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American Councils Moldova
Corporate retreat
October 2012
In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product
and profits.
Unless you've got a good team, you can't do much with the other two.
Message from Dan DavidsonPresident of American Councils for International Education
Dear American Councils Colleagues,
• As we begin preparations for the new cycle of programs, I write to share with you final copy of American Councils' recently revised Mission, Vision, and Core Values Statements for your familiarization and use.
• The Strategic Plan is revised every five years to accommodate our evolution as an organization, as well as the changing field and world environment around us.
• In commending these materials to you, I also want to express thanks to the large number of American Councils staff members, trustees of the organization, and organizational partners who contributed their ideas and suggestions to the process of revising and updating the mission statement for the organization, the vision statement, and core values.
Message from Dan DavidsonPresident of American Councils for International Education
• At this juncture, we want to take the opportunity to make sure that all American Councils staff are familiar with our mission, vision, core values, and strategic plan objectives and to encourage you to use these tools in your departmental or individual planning process and goal setting.
• Your comments and suggestions for new initiatives and next steps are always welcome. Should you have questions or concerns about the attached documents, you may forward them to your supervisor or country director, or to my attention, at any time.
Best wishes for the new academic year!
ACTIVITY 1
Getting acquainted with American Councils new vision and mission
ACTIVITY 2
How much do you know about American Councils?
QUIZ
American Councils Moldova 2004-2012
Recent American Councils M projects
• CARNEGIE (research scholarship)• LFP (Legislative Fellows)• Skype Classes for alumni (US Embassy)• Courses for Ministry of Education (US
Embassy, 20 students)• Access microscholarship• ALC Ungheni (5 groups, 42 students)
ACTIVITY 3
American Councils Strategic Plan for 2012-2016
Become a Global Leader in Our
Industry
Build a Global Brand by Clearly Communicating Capabilities and
Successes to the World
Secure the Dominant Market Share in Core Activities
Increase Industry Presence through Thought Leadership
Expand Core Activities intoNew Geographies Grow Financial Strength
Upgrade Physical and Technological Infrastructure
to Fuel Growth
Maintain and Develop aWorld-Class Staff
Defend AgainstPotentially-Damaging Events
Protect and Grow the Organization’s
Asset Base
Diversify the Business Model
Solidify and Expand Core Activities into Other Subject
Areas and Geographies
Develop New Capabilitiesto Take Advantage of Emerging
Business Opportunities
Create New Revenue Streams from Existing
Competencies and Assets
Writing successful proposals
Funding from US Embassy and US Department of State
ACTIVITY 1
BEST Language School Ad
What makes a good proposal?
Catchy name / message
Collaborative projectsCollaborative projects
• ETRC
• American Corners
• SPERANȚA
• iEARN
• State University
• Law Library
• Ministry of Justice
• US Embassy
International ProjectsInternational Projects
• iEARN
• Peace Corps
• Fulbright
Collaborating with American partnersCollaborating with American partners
Academics + Action Academics + Action
Modern Technology Modern Technology
Offering opportunities to the Offering opportunities to the disadvantaged disadvantaged
Team projects Team projects
Innovation projects Innovation projects
Promoting volunteering Promoting volunteering
Cost / Time effective
Promoting MoldovaPromoting Moldova
Case Study
Access Grant Proposal
• What makes this proposal unique?
• What competitive advantages did AC Moldova disply in the proposal?
• What was the innovation of the approach?
Team Work
Elaborate a proposal for the project described in your handouts.
Good luck!