Stewardship Communities Initiative

What Is It?

A multi-phased, data-driven effort to support the ongoing growth and development of our member organizations and their leadership teams

Phase 1: Research & Discovery

Phase 2: Assessment

Phase 3.0/3.1: Refinement & Activation

Led by Whom?

Nils Miller to lead. Michael to support. Additional Members to join in on the effort as well.

Why Do We Need It?

Theory of Change: A thriving, resilient, and dynamic community of leaders and member organizations with a greater capacity for change and partnership will bolster our collective impact in the state.

• An investment of time/energy/resources in member organizations is an investment in the coalition itself
• While our current member survey is good, it falls short of addressing needs and getting to action.

What Does It Entail?

Phase 1: Research & Discovery

1. Member Stats - Secure online survey responses from statistically significant # of member organizations (currently @ 23) - Complete
2. Follow Up 1:1 Interviews - Conduct qualitative interviews with Member Leadership Teams to compliment statistical dataset - Complete

Complete by Oct 2024

What Does It Entail?

Phase 2: Initial Assessment & Review

1. Summary analysis (infographic) to Characterize Leadership Teams & Member Organizations - Complete
2. Review/Discuss preliminary findings with members at CAMTB Connected - Complete
3. Define 2025 Key Actions for CAMTB’s 2025 Work Plan - Complete

Complete by December 2024

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Why These Numbers Are Important

• To inform your own organizational goals - to be successful and effective have to be intentional. Move away from reactive-states
• To grow your capacity for partnership
• To demonstrate your stand-alone value to your members, your donors, your agency partners, your representatives
• To inform CAMTB’s work plans and goals - these should be reflective of the needs and wants of coalition members
• To demonstrate the collective value, reach, and influence of the mtb and trails community in California

2023 Infographic High-Level Review and CAMTB Connected Takeaways

Link to

Infographic

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What Does It Entail?

Phase 3.0: Refinement

• Revise Annual Survey (Feb/Mar)
• Research Data Tool for Survey, Analytics, and Dashboards (Feb/Mar)
• Partner Engagement (Mar) - Activate Partner Resources (IMBA, PTBA, American Trails)
• Collect 2024 Data from Members (Apr/May)
• Analysis: Create 2024 Infographic and Organizational Dashboards (May/June) - share current and Y0Y Data with participating organizations
• Generate White Paper: Case Study of Stewardship Organizations (July)

Complete by End of July 2025

What Does It Entail? (continued)

Phase 3.1: Activation

• Offer Organizational Development-themed Leadership Roundtable Discussions (Mar - Nov) - Examples: Strategic Planning; Fundraising Strategies; Board Cultivation, Retention, and Health; Events: To Case For/Against Them
• Singletrack Summit Integration (Q3-Q4) - share findings at upcoming Single Track Summits (NorCal, SoCal, Sierras, and Central Coast and host in-person discussion to expand participation
• Initiate a Pilot Peer Mentorship Program (August)

To Commence March of 2025

Thank you!