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Step Up to Leadership is designed for income eligible, community-minded people wanting to make a difference. This includes: · People who are willing to assume the responsibilities of board membership, · People who want to work well in groups and develop strong working partnerships, · People who want to be good leaders. |
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Step Up to Leadership Goals Help new board members: · Understand board responsibilities, parliamentary procedure, how to run a community meeting, and public speaking tips · Understand themselves and others and how to build strong relationships · Learn in a safe and fun environment. |
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Monday nights from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. , January 28th through April 14th |
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A stipend will be paid for each meeting attended to help the participant with child-care and transportation expenses. Leadership graduates who participate in community organizations or groups will be eligible to apply for $100-500 mini-grants to support their groups. Applications will be reviewed for consistency with Your Agency's mission and values. This program is offered free of charge to people who are interested in making a difference in their communities and are willing to commit to attending all 12 sessions. A sessions is held each week, for twelve weeks. Each session is 2½ hours long and includes a light meal. |
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Interested in financially supporting this program? Contributions are tax deductable. Please visit the link below to find out more about our sponsorship opportunities. |
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This program is brought to your community through a partnership between Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) and the University of Missouri Extension |
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Session 1: Come as You Are |
Program orientation Value of grassroots participation Diversity and team building Self-awareness and empowerment |
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Session 2: Planning for Your Passion |
Identifying your passion and where to make your community contribution Setting goals, exploring values, and identifying personal strengths Importance of a vision |
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Session 3: Team Up |
Collaborative leadership Phases of group dynamics Explore power and trust |
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Session 4: Understanding Diversity |
Deeper understanding of diversity Social perpetuation of injustice Methods to combat prejudice and institutionalize injustice |
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Session 5: Embracing Diversity |
Building relationships for an inclusive community Identifying and respecting uniqueness The importance of effective communication |
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Session 6: All Aboard: The Legalities |
How nonprofits work Understanding legal standards that board members must follow Roles and responsibilities for board members |
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Session 7: All Aboard: The Practicalities |
How to be an effective board member How to review budgets and financial reports Preparing to join a board |
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Session 8: Meeting Manners and Matters |
How to plan and conduct meetings Basics of parliamentary procedure as explained in Robert’s Rules of Order Understanding the importance of meeting decorum |
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Session 9: Conflict as Opportunity |
Understanding conflict Anger management Process for resolving conflict |
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Session 10: Speak Up, Speak Out |
Tips to speak effectively and persuasively Types of speeches Impromptu public speaking |
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Session 11: Funding the Way |
Writing grants Writing a resume and press release Planning for graduation Reflection: Where you started and where you are today |
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Session 12: Stepping Out |
Celebrate your learning experience Make a commitment to public service and leadership |