Strengthen the organization’s capacity, ensuring greater sustainability and positioning it for future funding.
Planning and Focus: Completed business planning in May 2005, facilitated by Monitor Group, resulting in a well-defined expansion plan for growth in new DC and Maryland communities, based on detailed data of regional demographic shifts.
Human Capital – Board and Management: Recruited and integrated deputy director and Director of Development positions. Added six new board members with needed expertise, shifting composition of board from founding board to a board with diverse professional areas of expertise, providing stewardship and governance.
Capitalization/Revenue: Secured recurring source of revenue totaling $200 thousand from local public funding source (OECD) and qualified for an additional continuing source of per-student funding through the Supplemental Education Services program in DC and Maryland. Increased capacity to secure public funding, resulting in $250 thousand for 2005.
Outcomes Assessment: With support and expertise in the form of a co-investment with VPP from the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, AALEAD developed a system of outcomes and performance assessment and management, which was then implemented in all program areas.
Raised Expectations for Talent: Founder Sandy Dang deepened knowledge and understanding of resources and time necessary to recruit and secure leadership talent and increased her ability to work with senior talent like the deputy director and outside consultants.
