Foundation Board

The Foundation Board is working to prepare a strategic, fundraising and operational plan for a CPNP Foundation which is presently awaiting IRS review and approval of requested not-for-profit corporate status.

You can review information on the current Committee Members and their Charges by downloading the PDF version.

Charges to the Foundation Board

  1. Submit IRS Application by February 15, 2010 with feedback assumed by June 30, 2010.
    Metric: Submission and success with approval by IRS.
  2. Propose a 2010-2011 budget request for support to the CPNP Board by May 15, 2010.
    Metric: Approval by the Board.
  3. Assuming IRS approval, complete policy manual, establish procedures and agreements with CPNP necessary for the operation of the Foundation.
    Metrics: Review and approval by CPNP Board, Accountant, Attorney.
  4. Assuming a retreat meeting funded by CPNP in 2010, develop a 2-year strategic plan for the Foundation by September 1, 2010. The plan should include:
    • Anticipated cost of establishing and maintaining foundation for the 2 year period including further CPNP support request
    • Priority initiatives
    • Staffing needs
    • Resource needs
    • Other funding sources

    Metrics:

    • Detailed budget request and approval of budget to support by CPNP Board.
    • Selection of a qualified, respected consultant/facilitator and agreement to a contract.
    • Conduct of retreat.
    • Production of a strategic plan and associated action plans with clear direction and benchmarks.
    • Target kick-off of first Foundation initiative by October 2011.
  5. Work with CPNP board to contract with an appropriate vendor to establish fundraising, brand and marketing plan for Foundation. Process starts no later than October 1, 2010.
    Metrics:
    • Detailed budget request and approval of budget to support by CPNP Board.
    • Selection of a qualified, respected consultant and agreement to a contract.
    • Identification and production of a usable brand providing a unique identity for Foundation.
    • Identification and production of a marketing plan and associated action plans with clear direction and benchmarks.
    • Spring 2011 launch of fundraising and marketing.
  6. Work toward creating a culture of "giving" within CPNP.

Charges to All Committees

  1. By May 15, 2010, submit committee recommendations regarding programming, workshops and roundtables to Program Committee. Note that all suggestions will be considered but not all can be accepted.
  2. Submit committee recommendations regarding possible member and non-member products and services to the Publications and Online Services Committee. Note that all suggestions will be considered but not all can be completed.
  3. Where possible and as requested by Communications Committee, develop written information of value to the membership (including updates/results of important committee activities) even to the extent of contributing regular articles/news pieces as scheduled/requested by Communications Committee.
  4. As appropriate to committee efforts and planned scope of work, develop survey questions to include in the CPNP fall member needs assessment.
  5. As a committee and as individual members, support CPNP by:
    • Nominating individuals for leadership positions
    • Nominating individuals for awards
    • Contributing to and expanding the Shared Resources section of the website.
    • Participating in membership activities such as membership polls, the CPNP list, surveys, poster session, poster awards, etc.

Committee Reports