,
identify and or revise needed policies and procedures,
and recommend such policies to the Board of
Directors.
Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the organization, including;
 Board Support, Data management, Fiscal management
Inter-organizational coordination, Member services
Personnel management, Press & Media Interface,
Project Management, Website & Social Media
Management.
Projects & Programs
ADVOCACY
 Government/Legislative Relations
 Candidates Forum
 Issues Policy Recommendation to the Board – e.g.
Development Permitting, Stormwater Projects,
TMDL’s, and other issues that arise.
Projects & Programs
CONSERVATION & RECREATION
 Buffer & Restoration Programs
 Kiosk Construction & Maintenance
 River Clean Ups & Makeovers
 River Guardians and River Stewards
 River Paddles/River Regatta/River Sojourn
 Scheier Natural Area Programs
Projects & Programs
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
 Earth Week, Kid-Vention & Old Farm Day Events
 Booths & Exhibits
 Community Lecture Series
 Water Health for the Commonwealth
 Water Quality Monitoring
Projects & Programs
DEVELOPMENT & FINANCIAL RESOURCES
 Fund Raising
 Grants & Contributions
 Major Donors Programs
 Membership Appeals
 Product Sales (Maps & Rain Barrels
 Raffles
 VA & Federal Campaigns
Projects & Programs
HUMAN RESOURCES & ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
 Provide Executive Director Guidance and prepare annual review
report for board consideration and action,
 Provide Fiscal and Organizational Policy Recommendations to the
board of directors,
 Periodically review Personnel Policies and Organizational Manuals
and guidelines with recommendations to the board of directors as
needed.
The Rivanna Conservation Society
PO Box 1501
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 97-RIVER (977 4837)
[email protected]
www.rivannariver.org