Seven Teams, Seven Opportunities - Class of 2007 Projects
As in past years, the 2007 LMR class took on some challenging projects for regional nonprofits. Each project had the potential to significantly impact the success of the organizations, enabling them to look beyond themselves for valuable insights and direction. Many of these groups would not have had the luxury to tap into this well of talent and experience without the assistance of the LMR class.
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Class of 2007 Projects
“Scan, Brand and Ready to Plan”
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls
The Dream Team
Developed a branding study that resulted in a formal proposal to the board for determining a unique brand identity and specific action steps for establishing the brand.
“Speak for Me”
Bridge Team Naturally
Created a communications plan including a speaker’s bureau, multi-media material, video and promotional kit for use to increase community awareness and name recognition.
“This Little Engine Can”
4 Sight
Provided Coordinators2inc with a detailed plan for board growth, development/involvement, and specific action plans including: board analysis, competition analysis, customer/client analysis, financial analysis, marketing analysis, program analysis, staff analysis, board member information form, board member profile, board guidelines, executive director – job description, and service overview chart.
“Enlarging the Footprint of the Ronald McDonald House”
Bold Bridge Builders
Created a strategy and action plans for Ronald McDonald House– Richmondfor inclusion in the new full-service children’s medical center and alternatives the “House within a Hospital” for creating a larger presence in the Richmond market and beyond.
“Putting People F.I.R.S.T.”
Spices of Life
Developed a marketing and implementation strategy for products; assisted with identification of customers to distribute products; provided support with identifying and creating an effective distribution and inventory management system.
“The Hummin Alums”
Arquitectura
Developed a strategic plan for a new alumni association program for clients in the member transitional phase including: by-laws, tools and strategies for budget development & management, city resource guide to support members in their recovery and facilitation of discussions between the Alumni Association, Rubicon Staff and Board Members.
“Decoding your Family History: It Can Save Your Life”
Department of Human Genetics, VCU
007 Bonding Agents
Worked in consultation with the Department of Human Genetics, VCU and the state Genetics Education Plan Working Group to develop a marketing and publicity plan for family history. Deliverables included: the creation of a comprehensive strategic plan for community partner initial meetings and buy-in from selected organizations. As a result of the team’s efforts, the governor proclaimed November as family health history month.
Class of 2006 Projects
“Cookin’ in Fulton”
Neighborhood Resource Center in Fulton Hill
Fellowship of the Ring
Developed a business plan for the use of a kitchen facility at the Neighborhood Resource Center in Fulton Hill to generate revenue while providing good nutrition education to the community.
“Building Tomorrow’s Leaders”
Partnership for the Future
Jambalaya
Increased corporate participation in Partnership for the Future
“Discover Discovery”
Richmond Public Schools
Rapid Waters
Implemented AMP! a mentor development and career exploration program for students at Thompson Middle School, Martin Luther King Middle School, and Chandler Middle School
“Faison School Awareness Campaign for Early Childhood Autism Diagnosis and Treatment”
Faison School for Autism
River Runners
Created awareness program among parents and childcare providers of the diagnosis and treatment of autism for children 18 months to three years old.
“Just Ask”
Association for the Support of Children with Cancer (ASK)
Time Travelers
Created comprehensive marketing plan to strenghen brand identity, name recognition and program awareness.
Volunteer Connection: “Helping Hands to Work”
Virginia Supportive Housing
7C's
Developed and delivered a volunteer recruitment plan designed to effectively connect organizational volunteer needs with community resources.
“Supporting Fathers, Strengthening Families”
Henrico County Fatherhood Initiative
Vision One
Designed organizational infrastructure and processes to ensure sustainability of a local government fatherhood support program.