Putnam County Youth Development Commission

Board Development -

• To recruit and retain members who are committed to the mission and vision of the organization and consistently lend their time, talent and treasures to its success.

  • Plan a Board Retreat

  • Conduct a Board effectiveness evaluation

Communications - 

• To develop a communications plan that elevates the PC Youth Development Commission presence in the community.

  • Maintain a high level of commitment from all board members.

  • Complete the PCYDC website.

  • Continue to communicate with potential board members and stakeholders through community presentations, brochures and current website.

Membership - 

• To oversee and approve the annual budget, and seek collaborations to increase programs & initiatives for the youth of the community.  

  • Maintain a prominent presence in the community.

  • Continue to collaborate with local social serve agencies to promote community awareness.

  • Improve, revise and expand programs to meet the continually changing needs of the community while ensuring all programs are relevant to the agency's mission.

Advocacy - 

• To ensure issues relating to youth advocacy receive maximum attention by Indiana legislators and the stakeholder community.

  • Increase public awareness by continuing to participate in National Night Out.

  • Utilize forms of media as appropriate.

  • Make presentations to community organizations.

  • Participate in planned visits,  speaking with area legislators regarding youth issues and funding.

Fund Development - 

• To develop a plan that provides operational dollars to sustain it goals.

  • Assess the long-term funding and evolving needs of the organization. 

  • Develop a fund development plan that provides resources to meet those needs.

  • Fully engage the PCYDC Board in strategic resource development.