Bob Conklin President/CEOYMCA of Catawba ValleyOctober 2, 2012

Our Objectives

• To share information concerning the history, values and obligations of being a part of the Y movement.

• To familiarize you with Ys and how they are organized and operate in local communities

• To share the steps, based on best practices that need to be followed in developing a Y presence in your community

• Answer questions about what it is like to operate a Y

The Y Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

 

More than 2,663 Chartered Ys

Ys are in 120 countries worldwide.

With nearly

child care sites

OverY members

More than

Y volunteers

10,000

20,000,000

560,000

(Source: A Closer Look, 2007)

The Y Serves Us All

28%22%

16%

15%

5%9%5%

Ages 1-5

Ages 6-11

Ages 12-17

Ages 18-29

Ages 30-54

Ages 55-64

Ages

65+

Infants, toddlers, youth, teens, parents, seniors—there’s something for everybody at the Y

(Source: A Closer Look, 2007)

50 % Male

50% Female

6,700 school sites

host Y programs

53 % Adults 18 and over

47% Youth 17 and under

The Y Serves Us All

Did you know?

• Ys have had the No. 1 spot on The NonProfit Times “Top 100” list of nonprofit organizations for four consecutive years.

• Largest provider of Health & Well-Being Programs

• Ys give financial assistance to 20% of kids in child care programs

• Meeting community needs for over 150 years

• Y-USA Goal: To engage 25 million children and adults by 2012

(Source: A Closer Look, 2007)

Independence and autonomy have been cornerstones of the Y movement.

On December 29, 1851, Thomas Sullivan started the first YMCA in the United States in Boston!

YMCA History in Brief

In 1844, the Y was founded in London by George Williams.

Since then, Ys have been volunteer-driven throughout history

Requirements to be a Y

The Constitution to which each YMCA must subscribe establishes annual certification requirements for YMCAs:

a) Support mission statement

b) Young Men’s Christian Association in official documents

c) Support of YMCA Constitution

d) Annual support paid monthly

e) Annual Reporting

990 Tax Return

Audit or review

Annual Report

f) CEO Organizational Leader

Requirements to be a Y

g) Association does not unlawfully discriminate

h) 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity

i) Association acknowledges the name Young Men’s Christian Association and all names, marks, logos, symbols and other intellectual property are property of the National council

j) Association recognizes its responsibility as part of the national movement; it shall not act in a manner that adversely impacts the reputation of the YMCA

Typical Volunteer Structure of a Y

YMCA Board of Directors

Program / Marketing Committee

Property Committee

Board Governance Committee

Executive Committee

Finance & Financial

Development Committees

Typical Staff Structure of a Y

Board of Directors

Executive Director / CEO

Aquatic Director

Membership Director

Program Director

Property Manager

Aquatic Staff

Membership Services Staff

Program Staff

Typical Y Operating Revenue Sources

• Membership Dues

• Program Fees

• Annual Support Campaign

• United Way / Foundation Grants

• Government Grants

• Special Events / Special Projects

• Other Sources

Typical Y Operating Expenses

• Personnel (salaries, benefits, training)

• Occupancy Costs

• Insurance

• Supplies

• Equipment

• National Support

• Overhead (accounting, payroll, etc.)

Exploring NeedCommunity Size – communities of 25,000 people and larger have

the capacity to support a YMCA facility

Community Support – feasibility testing validates need and interest and financial support for a YMCA operation. This includes $1,000,000 founder’s campaign (all monies stay in local community) of which 20-25% should be placed in an endowment for future sustainability.

Y Programs & Services – Many smaller communities can receive Y programs and services by working with existing Y’s that will provide outreach to neighboring communities that need and can support YMCA services.

Initial Inquiry, Questionnaire and Assessment

Local Y & Y-USA assists in formation of organizing committee

New Y Questionnaire

Initial assessment of location and population, connection with neighboring Y

Local Y & Y-USA facilitated meeting with interested citizens

Initial Organization and Development

Establish Y Program Center

Begin Y Programming and Financial Development events with neighboring Y

Development Management Agreement with neighboring Y

Establish relationship with existing Y and also community interest

Develop Y Branch Operations

Remember, there should be joy in the journey!

Thank You!