Alumni Engagement: Impact Statements, Strategies, Activities by Heather Polonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3 en-us 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC 2021-04-23 18:46:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1136003596/22b364f9f3c9f21d354ad1be64e9435f/FoodCorps_Logo_Primary.png Impact Statement #1 heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788209 More kids in racially and economically marginalized communities where FoodCorps serves have access to nourishing meals that are culturally relevant, locally sourced, and/or scratch-cooked. ]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788209 Impact Statement #2 heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788216 More kids in economically and racially disenfranchised communities where FoodCorps serves have access to locally adaptable, culturally relevant, hands-on food education that supports their academic, health, social and emotional development. ]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788216 Impact Statement #3 heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788217 Driven by local visions that reflect the voices of community stakeholders  -- such as kids, parents, BIPOC farmers and food justice/health advocates -- schools and districts where FoodCorps serves will make progress institutionalizing food education and successful school meal programs. ]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788217 Just FoodCorps Goal heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788218 Strengthen our financial support of the changemakers and social entrepreneurs from within our alumni community by increasing the maximum award amount of our alumni grant program and creating opportunities for alums to connect with our funder community.  


]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788218 Just FoodCorps Goal heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788220 Design a process for regularly checking in on our alums as they grow and evolve so that we have the foundational knowledge to create programming that is responsive to their needs. Collaborate with eval teams to keep up with alums in a more robust way. ]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788220 STRATEGIES (objective) heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788221 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788221 ACTIVITIES heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788224 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788224 Just FoodCorps Goal heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788231 Continue investing resources in the development and success of BIMPOC alumni through direct or group coaching, leadership and network-building cohorts, and other learning opportunities that are responsive to their expressed needs. (overlap with training & leadership development)]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788231 Just FoodCorps Goal heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788233 Increase the capacity of our staff to support alumni by either hiring new folks to join the alumni support team or revisioning/revising current roles to include an emphasis on alumni support.

]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788233 Just FoodCorps Goal heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788235 Create communities of practice or other peer-to-peer learning opportunities for people with shared interests to exchange ideas about how to create change within their fields and/or practice new skills (i.e. meeting facilitation,  public speaking, etc.) through a model of distributed leadership. (overlap with training & leadership development)


]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788235 Impact Statement #4 heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788248 More local and BIPOC change makers in communities have access to the resources, opportunities, and connections they need to advance their individual leadership and elevate their collective impact on the fields of food education and school nutrition.]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788248 Impact Statement #5 heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788249 Working in partnership with local and BIPOC changemakers, FoodCorps’ advocacy efforts result in more local, state, and federal policies that support universal access to food education and nourishing food in schools in racially and economically marginalized communities.

]]> 2021-04-20 19:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1439788249 Virtual Career Fairs heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443647819 2021-04-21 17:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443647819 Career Coaching https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443779265 2021-04-21 17:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443779265 Alumni SM Networking Events annalisevanvranken https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443783046 2021-04-21 17:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443783046 Highlight career pathways for service members and alums oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443783489 2021-04-21 17:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443783489 Podcast heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443784033 2021-04-21 17:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443784033 Alumni Hill Days/Policy Trainings annalisevanvranken https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443785930 2021-04-21 17:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443785930 "Courses" (like policy institute, school food institute, etc.) https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443786869 2021-04-21 17:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443786869 Professional development opportunity for alumni oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443788413 2021-04-21 17:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443788413 Reunions https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443790412 2021-04-21 17:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443790412 Engage alumni as trainers for FoodCorps SMs oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443790876 2021-04-21 17:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443790876 Soliciting Feedback/Advice on Programming https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443792619 2021-04-21 17:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443792619 G&D: Fundraising Careers lesleyshelton1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443795418 2021-04-21 17:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443795418 Involve alum in policy/advoacy heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443802598 2021-04-21 17:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443802598 Alumni seeking to hire other alums at their orgs annalisevanvranken https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443802634 2021-04-21 17:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443802634 Platform for alumni networking (i.e. FC Connect or otherwise) oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443803119 2021-04-21 17:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443803119 Peer Mentoring SMs + Alums https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443803287 2021-04-21 17:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443803287 Alumni Organized Social Events annalisevanvranken https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443807289 2021-04-21 17:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443807289 Network building oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443821881 2021-04-21 17:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443821881 State wide alumni chapters oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443835062 2021-04-21 17:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443835062 Alumni Grants oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443864317 2021-04-21 17:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443864317 Alumni Council oliviawebster1 https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443866461 2021-04-21 17:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443866461 DREAM BIG ACTIVITIES & NEW THINGS heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443868038 2021-04-21 17:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1443868038 Highlighting Alums in (social) media stories https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1445107137 2021-04-22 01:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1445107137 How it started....how it's going (visiting their old service site? and/or supporting SMs there for a day?) https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1445110607 2021-04-22 01:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1445110607 Clubs (book club, knitting club, etc.) or like ERGs but with alums https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1445126176 2021-04-22 01:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1445126176 Engage BIMPOC alumni and alumni still living in their service communities to help us recruit new service members. https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1448978134 2021-04-22 19:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1448978134 network-building/leadership development retreat series for BIMPOC FoodCorps alums. https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449016821 2021-04-22 19:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449016821 Train and hire alums as community organizers https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449048461 2021-04-22 19:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449048461 Alumni Newsletter https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449108137 2021-04-22 19:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449108137 Build authentic relationships we need in order to advance local and state policies heatherpolonsky https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449623246 2021-04-22 22:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/heatherpolonsky/i249ucpifmyukrx3/wish/1449623246