Catalog of Opportunities Created By: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Training and 1275 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta GA, 30309-3580 TEL: + 1 404 487-5700 Creation Date: November 3, 2009 Last Updated: August 27, 2014 Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 1 of 21
Academic Success: Every Member Every Year Academic Success: Introduction to Power Hour Academic Success: Measuring Your Power Hour Program s Impact Basics of Board Governance 1: Roles & Responsibilities The goal of this course is to enhance Boys & Girls Clubs ability to positively impact its members academic success in a fun environment. The goal of this course is to increase Boys & Girls Clubs ability to positively impact members academic success in a fun, out-ofschool environment. The goal of this course is to help your Club increase members academic success by preparing you to measure the impact of your Power Hour program. The goal of this course is to prepare (corporate) board volunteers to provide quality leadership and exceptional governance to their Boys & Girls Club organization... Full-time Club professionals with a minimum of six-months of direct experience in implementing Power Hour with youth, or who serve as their Club s Power Hour coordinator, planning and scheduling activities and overseeing part-time staff and volunteer. During the first 8 months of serving on a Boys & Girls Club board. Board Volunteer Basics of Board Governance 2: Assessing the Board's Performance The goal of this course is to increase board volunteers and chief professional officers understanding of the importance of implementing a board assessment process. During the first 8 months of serving on a Boys & Girls Club board. Board Volunteer Basics of Board Governance 3: Board The goal of this course is to ensure an understanding of the board development committee s role in effective governance through the use of the nine-step Board Building Cycle. Within the first 8 months of board service although the course will also benefit seasoned board volunteers. Board Volunteer Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 2 of 21
Basics of Board Governance 4: Board Structures The goal of this course is to ensure an understanding of the types of structures, trends and tips for working within a board. Within the first 8 months of board service although the course will also benefit seasoned board volunteers. Board Volunteer Basics of Board Governance 5: Board Meetings The goal of this course is to prepare board volunteers to conduct efficient and effective board meetings within their Boys & Girls Club organization. Within the first 8 months of board service although the course will also benefit seasoned board volunteers. Board Volunteer Basics of Board Governance 6: CPO Evaluation The goal of this course is to prepare board volunteers to evaluate the performance of their chief professional officer. Within the first 8 months of board service although the course will also benefit seasoned board volunteers. Board Volunteer Basics of Board Governance 7: Policies and Procedures The goal of this course is to ensure your ability, as a board volunteer, to effectively administer policies and procedures in your Boys & Girls Club. Within the first 8 months of board service although the course will also benefit seasoned board volunteers. Board Volunteer Basics of Board Governance 8: The goal of this course is to ensure your ability, as a board volunteer, to effectively carry out roles and responsibilities related to your Boys & Girls Club organization s resource development plan. Basics of Budgeting The goal of this course is to provide executive professionals with basic knowledge of how to budget for a Boys & Girls Club organization. Within the first 8 months of board service although the course will also benefit seasoned board volunteers. Within the first eight months of Board Volunteer Executive Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 3 of 21
Basics of Human s This distance learning course is only available to Executive s. The goal of this course is to apply basic human resource strategies and best practices within your organization that will help you accomplish two main goals: Strengthen Boys & Girls Clubs effectiveness and assure greater public trust. Within 1 to 18 months of Executive Basics of the Budgeting Process The goal of this course is to prepare executive professionals to lead the budgeting process. Within the first eight months of Executive Budgeting Basics The goal of this course is to be able to recall the importance and benefits of budgets in Clubs; identify the two types of budgets used in Clubs; and recognize the stages of the budget process in Clubs. This Course is designed for new management directors during their first 0-12 months in their role. Building Resiliency In The goal of this course is to ensure Club staff s ability to support youth in developing skills that will make them stronger, happier, and ultimately, more resilient by reinforcing the 7 Crucial Cs of Resilience throughout the Outcome-Driven Club Experience. Charitable Gift Annuity: Part One The goal of this course is to ensure your ability to recognize aspects and benefits of charitable gift annuities and enroll in Boys & Girls Clubs of America s Charitable Gift Annuity Program. for Boys & Girls Club s responsible for their organizations planned giving program. Charitable Gift Annuity: Part Two The goal of this course is to enable you to implement Boys & Girls Clubs of America s Charitable Gift Annuity Program to secure your organization s financial future. for Boys & Girls Club s responsible for their organizations planned giving program. Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 4 of 21
