Spartanburg Academic Movement Board Meeting

Location and format TBA: Board members will be contacted with information regarding location for in-person attendance, or if the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

For questions about this meeting, please contact the SAM office: 864-573-5804 or email Carmen Levitt clevitt@learnwithsam.org.

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The Sustainability & Development committee helps the board strategically carry out its due diligence function related to ensuring fiscal health through philanthropy and fund development. The Sustainability & Development Committee partners with leadership and staff to institutionalize the philanthropic culture, stewardship, and process within the organization and direct the overall fund development plans and policies of the organization ensuring a proper environment for donors seeking to support and advance its work.

Location, format, and agenda will be sent out to committee members prior to the meeting. If you have questions, please contact, the Sustainability Committee Chair: Kathy Dunleavy.

BUILDING IMPACT ACROSS SPARTANBURG COUNTY…

If increasing the positive impact of your work is important to you, then the Continuous Improvement (CI) Conference hosted by the Wardlaw Institute is for you!

The full day event allows you to learn from professionals who have been successful embedding CI science in their work - whether in the classroom, board room, or daily nonprofit operations.

Choose from two tracks of breakout sessions: those designed for educators; as well as sessions suited for nonprofit, civic, and government leaders.

Our keynote presenter is Dr. Lee Jenkins an expert in harnessing growth mindset and practices to produce sustained improvement. While focused on school environments, Jenkins’ approach can be adapted to the many nonprofit organizations and government agencies whose work impacts the lives and success of children and families.

All conference participants receive a free copy of Jenkins latest book:

How to Create a Perfect School.

Early registration is $50 for those living or working in Spartanburg County, SC. After 10/1/2020, registration is $75.

Early registration for those living and working outside Spartanburg County is $135. After 10/1/2020, registration is $160.

Spartanburg Academic Movement Board Meeting

Location and format TBA: Board members will be contacted with information regarding location for in-person attendance, or if the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

For questions about this meeting, please contact the SAM office: 864-573-5804 or email Carmen Levitt clevitt@learnwithsam.org.

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Note: Finance Committee members have been invited to join the meeting’s first hour during which there will be a presentation made by the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

The Sustainability & Development committee helps the board strategically carry out its due diligence function related to ensuring fiscal health through philanthropy and fund development. The Sustainability & Development Committee partners with leadership and staff to institutionalize the philanthropic culture, stewardship, and process within the organization and direct the overall fund development plans and policies of the organization ensuring a proper environment for donors seeking to support and advance its work.

This will be a ZOOM meeting with the agenda sent out to committee members prior to the meeting. If you have questions, please contact, the Sustainability Committee Chair: Kathy Dunleavy.

SAM’s Advisory & Governance/Personnel Committee shall consist of such number as the Board may designate from time to time, to be comprised of officers of the Corporation, or others designated by the Board. The Committee ensures that the board is equipped with the proper guidelines and structures to do its work most effectively.

The Committee sets Board operation policy for continuous improvement of quality of board directors and decision-making process in matters coming before the Board.  It is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, and education of directors.  It conducts board, board member, and committee effectiveness assessments, as well as the annual evaluation of the Executive Director’s performance. It defines the roles and responsibilities of directors and is the principal committee in leadership development and succession planning for officers of the Board. The Committee also directs the overall human resources and risk management strategies and policies of SAM. 

Advisory & Governance Committee Chair: Craig Haydamack

The agenda and zoom link will be sent out via email prior to the meeting.

The Collective Impact & Program Committee ensures the services, programs, and goals of SAM are consistent with the purposes of our StriveTogether and Blue Meridian Partnerships. Central to this committee’s work will be its focus on SAM’s Strategic Initiatives, StriveTogether’s Systems Transformation agenda, and the recently established Blue Meridian Partnership’s Power of Place milestones and comprehensive framework..

Meeting location, format, and agenda will be emailed to committee members in advance of the meeting.

Committee Chair: Ms. Shaunté Evans

Spartanburg Academic Movement Board Meeting

Location and format TBA: Board members will be contacted with information regarding location for in-person attendance, or if the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

For questions about this meeting, please contact the SAM office: 864-573-5804 or email Carmen Levitt clevitt@learnwithsam.org.

