Resource for Summer Programs & TA Providers to Support the Sustainability of Summer Programs
Activity
TA Providers were asked to walk around the room visiting each of the eight sustainability domain posters on the walls and discuss these guiding questions as a group.
- What are some best practices for this element?
- With no limits, what are other ideas you envision for this element?
Providers wrote ideas on notes for each poster. To read the responses, download the pdf.
Vision
Having a clear picture of what you want to sustain, which starts with clearly articulating what you want to achieve through your work, and then clearly identifying the strategies and activities that will get you there.
Results Orientation
Defining “success” for your initiative; measuring your progress over time; and adjusting your work, based on what you learn.
Strategic Financing Orientation
Projecting the resources you will need and systematically developing a variety of financing strategies and funding sources to provide a stable base of resources over time.
Broad-Based Community Support
Strategically considering whose support you need and developing appropriate outreach efforts and vehicles for community involvement in your initiative,
Key Champions
Rallying leaders from business, faith-based institutions, government, and other parts of the community and persuading them to use their power and influence to generate support for your initiative.
Adaptability to Changing Conditions
Being proactive in the policy environment and adjusting to changing social, economic, and political trends in the community.
Strong Internal Systems
Building strong systems and structures, such as fiscal management, information, personnel, and governance.
Marketing and Communications
Creating a written plan that can be used to manage and market your work.
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