Child Safety v2 By completing this course, you will be able to interpret your Club's safety policies and procedures and develop a plan of action to support your ability to ensure compliance to your Club's safety policies and procedures. CORE: An Orientation to the Boys & Girls Club Movement v2 al Characteristics of v2 Executive Mastery Level Introduction By completing this course you will be able to recognize the History of the Boys & Girls Club Movement, the relationship between Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and local Boys & Girls Clubs and career choices and professional development opportunities you have in the Boys & Girls Club Movement. By completing this course, you will be able to recognize the developmental characteristics of youth in each of the four age groups and apply the developmental characteristics to your work as a Boys & Girls Club youth development professional. The Mastery Level will provide continued leadership development throughout the career of Boys & Girls Club Executive s that builds and enhances leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as ensuring knowledge of emerging trends and practices. This course is designed for new youth development directors during their first 0-8 months in their role Within 1 to 18 months of This course is designed for new youth development directors during their first 0-12 months in their role. Upon Completion of the Executive Advanced Level Executive Formula for Impact The goal of this course is to increase Boys & Girls Clubs impact on members academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Human By completing this course, you will be able to apply appropriate human resource practices to recruit and retain staff and volunteers of high quality and character. Within 1 to 18 months of Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 5 of 21
Introduction to Money Matters: Make It Count Introduction to SMART Moves The goal of this course is to help Clubs increase members academic success related to empowering them to make sound financial decisions. By completing this course, you will be able to help Clubs increase their members healthy lifestyle through the implementation of the SMART Moves program, which is designed to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, as well as assist in postponing sexual activity. It Just Takes One By completing this course, you will be able to provide Club staff responsible for fundraising the founding principles and strategies on which an annual giving campaign is based and demonstrate how critical individual giving is for long-term success in fundraising. Kid Spaces The intent of Kid Spaces is to teach Program Assistants and other staff the basics of design and how to modify their physical area of responsibility to create environments that are exciting and inviting to youth. Mastery Level Introduction Managing Boys & Girls Club Programs The Mastery Level will provide continued leadership development throughout the career of Boys & Girls Club s that builds and enhances leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as ensuring knowledge of emerging trends and practices. By completing this course, you will be able to apply the fundamentals of a Club program to successfully develop, implement and evaluate programs that impact members ability to reach their full potential. Within 1 to 18 months of After completion of the Advanced Level Within 1 to 18 months of Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 6 of 21
Membership By completing this course, learners will enhance their ability to develop and implement a membership outreach and recruitment plan utilizing standard practices for tracking membership and participation data the Boys & Girls Club Way. This course is designed for new management directors during their first 0-8 months in their role. New Executive Orientation: Organizational Scan This distance learning course is only available to Executive s. By completing this course, you will be able to identify critical issues in your organization, develop strategies for your first 90 days as chief professional officer to ensure successful transition into your role and develop and apply an understanding and application for the initial organizational assessment conducted during this course. Within 1 to 8 months of Executive OJP 2012 Mentoring at Boys & Girls Clubs By completing this course, you will be able to generate a plan to assess the needs of your Club and community, and develop, implement, track and report the results of a Club-based mentoring program. Orientation for Coaches: Part Two This distance learning course is designed to ensure participant s understanding of the management expectations related to the Coach role. After a year in the Movement Orientation to the Outcome-Driven Club Experience By completing this course, learners will be able to create a plan to help their Clubs implement the best possible Outcome-Driven Club Experience. This course is designed for new youth development professionals during their first 0-1 year in their role. Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 7 of 21
Partnership By completing this course, learners will be able to develop a plan of action that demonstrates their ability to apply the tools and strategies presented to form, maintain and evaluate the success of partnerships in your Boys & Girls Clubs. This course is designed for new management directors during their first 0-8 months in their role. Providing Informal Guidance and Discipline Techniques v2 Recruiting and Retaining Teens By completing this course, learners will be able to recognize a set of informal guidance techniques to support positive behavior and discipline strategies to hold youth of all ages accountable for their behavior; and apply these techniques and strategies while working at the Club. The goal of this course is to assist Clubs in their efforts to recruit and retain teens in order to deepen the impact on the Movement s priority outcomes; academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Within 1 to 18 months of SMART Moves Preparation The goal of this course is to help Clubs increase their members healthy lifestyle through the implementation of the SMART Moves program, which is designed to prevent alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, as well as assist in postponing sexual activity. Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body & Soul Overview The goal of this course is to support your ability to implement Boys & Girls Clubs of America s Triple Play program by orienting you to its philosophy, practices and tools. Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 8 of 21
