Here is a summary of our Brainstorming groups and their activity. Just to put a bow on things. 3 of the 4 groups have had their meetings, gathered ideas and feedback and are moving accordingly. The Recruitment and Retention group has had their meetings, but is also looking to schedule another as you will see below.
If you any thoughts, comments or concerns you would like to bring to a groups attention please contact the group leader directly. And, as always, you can reach out to Tita at any time to share what’s on your mind!
Social Media: Ellen Hongerholt
Our committee of seven staff members met three times. Based on the input we have updated the social media templates, had a social media intern who helped immensely in providing a new more exciting look to our social media posts/templates and provided dozens of staff and program posts to provide more awareness for our agency.
At this time, we do not need to continue the committee, although we will continue to make inroads in this space primarily with video reels that we find are increasing our traction with donors.
Client Groups: Mary Jacobsen
Our group met 3 times total and determined we are going to move forward with some community conversations and determine what the community needs are and what will be well attended. This will now be an action step in the 2024 Strategic Plan.
Outpatient expansion: Leah Morken
Our group met 2 times and it was determined to try to expand services into more counties, especially in Minnesota. We are now figuring out how to do that and next steps for implementation.
Recruiting and Retention: Rich Petro
This group met twice so far and generated several good ideas which we could implement right away such as improving relationships with key schools and soliciting input from new hires to bolster recruiting effectiveness. In addition, a few more that will take a little longer but show promise such as adding staff testimonials to our career page and reinforcing FCC culture. Of course we have a few items to work on in the “parking lot” but would like to update what we have by having another meeting on Wednesday, January 17 at 10 am. The meeting will be virtual so feel free to join!
https://fccnetwork.zoom.us/j/88966165398?pwd=5maLh3XiJaBviEQbQs2Zswg33fgWzi.1
Meeting ID: 889 6616 5398
Passcode: 339204