maximizing partnerships and advocacy efforts to diversify revenues
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Maximizing Partnerships and
Advocacy Efforts to Diversify Revenues
Map of Locations
Description of Service Area
• 8 counties, parts of 3 others• 250,000 population• 1 urban campus/1 rural campus• 6 outlying centers• 5398 students/ 3867 FTE - Credit• 30,000 – Non-Credit
A $35 Million Bond Levy
Organizational Chart
Director of External Relations
Associate Director Marketing &
Communications(4 FTE)
Associate Director Grants & Contracts
(1 FTE)
Associate Director NICC Foundation
(3 FTE)
Alumni Relations
Legislative Relations
External Relations OutcomesYear One (FY 09)Institutional Advancement
AuditDatabase ImplementationFoundation Board
DevelopmentCRD Specialist Training and
Federal Funding Task Force
Development of Grant Office policies and procedures
Identification of grant priorities
Legislative Involvement
Year Two (FY 10)Alumni Records/
CommunicationsBuild Annual FundProspect
Research/IdentificationNew Board Member
RecruitmentStudent Advocacy/
Legislative visits Grant Writer Hired$8 M in grant proposals
submitted/$3.5 M grants received (42%)
*Increased only 1 FTE total from FY08 – FY10
Partnerships
– Tri State -AIM to WIN—IA/Wisconsin/Minnesota partnership
– State• Iowa Department of Workforce Development• Iowa Department of Economic Development• Iowa Department of Education
– County• Regional Economic Development Groups• Businesses
– Other Colleges and Universities
Data
• Tri-State “Aim to Win” Asset Mapping funded through DOL
• CLARUS Corporation Study—pd USDA
• Skills 2006 Assessment CC
• Labor shed Analysis-IWD
• Skills Needs Assessment-IWD
Examples of Initiatives Funded
Green ProgrammingGreen Programming– DOL Grant- $2.5M– Congressional Appropriation - $250K– State Energy Sector Partnership -$300K
(federal flow-through to the state)– Credit and Non-Credit Programming
Examples of Initiatives Funded
Green Programming (Green Programming (Cont.)– Continuing Education
• Certified Home Energy Auditor• Green Building for Contractors –
residential and commercial• Solar Hot Water Heating• Deconstruction
Examples of Initiatives Funded
Green Programming (Green Programming (Cont.)– Wind Turbine Repair Technician
• Five semester program • (AAS and Diploma Option)• Focuses on repair and maintenance• Mix of purchased and donated
equipment• One full time faculty with plans for 2nd
• Includes required internship• Aligning with AWEA workplace standards
Examples of Initiatives Funded
New Computerized Numerical Control Program (CNC)– Business and Industry Participation –
advisory/curriculum– Business Sponsorship – equipment,
scholarships, supplies, faculty support– Leveraged State Funding- $333,000
Examples of Initiatives Funded
Chemical Technology Program– Earmark/Appropriations Requests -
$350,000– USDA Grant - $125,000– Leverage State Funds for new facility -
$667,000
Breaking Silos
• Communication between areas vital• Foundation involvement in planning will
also help match private donors and foundations to projects
• Public conversations with business and community leaders are brought back to be discussed
• Programs are developed in both credit and non-credit; a two-way street
• Advocacy efforts are strengthened• It is not about who takes credit
Next Steps for External Relations
• Identify/Re-evaluate Grant priorities (annually)
• Increased Grassroots/Student Advocacy• Increased Private Donor Identification and
Solicitation• Strengthen Communications Plan with
Community• Set the Stage for a Capital Campaign• Grants Compliance Manager
Next Steps for Credit Programs
• Focus on STEM careers for 2 yr and 4 yr programs– Engineering Technician (Civil and
Mechanical)– Veterinarian Technician
• Realigning Developmental Education• Building more Credit/Non Credit Partnerships
Next Steps for Non-Credit Programs
• Survey business training needs • Business roundtables for development of
contract training• Enhance credit and non-credit
partnerships with technical and skills trades
• Develop business financial partnerships• Development of Regional Small Business
Centers
Questions?Dr. Penny Wills, President563.562.3263 x.201willsp@nicc.edu
Curt Oldfield, VP Academic Affairs563.556.5110 x.135oldfieldc@nicc.edu
Dr. Wendy Mihm-Herold, VP Economic Development563.562.3263 x.221Mihm-heroldw@nicc.edu
Tracy Kruse, Director External Relations563.562.3263 x.251kruset@nicc.edu
This powerpoint presentation is located at http://web.nicc.edu/files/RCCA/rccapresentation.ppt
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