Triple Play: Social Recreation: Effective Gamesroom and Leadership The goal of this course is to increase youth development professionals ability to positively impact members by ensuring quality management and leadership in an important part of a Club experience: The gamesroom. WANNA PLAY? The goal of this course is to help Clubs increase their members healthy lifestyle through the implementation of the WANNA PLAY? program. for youth development professionals with responsibilities for the implementation of their Club s sports, fitness and health programs Mastery Level Introduction The Mastery Level will provide continued leadership development throughout the career of Boys & Girls Club s that builds and enhances leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as ensuring knowledge of emerging trends and practices. After completion of the Advanced Level Executive Advanced Leadership Program Advanced Leadership Program Program Program By completing this program you will be able to develop the skills and competencies needed for success in your role, with focus on leadership skills. Each Boys & Girls Club system is assessed and analyzed for improvement opportunities in driving outcomes, resource development, and board effectiveness. By completing this program you will be able to significantly advance Boys & Girls Clubs ability to deepen the impact on Club members through the development of leadership abilities among management professionals. After Completion of the School of Executive Leadership Foundation Level After 12 months of being in the Boys & Girls Club Movement Executive Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 9 of 21
New Executive Orientation: Face-to- Face Program Advanced Leadership Program Building Resiliency In Career Launch Child Safety: What Every Must Know Child Safety: What Every Must Know Program Program By completing this program, new Chief Officers (CPO) will be empowered with the essential skills, information and resources to enable them to lead and position their Boys & Girls Club for long term success. By completing this program you will be able to significantly advance Boys & Girls Clubs ability to deepen the impact on Club members through the development of participants transformational leadership abilities. The goal of this session is to ensure Club staff s ability to support youth in developing skills that will make them stronger, happier, and ultimately, more resilient by reinforcing the 7 Crucial Cs of Resilience throughout the Club/ Centers. The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase members' academic success through goal setting, career exploration and job readiness. The goal of this session is to increase Boys & Girls Clubs impact on members academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. This session is designed to increase participants awareness around the importance of implementing their organizations Child & Club Safety Policies and Procedures so they and their staff can take appropriate actions. Within the first 8 months of as the chief professional officer. Within the first 18 months of Executive Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 10 of 21
Clay Tech The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase members' academic success, practice healthy lifestyles and demonstrate good character and citizenship through incorporating the Clay Tech programs into your Boys & Girls Clubs. Diplomas to Degrees (d2d) The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase their members academic success. Every Member, Every Year: A High School Graduation Strategy The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase members' academic success. Family Strengthening The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase members' academic success, practice healthy lifestyles and demonstrate good character and citizenship through participation in Boys & Girls Clubs of America's family strengthening programs. Five Key Elements for Positive The goal of this session is to ensure your ability to infuse the Five Key Elements of Positive into everyday Club programming. Game Tech The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase members' academic success through participation in Game Tech. Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 11 of 21
Good Character and Citizenship Healthy Lifestyles: Healthy Habits Internet and Media Safety The goal of this session is to create a Club environment that reflects the Boys & Girls Club's beliefs, values, principles of character, citizenship and civic engagement for Club members of all ages. The goal of this session is to increase youth development professional's ability to positively impact members by empowering youth to make healthful choices - for life. The goal of this session is to help keep Clubs safe. Keystoning The goal of this session is to promote character and leadership among Club teens that provide impact in three focus areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. Advanced Level Project Completion Close-out The goal of this session affirm the completion of learner s project designed to significantly advance Boys & Girls Clubs ability to deepen the impact on Club members through the development of learners transformational leadership abilities. Upon completion of Advanced Leadership Program Mentoring at Boys & Girls Clubs By completing this session, you will be able to generate a plan to assess the needs of your Club and community, and develop, implement, track and report the results of a Club-based mentoring program. Money Matters The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase members' academic success through participation in Money Matters. Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 12 of 21
Orientation for Coaches The purpose of this session is to enable individuals selected by their organizations to use turnkey, in-service training to support the professional development of front line staff and volunteers. Participants will learn about adult learning principles and facilitation skills necessary to deliver Spillett Leadership University In-Service Training. After a year in the Movement Passport to Manhood Principles of This session is designed to introduce Club staff to the revised version of the Passport to Manhood program curriculum. The purpose of this session is to enable management professionals to generate a plan that reflects how they will strengthen their performance as a Club Manager by applying the following concepts learned in this session: Ethics and Social Responsibility, Decision Making, Innovation and Change, and Managing Teams. Power Hour The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase members' academic success. Recruiting and Retaining Teens Regular Attendance: More Members, More Often The goal of this session is to assist Clubs in their efforts to recruit and retain teens in order to deepen the impact on the Movement s priority outcomes, academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The goal of this session is to increase Boys & Girls Clubs impact on members academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. After a year in the Movement Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 13 of 21