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The Sustainability & Development committee helps the board strategically carry out its due diligence function related to ensuring fiscal health through philanthropy and fund development. The Sustainability & Development Committee partners with leadership and staff to institutionalize the philanthropic culture, stewardship, and process within the organization and direct the overall fund development plans and policies of the organization ensuring a proper environment for donors seeking to support and advance its work.

Location, format, and agenda will be sent out to committee members prior to the meeting. If you have questions, please contact, the Sustainability Committee Chair: Kathy Dunleavy.

This is a training open to members of SAM’s Out-of-School-Time Collaborative and is a required training for participation in the 2021 Summer Shakedown.

For information/registration, contact Meghan Smith.

SAM’s Audit Committee provides oversight of the audit process, the organization’s system of internal controls, and compliance with laws and regulations. Committee members meet with external auditors to discuss matters that the committee or auditors believe should be discussed, reviews proposed audit approaches and coordinates the audit effort with internal audit staff.

Audit Committee Chair: Avi Lawrence

SAM’s Finance Committee ensures the organization maintains sound fiscal health. The committee provides oversight of the financial reporting process. The Committee also assists the Board of Directors in development and facility expansion initiatives and/or in the development of operational policies designed to achieve operational and programmatic efficiency and reduce exposure to risk. Information technology security and operational matters fall under this committee.

Meeting location, format, and agenda details will be emailed to committee members prior to the meeting.

Committee Chair: Dr. Ingo Angermeier

The Collective Impact & Program Committee ensures the services, programs, and goals of SAM are consistent with the purposes of our StriveTogether and Blue Meridian Partnerships. Central to this committee’s work will be its focus on SAM’s Strategic Initiatives, StriveTogether’s Systems Transformation agenda, and the recently established Blue Meridian Partnership’s Power of Place milestones and comprehensive framework..

Meeting location, format, and agenda will be emailed to committee members in advance of the meeting.

Committee Chair: Ms. Shaunté Evans

Spartanburg Academic Movement Board Meeting

ZOOM meeting: Board members will be contacted with information regarding log-on for the virtual meeting.

Questions about this meeting, please contact the SAM office: 864-573-5804 or email Carmen Levitt clevitt@learnwithsam.org.

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A regular meeting of Out-of-School-Time program providers for training, development, and opportunity sharing. Click here for more information about the group. For questions about the group or its meeting, email Meghan Smith or Savannah Ray.

Spartanburg Academic Movement Board Meeting

This meeting will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link has been emailed to all Board members.

For questions about this meeting, please contact the SAM office: 864-573-5804 or email Carmen Levitt clevitt@learnwithsam.org.

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Offered as part of MLK Week 2021 Activities through the United Way of the Piedmont,

Continuous Improvement 101 for our Community helps those working in nonprofit, civic agency and educational settings gain an understanding of the basic principles of continuous improvement science and how they integrate into mission-centered environments and programs. Increase impact, communicate results, and strengthen our community by integrating CI in your work.  

*This is a Virtual Training, Zoom link will be shared AFTER signup*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Brief: The C2C Experience personally connects participants to what’s happening in Spartanburg County education and equity issues found at the heart of efforts to improve economic mobility, anchored in academic achievement.

 Learn: Learn the latest achievement statistics for Spartanburg County students, while gaining valuable insight into drivers for those statistics – ones that often impact students from all communities and backgrounds.

Note: Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, this in-person event is limited to 12 participants. SAM offers these experiences free of charge to groups of 12 or more. These are currently limited to space availability and COVID-19 precautions, however, if you are interested in planning a future group event, please complete this form.

To register: https://uwpiedmont.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=558174

This event is held through the Spartanburg Academic Movement, the purpose of our agency is to create economic mobility anchored in academic achievement both county wide and from cradle to career. This session will focus on the importance of the OST (Out of School Time ). This event will engage our community and promote positive dialogue about what's happening and what steps to take going forward. This conversation is needed to both understand county issues but to also create a space for people to learn and grow as individuals.

Date: January 17, 2021 Time : 2:30 pm- 3:30pm

* This event is a call to action to listen and engage with the community.

*Zoom Link will be sent out after signup*

To register: https://uwpiedmont.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=558061