Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods 2020
Goal 1: Ensure the Federation Steering Committee is representative of the San Rafael community.
A. Expand the Steering Committee to represent more neighborhoods
B. Create a membership committee to: communicate with members develop a strategy to attract new members and measure success manage and operate the member database
Goal 2: Develop financial management practices that build stability and flexibility both today and in the future.
A. Initiate a financial plan for the Federation’s reserve and ongoing expenditures
Goal 3: Raise awareness of topics, issues and opportunities impacting the San Rafael community
A. Implement regular newsletters
B. Develop a social media platform
Goal 4: Develop increased partnership with the City of San Rafael
A. Establish a working relationship with the City’s Neighbor to Neighbor program
2019 Goals and Objectives
- Develop advocacy strategy
- Facilitate (neutral) exchange of information in general meetings
- Prioritize issues, supporting what SC approves by consensus
- Establish protocol for civil and productive Fed/CIty meetings
- Communicate issues back to the neighborhoods for their input.
2. Build Representation and participation
- Host regular general meetings (time/place/venue)
- Activate Membership Subcommittee
- Recruit neighborhood association/HOA membership
- Recruit individual membership
- Enlist membership in subcommittees
- Membership Subcommittee communicates mission and practices
- Steering Committee communicates mission and practices
4. Build Financial Capacity
- Develop budget
- Increase membership
- Obtain fiscal agent
- Apply for grants
5. Develop Grant Program
- Allocate neighborhood grant monies in budget process
- Decide on amount and number of grants
- Award grant at annual meeting