Social Recreation: Effective Gamesroom and Leadership Target Programs: Academic Success The goal of this session is to help Clubs impact members' commitment to forming positive relationships in order to ensure a healthy lifestyle for Club members. The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase their members academic success. for Boys & Girls Club s s Target Programs: Good Character and Citizenship The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase their members good character and citizenship. for Boys & Girls Club s s Target Programs: Healthy Lifestyles The goal of this session is to help Clubs increase their members healthy lifestyles. for Boys & Girls Club s s Torch Club The goal of this session is to ensure Boys & Girls can effectively implement a Torch Club program. Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body & Soul Overview The goal of this session is to help Clubs impact members' commitment to eating right, keeping fit and forming positive relationships in order to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Advanced Level Project Completion Close-out The goal of this session is to affirm the completion of learner s project designed to significantly advance Boys & Girls Clubs ability to deepen the impact on Club members through the development of learners transformational leadership abilities. Upon completion of Advanced Leadership Program Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 14 of 21
Academic Success: Enhancing the Quality of Power Hour By completing this workshop, you will be able to increase Clubs' impact on the academic success of members. Applied Guidance By completing this workshop, you will be able to expand and strengthen your ability to provide guidance and discipline to Boys & Girls Club members. Basics of Financial The goal of this workshop is to expand and strengthen your ability to understand fundamental of accounting and financial management for nonprofit organizations. Full-time Club s with a minimum of six-months direct experience Within the first five years of a executive or management role and if duties include being responsible for accounting and financial management. Financial BE GREAT: Graduate The goal of this workshop is to prepare Clubs to target youth at-risk for school dropout and increase all members academic success through implementation of the BE GREAT: Graduate model (which is based on the evidence based model, Check & Connect). Beginning Major Gifts The goal of this workshop is to illustrate the process needed to begin, manage and evaluate a successful major gifts program. for Boys & Girls Club professionals during your resource development career but most effective within the first two years Building Resiliency In The goal of this course is to ensure Center/Club staff s ability to support youth in developing skills that will make them stronger, happier, and ultimately more resilient by reinforcing the 7 Crucial C s of Resilience throughout the Outcome Driven Club Experience. Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 15 of 21
Community Connection: A Collaboration The goal of this workshop is to enhance and strengthen your ability to effectively initiate, develop and maintain collaboratives in your community. Within the first five years of with Boys & Girls Clubs. Corporate & Foundation Giving The goal of this workshop is to illustrate how to effectively include corporate & foundation giving into the overall plan. during your career development. Most effective within the first two years of Creating a Plan The goal of this workshop is to provide information on the benefits achieved by having a written comprehensive plan, along with the tools needed to begin the process. Within the first five years of with Boys & Girls Clubs. Developing A Moral Compass: Character By completing this workshop you will be able to understand the importance of their role in developing character, and be able to implement strategies that contribute to creating a community and culture of caring in Clubs. Ongoing career development. Developing Superior Work Teams By completing this workshop you will be able to identify the elements of superior work teams, the roles team leaders must play and be able to apply this knowledge to developing effective teams For anyone who is working with or creating work teams Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 16 of 21
Diversity in the Workplace Effective Human To provide participants, whether board volunteers or staff, with an understanding of diversity and its critical relevance to the continued growth and development of the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement. The workshop will provide a broad spectrum of information relevant to diversity in an effort to promote better working relationships among Club volunteers and staff, encompassing sensitivity and awareness of individual similarities and differences. To expand and strengthen your ability to manage basic human resource functions Embracing Inclusion The goal of this workshop is to ensure Clubs ability to create an inclusive environment where "all" youth are welcomed. Emergency Response Planning To increase your knowledge of Emergency Response Programs. Participants will leave with the beginning rough draft of an Emergency Response Plan for their Club or organization. in their professional career development Preferably at the beginning of your professional career As appropriate to your position in the organization. during their professional career with Boys and Girls Clubs Human s Executive Facility The goal of this workshop is to help managers manage Club facilities. Gang Prevention Through Targeted Outreach The goal of this workshop is to prepare your Club and community to implement BGCA s Gang Prevention through Targeted Outreach model. High-Yield Activities The goal of this workshop is to increase Clubs impact on members academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Within first five years of with Boys & Girls Club as a person responsible for facility management. If working in communities where gangs/potential gangs exist, or if your organization is strategically planning outreach to new members who demonstrate high-risk behavior. for Boys & Girls Club s Facility Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 17 of 21
