MichiganDU State Plan
2009 – 2010
Vision
This state plan is the result of a continuing vision of state volunteers and staffof MichiganDucks Unlimited (MI DU). These action plans will guideMichigan Ducks Unlimited to meet our stated goals. This plandefines what our organization will be in the years to come. Plan performance will be evaluated at all leadership venues. It will be refined and improvedcontinuously. As volunteers of Michigan DU, we are all accountable for the performance of the plan. Michigan DU needs to continually increase the income it raises to support Ducks Unlimited’s habitat goals.
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Ducks Unlimited’s mission is to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s Waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
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Highest Priority – Having Fun!!!
The Health & Wellness of all our volunteers and committees is the #1 priority for Michigan Ducks Unlimited. The time, commitment, energy and passionour volunteers provide is the most important asset thatis critical to the success of our mission. The longevity and success of our volunteers and committees depends on the ability of having FUN doing so. This needs to occur at every opportunity and at all levels to support MichiganDucks Unlimited1 Goal, 1 Team approach. This will build the Leadership Focus in our State Plan, with in communication, accountability and responsibility. Having fun is energy and this energy will foster our Passion for Ducks Unlimited and focus on our Vision of the Michigan State Plan.
Volunteer Recruitment & Leadership Focus:
Goal: Promote the health of our local committees
Who: AreaCommittee with District Chairs (DCs) supported by State Recruitment Chair and Regional Directors (RDs)
How:Each Area Committee needs to recruit 4 to 8 new volunteers every year. A healthy committee constantly recruits and generally has a minimum of 10 people.Utilizing best practices, mailings, local committee efforts, personal invitations (bring a buddy), etc. to recruit volunteers. Everyone needs to personally recruit another volunteer.
When:Continuously
Goal: Establish Regional Leadership Teams (RLT) With, DCs, & RDto better serve committees and promote accountability.
Who: State Chair, current Senior Volunteers, Major Donor team, Greenwing Chair, Recruitment Chair,
How: Reorganization of the existing leadership structure. Ask existing officers to recommit, identify & ask new recruits to fill positions,host education sessions by region and communicate roles & responsibilities. Assign committees to District Chairs and evaluate their needs.
When: Presentation at the State convention March 14 2009.
Goal: Update and distribute MI DU Leadership Manual to all Area Chairs and Officers.
Who: State Chair, State officers, e.g. DC’s, State Recruitment Chair, Major Donor Team, Greenwing Chair,
How:Regional meeting,Provide organizational structure, list names and contact information, provide job descriptions, roles, responsibilities and metrics to facilitate accountability.
When: Leadership Conference January 2009. Update regularly.
Event & Efficiencies Focus:
Goal: Raise $150,000 dollars from current, new & re-started chapters and new events each year for the next 2 years.
Who: Regional leadership teams
How: RLT will convene a planning meeting to prepare and work the plan.Review opportunities for growth. This will include consideration for non-traditional events.
When: Initial meeting by Feb, 24.2009
Goal: Increase in annual Grassroots income for each area committee of at least5% over prior year
Who: Area committees with support from their District Chair, RLT and RD’s.
How: Chapter wellness,2nd events,event efficiencies, SBA and experiments with new event types, etc.
When: Annual achievement.
Goal: Increase net/net to gross efficiencies for each committee of at least 5% in the 1st year; 10% the 2nd year.
Who: Area committees with support from the District Chair, RLT and RD.
How: Filling the Hall/Pre SellingTickets,Budgeting, underwriting,evaluate all aspects of revenue flow, appropriate minimum bids & bid increments on silent auction items, pre-event raffles, Sponsor memberships, etc.
When: Annual achievement.
Membership Focus:
Goal: Increase in Adult membership for each area committee annually of at least 5% over the prior year
Who: Area committees with support from the District Chairs, RLT & RD.
How: Asking, “Fill the hall”, face-to-face ticket or table sales, properly completed tickets turned in,2ndevents, SBA and experiments with new event types, etc.
When: Annual achievement.
Goal:$200,000 Major Donor (including Life Sponsor) and Feather Society pledges in 2009. Evaluate thereafter.
Who: Wetlands for tomorrow Team, State Chair, Regional Directors, Director of Development and other interested persons.
How: Utilize the Big Dawg’s Team, 1 on 1 at area events,cumulative giving reports, major donor reports and other DU tools to identify candidates. Share information on Major Donor program at all leadership meetings.
When:Continuously
BOTTOM LINE:
1 GOAL, 1 MICHIGAN TEAM
Who: All Volunteers
How: Put the FUN back in Fundraising in Michigan DU, with Accountability of the State Plan. Communication, having a positive attitude and The NewMichigan TEAM with ACCORD!
State Officer & Regional Director Contacts
Michigan State Chairman and Chairman of the State Committee.
David Shefferly, 734-735-3490,
Chairman of State Council
Tony Piper, 517-646-8645,
State Treasurer, Major Donor Chair,
Wetlands for Tomorrow Campaign Chair
Terry Laymon, 313-506-2100,
State Secretary
David Bowers, 517-646-8865,
State Volunteer Recruitment Chair
Terry Chrivia, 989-689-3999,
Regional Vice President
Chris Tracy, 269-806-7380,
Senior Vice President
Jimmy Flynn, 248-990-4144,
Regional Director Northern Michigan & Upper Peninsula
Lloyd Wilson, 231-627-5965,
Regional Director Southwest Michigan
Craig Curtis, 269-655-8630,
Manager of Fundraising Development, MI
And Regional Manager Southeast Michigan
Bret Plasters, 734-623-2000,
Director of Development
Todd Bishop 616-874-6701,
Director of Volunteer Relations and Fundraising-MI,MN, WI, Joe Breidenbach, 218-825-7105,
Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office, Director of Operations
Robert (Bob) D. Hoffman 734-623-2000,