Hiring Practices The goal of this workshop is to provide an introduction to the standard human resources practices that can provide the basis for a comprehensive process that enable Clubs to identify qualified candidates and gather, analyze and interpret all relevant job-related information about each candidate. Implementing an Outcome-Driven Club Experience Inspiring & Mg Your Board for Fundraising Success The goal of this workshop is to increase the impact Clubs have on increasing members academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. The goal of this workshop is to provide the steps staff should take to ensure Board members are successful in raising funds. As appropriate to your position in the organization for Boys & Girls Club s but preferable within the first five years of with Boys & Girls Clubs Integrating Technology Into Core Programming By completing this workshop you will be able to prepare Club s to integrate Club Tech programs and resources into their Club s technology centers in a manner that enhances existing club programs and enables club members to gain technological literacy. When you have responsibility for developing and/or running technology programs to insure the success of the youth development outcomes. TRAINING NOTE: Additional information on the trainings Club Tech Road Tour and Building / Integrating Technology into Core Programs The Club hosting this training event will need: a minimum of 10 computers with graphics capabilities at least 1.5mbs high speed Internet access speed and the following Software requirements: Integrating Technology into Core Programs Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 18 of 21
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Microsoft Office Suite Keystone Advisors The purpose of this workshop is to prepare Boys & Girls Club s to become Keystone Advisors. Mail Campaigns: Hitting the Bull's Eye The goal of this workshop is to illustrate how to effectively use a mail campaign as a activity. in your Career. Most effective in first five years with the Movement Measurement Strategy for the Formula for Impact The goal of this workshop is to use measurement to increase the impact Clubs have on members academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Money Matters: Make it Count The goal of this workshop is to increase Clubs impact on the academic success of members by empowering them to make sound financial decisions. Program Basics The purpose of this workshop is to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of a Boys & Girls Club program. Project Learn By completing this workshop you will be able to guide your Boys & Girls Club in planning and implementing the Project Learn strategy in your Club. Research in The goal of this workshop is to illustrate the effective use of research in the process. during your professional career with Boys & Girls Clubs. Within eighteen months of program If planning, implementing and/or evaluating programs in the area of education for s. Most effective in first five years of experience Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 19 of 21
Serving Teens Effectively By completing this workshop you will be able to provide greater insight into adolescent development, and to give you the knowledge and skills to develop programs and activities for teen members and empower teens to participate in developing and implementing their programs and activities. If responsible for working with teens in your program area should be completed immediately. If not, within the first two years of SMART Girls The goal of this workshop is to expand and strengthen your ability to plan and implement the SMART Girls program in your Club. If responsible for planning, implementing, or evaluating programs for girls, ages 10-17. SMART Moves The goal of this workshop is to strengthen your ability to plan and implement Boys & Girls Clubs of America's SMART Moves program Stewardship: The Secret to Big Gifts The goal of this workshop is to illustrate how critical stewardship is as part of your plan. If responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs relating to drug, alcohol and tobacco use and postponement of sexual premature behavior. during your resource development career. Within the first year of is preferable. Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body & Soul By completing this workshop you will be able to expand and strengthen your ability to plan diverse, high-quality sports and fitness programs in Clubs If responsible for planning and implementing programs in the area of health and physical education, social recreation. At the beginning of your professional career is recommended. Triple Play: Healthy Habits By completing this workshop you will be able to strengthen your ability to plan and implement Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Healthy Habits curriculum. Preferably within the first five years of with Boys & Girls Clubs Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 20 of 21
Triple Play: Social Recreation By completing this workshop you will be able to expand and strengthen your ability to design and deliver a quality Social Recreation Program. If responsible for planning, implementing or evaluating programs in social recreation Working with Program Volunteers and Grief: How Clubs and Club Staff Can Help The goal of this workshop is to enable Club staff with responsibilities related to program volunteers to identify the components of a successful volunteer program and to use a planned approach to using volunteers within a Club. The goal of this workshop is to provide you with knowledge and information that will help you recognize common reactions to grief and understand appropriate responses to these reactions in order to deepen our impact on the young people we serve. for Unity By participating in this workshop you will be able to develop skills for creating a Club climate that appreciates and values diversity Within the first five years of with Boys & Girls Clubs If responsible for planning and implementing on-going day-to-day programs and activities Leadership University: Catalog of Opportunities Modified Date: 12/4/2014 Page 21 of 21